Redskins 2010 NFL Free Agency & Draft Tracker - Updated
by Kevin Ewoldt on Apr 24, 2010 1:15 PM EDT
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The Redskins traded Jason Campbell to the Raiders for 2 draft picks.
Free agent additions after the jump...
2010 Draft Picks - Washington Redskins
LT - Oklahoma
April 4, 2010 - Trade withEagles for 2nd rd pick and conditional 2011 3rd/4th
July 16, 2009 - Drafted DE Jeremy Jarmon in the supplemental draft 3rd round.
LB - LSU
Redskins acquire DE Adam Carriker (STL)
July 20, 2008 - Pick traded to MIA in exchange forJason Taylor.
WR - UCLA
C - New Mexico
TE - LSU
OL - West Virginia
FS - Ohio State
TE - UCLA
QB - Penn State
RB - LSU
DT - E. Arizona
RB - Troy
Cuts: Antwaan Randle El, Ladell Betts, Fred Smoot, Cornelius Griffin, Rock Cartwright, Randy Thomas, Todd Collins, Eddie Williams, JD Skolnitsky, and Marcus Mason
2010 Free Agents Brought In
3 years - $9mil
RB
3 years, $13 mil ($3.5 guar.)
NT
2 years, $6.975mil
QB
1-year deal
P
Unknown...
CB
1-year, $1.5 mil ($750K guar.)
QB
Trade - 2nd round pick & cond. 2011 pick
2010 Redskins UFAs and RFAs
1st Round Pick; $3.1M
Traded to Raiders for 2012 4th round pick.
2nd Round
2nd Round
Signed.
None
Now an UFA
DEAL
Signed.
Signed.
Signed offer sheet
3-year deal (3/5/2010)
3-year deal for approx $3.3mil (3/4/10)
Details not known yet (3/4/10)
Multi-year deal
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As for my pick...
I’m sticking w/ my guns and acquiring Donte Whitner….JC to BUF.
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
I agree
He will fit the defense whether we run a 3-4 or a 4-3.
Pitts, Chester
OG – Houston
3 years, 10M
2.5m guaranteed
I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused....
YES
and Pashos, and Gandy, and any other under 30 offensive linemen are out there. Let’s load up there so that we have some flexibility in the draft.
Lets say Okung is gone by 4, so we pick someone else. Then lets say someone like Brandon Graham (just an example. He’s fresh on my mind off another post) is available in round 2. We’re screwed whether we pick him or not. Either we get him, and pass on the O-lineman, or we get the O-linemen and pass on a steal.
Regardless, I think we should draft at least 2 O-linemen. But I think we need AT LEAST 5 new bodies along the line going into next year. So forget Peppers, forget Sproles, forget Rolle, maybe grab Dansby. But stockpile as many under 30 O-linemen with half a pulse as possible. Then we can dump the deadweight we have.
I agree with most of what you said.
1)Although, there is a 0% chance Okung will be gone. TB and Detroit themselves believe they dont need tackles.
2) Why forget Rolle? He is a good FS, which is a position we are desperate for. The only reason we shouldn’t sign him is if we are going to draft either Eric Berry or Nate Allen.
Orakpo!!! Russel Okung next year!
well my reasoning was
1) Kyle is already familiar with him
2) then we have someone on the O-line to help break down responsibilities to the other OL players
3) he’s under 30
4) no one seems to be talking about him
5) this is Allen and Shanahan, not Vincenzo (the enabled of The Dan)
I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused....
ACL repair and the 2010 season
It often takes 2 years to get performance up to pace. Pitts is already 30. Can the Skins wait?
by Jefferson1935 on Mar 4, 2010 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
that may be true for RB's
not sure if it’s appliccable for OL’s, simply because it’s not as if lineman have to cut and change direction like backs and receivers and DB’s do. He also went down early in the season, so he should be farther along in his rehab.
I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused....
Dansby
4yrs $29M
Surprised that no one has picked Peppers…maybe that is just wishful thinking on our parts….
by Hustler of Culture on Mar 4, 2010 11:35 AM EST reply actions
My parts want no part of Peppers.
Yet, suspect the trend will continue.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Anquan Boldin
Was tendered for a third rounder, too bad we don’t have one. I would love to see him in a Redskins uniform but he wants money and has injury problems. He would also hurt the development of our young receivers too but I dont know.
3 years too late
he’s a talent, no doubt. But I say we stick with guys under 30. Besides, I’m still hoping anything he can do Devin can do better. Oh, except pout.
You guys see this?
http://www.hogshaven.com/2010/3/4/1356309/carlos-rogers-is-an-a
Sorry, to pimp my Fanshot, but I never get enough play with them. Also, wanna make sure i get cred for saying it first.
dunta one dollar!
now thats price is righting someone
by samthemantis on Mar 5, 2010 12:14 AM EST up reply actions
havent heard anyhing but id trade cooley and keep yoder- esp if they are going to spend the fourth pick on a qb. you just cant afford two all pro tight ends when you have no left or right tackle. those positions really need to come out of the first two rounds.
by les boulez bomber on Mar 4, 2010 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
I agree.
I could live with Yoder and Sleepy, or Yoder, Sleepy and Cooley, but I’m not happy with just Cooley and Sleepy.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
He can do everything!
Surprised he wasn’t tendered for a 1st and 3rd!!
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
yes decent hands and the best blocker of the bunch for sure
by les boulez bomber on Mar 4, 2010 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
He and Hunter the Punter were
our most consistent offensive threats.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
why trade Cooley?
there’s no cap after all.
I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy.
Give me Sproles
30M guaranteed
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Not at all
I just want that T-Shirt :)
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
no way dude
get your own!
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Quinn Ojinnaka (RFA), G/OT, Falcons. Age: 26.
