It was surprising to me to read in the Redskins Insider that a source in the organization thought Mike would not only make the final roster but be a starter at some point during the season.
Frankly I don't see it. Mike's drive to lose weight has been amazing but the toll on his body is clear also in his lack of field time due to consecutive injuries.
I don't think you can count on Mike to hold up in 2009 and anticipating that he would be a major contributor at some time soon is a dangerous illusion.
If the club wants to continue with Mike fine. Put him on IR or the PUP list to see how he progresses.
But without much depth behind Heyer and Samuels the smart move would be to look for a veteran tackle released in the final round of cuts like Willie Anderson was last season.
Anderson after his release from the Bengals started a number of games for Baltimore on their road to the AFC title game.
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Frankly I don't see it. Mike's drive to lose weight has been amazing but the toll on his body is clear also in his lack of field time due to consecutive injuries.
I don't think you can count on Mike to hold up in 2009 and anticipating that he would be a major contributor at some time soon is a dangerous illusion.
If the club wants to continue with Mike fine. Put him on IR or the PUP list to see how he progresses.
But without much depth behind Heyer and Samuels the smart move would be to look for a veteran tackle released in the final round of cuts like Willie Anderson was last season.
Anderson after his release from the Bengals started a number of games for Baltimore on their road to the AFC title game.
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