Washington Post reports that Redskins have contacted Tony Boselli's agent

[Portis=MVP]

No word yet on whether Boselli is interested in coming out of retirement but he would definately save the season. Does anyone think this is a good idea.

[akhhorus]

I would do this in a SECOND. He's had a couple years to recover. Get him on a one or two year deal.

[LATrueRedskin]

I would do this in a SECOND. He's had a couple years to recover. Get him on a one or two year deal.

I agree. Donnie Warren on Comcast that Gibbs would most likely make some sort of deal to fill Jansen's spot for now. I think Boselli could be a good quick fix.

[akhhorus]

got a link?

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

my initial thought was....god lord, why? didnt he leave with chronic shoulder issues? if he is fully healed and just out of shape, sure it would be a very good move IMO.

[IowaSkinsFan]

He retired because of a bad shoulder. I doubt if he has been getting it back in football shape and strength the past two seasons. I'd rather go with what we got.

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

i hate be obsessive but why does the redskins homepage say this:

he Redskins defeated the Denver Broncos 20-17 in Monday's Hall of Fame Game, thanks to a 39-yard field goal by little-known kicker Ola Kimrin with three second left. Joe Gibbs returned to the sidelines, but the Redskins suffered a blow when right tackle Jon Jansen suffered a ruptured left Achilles. Officials stressed it is premature to call it a season-ending injury.

are the redskins officials just in denial or what? if its ruptured, its pretty much a given that he is done for the season. whats the deal......

[akhhorus]

He retired because of a bad shoulder. I doubt if he has been getting it back in football shape and strength the past two seasons. I'd rather go with what we got.

I dunno, 50% of Tony Boselli would be better than most O-Tackles in the league. And better than what we have. Let's see if he's healthy, in shape and interested.

[chrisbcbu]

cause it just happened..they have to take a better look at it tomorrow then the official ruling will come..

[akhhorus]

so, Portis=MVP, do you have a link? Or is this just a bunch of crap?

[badpigs442]

I don't think this will go down. Boselli is happy down here in Austin as a partial owner of our new arena team. I don't like the idea anyway. In football injuries happen. They can be tough to deal with but that is the nature of the sport. The Pats weren't happy about Colvin last year, but over came the issue. The Redskins will do the same.

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

i checked the WP and havent found a thing. its total BS until i see a link....

[BigCountry]

It worked for the Ravens with Orlando Brown, but I think I think they brouhg him in earlier and continuety is huge on the offensive line. Even though Boselli is a seasoned vet, they'll need to do this fast so the starters have enough time to jel.

[IowaSkinsFan]

i checked the WP and havent found a thing. its total BS until i see a link....

That's a big 10-4 LadyN.

[badpigs442]

i checked the WP and havent found a thing. its total BS until i see a link....

Probably a troll trying to stir up news.

[BigCountry]

N/M then. If you are just stiring things up conisder this your first warning.

[bantu]

They did a good job of building depth along the O-line in the offseason. Jansen is extremly tough to replace(obviously), but their are others with experience who can fill in for now. Terrell is a 7 year vet, and we all know that Winey faired well last year filling in for Samuels. The two rookies need some time, but one of them may progress quickly and get to play. This is why we got Gibbs, cuz he will figure it out.

[akhhorus]

i checked the WP and havent found a thing. its total BS until i see a link....

I checked Wash Times, ESPN, Cnn/Si, everyone. Nothing on this at all. Sounds like crap to me. And that was Portis=MVP's first post. Hmmmmm..I smell a rat.

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

It worked for the Ravens with Orlando Brown, but I think I think they brouhg him in earlier and continuety is huge on the offensive line. Even though Boselli is a seasoned vet, they'll need to do this fast so the starters have enough time to jel.
but orlando brown didnt retire. he just didnt play because he had an eye injury. he knew all along that he was going to try and make a comeback. i know if tony boselli can say the same. there is truly no point in talking about this sense the whole tony boselli thing seems to be bogus......

[IowaSkinsFan]

I checked Wash Times, ESPN, Cnn/Si, everyone. Nothing on this at all. Sounds like crap to me. And that was Portis=MVP's first post. Hmmmmm..I smell a rat.

And an extremely vague public profile.......so vague it makes akhhorus's profile look like an open book.......

Definately something fishy here............

It's probably Fin_Fanatic.........in disguise.

[akhhorus]

And an extremely vague public profile.......so vague it makes akhhorus's profile look like an open book.......

Definately something fishy here............