Tendered by Falcons (5th round)
Quinn Ojinnaka is available for a fifth-round pick. He has starting experience and can play multiple positions. Teams in search of quality depth up front should consider giving up their fifth-round pick for the versatile Ojinnaka.
He sucks so we will sign him for 1.8mm per season, draft a tackle in the second round and say the line is fixed
by les boulez bomber on Mar 4, 2010 12:31 PM EST reply actions
Aren't Falcons rebuilding their OLine?
Looks like they are trying to get something for nothing.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Even the jaded cynic ScottE
He sucks so we will sign him for 1.8mm per season, draft a tackle in the second round and say the line is fixed
does not think Shanny & Co will pass up any opportunity to make major OLine strides – at least 5 new linemen in camp via UFA, FA, and draft. Maybe a few off the street, too.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
hope to god
it’s more draft than anything else
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Yes
but at times one needs to throw as many bodies at the problem as possible and let god the Shannys sort it out later. Either way, it is at least a 2 draft problem to kill and, hopefully, an every year occurrence thereafter – not a problem, but a focus of attention.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
well, i def hope you are right. i have yet to see it but will happliy give props. but i dont think u can get a real franchise left or right tackle after the second round. i am sure it is possible, but why should i give the benefit of the doubt after all i have been through- lol
i will say this- how they tendered people leads me to believe they want at least another first or second round pick. so i am thinking they want to get the qb#4 and two tackles with the other first/second rounders. after qb and O linemen, i think the only other possible consideration would be a NT.
by les boulez bomber on Mar 4, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
I can see that scenario playing out.
Not particularly thrilled with it, but then again, I won’t lose my job if it doesn’t pan out.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
i hate to see ticket prices in a couple years. i think people kid themself when they say its dannys money. ultimately, it is always the fans money. maybe he can dome off the stadium and put seats on a glass floor overlooking play. otherwise, start saving boyz…these constant mistakes are gonna cost us :(
by les boulez bomber on Mar 4, 2010 6:37 PM EST up reply actions
Not the first time
we’ve heard Big Brother-speak out of this organization.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Ojinnaka
has been improving in pass protection blocking, but still has not rated that well in run blocking and penalties. http://profootballfocus.com/by_player.php?tab=by_player&season=2009&surn=O&playerid=3084&group=1. What else can the Skins get with a 5th round pick?
Probably someone better than Quinn.
by Jefferson1935 on Mar 4, 2010 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
Casey Wiegmann for $2M guaranteed, about 15 minutes after Casey Rabach gets big bucks to move somewhere else
Julius Peppers 32 Million G
Ok I know i don’t get a second pick so I’ll just throw this out their because I think Sproles maybe here instead. 15 Million G.
Does anyone else get the feeling that tomorrow is Christmas!?
I don’t know how I’m going to sleep tonight I’m so giddy…:)
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Christmas?
That’s one way to think about it….
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
No Peppers, it's Christmas
As long as there’s no Peppers headline, I’ll consider it Christmas.
Ugh.
for the past 3-4 seasons FA has brought me dread, hoping Dan Snyder the GM/president doesn’t sign a bunch of $30M players.
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
free agency is less important with every passing year
Dan Snyder’s going to have to come up with a new mgmt plan.
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
But he's like 6' 5" and 320 lbs
Seems big for a Shanny type Oline guy. Also, wasn’t the Green Bay line almost as sucky as ours last year?
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
they were bad because Clifton was hurt....They picked back up when he returned
He’s kinda old and injury prone though. Might have good value as backup or stop gap though.
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 4, 2010 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
Stereo type of the Shanny o-line.
It may be past tense. Snyder is more willing to spend than the Denver owner. The signing of Mike Williams does not support the smaller o-line notion. Shanahan gave his reasons for signing M. Williams and it seemed to be based on MW motivation last season.
It may be too soon to tell what the blocking scheme will be.
by Jefferson1935 on Mar 6, 2010 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
Per RI
“… In fact, Clifton’s agent was at Redskins Park on Thursday. Jimmy Sexton also represents Samuels and attended his long-time client’s retirement news conference. Clifton is an unrestricted free agent, but reportedly already has an offer of $5 million to return to Green Bay next season. According to the Yahoo Sports report, Clifton, a 10-year veteran, is seeking a deal that would pay him $7 million a year.”
by Jefferson1935 on Mar 5, 2010 2:16 AM EST up reply actions
Brian Westbrook is my vote
If he even counts, since he will be cut, and won’t actually be a FA.
Well
he owes us a few wins over Philly, having killed us over the years.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
definitely
you see a lot of guys get shifted from team to team within the NFC East a lot. Could wind up that Antonio Pierce is the first one coming to the Redskins, then.
Nice pick
Sure he’s not too under the radar for Danny? A little long in the tooth, but a hometown guy, so it might work – especially if we get a number 1 for Carlos…well, that’s not going to happen.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Bodden is probably worth the bucks.
http://profootballfocus.com/by_player.php?tab=by_player&season=2009&page=3&surn=B&playerid=1564
His only negative game was due to penalties.
by Jefferson1935 on Mar 5, 2010 2:16 PM EST up reply actions
I had him as a given
so no rush to get him signed.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
I had to pick someone...
I technically have this locked up with Kory Lichtensteiger since he was the first free agent we actually signed, but I have the feeling that its not going to count.
Like chicken!
Congrats! Can I borrow the Miata? I have an Allman Bros 8-track tape I haven’t heard in a while.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Patrick Ramsey... $12.00
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
Sproles
29 mil, 15 guaranteed over 5 years
by SkinsCapsHoyasCocks on Mar 4, 2010 2:04 PM EST reply actions
PRIME TIME
Deion Sanders..1 year, 15M… ALL guarenteed
Gimmie my T-Shirt!
here we go again
why not pick up that craptastic cowboy again?
