Possible soultion to Pace suspension

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  1. ibleedgreen7476

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    New York Jets: Outside linebacker

    Calvin Pace will miss the first four games because of a PED suspension, leaving New York without its best OLB. There's also no guarantee that disappointing 2008 first-round pick Vernon Gholston will be ready to start in Pace's place.

    Possible solution: Marcus Washington. The Redskins saved $4 million this offseason by releasing the 31-year-old Washington following two injury-plagued campaigns. With 37.5 career sacks, Washington has better pass-rush skills than other free-agent outside linebackers like Jerome McDougle and Shantee Orr.

    Did not see this anywhere, just curious on thoughts on this.
     
    #1 ibleedgreen7476, Jul 7, 2009
  2. Hemi

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    He has seen better days. Might be worth a flier though if he can play the 3-4?
     
    #2 Hemi, Jul 7, 2009
  3. MBGreen

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    One thing i do know....this solution has a lot of "soul" in it.

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    #3 MBGreen, Jul 7, 2009
  4. Jake

    Jake Well-Known Member

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    I always liked Washington. He was a playmaker with the Redskins, but has had injury concerns and might not fit the 3-4. I'd be willing to just let Gholston and Thomas play the first 4 games.
     
    #4 Jake, Jul 7, 2009
  5. inSANITy

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    not even close to being able to play 3-4 outside backer. Dude weighs 230 tops

    end thread
     
    #5 inSANITy, Jul 7, 2009
  6. maynardsmyhero-uk

    maynardsmyhero-uk Well-Known Member

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    We have a 1st rnd pick as back up that should be our plan !! If the guy is a bust at least we know after game 4.

    I can also see Rex mixing up our fronts to really throw off the OL. I wouldn't be surprised to see a front 4 of Ellis / Douglas / Jenkins and Gholston with Harris / Scott / Trusnik or Murrell.
     
    #6 maynardsmyhero-uk, Jul 7, 2009
  7. JCotchrocket

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    Nice attempt at smug brevity, but he's listed at 244 lbs.

    end retort
     
    #7 JCotchrocket, Jul 7, 2009
  8. Mr Electric

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    Don't forget about Jamaal Westerman, one of our UDFAs. With the Pace suspension, Westerman has an even better shot at making the team. Ryan spoke highly of him plenty of times throughout mini-camp.

    JW is listed as 6'2 255 and he was a very productive defensive end at Rutgers.

    http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/player/1465-jamaal-westerman
     
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  9. Jake

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    I'm hoping we run alot more 4-3 this year. The players we have are all interchangible, and 4 man fronts will be needed in various situations. Especially to keep Jenkins fresh.
     
    #9 Jake, Jul 7, 2009
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    Dark Horses in the mix IMO.
    I don't think we will sign anyone, we have enough simmering talent for 4 games.
     
    #10 gustoonarmy, Jul 7, 2009
  11. neid92

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    I totally agree. Just let Gholston and Thomas play. Why go get someone for 4 games then release them, or release someone else that we might need down the road.
     
    #11 neid92, Jul 7, 2009
  12. al_toon_88

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    If Gholston shows next to nothing again this year, is he a bust?
     
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  13. gustoonarmy

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    :eek:fftopic:
    Am loving ibleedgreen7476s new avvy :)
     
    #13 gustoonarmy, Jul 7, 2009
  14. coorslightcans

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    rex ryan will not allow gholston to fail.
     
    #14 coorslightcans, Jul 7, 2009
  15. abyzmul

    abyzmul R.J. MacReady, 21018 Funniest Member Award Winner

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    If by 'next to nothing' you mean what he did last season, then I think it goes without saying that he is a bust. 6th overall pass-rushers don't get three seasons to get to double-digit sacks.
     
    #15 abyzmul, Jul 7, 2009
  16. Hemi

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    Yes, a fair statement.
     
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  17. Dierking

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    gholston is the soulston
     
    #17 Dierking, Jul 8, 2009
  18. Royal Tee

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    Well last year he showed nuthin' so if he shows next to nuthin' is that considered an improvement? :lol:
     
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  19. CatoTheElder

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    Thank you! Westerman is going to be a good player for this team. He knows both LB positions so he can back up Gholston/Pace.
     
    #19 CatoTheElder, Jul 8, 2009
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