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A league source tells us that the Jets have sent guard Pete Kendall to the Washington Redskins. It is believed that Washington sent a fourth-round pick to the Jets in exchange.
blchizzleke wrote:yeah its not a rumor it has happened....and i feel great...maybe we can move wade back to his true position of tackle to help out jansen who has struggled here and there and start kendall, a proven starter, at guard and let pucillo develop under him
The Redskins have reportedly acquired G Pete Kendall from the Jets in exchange for a fourth-round pick.
Washington may be giving up too much for the 34-year-old, but the Redskins can undoubtedly use him. Their experiment with Todd Wade and Mike Pucillo at left guard has not been successful. Kendall's addition opposite Randy Thomas gives the 'Skins possibly the best guard tandem in the NFC East.
Chris Luva Luva wrote:http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm
A league source tells us that the Jets have sent guard Pete Kendall to the Washington Redskins. It is believed that Washington sent a fourth-round pick to the Jets in exchange.
Hmmm....
Dude is 34 years old I believe. I don't know how I feel.
blchizzleke wrote:yeah its not a rumor it has happened....and i feel great...maybe we can move wade back to his true position of tackle to help out jansen who has struggled here and there and start kendall, a proven starter, at guard and let pucillo develop under him
Mursilis wrote:1) 34!!
2) More trading of draft picks.
3) He's had 1 complete 16-game season in the the last 6 years! Granted, he's usually good for at least 12 games or so, but still, I can't help but wonder how many games we'll get out of him.
4) Isn't he the guy who just signed a big contract extension last year and is already complaining about it one year later? Don't know if I like that attitude.
Kendall was praised throughout last season by coach Eric Mangini for mentoring rookie linemen D'Brickashaw Ferguson and Nick Mangold. Kendall also adds versatility on the line and can play a number of positions. He's also well-liked by his teammates as well as the media, in particular for his candidness.
Guess the other options at G (converting Wade, Pucillo, etc.) weren't working out.
Mursilis wrote:blchizzleke wrote:yeah its not a rumor it has happened....and i feel great...maybe we can move wade back to his true position of tackle to help out jansen who has struggled here and there and start kendall, a proven starter, at guard and let pucillo develop under him
Pucillo's 28 and entering his 6th season. I think he's "developed" as much as he's ever going to, and at this point he's just a decent depth guy.
Irn-Bru wrote:Mursilis wrote:1) 34!!
2) More trading of draft picks.
3) He's had 1 complete 16-game season in the the last 6 years! Granted, he's usually good for at least 12 games or so, but still, I can't help but wonder how many games we'll get out of him.
4) Isn't he the guy who just signed a big contract extension last year and is already complaining about it one year later? Don't know if I like that attitude.
I understand these concerns and share some of them. But, from a previous report on ESPN.com:Kendall was praised throughout last season by coach Eric Mangini for mentoring rookie linemen D'Brickashaw Ferguson and Nick Mangold. Kendall also adds versatility on the line and can play a number of positions. He's also well-liked by his teammates as well as the media, in particular for his candidness.
It could be that he signed the deal after a verbal promise by the Jets that he could restructure the next year to make more money. I don't know. But his reputation I think should make us give him the benefit of the doubt as to how he would fit in. With the Jets, he'd be making the near-vet-minimum for his experience in the league, and I think he just wanted a better payday for what might be his last NFL season.Guess the other options at G (converting Wade, Pucillo, etc.) weren't working out.
I think that's the bottom line. I don't like the 'patchwork' feel to our personnel this year.
blchizzleke wrote:Mursilis wrote:blchizzleke wrote:yeah its not a rumor it has happened....and i feel great...maybe we can move wade back to his true position of tackle to help out jansen who has struggled here and there and start kendall, a proven starter, at guard and let pucillo develop under him
Pucillo's 28 and entering his 6th season. I think he's "developed" as much as he's ever going to, and at this point he's just a decent depth guy.
haha yeah i agree but assuming that we dont draft a lineman again (which is how we got in this situation) and that kendall retires here in 4 years or so pucillo can be the guy to step up....lets hope we look to the future more than that but who knows
- we really need to address protecting our QB and IMO we cannot afford to hope that we can get by with what we have. Campbell has to be protected at all costs and I think Bugel must have asked for some help at guard and suggested getting someone that can get the job done now - we absolutely cannot wait to hope that the younger players can effectively protect Campbell - the current situation must have dictated this move - these guys have been trying not to give away a pick (not picks as someone suggested!) but had to, to protect our future.
Chris Luva Luva wrote:blchizzleke wrote:yeah its not a rumor it has happened....and i feel great...maybe we can move wade back to his true position of tackle to help out jansen who has struggled here and there and start kendall, a proven starter, at guard and let pucillo develop under him
Just waiting on the official Skins site to report it...
everydayAskinsday wrote:I was also under the impression we didnt have a 4th round pick this year..
now if we traded away our 4th for the 2009 Draft that wouldnt be a bad move.. that way we are only short one pick this and one next year
my main worry in terms of chemistry is how is Wade gonna take being relegated to a reserve.. remember the only reason he decided to re-sign with us was on the promise he would be starting at guard.. he wanted to leave orginally because he felt he wouldnt get the chance to start here..
so now do we see Wade wanting out and causing problems?
SkinsJock wrote:I am also concerned about losing a draft pick but geez people
Chris Luva Luva wrote:http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm
A league source tells us that the Jets have sent guard Pete Kendall to the Washington Redskins. It is believed that Washington sent a fourth-round pick to the Jets in exchange.
Hmmm....
Dude is 34 years old I believe. I don't know how I feel.