Deion Sanders $35M
Dumervil
5 years, $58 million, $20 million guaranteed.
no way
I wouldn’t give up the #4 pick for Dumervil
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 4, 2010 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
Karlos dansby
5 years 42 million.
17 million guaranteed
Whoever had Sproles is out....
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/mar/04/sproles-ready-free-agency/
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
And Dansby
Shite. Anyone have a used Miata that needs an 8-track. I can get you one on the cheapo. :)
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
This means it's Montario Hardesty!
I’m just sayin.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
kareem moore if I'm not mistaken
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Damn the bad luck
Now we have to trade them a rodgers and a mcintosh for sproles and merryman.
Is there a consolation T-shirt
for picking the first guy to be taken out of the FA pool?
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
The package deal...
I think Shanny is smart enough to spread the wealth around – instead of one or two ‘major’ guys, he’ll load up with some over-valued contracts on mostly younger, but solid guys.
This will include:
- Rex Hadnot, G (28) – 1 year, $1.7M – more a stop-gap / depth
- Chad Clifton, LT (34) – 2 years, $7.3M OR his RT counterpart in Green Bay – Chad Clifton (33), 2 years, $5.2M
- Mike Brisiel, G (27) – with Shanny Jr. in Houston, on IR most of the year – 4 years, $3.2M (unless he’s an exclusive rights FA, as I’m sure Houston will give him a contract)
- Jeremy Bridges, take 2 – 2 years, $4.2M
Chad Clifton
is a good pass protection blocker, but had a lot of penalties (half in one game against Detroit). He would be good for transition with a rookie at left tackle. He is visiting the Redskins on 4/5/10. He shared an agent with Samuels.
by Jefferson1935 on Mar 5, 2010 2:22 AM EST up reply actions
Chad used us
to get leverage with GB and that was soon finallized.
The thing is, I think Allen and Shanhan will accept interest from anyone that wants to visit, but we now have a savvy FO that means that not every move or every visit is an indication of an impending contract. They can use some moves by players against agents just as they themselves are being used. It’s no longer the requirement to be first in line with a buckt of money. Olders vets at the right price, younger vets preferred.
I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused....
Artis Hicks was signed by the Skins.
He is one of the older vets, age 32, 6’4", 335 lbs. He is versatile, having played LT, RT, LG, and RG. At this point in his career, he is a backup OL. His 2009 performance while not great was better than what we had at these positions most of the season, except LG. In 2009, He played in 16 games and started 3. He has not been a regular starter since 2006 when he started 14 games.
by Jefferson1935 on Mar 6, 2010 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
I gotta believe
that his versatility in being a capable “plug and play guy” all along the line was the key here. Especially considering the sieve that was the ’Skins O-Line last year.
I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused....
Randle El era officially is over
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
ScottE
always said there’s a silver lining :)
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
what do you think we're gonna see with Rock and Thomas gone?
FA guard with another in the draft to see who’s gonna start?
Think Alridge may have a shot?
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Alridge is 100% on this roster now and will be...already announced
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
I know they signed him to as futures contract
I was just wondering if you thought he had a legitimate shot at making the 53.
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
J PEP
Peppers for a cool billion… all guaranteed…. for one year
by snydersabutthole on Mar 4, 2010 4:40 PM EST reply actions
Via Rich Campbell
2010 savings on base salaries for Cartwright, Randle El, RThomas, Smoot and Betts = $10.52 million
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
One would hope that
Rocky M and Carlos will settle down and realize they don’t have it so bad.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
LT anyone?
I wonder if dumping Betts means we are making a run at LT or C. Taylor. I guess Shanny could also work his late round magic. Honestly I wouldn’t mind seeing (a rejuvenated) Portis, LT, and Aldrige on 3rd down.
I know what you mean, but I still have my doubts that Portis can be rejuvenated. Don’t get me wrong I think Protis and LT have a little left in the tank but it’s too much of a risk having them as our backs.
And for the cost
We could get 4 RBs in the draft and have a frickin relay team in the backfield.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Really? kinda woulda expected more.
lotta guaranteed money there.
$10.52 million
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
they're REALLY cleaning house this year.
I’m gonna miss smoot aka The Mouth of the South
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
I’ll miss Rock for his heart and Smoot for his pure comedy. Maybe he can get a commentator job somehwere here in DC.
I'll just take Smoot thank you
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
maybe he could be Public Enemy's Hype man?
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
He could yell into the mike that
he’s diving under his desk in the studio, but came up a yard short. I’d believe it…
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Fred Smoot
Man, that’s a surprise. I’ll miss him – he’s a warrior.
smoot was a true redskin
I know theyre going another direction but this guy played his heart out. Usually the smallest guy on the field, usually playing through some kind of injury he was on the field a lot more than he wasnt and you could tell he loved football. Peace Freddy!
by samthemantis on Mar 5, 2010 12:25 AM EST up reply actions
Cornelius Griffin cut too
Randy THomas was at Redskins Park for Chris Samuels…then he got a phone call at home a few hours later. Rough.
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
I get the feeling like somebody's gonna pick him up for depth
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Those were some pretty well known names in DC area for awhile now
We can’t forget Shanny has no allegiance to these guys and no one is safe. I don’t think we can rule out a trade of Cooley or anyone.
Good News!
Glad to see this. I liked some of these guys, but it is time to rebuild.
Keep up the good work FO, stay away from pacman seriously.
The Beat Box aka skins secondary.
if this FO needs to be told that
then all this cleaning house mean nothing
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
I wouldn't be suprised
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
A lot of these guys
I’ve really liked as Redskins, but they are truly past prime and not exactly premier players, ever. Bring in the yute.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
All players cut are over the age of 30...
The quotes of the cut players are pretty raw…more on those soon.