It's probably Fin_Fanatic.........in disguise.

Hey, I have to hide: Im Clinton Portis.

[badpigs442]

Boselli was supposed to be a big shot for Houston. If he were going to play anywhere he would be doing it for the Texans. This is not true.

[IowaSkinsFan]

Hey, I have to hide: Im Clinton Portis.


I didn't see a laptop on the sidelines tonight..........

[akhhorus]

I didn't see a laptop on the sidelines tonight..........

Hey, I had plenty of time during the 2nd quarter and 2nd half. I have a feature-full cellphone.

[CowboyKilla]

Anyhow, what do we do now? I would try Winey, Jones, Dock. Every superbowl team has season ending injuries. We need to fill it successfully that's it. Your only as good as your weakest link.

[IowaSkinsFan]

Hey, I had plenty of time during the 2nd quarter and 2nd half. I have a feature-full cellphone.


I'm sure Joe wouldn't allow a cell phone on the sidelines during the game........

[akhhorus]

I'm sure Joe wouldn't allow a cell phone on the sidelines during the game........

You dont want to know where I hid it...

[Booser]

doesn't boselli play LT anyway? not a great fit for a guy who has been out of football.

[chrisbcbu]

There is nothing going on here..i looked everywhere possible. Unless this guy knows something that these media guys doesnt know yet!

[Redskinmayhem]

Well, if it's more than just a rumor, it wouldn't be w/o merit. Boselli and Brunnel are best friends. I would come out of retirement to watch my buddy's back, wouldn't you?

[IowaSkinsFan]

You dont want to know where I hid it...

That thong hold more in than meets the eye?

[flave1969]

Players are going down all around the NFL. Miami lost two important starters, while not as serious Kearse injured himself this weekend, the Titans lost a LB for the season. Losing Jansen is a big blow just like losing Noble last year was. It means Jones, Winey, Wilson, Dockery, Samuels, Thomas, Molinaro, Friedmann and Raymer will have to step it up.

[GolfFreak]

Well, if it's more than just a rumor, it wouldn't be w/o merit. Boselli and Brunnel are best friends. I would come out of retirement to watch my buddy's back, wouldn't you?

Good point ... although until I see this reported by the Post or ESPN I'm not buying it. I think I smell a rat too.

[redwolf1218]

seems to me i remember hearing that boselli's shoulders are so bad cant even lift his arms over his head without pain. i would think if he could play, and he wanted to play, he would already be playing.

[BledBrgndy&Gld]

i dont want that washed up loser. he is still beat up and hasent played in two years, you know he aint in any football shape. we got 4 more weeks of preseason, put the best guy we have in there.

[jhugg]

They did a good job of building depth along the O-line in the offseason. Jansen is extremly tough to replace(obviously), but their are others with experience who can fill in for now. Terrell is a 7 year vet, and we all know that Winey faired well last year filling in for Samuels. The two rookies need some time, but one of them may progress quickly and get to play. This is why we got Gibbs, cuz he will figure it out.


K jones has played at tackle before. Raymer at center, Friedman at Gaurd, Jones at atckle. We have some depth.

[coleman51]

No, I would not sign Bosselli. The Redskins have a lot of bodies in here to compete for that RT spot. The competition between all these guys will only make the team stronger.

[GoDannyBoy]

Anybody out there who wants to trade Sameuls?

Depth, If you don't have it you can't use it. Maybe we drafted those guys for a reason.

[Ramsey2Moss]

i know we arent going to leave the offensive like as-is with Thomas and Jansen injured, meaning our whole right side is a weakness. Trading or free agents sound like the best route to go. Maybe if the Cardinals do release that one tackle we should pick him up if Boselli stays retired.

[smoak]

i hate be obsessive but why does the redskins homepage say this:



are the redskins officials just in denial or what? if its ruptured, its pretty much a given that he is done for the season. whats the deal......

i think it just means that they'l wait and see how is recovery is going before deciding to place him on IR... this is one of the biggest losses we could have taken and i am deeply troubled. everything was going so well... i think i just need a day to be down and then we'll just have to rally around <<insert name here>> and play good football.

[smoak]

i really think if we look at boselli we need to look at other options as well. boscelli hasn't been good for a long time and i don't see he is an upgrade from winey/jones.

[redwolf1218]

i think it just means that they'l wait and see how is recovery is going before deciding to place him on IR... this is one of the biggest losses we could have taken and i am deeply troubled. everything was going so well... i think i just need a day to be down and then we'll just have to rally around <<insert name here>> and play good football.
i think you are right about not putting him on I.R. it's so early, he could possibly heal up in time for the playoffs.

