2012 FREE AGENT OFFENSIVE LINEMEN WITH 3 TO 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE

by Jefferson1935 on Jan 20, 2012 10:15 AM EST

The 2012 free agent OL with 3 to 5 years experience with 200 or more snaps (approximately a minimum of 1/5th of the 2011 seasons offensive plays). The number of games played and started are shown. The performance ratings shown in 2012 Free Agent Tracker | ProFootballFocus.com indicate that these are replacement quality or better players.

Abbreviations: G = games, GS = games started, Pos = position, Hgt = height, Wgt = weight. " Player link" connects to the NFL players' profiles which includes additional information such as other years for games and performance statististics.

First Name	Last Name	Pos.	Years	2011 Team	G	GS	Hgt	Wgt	Age	player link
Mike	Pollak	C	4	IND	15	8	6-3	301	26	Mike Pollak
Samson	Satele	C	5	OAK	15	15	6-3	300	27	Samson Satele
Mike	Brisiel	G	4	HOU	13	13	6-5	300	28	Mike Brisiel
Ramon	Foster	G	3	PIT	15	14	6-6	328	26	Ramon Foster
Ben	Grubbs	G	5	BAL	10	10	6-3	310	27	Ben Grubbs
Doug	Legursky	G	3	PIT	10	10	6-1	315	25	Doug Legursky
Nate	Livings	G	4	CIN	16	16	6-5	332	29	Nate Livings
Kory	Lichtensteiger	G	3	WAS	5	5	6-2	292	26	Kory Lichtensteiger
Mike	McGlynn	G	4	CIN	7	4	6-4	315	26	Mike McGlynn
Carl	Nicks	G	4	NO	16	16	6-5	343	26	Carl Nicks
Chilo	Rachal	G	4	SF	16	3	6-5	323	25	Chilo Rachal
Kraig	Urbik	G	3	BUF	13	13	6-5	329	26	Kraig Urbik
Jeremy	Zuttah	G	4	TB	15	14	6-4	308	25	Jeremy Zuttah
Chad	Rinehart	G	3	BUF	16	12	6-5	323	26	Chad Rinehart
Demetrius	Bell	T	4	BUF	7	6	6-5	311	27	Demetrius Bell
Brandyn	Dombrowski	T	3	SD	15	2	6-5	323	26	Brandyn Dombrowski
Jared	Gaither	T	5	SD	15	5	6-9	340	25	Jared Gaither
Stephon	Heyer	T	5	OAK	12	2	6-6	330	26	Stephon Heyer
Brandon	Keith	T	4	ARI	13	11	6-5	335	27	Brandon Keith
Paul	McQuistan	T	5	SEA	16	10	6-6	315	28	Paul McQuistan

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by SkinsaneAsylum on Jan 20, 2012 10:24 AM EST reply actions

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by Steve Shoup on Jan 20, 2012 11:34 AM EST up reply actions

I have already perused PFF, and I can tell you...

the highest rated OG was Evan Mathis, Philadelphia, 6-5 305lbs., rated over 34, but age 30.

Carl Nicks rated over 28 and Chris Myers rated over 29.

Sadly, Grubbs rated just over 7.

Nicks and Myers are the clear choice…

by jgibbsfan1 on Jan 20, 2012 10:53 AM EST reply actions

remember part of Grubbs' low rating is due to him missing 6 games this year (which can help lower his contract demands)

Nicks is def. better, but Grubbs is not a bad fall back choice at all.

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by Steve Shoup on Jan 20, 2012 11:37 AM EST up reply actions

not at all...

some may say he would be a better fit with the ZBS, since he doesn’t carry as much weight. And, he would be an upgrade at LG, while Licht can be brought back as depth.

by jgibbsfan1 on Jan 20, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions

The best fits for ZBS maybe college OTs from schools that run that system more than power blocking. The

Raven mix both approach with ZBS more on outside stretches.

by Jefferson1935 on Jan 20, 2012 2:19 PM EST up reply actions

Evan Mathis has had good PFF ratings for several seasons. I did not include him or Chris Myers for age reasons.

IMO it would be good to get three OL from this list to build depth for when injuries occur. They do not need to be the best OL available. Rookies can be drafted that are not as expensive, but it often takes several seasons for them to be effective. Teams have already invested in these players from 3 to 5 seasons. They have shown that they will not be busts.

by Jefferson1935 on Jan 21, 2012 8:58 PM EST up reply actions

that guy stephen heyer looks like a great fit for our system

by mrhinton on Jan 20, 2012 11:11 AM EST reply actions

ohhhhh

i get it

"Women should have three breasts - two in front and one in the back for dancing." -Al Bundy

by HankMonahan on Jan 20, 2012 10:50 PM EST up reply actions

God No

I hopw we never see him again in a Redskin uniform. He was a revolving door for opposing team’s defenses.

by Fred Dudley on Jan 21, 2012 11:15 AM EST up reply actions

same with that Chad Rinehart fella

"We're not here to try; we're here to win" - Brooks Laich

by bigity b on Jan 21, 2012 2:11 PM EST up reply actions

The Redskins can upgrade their starters and back ups in free agency. About one OL per draft would give

a constant upgrade or maintenance. The replacement of a center in the draft in 2012 would complement the free agency upgrades.
There seems to be some consensus that some OL such as Jammal Brown, Erik Cook, and Sean Locklear should be replaced.