Randle El: “Never saw this coming.”
Griff said he had a great 10 years and might retire.
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
He actually played it cool....
Said he was disappointed but expected it. Carlos was on earlier talking about his 1st roung tender…..he wants out of town….bad!
I'm gonna recap all these quotes tonite for a post...lot of stuff.
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
ARE: Never saw this coming
LOL – he never saw the punt team coming either. Just automatic fair catch signal. That will get you longevity in this league…not. What did he have a .6 yd/catch average, too. Pahleeze.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Jamal Williams just got cut
I think we make a strong play for him, no idea how much we’re gonna throw out for another DT though
He was horrid last year and then hurt
I wouldn’t take him for more than the minimium
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 4, 2010 5:52 PM EST up reply actions
antrelle rolle was cut
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
at that price
me neither, just thought I’d share with everyone since we were just talking about him the other day
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Elite safety money is 5-6M a year
I’d pay him 3 a year and thats it.
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 4, 2010 5:53 PM EST up reply actions
yea Adrian Wilson is better than him
and is only making 6m+
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
of course if anyone drafts Berry in the top 5 they'll be paying him 10-12M a year
which would skew things.
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 4, 2010 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
i thought pashos got franchised?
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
i could be wrong myself
I’m double checking now
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
teams do have an add'l tag this year....
I think it’s a transition tag they can also apply to one player…..don’t know the details of it though
They franchised NT Aubrayo Franklin
there is a transition tag this year also though……but I don’t see anything showing me they used it
I thought Kevin said 10.5M
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Good....still not enough for Peppers....
he supposedly turned down 14 mil a year from Carolina already!
It's over $12 mil now
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
Not that cap space matters...
Since this year will be uncapped.
Right on Carver....
teams still need to be wise….just bc this year is uncapped….doesn’t mean next year won’t. You have to make plans as if nothing has changed unless you sign everyone to one year deals!
Snyder still has a box of Happy Gilmore checks
I know it’s a new regime but I’m guessing that Dan still has a few Happy checks laying in a corner waiting to be endorsed.
Dansby
17 million guarenteed.
I'm not booing Stephon Heyer, he's trying hard. I'm booing the fact that Stephon Heyer plays for us.
Add Marcus Mason to the list of cuts
sorry CJHutch
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
Bruce Allen speaking LIVE at 7pm....
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
yea, in 6 hours.
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
FA start
Is it 3/5/10, 12:01 AM or 11:59 PM?
danny hasmt learned at all! high priced guys wont win a championship. if they sign peppers i think it will be a huge mistake
Id be shocked if they get Peppers
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
Dansby's plane just landed in MIA...thats a bad sign for signing w/ WAS
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
im surprised Todd wasnt cut
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
Yes
If a player is cut, his salary for the remainder of his contract is neither paid nor counted against the salary cap for that team.
But after free agency, they count against the cap and thats when roster bonuses and any other incentives are due.
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
Just covering his tracks
The real question is where is Redskin 1?
I used to be able to track it via http://flightaware.com/
But he caught on and blocked it.
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
then why didnt he do that for when the plane went to denver. i mean come on danny, you block it for free agency but not when courting your next coach
someone noticed the tail in Denver and then it hit twitter world
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
I must say
I don’t understand Griffin and Cartwright. Other than age, these two are at a very good price in 2010 and bring good value. Both of these guys are humble and still bring alot on the field. They would have made great role models for younger guys coming in also. I’m not talking about being loyal, I’m just saying from a purely value point of view.
Everyone else I understand, their salaries exploded and may have been cut anyway.
They must be planning on brining in many more free agents that I thought. We certaintly don’t have the draft picks and not many guys if any from practice sqaud are capable IMO.
Interesting though.
Well, the fact Griff is gonna retire speaks volumes
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
well then it makes sense now they would release him due with the injury bug and all that. would he retire as a giant or a skin?
Skin in my opinion
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
If Griff was a horse he would be glue by right now
He was pretty bad last year.
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 4, 2010 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
Peppers/Orakpo/Haynesworth is unstoppable pass-rush.
I don’t care what anyone says about Peppers, he’s a beauty and a beast.
We were top 5 in sacks this past year I think.
So its not like pass rush is a priority. we should spend that money on a DB.
Orakpo!!! Russel Okung next year!
Coverage Sacks!
Get both at the same time.
by Jefferson1935 on Mar 4, 2010 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
No sir,
I cannot agree. Who’s going to be doing the covering? OLB’s don’t just rush the ball, if we put Orakpo and Peppers out there at the same time it would be bad news with quick dumpoffs.
and why does Hogs Haven tell me I’m spelling Orakpo’s name wrong?
3 more cuts added to the list up top...no one major....Todd Collins the most notable.
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
i was hopin we would keep eddie williams
seemed like a viable pass catching full back, all he would need to do is get his blocking up to snuff
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Sellers cant catch or block
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
Sellers
It’s Sellers that should be cut. He let the team down many times, and is a divisive personality.
mmh
I don’t see him as divisive, he’s a jokester. but I would have rather seen him cut than eddie williams. at the least we should bring in another person ina UDFA
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lack of effort is not something a football team needs
that’s how dropped balls, and tackles in the backfield happen
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I think with the right motivation
Sellers should show up in much better shape and focus. You cannot replace his incredible size/speed combo easily. With motivation and focus he deserves a spot on the team.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
don't have a choice now
williams is gone
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I always wanted him to
hurdle the LB and land squarely on some poor hapless CB. Just one of those things you want to see every so often.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Todd, Colt
I hope this means Colt will get a chance to show what he can do. I was a little dismayed to hear that Shanahan had never seen him play (on tape, anyway). Todd was a good man, too, but definitely not the QB of the future.
