Tatupu and Hayden to visit the Redskins
Just when we thought we may have had our fair share of excitement this off-season, we now learn that the Redskins will host visits to Lofa Tatupu and Kelvin Hayden later this week. I think that those could be two solid moves for the Redskins.
Tatupu was a 3 time former pro bowler at the MLB position. Although he is nowhere close to the form he displayed his first 3 years in the league, he is still a solid player who has bounced back last year after an injury cut short his 2009 season. London Fletcher is not getting any younger at 36 years old, and while I believe we should try to see what Perry Riley can do, it is clear that we will need a replacement for Fletcher at some point, and at only 29 years old, Tatupu would make sense.
On the other hand, Kelvin Hayden is a 27 years old CB recently cut by the Colts. He is mostly famous for his interception off Rex Grossman in Super Bowl XLI, but he has been a solid player for the Colts during his time in Indianapolis. Philip Buchanon could be a very good option too, but Hayden is three years younger, although I acknowledge he has some injury issues (Hayden has missed 18 games the past three years).
Overall, I think we would be good with Riley as a starter and the re-signing of Buchanon, but I wouldn't be mad if the Redskins did indeed sign Hayden and/or Tatupu instead. Any thoughts?
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I love both those moves
Tatupu and Hayden are solid players. But both have injury problems.
Say no to Buchanon he is way too inconsistent and I would like to see kevin Barnes get a chance at the third corner role.
yeah if cheap i agree
hayden battling for the 4th/5th cb spot bumping westbrook off
and Tatupu start next to fletch and riley/henson can be backups and take over for fletch next year
I'm pretty happy with what we have defensively on the roster right now.
Maybe add a role player or 2. Buchanon secures a spot in the secondary. Like to see what Henson, Riley, Blades, and Alexander can do inside this year.
In my opinion, Fletcher’s replacement wil be found in the draft next year, and the guy I want plays for TCU, and should be available in the late 2nd to late 3rd round. Remember his name, and watch him play if you get a chance. He is going to be a leader and a stud for a decade.
He looks ok from what I could see
still seems to need to work on hitting the seam and not getting swallowed up by OLineman . May need to slow down a little bit it would work wonders for him.
'' If we score , we might win . If they dont score , We will win '' Willis White
I agree. Excited to watch him play this year.
Also Wisconsin has an NFL size offensive line and backs. In fact a few of them from the tape will be in the league this year and next.
I don't watch
much college ball, but I am under the impression that Wisconsin’s line, as a whole, is probably better than ours. Don’t they have a stud line every year?
by CJHutch on Aug 2, 2011 2:29 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yes, they breed em big in Badger country.
Just the way the NFL likes them. Carimi, Moffitt, Kendricks-TE, and Nagy were all drafted. Clay, the back, is a walk-on in Pittsburgh, Tolzien-Qb, also a walk-on. Zeitler, Konz, and Ball-Rb, are getting drafted next year.
Pros love Wisconsin beef. TCU solid as well with Carder headlining.
If were dreaming about ILB in the draft year
You have to watch vontaze burfict, he wont be a redskin but hes entertaining on youtube and im looking forward to his upcoming saturday highlights this season.
by alwaysremember21 on Aug 2, 2011 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
No doubt, him and Kuechly are the cream.
But drafting either of them means the Skins don’t get their franchise Qb.
While they won't play for us, I can hope they crush our enemies
by alwaysremember21 on Aug 2, 2011 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
True that. Taze is going to terrorize the Pac this year for sure.
I’m worried he might go to the Giants, or even the Eagles. Please NO!!
Hope he goes to the AFC.
the giants always get studs in the draft
look at this year, amukamara at 19?!?!!!??!! and Marvin Austin in the second
by alwaysremember21 on Aug 2, 2011 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes they are some good sized dudes
Just needs to control all that energy
'' If we score , we might win . If they dont score , We will win '' Willis White
LB looks weak.
Besides Fletcher, Kerrigan (who i think will do well), Riley (future stud), and Alexander (shows potential). Who else do we have that can contribute?? Henson and Blades are only good enough for special teams.
fail
for forgetting the best LB we have…Sakpo
Hail to 'Em
by SkinsaneAsylum on Aug 3, 2011 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't mind a competent OLB
I wouldn’t think any less of Kerrigan if he’s not able to provide more than a 3rd down Rushing role at the beginning of the season. He has missed the first week of TC and is converting to LB. Wouldn’t be a shock if he wasn’t ready to be a 3-down OLB. Wouldn’t mind having someone with run support and pass coverage skills to mix in with Kerackpo.
by BayAreaBullet on Aug 3, 2011 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Tatupu a lot.
Loved the way he played when he came into the league. He is still a solid run stuffer, and a great leader by all accounts. Problem is he will be in demand, and most likely garner a larger contract than his present play warrants. I would not be upset to see him come here, but I would like to see what Riley and Henson can do with the opportunity.
There are still better ILBs available in free agency. While formerly a pro-bowler Tatupu is past tense as that
level. He did play over 1200 snaps in 2010. “Lofa Tatupu will want to forget his play in 2010. His -8.9 grading was the result of poor play in coverage (-6.7) and when rushing the QB (-4.3). He only managed 63 solo tackles, 1 less than Daryl Washington who play 626 less snaps. Tatupu also missed a division leading 14 tackles. His 7 pass defenses were, which led the division, was one highlight. In his first year back from injury, Tatupu’s performance was not what it had been in previous seasons, so his fantasy value needs to be downgraded. He simply doesn’t make enough turnovers and sacks and relies on consistent tackle numbers, but a career low for tackles in 2010 doesn’t fill me with confidence.”
http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/01/30/fantasy-idp-%E2%80%93-nfc-west-inside-linebackers-breakdown/
intercepting Grossman
is not exactly rocket science, as we will most likely learn to our cost this year.
I just hope that we give Riley 10 Games to prove himself, thats what this year should be about, getting 10 – 12 starts into a dozen youngsters to see what they have, that way this year will have a purpose, if we go with veterans and other teams cast offs its just another wasted season
Pommylee
No to Tatupu and Hayden
we can get a young LB in the draft next season. Riley should be solid, and is only going to get better. I like our defense as it is now, with Buc re-signed, and a D-line moves we made. Defense is playoff calibur with a few games under their belts. Our efforts need to be on offense, as it is lightyears behind our D.
I got Tiger Blood running through my veins!
Sign hayden and tutpu to one year contracts to see how they do if they are worth haveing dont resign them.But tutpu is a good middle linebacker he would really help the middle of our defense.HTTR
Can he play 3/4 ILB? His experience in Seattle is 4/3. Channing Crowder (Miami) is a 3/4 ILB. Tim Dobbins (Miami)
was also a 3/4 linebacker with a good rating whether ILB or OLB.
The following linebackers all have good size:
Name …………….POS ….exp………rating..snaps
Brandon Johnson Linebacker 5 Cincin 4.1 506 Height: 6-5 Weight: 240 Age: 28
Marvin Mitchell Linebacker 4 N Orle 4.9 388 Height: 6-3 Weight: 249 Age: 26
Kirk Morrison ILB 5 Jackson 6 756 Height: 6-2 Weight: 240 Age: 29
Matt Roth OLB/DE 6 Clevel 8.7 1041 Height: 6-4 Weight: 275 Age: 28
by Jefferson1935 on Aug 3, 2011 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions

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