Kory Lichtensteiger showed improvement in 2011 before his injury but the concern is whether he will regain his form. Will Montgomery and Tyler Polumbus are backup players that could be replaced.

Both Maurice Hurt and Willie Smith showed promise for rookies but should start up 2012 as backups. Nevin McCaskill has not ever seen the field for the Redskins – hence unknown.

Trent Williams and Chris Chester are solid players. TW has not played to his draft position.

by Jefferson1935 on Jan 20, 2012 2:57 PM EST reply actions

Through the draft

I would like to see us sign at least one free agent offensive lineman; either Myers, Grubbs or Nicks, possibly two if we can afford it and then draft one or two to start. Grubbs on the left, either DeCastro or Nicks on the right, Myers at center or a draft pick (Molk, Brewster, Johnson or Konz).

by Fred Dudley on Jan 21, 2012 11:18 AM EST reply actions

Chilo Rachal

I know he was picked from USC somewhere between the 2nd and 4th round. Any idea how well he would fit into our system? We could probably get him at a fairly cheap price.

by Fred Dudley on Jan 21, 2012 11:22 AM EST reply actions

Rachal had been the starter for the 49ers for several years, but only started 3 games in 2011 and played in

all 16 regular season games. Of RGs in 2009 Rachal rated #17. Chilo Rachal (49ers) (09,15 starts), 2008 draft 9th OL selected, 2009 Adj OVR 101. The depth chart shows Rachal as the only right guard – http://www.nfl.com/teams/sanfrancisco49ers/depthchart?team=SF. Adam Snyder has also played RG and RT, but allowed too many sacks at RT.
Talent Evaluation Factors for Offensive Linemen (OL)? – http://home.comcast.net/~fwroy/version%202%20NFL%20OL%20talent.html

by Jefferson1935 on Jan 21, 2012 2:38 PM EST reply actions

What about Jared Gaither...

at LT, moving TW to RT?

No one seemed to want to touch him after Bmore let him go, there were concerns about his health, Chargers only sign him due to an injury, and he played pretty well. What about a new left side, with Gaither / Nicks?

by jgibbsfan1 on Jan 21, 2012 2:41 PM EST reply actions

I realize these guys are bigger than the ZBS mold...

but I like their age, and potential.

by jgibbsfan1 on Jan 21, 2012 2:43 PM EST up reply actions

Free agent OL and zone blocking experience

NFL teams using zone blocking schemes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zone_blocking

Some teams base their entire offense on it, including the NFL’s Washington Redskins, Indianapolis Colts, Oakland Raiders, Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, and Green Bay Packers (New York Jets). All of the following players
are unrestricted free agents in the 2012 season from ZBS teams. The older ZBS centers with the best ratings would be good for a few seasons. Both guards and centers are positions of need for starters and depth in the OL. Their ZBS experience would be a benefit if replacing less experienced players on the 2011 roster or rookies. Using free agents would also permit the drafting of more skilled position players.

First Name Last Name Pos. Years ’11 Tm Rating Snaps Wgt Age
Mackenzy Bernadeau G 4 CAR 107 125 308 26
Geoff Hangartner G 7 CAR 102 1072 301 29
Scott Wells C 8 GB 136 1055 300 31
Mike Brisiel G 4 HOU 97 906 300 28
Chris Myers C 7 HOU 160 1060 289 30
Mike Pollak C 4 IND 101 595 301 26
Samson Satele C 5 OAK 106 925 300 27
Jeremy Zuttah G 4 TB 98 820 300 27
Will Montgomery C 6 WAS 87 1103 310 28

A few of these players did not have that much activity in 2011 as reflected by the number of snaps. Montgomery had a lower rating than most of the C/Gs.
The ratings are the PFF overall ratings 2x plus 100.

Kevin’s post 1/12/11 – http://www.hogshaven.com/2011/1/12/1930446/detailed-look-at-2011-ufa-zone-blocking-offensive-linemen. “Mike Pollak – 25 years old – 2nd round pick. He has played Right Guard, but he was a First-Team All-Pac 10 Center at Arizona State.” Pollak has played guard and center for the Colts. The Colts are one of the NFL’s ZBS teams.

by Jefferson1935 on Jan 24, 2012 3:12 PM EST reply actions