I doubt they keep Colt
WaPo has been reporting for weeks that if Colt hadn’t gotten injured they were gonna cut him and that the current regime respects Zorn’s decidedly negative opinion on Colt.
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 4, 2010 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
Colt
I missed that in the Post. But I had a strong feeling that Zorn didn’t like him (repeated condescening and negative language, which I figured was partly to justify his selection of JC as the QB before even one workout). He got rid of him (to IR) as soon as possible, too. On Sellers: replays (and pointed out by Cris Collingsworth) showed that Sellers inexcusably missed – didn’t even try – on crucial blocks for both Portis and Betts in goal line situations. Just plain wiffed. Clinton was 100% justified to complain, and Sellers laughed it off, didn’t admit it, and managed to get the press to blame CP. A shoddy performance, and he ought to be cut before he does more damage.
Todd was no surprise
and I wish him well. Part of an era where at one time there were like 6 U-M QBs in the league. Unheard of. Especially from a school not known for its QBs traditionally.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Thanks for taking it easy on me, Carver
Do you have morning rugby practice, too? :) Seriously, no one feels my pain re: U-M football more than I.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Respectability is cyclical, generally
Fortunately or unfortunately we are not used to that. Not bragging, just the way it is.
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I can understand that.
I played at a small college, and its very cyclical on the DIII level, to the tune of every 4-6 years.
I believe he is a member of a club team in Charlottesville
if I recall correctly.
Hey, Carver. Did you play rugby in all that snow? Must have been awesome!!
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Yeah
Virginia Rugby Club actually. Nah, we couldn’t play in that crap. We’ve had to practice in a gym because our field is saturated. It sucks.
Do you know of Dick Voris?
He was one of my high school coaches before he coached Hartnell JC to the junior college Rose Bowl. Unfortunately his teams a UVa set the NCAA losing record during his tenure. The academic standards at UVa in those days did not help recruiting much.
by Jefferson1935 on Mar 17, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
peppers
52 mil signing bonus front loaded no cap problems next year
Dansby. $20M guaranteed.
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
TIME TO BLOW YOUR MIND
Aaron Kampman, 15mil guaranteed
I think the Skins are gonna throw truck loads of money at Peppers, lose, then turn some of that money back around at Kampman, and we snag him in the end.
I actually think throwing money blindly at people will not work so quickly this year like it did with Haynesworth.
Kampman isn't good in a 3-4
thats why he wont be a packer next year
Orakpo!!! Russel Okung next year!
wasn't kampman
having problems this year in green bay with the switch to the 3-4?
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I won't saying I wanted him
But he was having issues, but he should move back to DE if he does come here.
Remember, this is who we think will get signed, not who we want. I don’t really want Peppers or Kampman, especially not Kampman in a 3-4, but I see him as our first prize.
Makes no sense if we are transitioning to a 3-4
That’s his big issue in GB. He wants 4-3.
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Ben Hamilton
$2M guaranteed
Good luck with the Redskins Mr. Mike! I'll be watching and cheering for a non-Bronco team for the first time in my life. Well, except when they play the Broncos!
WHERE'S PORTIS' NAME??
I just woke up, saw this mine field. I almost blew my load when I saw Randle El, but I gritted my teeth to wait for Portis, which woulda given me ultimate release. Talk about a let down. UGH.
blame the previous FO for the blue balls CJ
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too much guaranteed money.
it’s not worth cutting him.
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
i think you are right. in the end, i think they can trade him and throw in cash to make it palatable
by les boulez bomber on Mar 5, 2010 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
Rabach inked to 3-year deal
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
Whole deal is for $3.1...not a big deal
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
very affordable.
he’ll make a nice back up when we bring in 5 new linemen this year
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
I look forward to the day when guys will take a pay cut
to stay here or come here because they want to play on a championship team.
I hope you're in your 20's or younger then
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
had the same thought
I’ll be sure to remember this convo for when I’m in my 50s
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I've got time
Rekka and I will take over here when you and Sugar are too arthritic to use your computers.
tell sugar to make sure there's enough room on the server though
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memoirs in pamphlet form
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Shanahan
He loves that guy why else would you get rid of betts/cartwright
because he's going to get the majority of his guaranteed money anyway
so you keep him so it’s one less thing to worry about
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that wasn't an endorsement of CP
I was just rationalizing why he would still be here. Shanahan was the one that shipped him out in the first place after back to back 1000 yard seasons.
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who cares how "Portis will be"
the Redskins are better off dumping him while they can. He’ll be a mediocre back AT best this year, and even worse the next two or 3 years when the team is STILL on the hook for paying him. Why not cut him now, while there is no cap hit.
I say this, of course, knowing full well that they may be doing that anyway, just down the road a little. Hell, who knows, maybe they wanna make him suffer a little bit. Allen mentioned wanting to give the rest of these guys time in the market. Maybe they wanna give CP as little time as possible, since they’ll be paying him anyway.
has there been any word on Ethan Albright?
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close to a deal
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 4, 2010 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
Bears
may save us from being the dumbest team in FA:
http://twitter.com/LanceZierlein
LZ says the bears are going hard after Peppers hard
let's hope they can pull it off
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they may have
everybody pray to whatever you believe in
good news...
Peter King is saying that the Skins and Allen aren’t looking at the overpriced big names.
Too bad for Peppers that the Skins won’t be driving up the price.
Eagles have an offer on peppers I heard..
yea, skins dont want him
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 5, 2010 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
It's a good day
What team is this? All I see are words like Restraint, and Patience, and Needs, and 2nd Tier, and I’m thoroughly confused.
I nearly passed out
when I saw that tweet about Allen saying don’t worry about the big name FAs last night, go after the secondary guys.
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wow
I guess Danny’s really not in control anymore. 45 minutes and into FA and nothing
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THIS JUST IN!!!!
