Bryan Storks not cut but traded...to us

[countryroads316]

pretty obvious if he retires we wouldn't lose a 7th round pick because it was conditional

 

[Kevin12773]

JP Finley...

The Patriots selected Stork in the fourth round of the 2014 draft from Florida State, and in two seasons with New England he has started 17 games. Stork has also dealt with concussion issues, last year playing just eight games and starting six.

Listed at 6-foot-4 and 315 lbs., Stork is big for a center. Current Redskins starter Kory Lichtensteiger lists at 6-foot-2 and 295 lbs., and was limited to five regular season games last season. Behind Lichtensteiger, the Redskins have Spencer Long and Josh LeRibeus competing at the backup center spot, though Long is also currently taking snaps on the first team offensive line at left guard.

LeRibeus struggled last season when forced to step in at center, both in blocking and snapping, and it's hard to imagine the 'Skins want to see him in that position again. If Shawn Lauvao proves healthy and capable of taking back over at left guard, that would allow Long to backup or even compete with Lichtensteiger at center.

So how does Stork fit in with any of this? At times, he has been a better center than the current Redskins options. At other times, however, he hasn't.

Good insight from CSNNE.com Patriots beat writer Phil Perry:

Stork could help a team in need of a center, but there are a few things worth looking into before investing in him. First and foremost, he has an injury history that could be concerning. He was placed on short-term IR before the start of last season, and he recently missed a week of training camp practice with what was reported as a head injury. Second, he plays with a mean streak that can sometimes go over the line. He has been kicked out of two practices (one during OTAs, one during camp) for fighting, and he picked up an unnessesary roughness penalty in the AFC title game last season. Third, he has graded out as a below-average center by Pro Football Focus. Not only did the Patriots choose David Andrews, a second-year undrafted player out of Georgia, to start over Stork, but Andrews' rise made Stork expendable. Any team that picks up the Florida State product will get a center with good size (6-4, 313 pounds) and a Super Bowl start under his belt, but he won't arrive without his share of questions.

It's August and many more players are going to get cut. Scot McCloughan and his scouting team will be watching all the action unfold, and will consider their options with each player. Considering the red flags surrounding Stork - injuries, aggressiveness, and losing his job to an undrafted guy - he might not seem to be the right fit for the 'Skins. That said, he is a big mauler for the front line, a commodity McCloughan values.

Thanks Cali but I was being sarcastic

 

[redskinsfan]

Per McNally, Stork isn't retiring. For now. What happens if he suffers another concussion if Week 2? Makes you wonder why you'd try and persuade someone to keep playing for the time being that had serious thoughts of quitting.

 

[redskinsfan]

So, let's assume that Stork stays healthy and has no other personal / conduct issues. Is he really going to be that good for us?

 

[redskinsfan]

Ok, McNally now walking his report back a bit.

 

[skinsdad62]

the question that needs to be asked is taking a flier on stork worth risking a 7th rounder ? BU /starting center for a 7th rounder ? we still have 8 picks as well so i think its clear that is was worth it

 

[Krusheasy]

i'm feeling conflicted on this one

on one side we could use a big guy at center

but on the other you have to consider this guys long term health & his commitment, or love for the game, if he is considering retirement

also, he might not be all there if he is going around head butting people with a history of concussions

but, for a 7th round pick its worth the gamble

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Thanks Cali but I was being sarcastic

Heh

 

[Sharkinva]

He is still young, has the size and some starting experience. Down side is his health. For a conditional 7th not a bad move.

 

[Sharkinva]

Side note, he has two years left on his deal. At $600k this year and $690k next year cost to us. As he was traded, the PAts need to eat the $238,500 in bonus still owed him.

 

[j_y19]

Sounds like a real winner. Not sure this type of headache is what we need.

 

[Sharkinva]

Sounds like a real winner. Not sure this type of headache is what we need.

LAst few times we have had a roster full of alterboys, we royally sucked. Its a balancing act. This kid has talent, as i mentioned before my real concern is can he manage to NOT get his bell rung and develop into a starter. If he can, even with Morgan Moses... I think we come out with a pretty good and mostly young O-line.

 

[Rex Racer]

Phillips indicates if Stork retires, there'd be no loss of a pick

If he retires we'll be expecting that you send us your most valuable beer/peanut/popcorn vendor as a show of good faith.

 

[Rex Racer]

So, let's assume that Stork stays healthy and has no other personal / conduct issues. Is he really going to be that good for us?

Healthy and in good spirits this kid is a beast and will definitely help your team.

 

[skinz2winz]

This, along with a healthy Lavau at RG and maybe our run game does improve. Just maybe...

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Some film work from Mark

 

[mHeady]

I think this is a great move for us. For JUST a 7th rounder think Jamison,Bolser, Reiter, Daniels... Non of which have panned out... We get a cheap, potential starter. Look at what happened to the Texans. Nick Martin went down for the season and now they turn to UDFA sophomore to man the center position. I think it was a solid investment to lock him up for a conditional 7th. NO BRAINEr. let's hope our 7th rounder this year keith marshall tears it up tomorrow night.

 

[countryroads316]

for just a conditional 7th round pick its definitely worth the chance when it's a position of need

 

[Caliskinsfan]

 

[countryroads316]

Then if he is healthy we have a definite upgrade at Center