Yardbarker: Stephon Heyer

Deal or No Deal? Evaluating the Redskins' 2009 Free Agents

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:27:17 -0500

In a post that I realize is extremely premature, I thought it would be fun to take a look at the Skins current roster and start evaluating all of the upcoming free agents this year. There are a lot of players on the fence at this point in my mind, and I'll be curious to get everyone else's feedback. The current list of Redskins free agents include: Jason Campbell, Levi Jones, Casey Rabach, Stephon Heyer (restricted), Phillip Daniels, Rocky McIntosh, Carlos Rogers, Reed Doug...

The embattled Mr. Heyer

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:24:52 -0500

Washington Redskins offensive tackle Stephon Heyer began play leading the league in sacks allowed with 7 1/2. He is on his way to going to the front for false starts, too. Heyer had two false-start penalties on the Redskins' second possession, which ended with a punt.

Monday, November 16: When Does The Offensive Line Stop Being Makeshift

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:24:00 -0500

For weeks now, any discussion of the Redskins offensive line has been prefaced with the word "makeshift". Between guys being lost to injury and guys being shuttled from position to position in relief, there's been very little continuity on a unit that -- according to conventional NFL wisdom -- thrives on continuity.Of course, no one has particularly WANTED to see continuity in an offensive line that seemed at times to be actively forcing Jason Campbell to run for his life, and ...

CSN: Heyer, Betts should be able to play

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:46:59 -0500

The injury picture got a little brighter today as the rain let up at Redskins Park. It looks like Ladell Betts and Stephon Heyer will be able to go on Sunday. CSN: Zorn–Betts, Heyer should be able to play Share and Enjoy:

Your Starting Right Tackle (Again): Stephon Heyer

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:47:00 -0500

A few notes today, after the third rain-soaked practice in a row: Hunter Smith said he felt good after punting in practice today, and is optimistic that he'll be able to go on Sunday; how he feels tomorrow -- a day AFTER punting -- will tell the tale. Ladell Betts was able to get involved with practice today, and is expected to be able to contribute on Sunday -- he says he's at about 75%. Head coach Jim Zorn said that both Rock Cartwright and Quinton Ganther will also be in the mix...

Levi Jones Is Confident, Complimentary Of Stephon Heyer

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:19:00 -0500

Your new starting left tackle, as of this week's latest offensive line reshuffle, is Levi Jones. Jones talked to reporters yesterday and said all the things you'd expect:The "I'm Up To Speed" Thing:"I mean, any time you get into any situation, and you get more repetitions at it, you get more of a look at it, and get more practice at it you're going to feel more confident, know what I'm sayin'? It wasn't necessarily an issue of me having confidence w...

DMV: The Skins Do Something Positive

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:50:06 -0500

Here’s a photo from the upcoming Redskins PSA for D.C.-area animal rescue starring Rock Cartwright, Clinton Portis, Devin Thomas and at least one cute little puppy. [WARL.org] Levi Jones is the new LT, moving Stephon Heyer back to RT. [Skins Insider] “Campbell’s performance is a positive indicator of his ability to play.” [FO] A hilarious, on-point rant regarding [...]

Heyer's bye-week plan? Getting healthy

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:22:06 -0500

Offensive tackle Stephon Heyer, who moved to the left side of the line to replace an injured Chris Samuels earlier this month, is now ailing himself. He was wearing a knee brace Tuesday at Redskins Park, and Coach Jim Zorn said he "stretched a ligament in his knee." Zorn is hoping that, by the time the team reports to practice next Monday, Heyer will be healthy enough to play. In case he isn't, recently-added lineman Levi Jones says he'll be ready to go. Jones was signed las...

New Looks For Stephon Heyer and Mike Williams

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:31:40 -0500

When Mike Williams gets a haircut ... well, it's honestly not that worthy of note. Williams's hair was fairly unremarkable. If you had stopped me on the street and asked me to describe it, I probably would've stammered a lot and said something like, "Um, it's dark?"But when Williams shows up to the locker room bald AND fellow offensive lineman Stephon Heyer shows up with his characteristic dreadlocks gone, at that point it start to looks more like a story. Like it&#...

Joe Bugel Confident in Redskins O-Line

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:40:54 -0500

He's an icon of Washington area sports, the last vestige of a glorious and distant past. As Redskin fandom quakes, Joe Bugel expresses confidence in his embattled Washington Redskins offensive line. Bugel spoke to reporters after Wednesday's practice at Redskin Park. Says Bugel, "...fortunately, the guy who's made tremendous improvement is Mike Williams. I've been so proud of that guy, I mean, being able to play both guard and tackle, I think he's a rejuvenated person...

Stephon Heyer's Teammates Cheer His Effort. Mostly.

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:12:52 -0500

Right tackle Stephon Heyer had a mixed day at best last Sunday. He gave up at least two very bad plays and struggled a bit on others. Here's his analysis of his game: "I felt okay. I gave up one toward the goalline in the third quarter, a short pass, but I thought as a unit we played pretty well. We had some miscues, and we've gotta make sure we get the running game going."Written out like that, it looks like a fairly positive assessment, but hearing him as he spoke, it was...

Heyer, Jansen, or Other: The Redskins RT Position

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:01:53 -0500

I have more thoughts about the offensive line to add in the future, particularly how Randy Thomas' health could mean potentially disastrous things for the OL, given that we can't project improvement from Casey Rabach, but today's post will focus on that troublesome RT position.Some brief history. Since Casey Rabach and Randy Thomas (week one, 2005) have made up the right side of the interior line, here are all the right tackles who have started at least one game for the Redskins ...

Shawty Got Low

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:56:39 -0500

Breakdown of the trials and tribulations of young left tackle Stephon Heyer