The Washington Redskins just signed veteran wide receiver Ray Carruth to a long term deal. Specifics of the contract are unknown but believed to be in the $4.25 Million/year for 18 to 24 years. He will have until October 22, 2018 to prove his worth.
Phillip Daniels signed his offer
Longest tenured Redskin currently…Sellers is in 2nd place…Cooley is in 3rd place.
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
Am I the only one
that thinks it’s hilarious that the whole NFL world is wondering where the Redskins are with Danny checkbook?
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Bruce Allen just commented Skins have no interest in Peppers
Never even called him.
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
you shoulda gave out a warning before that one Kev
I just damn near had a heart attack,
Never even called??!?! It’s enough to make a man cry…
On the other hand, we all know that when Peppers said he was talking to us as well he was just trying to drive up the price.
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Dan Snyder
The sportswriters gave Dan so much grief over “high priced free agents” that he may have just decided that, since he cannot buy a winner, he will just budget some amount, let his management team do the thinking, and hope for the best. After all the devastating losses, he’s just not going to go running around, obsessing about some big name player. So this may be a very quiet FA period, no big names. That’s what the wise guy critics wanted, so give it to them. We can probably eke out 4 wins with what we have and can get in the draft. Good for him!
Anyone check Fed Ex Field for Dan
I’m guessing Bruce gave Dan a lighter and a pile of cash and sent him to Fed Ex Field. Just light your money up in peace and let us run the football team and FA. This way everybody wins.
lotta conjecture in there.
Snyder’s got a loooooong way to go before he gets ANY benefit of the doubt.
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
Gibril Wilson, FS
“… the Miami Dolphins will release FS Gibril Wilson Friday, March 5, according to his agent.”
Read more: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#ixzz0hKJ3BNZ7
Wilson’s stats for the Dophins (2009) and Giants (2007) were decent (positive) whereas they were not that good with the Raiders (2008) – http://profootballfocus.com/by_player.php?tab=by_player&season=2009&page=4&surn=W&playerid=1857
Dan Snyder
Don’t get me wrong, he’s the boss, and nobody – but nobody – sends him anywhere. But he very possibly just found out that it is too difficult and heartbreaking to get too involved. Just stand back, let Bruce and Mike handle things, keep them if we win, bounce them if we lose. Supervise, but don’t interfere on details. On Peppers, it’s not surprising – they are concentrating on offense. I hope that means they are not planning to switch to the 3-4 anytime soon (which would demand some new players).
Mike Williams just signed a deal...
Good value for RG…if gets healthy can compete to start and def a capable backup.
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
Big Mike
That is good news. I always wondered how good he was, but began hearing good things about him at RG. He could be why they let Randy T. go. If we’re decent at C and G, it leaves the two tackle slots to fill (I can’t see Heyer as anything more than a backup, and don’t know about Levi Jones at RT, except that he’s not great at LT). Grossman could be good at QB, and could possibly even beat out JC. Or maybe Colt could beat out both of them.
I didn't think he played well at guard.
He’s very immobile, which means he can’t pull, and he’s not great in pass blocking situations.
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
With thoughts like this
Or maybe Colt could beat out both of them.
I’m surprised no one has called 911. Hope everything turns out alright and you get back to reality soon. (just kidding, but…really. I hope Colt learned something at school, or he gets a break in the CFL, because I don’t see it happening here.)
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Thats not good news, signing Mike Williams to a multi year deal is a project and means we’re desperate on the line.
you thought we weren't desperate?
I have no problem with working him out at backup money. It’s not like we are gonna put together 8 great linemen in one year.
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 5, 2010 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
he was replying to
travisj
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Me too
Don’t mind me it’s Friday and almost happy hour.
you and ScottE must frequent the same watering hole
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Davis' Pub in Eastport, Annapolis
Check it out next time you are in town.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
If i drank in Annapolis
I’d have no way to make it back to DC
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
On tends to lose ones sense of direction
when crawling.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Was it in the main part of town?
Then Castle Bay or Gallway Bay.
Davis’ is across the bridge and into Eastport. A total locals hangout with good food and better prices than in the main part of town. In fact, I’m headed there now. I shall down a pint in your honor, Sir!
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Definitely not across the bridge.
It was on that main drag that runs down to the harbor. towards the land-end of it, if that makes sense. Right next to a little parking garage.
No we all know we’re desperate on the line, but I was hoping we had enough of a plan not to bring Mike Williams back. I know some people are cheering for him and I hope he proves me wrong, but he didn’t suck for no reason.
A couple of things
he was always supposed to be a multi-year project who got called into action sooner than planned.
Also, you just don’t find guys his size sitting under every other tree in the forrest.
And finally, I think he’s basically a good guy who has been working really hard to be the player he was projected to be – and he was hampered by an ankle or groin injury which hurt his performance. So I think he still has upside to be a solid starter or at least solid, inexpensive backup.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Most guys his size are sitting under bridges
you just don’t find guys his size sitting under every other tree in the forest.
PFT is reporting Skins interested in Rex Grossman
Kyle Shanahan was his coordinator last year…
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
As much as I would hate Rex Grossman coming here, it would be hilarious to see LJP’s reaction if he did AND beat out JC for the starting spot
he's definitely willing to throw the ball downfield
no matter how many people are covering the receiver.
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I pretty much had this as a given
Question is: will it be a fair competition between Rexxy and JC?
Not the first time a coach leaned hard on a favorite over the more talented player. Just sayin.
