Kemoeatu To The Commanders Per Schefter

[DCBoysfan]

Not since Brandon "The Blocker Magnet" Noble have I seen this much talk by Commanders fans over a so so DT.

When you finish 4-12, anything new seems like a positive:laugh1::laugh1:

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Is it?! So BOTH Shannahans, who are known for their offensive prowess, are going to run the same scheme, the same plays, with the same terrible play calling to the point that Allen will have to rely on Sherm Lewis again?

No, it's going to be the same offensive results. Pedestrian.

Starting over is arguable worse than keeping the same offensive system in place. No matter how crappy it is. Especially when Quincy "mentally-coked up" Campbell is your field general.

 

[Cowboys22]

It's not so much Kemoatu himself -- it's the idea of not having Haynesworth there and allowing him to rush from the end position, with Orakpo rushing of the OLB position behind him.

And, the Kemoatu talk pretty much stopped on pg 2.

I can see the 3-4 learning curve hasn't kicked in in DC. 3-4 ends do not rush very often. They hold their ground and eat up blocks. If you send your end upfield rushing the QB on a consistant basis, you will be gashed right underneath him for 7-8 yards a pop. We'll see how long Haynesworth likes being a hold your ground type of player. Word is he already isn't very happen about any of it!

 

[Califan007]

I can see the 3-4 learning curve hasn't kicked in in DC. 3-4 ends do not rush very often. They hold their ground and eat up blocks. If you send your end upfield rushing the QB on a consistant basis, you will be gashed right underneath him for 7-8 yards a pop. We'll see how long Haynesworth likes being a hold your ground type of player. Word is he already isn't very happen about any of it!

I love seeing 3rd generation speculation treated as worthwhile fact on rival fan message boards lol...

As for AH at end and the signing of Kemoeatu, let's just say that not everyone is laughing along with Cowboys fans:

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The Commanders sign Maake Kemoeatu

This signing hasn't gotten a lot of publicity, but I think it could be extremely beneficial to the Commanders as they transition to a 3-4. Kemoeatu is not a young man and didn't play a down last season after tearing his Achilles tendon, but if he is healed, he is exactly what the doctor ordered at nose tackle. He played at a very high level in 2008, and this massive human being is a terrific run-stuffer.

When healthy and right, he commands double-teams and occupies the point of attack. Rarely does he go backward. Let's assume he is healthy -- or at least will be for the season opener. This addition does a lot for Washington. Obviously, Albert Haynesworth is a supreme talent who is capable of taking over a game. With Kemoeatu at nose on early downs, Haynesworth can play defensive end, allowing the superstar to best use his abilities and make more plays.

Without a guy like Kemoeatu in the equation, Haynesworth surely would have gotten the nose tackle job by default. Of course he could excel there, but eating double-teams just doesn't get enough out of what Washington has invested in Haynesworth. Even with the shortage of nose tackles in the league now, Haynesworth is incredibly special, and using his vast skill set in many ways is best for this team.

Kemoeatu also will team with Haynesworth at defensive tackle to be a potentially impenetrable wall in short-yardage situations. On throwing downs, Kemoeatu will rest and watch from the sidelines while Haynesworth attacks upfield at defensive tackle and is flanked with edge-rushers like Brian Orakpo and Andre Carter.

This signing also allows the Commanders to better concentrate on the offensive side of the ball on draft day. Kemoeatu might never be the same after his injury and Washington may never get a thing from this signing, but the reward vastly outweighs the risk. It might just pay off hugely.

 

[Sonny#9]

Starting over is arguable worse than keeping the same offensive system in place. No matter how crappy it is. Especially when Quincy "mentally-coked up" Campbell is your field general.

Bob, your posts are pure gold. Gold I tell ya! You honestly believe that our offense will be...worse than last year?

I bet you think Cerrato is a good personnel man, still too, don't you?