Redskins Will Get Second Chance to Sign Dockery

by Ken Meringolo on Feb 26, 2009 1:06 PM EST

The dream mega-contract that the Bills gave Derrick Dockery to lure him away from the Redskins 2 years ago is the reason why is unemployed today. According to the Buffalo News, the Bills will release Dockery and make him an unrestricted free agent.

Interestingly enough, Robert Royal, former tight end of the Redskins, and current Bill looks to also be looking for a new home. Losing Dockery was a blow to our offensive line when he left. Nobody saw that kind of money being offered to the guard, and the Redskins were ill-positioned to match it. He will most likely still command decent money. Apparently his pass-blocking skills were not where the Bills wanted them--at about a $8-9 million dollar level!

The question I ask you is, would you take Kendall back for veteran minimum (or slightly better) type money, or would you re-sign Dockery to a little more of a robust deal. He is 28 years old, 6'6", 335 lbs. To me, that is the way to go. If Rinehart comes along, the two could actually hold down the guard positions for us for a good 5 years or so which would free us up to attack the tackle spots in the next couple drafts.

Poll

Would you rather re-sign Pete Kendall for little better than the veteran's minimum or bring back Derrick Dockery for more than that?

Kendall

67 votes

Dockery

581 votes

648 votes | Poll has closed

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I'd rather sign Haynesworth.

Doesn’t look like it’s going to happen, but that could potentially turn us into an elite defense.

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by hibachi on Feb 26, 2009 1:12 PM EST reply actions

Dockery

The Redskins would be wise to take him back, while Kendall has been a player it’s time to move in a better direction and Dockery is better.
Of course with the Redskins singning Haynesworth, they will have no money for a player like Dockery, oh wait Terrible Dan the man seems to always find a way…so a way is possible.

Both would be great additions, and a LB at #13

by dr WNC on Feb 26, 2009 1:13 PM EST reply actions

Depends on what o-line player is at 13

but yeah, I dont really care much for Dockery. Better than Kendall and that stupid fumble though

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by hibachi on Feb 26, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions

Better to get younger

Forget Haynesworth. We’re talking about a defense that was rated #4 overall. The offense needs to catch up if we hope to win more games next season. Dockery is a step in that direction.

by artmonk4ever on Feb 26, 2009 1:20 PM EST reply actions

Good point.

As much as I’ld like to see Haynesworth on the D-Line, we should be concentrating on the O-Line.

The most the Skins defense ever gave up last year was 27 points in the finale against the 49ers. They allowed more than 20 points 5 times last year (and 2 of those instances were early season wins). So considering how much time the D spent on the field because of the 3 and outs by the offense, I think it’s pretty clear where the teams priorities should be.

I agree, Dockery is a step in the right direction, but only if it’s at a sensible price (i.e. nowhere near what he left for).

by superjuan on Feb 26, 2009 2:05 PM EST up reply actions