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Arrow Points: Redskins Snippets
Surfing through the news today, came across an article about the quest of Art Monk for a Hall of Fame berth. Further, direct comments from Monk were included. As we all know, Monk is a very quiet individual and rarely speaks to the press, so I though we would pass this on to you.
Monk is still awaiting his call, but the 49-year-old doesn’t seem bothered by his exclusion even though most Redskins fans are adamant about his omission.
Your damn right were adamant about it, because it is dead wrong! His numbers are Hall of Fame numbers and his snubbing in my opinion, is directed at Owner Daniel Snyder, which is completely unfair to Monk. Justifying the admission of a guy like Michael Irvin over Monk is absurd and down right pathetic.
“It feels good that people in the community feel that way, but it’s out of my control,” Monk said Wednesday before overseeing a practice session at his camp. “The voters, obviously, haven’t felt that way yet. It really doesn’t matter to me. If it happens, it happens.”
A noble statement from a noble person. Art Monk was not only a great receiver, but a 
truly classy person of high character in a world of egomaniacs. I am convinced the Redskins would not have had the Super Bowl success they had without him, but he is also a top flight, classy guy, something Michale Irvin can’t speak of. Art Monk’s numbers, Art Monk’s contributions to the NFL, Art Monk’s character, and yes it does matter, ask Pac Man Jones, and Art Monk’s contributions to the Redskins superbowl successes, all combine to make Monk an undeniable choice snubbed by writer who dislike the Redskins franchise.
AND — hR sends our condolences and sympathies to the family of former NFL scout Bucko Kilroy. Kilroy died yesterday at 86. Kilroy was a New England Patriot executive, but served as Director of Player Personnel for the Redskins for a few years beginning in 1962.
AND — The Redskins welcome Janice Schmidt to the corporate structure of the franchise. Schmidt was hired by the Redskins as Director of Marketing.
AND — Fox Sports listed QB Jason Campbell as the Top Deep Sleeper at QB. The again, I can’t take Roger Rotter serious if he lists Tony Romo as the 8th best QB in the NFL. Did he not watch the last few weeks of the season after defense had film to review? Here are Michael Harmon’s selections of Redskins at certain positions … Running Back, Harmon has Portis ranked 14th. Kind of stunning, considering he was always a top five back. I guess injury causes a player to slip. At Wide Receiver, Harmon has Santana Moss listed 24th. Unbelievable. Laveraneus Coles listed above Moss. Do you get the feeling Harmon just hates the ‘Skins as well? And at Tight End, Harmon lists Chris Cooley 7th overall. Then again, I never really taken Fox Sports too seriously.
AND — Pro Football Weekly has out there NFC East Commentary and cautions on just handing the division over to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Washington’s Jason Campbell might fly more below the radar with only seven career starts, but he has some good offensive talent around him
Thank you. Someone is finally giving respect to an offense that began to flourish last season after Campbell took the helm. Just to think that Portis and Betts will both be healthy at the same time. One year into the Saunder’s offense, shifted a bit to focus on a powerful run game, the ingredients are there for big numbers. Campbell single handedly gives the Redskins something NFC East defenses had to not worry about for nearly three season from the Redskins, the element of the deep ball. In addition, NFC East defenses will have to adjust to the fact that the Redskins will be guided by a mobile QB, not an aging statute. Pretty significant differences.
Just short snippets I think are pretty important regarding the Giants, Eagles and Cowboys …
Cowboys: But it’s hard to overlook his struggles in his final six games, which includes the disaster playoff loss up in Seattle. Will Terrell Owens be a disruptive force, one who gets in the way of Romo’s development or Phillips’ reign of the team?
I alluded to this above in the Fox Sports QB rankings. Why is it overlooked by nearly every analysis article you see on how the Romo led Cowboy offense struggled toward the end of the season. Yes, he put up huge numbers. BUT, after defenses had more film on Romo, look what happened, the Cowboy offense stalled in a big way. Yet, that is not taken into account. Heck, I don’t even thing Romo is the Cowboy answer at QB. And Owens … Phillips will enjoy the immaturity of Terrell Owens.
Giants: Barber’s retirement — is sure to have a profound effect on the offense. He was a gifted runner who got better with age, a fine receiver and a great pass blocker.
This retirement is huge. Countless Redskins/Giants games where the Giants prevailed were taken over single handedly by Tiki Barber. His rushing, his receiving and his protection meant so much to the Giants offense and I think he will be missed more than they think. He really had the ability to take control of a game himself. In addition, I am not convinced that Eli Manning is a good QB at all. I think the Giants patience is going to wear thin with Manning this season,. Bottom line for Eli in 2007, the youth excuse no longer works, at some point, you have to step up, and he has led the Giant offense long enough.
Eagles: he drafting of second-round QB Kevin Kolb — who, if things go as planned, likely won’t see the field in the regular season —was the biggest move of the offseason because it showed for the first time that the Eagles were legitimately concerned about the health and long-term future of QB Donovan McNabb
When is the last time McNabb actually played a full season. Don’t forget as well, the Eagles did very little to improve an already wee receiving unit.
Finally, the Redskins comments…
Some of the biggest moves might have been of the subtle variety.. Spies in D.C. say that Joe Gibbs and offensive coordinator Al Saunders — who were expected to mesh in terms of philosophy but did not in their first season together — spent a lot of time talking about how best to run this unit. With a terrific RB tandem of Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts, speed and quickness at receiver, a veteran line returning four of five starters and a top-notch tight end in Chris Cooley, the returns should be better. Plus, the team was encouraged by what it saw from Campbell
It is absolutely critical that the offense meshes, but just not on the field, but in the offices as well. Gibbs and Saunders offensive minds together can be very powerful. I really think alot of the struggles in 2006 was attributed to injuries, the fact that Brunell was QB and therefore limited Redskins options and abilities, and the struggles the Redskins had with grasping the Saunders system. In addition the best part of the offense is the running backs and the offensive line we have assembled are much better in run blocking than pass protection. The fact that reports show Gibbs and Saunders working from the same playbook and structure is very encouraging. The word out of Redskins Park as well as media outlets on the progress of Jason Campbell is simply awesome!
On defense, the underproductive line remains largely the same, but the team added stalwart MLB London Fletcher and potential star S LaRon Landry. Fletcher instantly becomes a respected leader who should tally 100 or more tackles. With Landry, the team might have the most talented pair of safeties in the league — whether you consider that a luxury or not.
I won’t be-labor this point, I did that last week in Arrow Points.
Depth always has been an issue for the Redskins, and other than perhaps the offensive line, linebacker and the secondary, the team still has holes among its reserves
Agreed, but I do think the Redskins made some solid gain in adding good, quality veteran depth this off-season. Surprised depth at RB was not listed as a strength, considering we have Betts, Rock Cartwright and Derrick Blaylock.
There’s also a fear that Saunders and Gibbs won’t see eye to eye offensively or that Gregg Williams will remain arrogant and predictable defensively
All legit concerns and predictable considering the star power the Redskins have on the coaching staff. I am encouraged by the fact that Gibbs and Saunders appear to be on the same page. What about Williams? What about the mess of secondary coaches not communicating with one another, as well as the units themselves? That is deeply troubling. As for Williams predictability, again, I think that was largely due to the defense being limited by multiple injuries, reducing Williams’ flexibility and options with various packages.
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