Randy Thomas

[dockeryfan]

So we have all been waiting.

And he's still not on IR. Does this make any sense to anyone? Bueller?

He won't be available until the last couple of games IF there is not a delay in his recovery.

Honestly, I would rather see that roster spot utilized than have a roster of 52.

[Siven]

How many do you dress? 40? 46?

Keeping Randy Thomas for the playoffs is a lot more important than keeping a 5th safety or a 6th WR.

[SkinsNoles21]

I heard today that Randy is healing fast...I bet he is back for the month of December...or at least the last few weeks in December, and then playoffs if necessary.

Having him back for the last 3 or 4 games plus the playoffs is huge...that could potentially be 6, 7, 8 games..you never know.

[JohnLockesGhost]

The man's probably our best guard.

If we're making a playoff run down the stretch and he's healed-up and ready to get in the game, you'll be glad we never put him on IR.

That said, he may still go on IR yet if his reevaluation reveals that he may not come back before he's of any use.

[AKM311]

No need to put him on IR, right now. Now if the time comes around mid-season and we are 4-4 or 4-5 and not very healthy, you do it then.

But what if we are like 6-2 or 6-3? Then we can keep him stashed until he is healthy and hopefully make the playoffs, with him being a huge lift if and when he does come back.

[drowland]

There's no need to make a move right now. It's a bye week and they get to rest some banged up players. We'll have to see how things unfold as the season goes on. If the Skins are piling up injuries they may need that roster spot and have to put Randy on IR.

[Fifty Gut]

Waiting? Waiting for what? None of us are waiting. He'll be ready for our playoff run, that is key. Why put a man on IR that could help us during the most important part of the season just so you can fill a roster spot with someone who will probably never see the field, let alone, be activated?

[Enter Apotheosis]

The man's probably our best guard.

Best guard? He's our best offensive lineman, period. You almost never hear his name called on penalties and you rarely every see him slip up in blocking like the other guys on the line.

[Leonard Washington]

i'd be worried about his upper body strength but at least he could keep up on his cardio conditioning.

[Thirtyfive2seven]

Don't you remember when we put someone else on IR during the 05 season and they were ready to play when we needed them. ****, who was it??

Keep RT off IR because if there IS a playoff run I want him in there more than anyone else on the Line.

[Willskins]

Don't you remember when we put someone else on IR during the 05 season and they were ready to play when we needed them. ****, who was it??

Keep RT off IR because if there IS a playoff run I want him in there more than anyone else on the Line.

Our other #2 disappearing receiver...

He will not go on IR, too valuable in the overall view of the season...unless we are already writing off the paloffs...not I!

[SkinsFanMania]

No, if there is a hint of possibility that he could be ready for the playoffs than we should not put RT on ir. He is our best lineman and one of the best RG in the league.

[skins0128]

Randy just makes our running game go. We need to keep him on the roster, and hope for him to get back as soon as possible.

[ffxfinest]

Let's say we're 9-6 Vs. Dallas. And we need a W to go to the playoffs. RT is better than any other RG we have therefore improving our offense...

[sikizler]

No need to put him on IR, right now. Now if the time comes around mid-season and we are 4-4 or 4-5 and not very healthy, you do it then.

But what if we are like 6-2 or 6-3? Then we can keep him stashed until he is healthy and hopefully make the playoffs, with him being a huge lift if and when he does come back.

Totally agree. Have to hold out hope as long as possible for a dude like Randy.

[flexxskins]

I would go as far to say that Randy competes to be our best lineman. Not just our best OG.

So, who are we going to replace his roster spot with? Will we call Jerry Rice out of retirement next? Maybe activate someone from the practice squad?

Lets let the coaching staff do what they do and see what happens.

[JohnLockesGhost]

Best guard? He's our best offensive lineman, period. You almost never hear his name called on penalties and you rarely every see him slip up in blocking like the other guys on the line.

Yeah, I almost said that, but guard and tackle are different positions so the comparison can get a little sticky. Besides I don't think Chris is too shabby. :cheers:

[monkforhall]

If we make it all the way that we're in a playoff battle, it must mean we're playing well. Why would we mess with that. Randy might keep himself in shape, but he won't be in game shape. IR IMO

[Redskins4ever]

Hopefully Thomas's replacement, Fabini, can continue to pancake DTs and LBs until Randy comes back. I think we're in good hands on the O line. I wish Randy a very speedy recovery.

[angel2]

So we have all been waiting.

And he's still not on IR. Does this make any sense to anyone? Bueller?

He won't be available until the last couple of games IF there is not a delay in his recovery.

Honestly, I would rather see that roster spot utilized than have a roster of 52.



Just maybe Randy is a faster healer than the predicted time of recovery. So, instead of the normal ten to twelve weeks of recovery time, maybe it might be seven or eight weeks.

[phishisthegreatstuff]

yeah i like this decision. He was a huge part of our success running last season. He is a huge upgrade and we will need him at the ned of the season.

[[S.S.F. | Nero]]

Hopefully Thomas's replacement, Fabini, can continue to pancake DTs and LBs until Randy comes back. I think we're in good hands on the O line. I wish Randy a very speedy recovery.


You're kidding right?

From what I have seen, Fabini has been average, at best. He nearly cost us points at the end of the first half against Philly, and he was getting outplayed all day against the Giants. RT can't heal fast enough.

[eljeasel]

i couldnt agree more with you guys
Heal fast Randy!

[flexxskins]

Have to admit, at first glance, I thought that this might be the interview with the big guy.

BTW, where is that?

[isle-hawg]

Randy is arguably our best OL, so it seems to me a sound move at this time. If we have a shot at the playoffs and he heals quickly we have him back for the stretch run.

If we put him on IR, it is not like whoever takes his place on the 53 man roster is going to be activated to start a game in the next few weeks, so we have more to gain than loose IMO for holding out hope he can make it back in time to contribute.

[dockeryfan]

If we make it all the way that we're in a playoff battle, it must mean we're playing well. Why would we mess with that. Randy might keep himself in shape, but he won't be in game shape. IR IMO
You really are the only one that gets it.

If we're winning, that means the line is gelling, and people have chemistry.

If we're losing, well, there's no paloffs, anyway. Give Bugel something to work with for cripes sake.

Take Ndekuwe off of the ravens practice squad. Something.