Derrick Dockery released

[cal_junior]

"Redskins have released LG Derrick Dockery. Doc said Shanahan informed him today."

[Redskin4Life]

Wow that was a seriously quiet release... thanks for the hardwork and coming back to be a player for a while and a good teammate this year. Good luck at your next stop.

[Keino]

Didn't see this coming, what with all of the playing time he got last season.....

[justinskins]

I remember reading that he just wasn't a good fit for the ZBS Shanahan wanted to run. Which was too bad, because in '09 it seemed like he would help stabilize the interior line. Hopefully he lands on his feet somewhere.

[Skins7ny]

I could not believe the ridiculous contract that Snyderatto gave Dockery after Dockery fell on his face in Buffalo. Same thing with Smoot that same off-season when he got released from the Viking Ship. Anyway, Dockery can definitely still help someone if he wants to continue his career, but I don't see him getting more than a 1 or 2 year contract for about $1M per with no appreciable signing bonus. His Redskins 2.0 tenure was for all practical purposes over the minute Shanhan signed on as head coach.
Another guy who never played up to his talent level, coming closest during his walk year, but by all accounts a nice guy.

[shally]

no surprised at all. a decent person and teamate who handled his demotion with class.. hope he finds a better spot..i could easily see him ending up at Philly (they need linemen) or the Giants (ditto)

[akhhorus]

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[ChiefPowhatan17]

Derrick, Thanks for being a good Redskin!