[davaj]

The only news that came out about Boselli in the past few days is that he is eligble for the 2007 HOF class.

[PennSkinsFan]

I hvae seen no such mention at all. Not gonna happen. I think Buges is going to look at two people to fill the void...kenyatta Jones or Derrick Dockery. Fortunately with the versatility of Jones, Dockery,a nd Friedman, we are free to move around in a flexible manner.

[Spence]

I've got no objection to talking to Boselli, but if he's our best option at right tackle right now, we're in a hell of a lot of trouble.

[Patrick]

MANNNNNN - Would everyone come to their SENSES. I really think some of you are losing it. We are suppost to be "Smart" fans. ..... Jansen is a major lost but Gibbs&Co will deal with it. Look inside first and IF we don't have enough, seek help from the outside by watching the wavier wire .... BUT BOSSELLI - the man was force out of football because he couldn't phyically COULD NOT play no more. Two years DIDN'T heal him to being able to come back. Geeezzzz. AND to person(s) who keep starting these rumors - Go BACK to your own teams board. Don't have to be mad with us because they cut your starting QB (just an assumption on my part).

[HanburgerBum]

i know we arent going to leave the offensive like as-is with Thomas and Jansen injured, meaning our whole right side is a weakness. Trading or free agents sound like the best route to go. Maybe if the Cardinals do release that one tackle we should pick him up if Boselli stays retired.

I think you are talkng about LJ Shelton. Now that the Cards know our desperation, it may take a middle round draft choice to get him. Shelton would seem to be a much better solution than Boscelli (even if there is any truth to that rumor).

[Axegrinder]

Does anyone think that this will play into our QB situation?Who's protecting the blindside of Brunell?

[PA Skins Girl]

Did anyone notice we gave up zero sacks last night? I thought Mark Wilson did well when he was in.

[GolfFreak]

Did anyone notice we gave up zero sacks last night? I thought Mark Wilson did well when he was in.

I noticed that ... there were a couple hurries, but those probably go against the QB more than the line.

[BurgundyNGold]

doesn't boselli play LT anyway? not a great fit for a guy who has been out of football.
So was Jacoby. But he went to RT when we got Lachey. He even played RT in the '91 Superbowl. I think it would be a heck of a lot easier to play RT as part of a comeback for one of the best LTs ever than to try and regain LT form this year.

[hail2skins]

I think we have enough depth to handle this situation. I'd still bring someone in but it wouldn't be Boselli. Move either Dockery or go with Kenyatta or Wilson. No matter who it is, they will always have help in passing situations with a tight end of h-back helping.

[BurgundyNGold]

Did anyone notice we gave up zero sacks last night? I thought Mark Wilson did well when he was in.
Really? Maybe its just another set of eyes, but I thought he seemed to be a step behind where he should've been on every play. I was just chalking it up to "adjusting to the speed" of the NFL thing.

Hmmm, maybe I'll give him an isolated look tonight. Like the geek that I am, I recorded the game so I could evaluate players all week until the Saturday's game. :)

[Carmelo]

Did anyone notice we gave up zero sacks last night? I thought Mark Wilson did well when he was in.
I did notice. There were a couple of close ones but once ramsey got rid of it to morton while someone was holding on to his ankles. I'm watching the tape now.

Really? Maybe its just another set of eyes, but I thought he seemed to be a step behind where he should've been on every play. I was just chalking it up to "adjusting to the speed" of the NFL thing.

Hmmm, maybe I'll give him an isolated look tonight. Like the geek that I am, I recorded the game so I could evaluate players all week until the Saturday's game. :)
if you're a geek then I'm one too cause I'm watching the recording right now.

[chrisbcbu]

heh i recorded it also, and am watching it myself!!

[PennSkinsFan]

The good ole hR doom and gloom!

Relax. Losing Jansen is hurtful, and painful for us fans, but he will be replaced, and liek Patrick said in an ealrier post, there is no other person I would want to deal with this than Joe Bugel. With Bugel at the helm of this situation, i feel pretty damn comfortable.

[chrisbcbu]

Kenyatta played 13 games at RT 2 years ago..so i think he is more than capable to fill the hole. Bugel will also work with M. Wilson for the backup position for the RT spot. We will be more than fine at the position.

We wont be great but we will be fine!