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i think someone scoops up jason campbell for a 2nd round pick. that is a decent deal. he doesnt throw many interceptions! coaches like that!
by les boulez bomber on Mar 5, 2010 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
if that happened, i could live with both second rounders being tackles for the future and them signing one of the QB at #4. though i really would like to have okung anchor us for a decade.
by les boulez bomber on Mar 5, 2010 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
but jason can't go anywhere for less than a 1st
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Rexxy has led a team in the Playoffs
and won a playoff game or two :)
JC has……..chirp, chirp, chirp
Got hurt and the backup led the team to the playoffs…hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
if that's the criteria
why the hell isn’t mike vick in B&G?
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fine
call up Dilfer, he actually won a super bowl
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Sexy Rexy wouldn't come here.
If Kyle Shanahan wasn’t impressed with his progression in the offese he wants to implement.
I'm sure there are worse backups in the league than Grossman
Plus having a guy who knows the system can ease the transistion for other guys on the Offense.
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 5, 2010 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
Like I've said
it’s a given. I hope it is a tough, fair competition and Rexxy becomes an excellent and never used back up because our OLine is great again and JC never gets his uni dirty.
OK – it will be good to have a competent backup either way.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
I would question the wording there
Rexxy has taken a team to the Super Bowl
I’m sure they were all on the same flight, but I’d say the Defense was flying the plane, if you catch my drift. Rexxy was more the game manager than the put ’em on my shoulders type QB, IMO.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Well that's true!
A totally aggressive D with high sack, TOvr, and 3n-outs. Hold other teams to <17 pts/game.
A moderately lights up offense with running for good ball control and solid passing attack using 2TE and the 3Xs a game punch deep to keep opposing D honest. Avg. 27pts/game.
STs get and prevent good field position. Don’t give up HR, and occasionally spring one with our new game changer (whomever that may be)
Ta dah!!
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Signing Grossman would be a traveshamockery…..
by TheOverLordMarshl on Mar 5, 2010 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
I would take Rexxy over Delhomme
speaking of recently unemployed QBs.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
eh. there are worse choices for BACK UP qb
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
Looks like Peppers and Chester (the Molester) Taylor are Bears
Six years, $72M, half guaranteed for Peppers accd’g to Sun-Times http://bit.ly/dnnJzv
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
holy cr-p, $35M guaranteed? Bears GM is a moron
for this and other reasons.
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
Vinny is in Chicago!!!
Seriously that’s ridiculous
by redskinsfan14 on Mar 5, 2010 1:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
i would say
we need to see if they go for a malcontent CB, but they don’t have a 1st round pick.
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Couldn't we cut them some slack
and slide Carlos out to them for a 2nd and a 5th rounder?
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
The Bears
do not a 2nd round pick either. The Cutler deal put them in a bad way.
by Jefferson1935 on Mar 5, 2010 2:26 PM EST up reply actions
They lost the second rounder in the Gaines Adams trade though
agree about Cutler though
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 5, 2010 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
Gotta give Vinny credit
That’s right Credit. He didn’t throw 2 1st rndrs on that Cutler trade.
I thought that deal didn't go through
because McDaniel’s didn’t want JC?
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Never stopped us before
from throwing more picks or money at the problem.
it did when they tried to get ocho cinco
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I now totally believe there are zombies
At least one named Vinnie who currently is staggering around Soldier Field writing unauthorized checks. Make my day, Vinnie!
Also cool Peppers didn’t go with Iggles. He might show up and play hard once or twice a year against us.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
What do you guys think about making a trade for Gaither from the Ravens
he only got a first round tender and they might not wanna pay big bucks for 2 left tackles. Ravens seem open to moving him. Maybe this year’s 2nd and next years 4th? If we feel like we can put a decent team together this year maybe offer our 2011 first rounder? What do you guys think?
Total Crap. Get off the crack and meth. We do not want to lose ANY picks.
by TheOverLordMarshl on Mar 5, 2010 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
?
He’s a really good LT. I think a second and a 4th is pretty good value for a proven top flight LT who is only 23.
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 5, 2010 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
They would never take that deal
Because he’s a 23 yr old with huge upside.
well they put only a first round tender not the first and a third
Which would indicate they are cool with him leaving for a 1st rounder. They might not want to pay him and Oher when they can take another pick and get a RT and move Oher over. On the Football today podcast they were talking about how some teams with a late first might sign him and give up the pick.
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 5, 2010 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
Williams, Brennan
Of course, Big Mike will have to compete for the job, and could easily end up a backup or gone. Did he sign for the veterans minimum? On Colt, I was kidding a little, but the fact is, Zorn did not like him and never gave him a chance, and tried to change his throwing motion. Colt showed flashes of talent in his rookie year and hardly played last year. We don’t know how good he is (as with the draft possibles). Shanahan said he had not seen Colt on tape. So I consider him an unknown quantity, and he’s still on the roster. Shanahan is supposedly not totally sold on JC, so there could be a competition. Colt would be a long shot.
I grew up in Hawaii
so I actually have a soft spot for Colt. Agree he probably didn’t get a fair chance between Zorn and injury. Maybe we keep him as a 3rd stringer, he gets to play and shines. Long shot, but..
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
I think the fact that he got worse from year 1 to Year 2
is pretty telling. I think he got as fair a shot as he deserved.
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 5, 2010 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
Wasn't just Zorn
A lot of the coaching staff was puzzled/irritated with how cocky he was considering he had done less than nothing. I think the Cult of Colt got to his head a little.
I mean he is a guy who has literally done nothing besides have a good quarter against non-nfl players a year ago
and it has been downhill since for him. But I guess he’s good and Zorn is just a big meanie.
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 5, 2010 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
There you go
big medium meanie
all fixed up nice n tiddy.
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Colt - cocky?
