Anthony Montgomery

[nicefellow31]

Haven't heard much about him this training camp aside from the fact that he is hurt. Seems like he was in Blache's doghouse last year and I wonder if he is in the teams plans for this season. 5 DTs (Haynesworth, Griffin, Golston, Lo Alexander, Montgomery) seems excessive. If he can get his act together I would love to see an inside presence of Montgomery or Haynesworth.

[shally]

Haven't heard much about him this training camp aside from the fact that he is hurt. Seems like he was in Blache's doghouse last year and I wonder if he is in the teams plans for this season. 5 DTs (Haynesworth, Griffin, Golston, Lo Alexander, Montgomery) seems excessive. If he can get his act together I would love to see an inside presence of Montgomery or Haynesworth.

considering that Alexander is a swing player, Monty should be okay..

[Moe]

Seems like a make or break season with him. Corny is older, had injury issues and is year to year at this point and Monty and Golston both signed one year tenders this year (if I recall), so if he can play like he did in '07 then he could secure himself a spot. However, if he plays like he did last year then he'll be elsewhere.

[Hrabanmaur]

We've actually got an interesting problem with our D-line depth. Someone is going to have to get the boot. Lo Alexander is a swingman, but I wonder which way he'll swing when they make the final tallies on the D-line. If it came down to Montgomery or Alexander, I honestly don't know who they'd choose.

Montgomery has the opportunity to shine this season and learn something from the best player currently at the position. If he doesn't elevate, then this will be the end of the road for him. Blache wants guys that work hard and give it their all -- Montgomery hasn't exhibited either quality consistently.

[Red Bear]

We've actually got an interesting problem with our D-line depth. Someone is going to have to get the boot. Lo Alexander is a swingman, but I wonder which way he'll swing when they make the final tallies on the D-line. If it came down to Montgomery or Alexander, I honestly don't know who they'd choose.

Montgomery has the opportunity to shine this season and learn something from the best player currently at the position. If he doesn't elevate, then this will be the end of the road for him. Blache wants guys that work hard and give it their all -- Montgomery hasn't exhibited either quality consistently.

i think both alexander and montgomery will be on the final roster, with orakpo occupying a LB position and playing DE too it kind of allows us to keep an extra player. supposedly alexander is also in position to play the demetric evans role, he has been working at DE some this offseason too. its definately a lot better than ryan boschetti wasting a roster spot this year

[skinsfan36]

i think both alexander and montgomery will be on the final roster, with orakpo occupying a LB position and playing DE too it kind of allows us to keep an extra player. supposedly alexander is also in position to play the demetric evans role, he has been working at DE some this offseason too. its definately a lot better than ryan boschetti wasting a roster spot this year

monty will make it i think he was the starter the 1st 11 on 11s they did beside haynesworth.like the 1st two days of camp

[colkurtz]

Playing next to AH has got to elevate his own performance. However, I think Monty and Golston are on single year contracts for a reason. turn up the performance or try the NFL market.

[HanburgerBum]

considering that Alexander is a swing player, Monty should be okay..


I think the drafting of Jarmon hurts Alexander's chances of making the roster this season. Barring a total collapse, Jarmon won't be cut.

Let's say 8 Dlinemen are kept (excluding Orakpo). Haynesworth, Griffin, Golston, Carter are locks. Montgomery, Daniels and Jarmon are probables. That leaves one spot among Alexander, Johnson and Buzbee. I am guessing Johnson will take the 8th spot because he has flashed some pass-rushing skills at times and may be the heir apparent to Carter.

Another thing that hurts Alexander is that the Skins may no longer want a "swing man". If they did, they would probably have made more of an effort to re-sign Evans. Plus, Daniels has been practicing inside on passing downs. He may emerge as the new "swing man" if the Skins still want one.

I think the mistake the Skins made with Alexander was not giving him a full shot at being an Olineman. That's where the need is acute. Is it too late for Alexander to convert at this point?

[OCSKINSFAN]

I think the drafting of Jarmon hurts Alexander's chances of making the roster this season. Barring a total collapse, Jarmon won't be cut.

Let's say 8 Dlinemen are kept (excluding Orakpo). Haynesworth, Griffin, Golston, Carter are locks. Montgomery, Daniels and Jarmon are probables. That leaves one spot among Alexander, Johnson and Buzbee. I am guessing Johnson will take the 8th spot because he has flashed some pass-rushing skills at times and may be the heir apparent to Carter.

Another thing that hurts Alexander is that the Skins may no longer want a "swing man". If they did, they would probably have made more of an effort to re-sign Evans. Plus, Daniels has been practicing inside on passing downs. He may emerge as the new "swing man" if the Skins still want one.

I think the mistake the Skins made with Alexander was not giving him a full shot at being an Olineman. That's where the need is acute. Is it too late for Alexander to convert at this point?

I assume you meant "Jackson" rather than "Johnson". You also didn't mention Wynn who is in the mix. I consider Golston in the same category as Montgomery - a probable. I think Wynn would also be considered a probable. That means Alexander, Jackson, and Buzbee are all on the edge and must really show something to beat out a probable.

