Montgomery Offers Depth With Versatility
Posted by on February 29, 2012 – 4:38 pm
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News broke earlier this week that the Redskins had re-signed interior offensive lineman Will Montgomery, in a deal that may be more important than initially meets the eye.
With only four interior linemen on the roster for next season, the Redskins had an obvious need to address, with the ability to make other moves. Montgomery’s proficiency at both center and guard gives the Redskins the option to target either position in the draft or free agency.
And if injuries strike again in 2012, the Redskins know that they have a quality player to fill in accordingly.
ProFootballFocus.com named Montgomery the best center in the division, and “easily the best lineman” on the team: Read more »
Tags: offensive lineman, washington redskins, will montgomery
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Olsen Headed To The Saints, NFC Playoffs
Posted by on January 4, 2012 – 10:28 am
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The season continues for one member of the Burgundy and Gold, as Redskins practice squad offensive lineman Eric Olsen is Bayou-bound. Earlier this week, he was officially signed to the 53-man playoff roster of the New Orleans Saints.
He broke the news himself during locker room clean-out on Monday, telling ‘Redskins Insider’ Mike Jones that he was sad to leave:
“I’m sad because I really like the guys around here, and this is like football heaven, and Coach Shanahan is bigger than a legend,” said the former Notre Dame standout, who last season appeared in one game for the Denver Broncos. “But I’ve got to take this.”
He shared it with the world on Twitter (@EOlsen69) a short while later:
I have to say thank you to the #Redskins Organization for giving me an opportunity to be a part of their team. I truely enjoyed my time—
Eric Olsen (@EOlsen69) January 02, 2012
There and am sad to be parting ways with my friends there. However I have been given an opportunity to join the New Orleans #Saints for the—
Eric Olsen (@EOlsen69) January 02, 2012
Post-season and am very excited for this opportunity. Thank you to all the family, friends an fans that have supported me this year!—
Eric Olsen (@EOlsen69) January 02, 2012
WHO DAT!!!—
Eric Olsen (@EOlsen69) January 03, 2012
Yesterday during his media session with the New Orleans media, Saints head coach Sean Payton confirmed the news of Olsen’s signing, announcing that he will wear No. 70. Read more »
Tags: Eric Olsen, mike jones, new orleans saints, offensive lineman, redskins insider, washington redskins
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Playing Wide Receiver Big Willie Style
Posted by on August 5, 2011 – 4:40 pm
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Meet your new redzone threat, rookie offensive tackle Willie Smith.
The Fresh Prince himself.
The East Carolina product currently registers at 6-6, 290 pounds, and is looking for a spot on the Redskins offensive line.
But a few short years ago, Smith was 6-6, 225 pounds, and lined up at wide receiver at North Johnson High School in Kelly, N.C.
Seriously. Read more »
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