Redskins Coach Discusses Jeremy Jarmon's 2009 Role

by mrmondaynite on Jul 28, 2009 2:58 PM EDT

Jarmon has signed his first professional contract, and it looks like he's going to spend the season learning. I'm surprised by this considering the lack of proven talent possessed by the other defensive linemen on WAS' depth chart (aside from $100 million man Albert Haynesworth and recent first round pick Brian Orakpo).

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/zorn-on-jarmon-hes-studying-th.html?wprss=redskinsinsider

"I want to be surprised if he has impact this year," says Zorn. "I'm looking at him as a guy we got a year early, so we can develop and be that much further ahead. When the NFL Draft comes around next year, he'll already have a year under his belt. He won't be preparing for his first camp."

Think about how Jarmon's situation turned out. He'll spend next year essentially conditioning and learning a playbook while getting paid an NFL salary instead of being the (unpaid) B.M.O.C. He's basically in the NFL one year early with third round money instead of first round money, considering many experts projected him a late first round pick in 2010.

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Glad to see that the NCAA

didnt destroy the kid….good for him.

Remember, we're having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Jul 28, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions

I get where you're coming from, ABC...

…we’re both homers…but Jarmon broke a well-known rule that is extremely simple to follow.

by mrmondaynite on Jul 28, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah, I know....I just hate admitting it....lol....

its like confessing to the wife I was wrong…..it just irritates me……lol

Remember, we're having fun now!!!

by ALLBLUCAT on Jul 28, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Jeremy is such a great guy and athlete

On all levels. I so want him to successful in the NFL. Go Jeremy and show them what you have.

by kykat51 on Jul 28, 2009 5:07 PM EDT reply actions

I don't think he'll be a perennial All-Pro,

but I think he’ll start one day.

by mrmondaynite on Jul 28, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Keenan Burton will likely start next year.

Great stuff from the Rams SB Nation blog.

http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2009/7/27/964343/best-worst-case-scenarios-from-the

by mrmondaynite on Jul 28, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions

It's an interesting question

Assuming that one’s professional career in subsequent years is unaffected (a big assumption, but go with it for a minute), would you rather: be BMOC for a year but be broke (but living with all other equally broke people), or be getting paid but be a no-name scrub?

The further I get away from college, the more I think I would take the former over the latter. . .

If Northwestern can do it, why can't we?

by NYCCats on Jul 28, 2009 5:54 PM EDT reply actions