[shally]

I think the drafting of Jarmon hurts Alexander's chances of making the roster this season. Barring a total collapse, Jarmon won't be cut.

Let's say 8 Dlinemen are kept (excluding Orakpo). Haynesworth, Griffin, Golston, Carter are locks. Montgomery, Daniels and Jarmon are probables. That leaves one spot among Alexander, Johnson and Buzbee. I am guessing Johnson will take the 8th spot because he has flashed some pass-rushing skills at times and may be the heir apparent to Carter.

Another thing that hurts Alexander is that the Skins may no longer want a "swing man". If they did, they would probably have made more of an effort to re-sign Evans. Plus, Daniels has been practicing inside on passing downs. He may emerge as the new "swing man" if the Skins still want one.

I think the mistake the Skins made with Alexander was not giving him a full shot at being an Olineman. That's where the need is acute. Is it too late for Alexander to convert at this point?


i think alexander will definitely make the team.. he is penciled in as evans replacement in the swing DE-DT position.. nothing short of a complete collapse will cost him a spot

[shally]

again, the way I see it, it is wynn who is made expendable by Jarmon's play.

either jackson or buzbee will compete for the backup to carter's position

[HanburgerBum]

I assume you meant "Jackson" rather than "Johnson". You also didn't mention Wynn who is in the mix. I consider Golston in the same category as Montgomery - a probable. I think Wynn would also be considered a probable. That means Alexander, Jackson, and Buzbee are all on the edge and must really show something to beat out a probable.


Yes, I did mean Jackson--a 7th rounder in the 2008 draft.

I didn't mention Wynn because I don't think he is even in the mix. It is extremely difficult to visualize (barring multiple injuries) how Wynn can make the 53-roster. He can't rush the passer and Daniels is way ahead of him as a run-stuffer. And, remember that Wynn was released in 2007 when Daniels was kept. It would make no sense for Wynn to jump ahead of Daniels now.

Wynn has an outside chance if 9 Dlinemen (excluding Orakpo) are going to be kept. But, I don't see that happening since Orakpo will be a Dlineman part time and Daniels (or Alexander) can move inside on passing downs). In fact, the Wash Post reported that Jarmon has practiced inside on passing downs. Also, Blache gave a fairly glowing interview on Comcast the other day about Jarmon. That would seem to further seal Wynn's fate.

[HanburgerBum]

i think alexander will definitely make the team.. he is penciled in as evans replacement in the swing DE-DT position.. nothing short of a complete collapse will cost him a spot


Are you expecting the Skins to keep 9 Dlinemen (excluding Orakpo)? Otherwise, I think Alexander is very much on the bubble. 9 would be a very high number for the Dline considering special teamers ususally come from LBs, DBs, RBs, WRs and TEs. Some 9th Dlineman would have to make a compelling case for himself and make himself "uncuttable". I just don't see Alexander as such.

[shally]

Are you expecting the Skins to keep 9 Dlinemen (excluding Orakpo)? Otherwise, I think Alexander is very much on the bubble. 9 would be a very high number for the Dline considering special teamers ususally come from LBs, DBs, RBs, WRs and TEs. Some 9th Dlineman would have to make a compelling case for himself and make himself "uncuttable". I just don't see Alexander as such.

yes, we will keep 9 D linemen, if Blache has any say

from everything i have read, Alexander has had a very solid camp.. plus, he plays special teams. he plays offense. he plays in goalline schemes.
he might not be "uncuttable" but i would be stunned if he is cut while someone like wynn is kept

plus with guys like wilson and orakpo being counted as linebackers, it makes it a lot easier for guys like jackson to make the team

[HanburgerBum]

yes, we will keep 9 D linemen, if Blache has any say

from everything i have read, Alexander has had a very solid camp.. plus, he plays special teams. he plays offense. he plays in goalline schemes.
he might not be "uncuttable" but i would be stunned if he is cut while someone like wynn is kept

plus with guys like wilson and orakpo being counted as linebackers, it makes it a lot easier for guys like jackson to make the team


I would be surprised if 9 Dlinemen are kept. But, we will see.

As to Wynn, I don't think he is even in the picture, regardless whether 8 or 9 are kept.

[shally]

I would be surprised if 9 Dlinemen are kept. But, we will see.

As to Wynn, I don't think he is even in the picture, regardless whether 8 or 9 are kept.

jarmon has made him expendable, but let's see what happens in games

[Hr fan]

jarmon has made him expendable, but let's see what happens in games

+1. As to Alexander, the key is if he is on the game day roster - he won't make it if he isn't in the top 45. Montgomery is another matter. I could easily see him cut just to make him an example of the cost of bad attitude given the strength of the D line.

[shally]

+1. As to Alexander, the key is if he is on the game day roster - he won't make it if he isn't in the top 45. Montgomery is another matter. I could easily see him cut just to make him an example of the cost of bad attitude given the strength of the D line.

alexander is on so many teams he should be active based upon his versatility