[garedskin]

He retired because of a bad shoulder. I doubt if he has been getting it back in football shape and strength the past two seasons. I'd rather go with what we got.

I agree 100%.
We did draft 2 tackles hopefully one of them or Winey can fill the void. :Peace:

[bosshog001]

I thought Winey did a credible job filling in for Samuels last year. He could probably make the move.

[RedskinRyan]

give him a workout. right now, i say no, stick with winey and the tackles we drafted. but if he can be good after a few years off, then bring him in.

[RFK Rat]

While losing Jansen hurts

1. Gibbs will give help to whoever ends up playing RT. He'll have a TE nearby and will move the pocket vs the Michael Strahans of the league.
2. I always thought the Gibbskins functioned best with a backs-to-the-wall mentality.

Was there ever a season during the glory years where we had a fully intact line?

[ihatedallas]

was it todays washington post?if it is i didnt see it. but i think that would help but jansen would have finally made the probowl this year to...

[ConradCountry]

Bosseli is done he was awesome but he is done now and we should develop from within.

[Keino]

Im not of the opinion that all is lost with Jansen going down. I think Kenyatta Jones can fill in admirably for Jansen. Leave Bosselli alone.....

[chrisbcbu]

was it todays washington post?if it is i didnt see it. but i think that would help but jansen would have finally made the probowl this year to...

this was never in the wash post, we all believe he made it up since he didnt provide a link and noone else could find any truth to this anywhere..

[ihatedallas]

this was never in the wash post, we all believe he made it up since he didnt provide a link and noone else could find any truth to this anywhere..

good becuase i alwaysread everything in the post about the skins and i didnt see nething like that

[Skinzaholic]

Friends,

Occassionally people from different teams will go to opposing teams fan boards and post made up information just to sit and watch the fans get all freaky about it and post 100 pages about this supposedly "new" info. This is clearly what happened here since no link was (or has been ) provided.

The hard part is us not giving these types of people the satisfaction they seek.

[BurgundyNGold]

Could a mod send this thread to its worthy death please?

[Portis=MVP]

Hey guys this is true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Redskinfan28]

How do you know? Again, post a link if true. Otherwise, it can't be believed.

Mods, ban this guy if he is just f'ing with us.

[rskinsfan10]

Hey guys this is true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Providing a link could vindicate you. Not providing one will keep the skepticism at a fevered pitch.

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

you still dont have a http://jm.g.free.fr/smileys/link.sml.gif

[akhhorus]

This thread is even funnier when you go over and read how he is in full self-aggrandizing mode over his prediction of Hugh Douglas being cut.

[Portis=MVP]

Can't you people figure out this was fake. This was posted about a month ago right after Jansen went down. The Redskins NEVER contacted Boselli. Just thought you might like to know.

[BigCountry]

You really need to find ways to fill all that free time you got on your hands dude...

[IowaSkinsFan]

Can't you people figure out this was fake. This was posted about a month ago right after Jansen went down. The Redskins NEVER contacted Boselli. Just thought you might like to know.

We know it was a fake.....we brought it back up to prove a point as to why your threads are taken with a grain of salt sometimes.

[ihatedallas]

Can't you people figure out this was fake. This was posted about a month ago right after Jansen went down. The Redskins NEVER contacted Boselli. Just thought you might like to know.

Then why in the hell did you post it?

[rskinsfan10]

Can't you people figure out this was fake. This was posted about a month ago right after Jansen went down. The Redskins NEVER contacted Boselli. Just thought you might like to know.

Thanks for finally hanging yourself. We don't need your kind here. This site is dedicated to serious fans who want real news about our team, not someone claiming to be a fan who is looking for a reason to get everyone riled up over nothing.

Take care.

[Axegrinder]

Thanks for finally hanging yourself. We don't need your kind here. This site is dedicated to serious fans who want real news about our team, not someone claiming to be a fan who is looking for a reason to get everyone riled up over nothing.

Take care.
Thank you!!!
I hope the rest of the them get this message.

[ihatedallas]

good riddins!But whats to stopping him f4rom coming back with a different name?

by the way axe-you oulled off another great avatar

[rskinsfan10]

good riddins!But whats to stopping him f4rom coming back with a different name?

by the way axe-you oulled off another great avatar

We have our ways of combatting that.

[ihatedallas]

We have our ways of combatting that.

ok just wondering...

[Axegrinder]

by the way axe-you oulled off another great avatar
Thank you!Are you refering to the girl and beer one that I'm sporting now?