Lincoln Kennedy to try out for Redskins?

JPFair · Post by **JPFair** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:49 am

I wasn't at camp yetserday and I dont' think it was posted on THN, so I can't vouch for the veracity of the rumor. It looks like Lincoln Kennedy has been brought in to try out and compete for depth on the O-line. Could he be the 2006 version of Ray Brown? He's been out of the NFL for a few years so I don't know what kind of shape he's in, but if he's in good shape he could be a solid, experienced addition to the O-line that might be crucial for a late season run towards the playoffs.

Thoughts?

http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=64&p=2&c=551391

Apologies if I've been scooped.

BernieSki · Post by **BernieSki** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 9:17 am

That would be a fantastic pick up. He was a dominate player. I was listening to Mike and Mike this morning and they had John Clayton as a guest and one of the things that he said was teams are out looking for O-line depth. Lets be proactive rather then reactive.

JansenFan · Post by **JansenFan** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:06 am

Kennedy’s agent claims that the player is in good condition, carrying 385 pounds on his 6-7 frame.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:08 am

Wow... very interesting.

I hope he doesn't expect to start but it would be an interesting pick-up to say the least.

Hooligan · Post by **Hooligan** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:59 am

6'7'' 385??? What was his playing weight with the Raiders?

I bet he could play two O-line positions... at the same time.

NikiH · Post by **NikiH** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 12:20 pm

Jake wrote:Wow... very interesting.

I hope he doesn't expect to start but it would be an interesting pick-up to say the least.

We want him to at least 'want' to start. More motivation to have a guy out there pushing himself then just thinking "yeah I'll sit on my butt and collect this money!"

BernieSki · Post by **BernieSki** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:37 pm

Hooligan wrote:6'7'' 385??? What was his playing weight with the Raiders?

I bet he could play two O-line positions... at the same time.

He played right tackle and his weight was listed at 335. He would have to use training camp to get into football shape. When he played for the Raiders he was considered one of leaders on the team, he was very smart, a hard worker and he was a good guy on and off the field.

WuSkinsFan · Post by **WuSkinsFan** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:43 pm

NikiH wrote:
Jake wrote:Wow... very interesting.

I hope he doesn't expect to start but it would be an interesting pick-up to say the least.

We want him to at least 'want' to start. More motivation to have a guy out there pushing himself then just thinking "yeah I'll sit on my butt and collect this money!"

The only motivation he needs is getting into playing shape. Starting is a pipe dream and not even worth discussing for someone who is years removed from the game and 50 lbs over his playing weight.

NikiH · Post by **NikiH** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 3:02 pm

Yeah ask Ray Brown about that!!!! Stranger things have happened.

USAFSkinFan · Post by **USAFSkinFan** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 3:28 pm

so why'd he quit to begin with?

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 5:13 pm

Redskins? Parcells is on NFL Network and I believe its the Cowboys who are seeking him not the Skins. Unless fatgirl contacted the Skins on his own.

This is actually terriffic news! Pukes are still having oline troubles!

JPFair · Post by **JPFair** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 5:19 pm

Looks like he's trying out for both. He must be suffering a negative cash flow and is in need of money, but he'll probably say something like "Football is my life and I want to contribute".

yupchagee · Post by **yupchagee** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 6:09 pm

I remember him saying "I thought of going into politics, but I was afraid I'd get shot".

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 6:43 pm

If he does -NOT-get the job, he might want to say at least a few good things on NFL Network! We never get a good word there. :evil:

Cappster · Post by **Cappster** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:36 pm

Our man Larry just reported on redskins.com that lincoln just tried out for the cowgirls. He really must be desperate.

yupchagee · Post by **yupchagee** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 9:12 pm

Cappster wrote:Our man Larry just reported on redskins.com that lincoln just tried out for the cowgirls. He really must be desperate.

The pukes are desperate for an OT.

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:18 pm

Mid-Day Report: Cowboys Pass On Kennedy

Link

NikiH · Post by **NikiH** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:25 pm

Wow Jerry Jones is a LIAR! He said in that article that they did not work Kennedy out but according to the NFL network, whom Kennedy works for, they worked him out today.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 10:28 am

Kennedy in town
Retired offensive lineman Lincoln Kennedy met with the Dallas Cowboys yesterday, and a team source said he will be at Redskin Park today to meet with coaches.
Kennedy hasn't played since 2003 in Oakland and appeared in 169 games. His lone connection to the Redskins is line coach Joe Bugel, who coached Kennedy with the Raiders in the late 1990s.
Kennedy, 35, worked for NFL Network last year.

http://washingtontimes.com/sports/20060 ... -5714r.htm

Okay... so Kennedy apparently did NOT work out for the Skins yesterday and will work out for us TODAY.

Redskins Park has some bad sources. :-(

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 10:49 am

He must be bad if the Pukes aint pick him up as desperate as they are.

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 11:08 am

No, they are just snobbs. Thats why they have oline problems.

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:28 pm

We know they're all ugly! An ugly snob is a bad combination - we have some of those and they all have those short stockings, and really bad taste in outfits!!! :twisted:

USAFSkinFan · Post by **USAFSkinFan** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 1:58 pm

is anybody else a little put off by these retired guys who say they'd like to come back, but only if they get to play for a "contender"... they always talk about how much they love and miss the game, but rarely do they love it enough to come back to a team that's trying to build something new, and help mentor the young guys, and maybe be a part of turning an organization around... just seems lazy, like he's looking for a shortcut instead of putting in some hard work with the supposed couple good years he has left...

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 4:02 pm

I don't have a problem with it. I would like to have a guy come in here and work with the younger guys along with Buges. If he's better than anyone we have, then I say go for it. I know he will be.

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 9:39 pm

Come on guys. Don't you think that Buges and Joe will see through ALL that you have highlighted above? Don't you think that they will have the eye to determine if this guy can help or not?

I will go along happily with any decision they make.