Redskins vs Jets Key DLine & OLine Matchups

by Kevin Ewoldt on Aug 27, 2010 11:24 AM EDT in Xfinity Sponsored Posts

Like we've done every pre-season game, I emailed John Butchko, the lead Editor for SBN's Jets' website, Gang Green Nation, for some matchup insight. What strikes me as interesting is that Trent WIlliams will have to face Kris Jenkins....what a test for the kid! Haynesworth versus D'Brickashaw Ferguson is another intriguing one.

Redskins	Gang Green Nation
Who will Trent Williams matchup against in the 1st half?	Kris Jenkins has been seeing a lot of snaps at right end with the first team. He had been the starting nose tackle the last two years, but Sione Pouha played very well in his place after Jenkins tore his ACL last year. That gave the team the luxury to shift him to end. It will be a difficult task for the rookie. Jenkins has a rare blend of size and athleticism. While staying healthy has been a big issue, when he is healthy, he usually dominates. If Williams so much as holds his own, Redskins fans should feel very good about the rookie heading into the season.
Who will Ma'ake Kemoeatu see most in the 1st half?	That's another tough matchup for the Redskins. He'll be up against Nick Mangold, a guy many believe is the best center in the game. The Jets face 3-4 fronts relatively frequently, but the nose tackle usually does not require a double team.
NT/DE Haynesworth (2nd team NT and 1st team RDE for nickel pagages)	When he sees time on passing downs against the first team, he'll face D'Brickashaw Ferguson. Ferguson has steadily improved during his first four years and just made his first Pro Bowl team. One key aspect of his development has been the way he has improved playing consistently with leverage. Three years ago, a power guy like Haynesworth would leave me sleepless. Now I feel he's up to the task. It should be a fun battle to watch. Robert Turner has been the second team center for the Jets. That's probably the guy Haynesworth will face at nose tackle. Turner has been a valuable part of power packages where the Jets use extra linemen. He started in place of an injured Mangold, though, against the Giants, and the offense struggled to get a push up the gut. He might be overmatched in this battle.
RT Jammal Brown (1st team for prob 1st quarter...than Stephon Heyer will come in).	Brown will be up against Shaun Ellis, the longest tenured Jet. Ellis is quietly productive. He'll benefit a lot this year from having a pair of nose tackles on the line with him and the one on one matchups they will create. I'm not sure there's a clear edge here, though.

Tonight will be a good test to see how well Haynesworth's conditioning is coming along since he's always been able to crush opponents on 1-1s. For at least ONE play, I'd love to see Shanahan put Haynesworth opposite Mangold for the $21 million Battle Royale (Mangold just got a $22m bonus and Haynesworth of course got a $21 million one in April).

As for Trent Williams, after watching Hard Knocks and what Kris Jenkins brings physically and verbally....LOOK OUT. Kris Jenkins is listed as 6-4 - 360 lbs to Trent Williams 315 lbs. Dockery or Portis is going to have to chip.

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Trent Williams has to do good tonight

by wizardsfan1 on Aug 27, 2010 11:42 AM EDT reply actions

he's going to need help

Jenkins has 45 pounds on him.

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by Kevin Ewoldt on Aug 27, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions

Why does he have to do good tonight?

by Parks Smith on Aug 27, 2010 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions

I think he's just saying that

because we will all feel much better if he does well against this level of talent.

by Jornek on Aug 27, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions

Everybody should do good every day

because its the right thing to do. To do wrong would be immoral.

by CarverM on Aug 27, 2010 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions

haha

I’d like to see Trent do well just as much as everybody but he doesn’t HAVE to do well.

by Parks Smith on Aug 27, 2010 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s actually written into his rookie contract that he must perform well against the Jets in week 3 of the preseason. That clause (in various forms) is required in contracts only for the #4 overall draft pick based on the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

by preppiejack on Aug 27, 2010 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow

The offensive and defensive line battles tonight are gonna be brutal (in a good way). I’ll definitely be keeping my eye on both lines tonight.

by bigrm18 on Aug 27, 2010 12:03 PM EDT reply actions

PESKY RULES

I’m thinkin’ the rookie may need some help but I suppose a snub-nosed .38 Smith & Wesson might violate one of those pesky NFL rules for O-linemen……

by Tee L on Aug 27, 2010 12:53 PM EDT reply actions

After all, it's only preseason.

No need to go all “The Last Boyscout” on anyone.

by CarverM on Aug 27, 2010 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Hot damn

I guess we’ll see what our trenches can and can’t do tonight.

"You're fucking out!"

by travisjh86 on Aug 27, 2010 1:38 PM EDT reply actions

Yea Baltimore & NYJ definately has on pace for a productive preseason. But why the F’ are we going all the way out to Arizona, thats retarded, can’t we play Carolina or Atlanta or any one else thats not 2,000 miles away.

by Parks Smith on Aug 27, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions

the 10PM EST kick-off is atrocious.

Maybe the NFL knew Rex would be playing and they were doing us a favor.

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by Kevin Ewoldt on Aug 27, 2010 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions

everybody should be good and tipsy by then

if not downright throwed.

Should make for an interesting Gameday Open Thread

SpottieOttieDopaliscious

by Rekka on Aug 27, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions

You just need to learn to pace yourself

Unless you’re at a tailgate. Then the first one to get shitfaced wins.

by CarverM on Aug 27, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

10:00EST

works well for us West Coasters.

by BayAreaBullet on Aug 27, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

just took a look at the email again

do you know which guys you wanna write the paragraph on?

SpottieOttieDopaliscious

by Rekka on Aug 27, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Larry Centers and Irving Fryar

by Parks Smith on Aug 27, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah I think.....Have to take care of something at work I'll try and email you in a bit.

by BayAreaBullet on Aug 27, 2010 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

AMEN!!!!

i even considering making the six hour drive from LA!

The damn game is on today while i’m at work!

by brettpedigo on Aug 27, 2010 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions

by Parks Smith on Aug 27, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions

That bears repeating

by CarverM on Aug 27, 2010 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Can I change my screen name on this janks?

by Parks Smith on Aug 27, 2010 2:56 PM EDT reply actions

You know how we were debating who is more indispensable Fletcher or Williams

Here is what ESPN came up with:

WASHINGTON REDSKINS: BRIAN ORAKPO

In Orakpo, the Redskins have an elite pass-rusher who’s learning how to separate quarterbacks from the ball.

What I love about Orakpo is his willingness to make changes. He’s constantly in the film room studying offensive tackles and he doesn’t want any of them to have a book on him. He has a wide array of counter moves and he’s quickly embraced the concepts of Jim Haslett’s 3-4. Here’s what Orakpo told me during my recent visit to Ashburn, Va.:

“I’m always going forward in this defense” he said. “I want to be chasing the quarterback at all times, and this defense makes that possible.”

In a division with some elite pass-rushers, Orakpo has refused to take a backseat to anyone. And I love his honesty. The Houston native grew up hating the Cowboys and he’s taken it to the next level now that he’s playing for their rival. Everyone wants to talk about Donovan McNabb this season, but if the Redskins are to make a playoff run, the defense must lead the way. Orakpo’s the most indispensable member of that unit.

by Parks Smith on Aug 27, 2010 3:08 PM EDT reply actions