Interesting, but a little hard to believe (and one of many hit-jobs coming out of the Redskin organization). He didn’t sound cocky when I heard him. It has to be hard on him, trying to stay positive, knowing he was on the black list. As to the other coaches, remember, in most organizations, if the boss is really down on somebody, everybody else falls into line. Nobody is going to contradict the boss. Just like no government scientist is going to say he doesn’t believe in man-made global warming (the ludicrous nonsense being foisted on the American people). Bureaucrats (and I was one) will not tell the King he has no clothes. Zorn is not mean, just incompetent. He quickly decided that Colt was not a good QB, and named him as third string before the preseason started. He could be right, but Colt never had a chance – less than 4 preseason quarters, working behind our terrible third string line, and throwing to the same group of underperforming receivers JC struggled with all year. I don’t say that Colt is the best QB on the team, just that he should have a chance, or be cut (so he can possibly hook up with a team that wants him). He was very successful in college, on a par with many of the top rated QBs in this draft.
donnio you need some help
I'm not booing Stephon Heyer, he's trying hard. I'm booing the fact that Stephon Heyer plays for us.
by Area 51 Forever on Mar 7, 2010 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
I'm sorry
If a team wanted him that bad, they would give up a pick for him. I’m sure shannahan would take a 5th or 6th rounder for him.
by Nobetterthenbob on Mar 8, 2010 3:07 AM EST up reply actions
Da Bears
They’re going to be tough this year. Cutler, Urlacher, Peppers…
You have a knack for making me laugh
Seriously. :)
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dude either you are completely clueless or you have the best sarcasm ever
I'm not booing Stephon Heyer, he's trying hard. I'm booing the fact that Stephon Heyer plays for us.
by Area 51 Forever on Mar 7, 2010 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
Da Bears
I’m from Chicago, and still have a soft spot for them. They play with fire and passion, and can be great (clobbered Minnesota when the Vikes needed the win). The defense used to be awesome. I think Lovie knows Defense but not Offense. Very dangerous team.
It will be interesting to see what they do to
get their offense organized and in synch. It was rather interesting to see Cutler’s progress with that team – or lack thereof.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
well it hurts when they didn't have a LT or decent recievers or running backs
I think the Martz hiring is gonna be a debacle for them.
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 5, 2010 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
He's pretty good at that
how do these guys stay employed? Yeah, I know a Super Bowl, but still. All else is recent failure.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
He kills quarterbacks too
They’re never the same after a season or 2 with him becuase of all the hits they take. There was even talk of them trading Olsen because Martz doesn’t use TE’s.
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 5, 2010 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
He stays employed cuz he took the job no one else wanted
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 5, 2010 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
that made me laugh out loud
seriously
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
He's the Spurrier of the Pros
When he has a mega line and a great trio of receivers and one of the best RBs in the game, he can have success (I’m serious, that’s all he needs). Otherwise he should be locked up for assault. He gets QBs killed.
Anybody notice we only have one running back left?
Ok – two with Alridge. What does that mean for FA and the draft? On the Bears – Johnny Knox is a comer.
lol your the second person to say that
somebody on the practice squad that’s supposed to be good.
Donnio, I don’t think Shanny’s gonna leave this draft without a RB. I’d almost be willing to put money on it.
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Yeah I'm not saying we count on this guy
but now that I look at it, those are our only 3 running backs. Portis, Alridge, Hill.
Still an outside shot at Sproles
This would be more believable if today hadn’t played out like it has. I would’ve guaranteed this in years past.
He also comes with
half the hands or twice the fumbles (depending if you’re a glass half full or half empty type).
Dunta Robinson to sign with the Falcons.
It might be up there somewhere else in the thread, but I don’t see it. Steve Wyche reporting that Dunta will sign with the Falcons by the end of the weekend (he’s from Georgia too).
http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/05/robinson-expected-to-sign-with-falcons-by-sunday/
A remarkably calm day
in Redskins FA history considering about 400 hysterical posts to this one topic (me including). :)
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
it's an odd feeling in Redskins Nation today
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
When I got home at 1:00(4:00 EST) last night and saw Peppers hadn't signed here I was so happy.
I was dreading coming back and seeing that on ESPN.
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 5, 2010 4:30 PM EST up reply actions
I still think Vincenzo's
locked in Danny’s closet with a ball gag in his mouth….
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
At this time I'm going to say
When you come to a fork in the road, take it.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Or, as I'm about to depart for a cool one
How Frosty of me!
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
So guys
you seem really happy that you have made the headlines for not signing anyone!
Maybe not in 2010 but in 2011 I can see the NFC East being a four horse race again.
by G Fan in England on Mar 5, 2010 5:11 PM EST reply actions
If they play
like they did at the end of the season they will be in the cellar.
Every Giants fan wants to know if the defence was bad last year because of injury, Sheridan or both.
by G Fan in England on Mar 5, 2010 5:28 PM EST up reply actions
Next year (2011) will be insane
Assuming that there is a CBA signed, next year there will be 2 and a half years worth of free agents hitting the market (the half coming from all the PO’ed RFAs that got insultingly low tenders). It will be a Free Agent Bonanza. That will be scary times indeed.
Snorefest
Wow what a boring day in free agency for the washington redskins huh? I llllllooooovvvvvveeeeee iiiiitttttttt!~!!!!
I had a few benchmarks for measuring the change at redskin park after they got a real gm/coach.
1. No snyder at combine being beguiled by bradford or taken by teebo.
check
2. Trim the fat especially randle el.
check
3. Don’t make a huge splash in FA with someone like peppers.
check
Now it’ll be interesting to see who they end up picking up between now and the draft. We have a lot of holes to fill.
The draft though, that’s the real offseason test. So far so good.
The Beat Box aka skins secondary.
Blackout Drunk
does not a good night sleep make.
J D Skolninsky
got cut yesterday , funny thing is i seen him in Wal – Mart the other day in Harrisonburg and almost got him to autograph my Redskins jacket , good damn thing i didnt
'' If we score , we might win . If they dont score , We will win '' Willis White
rick maese tweeted something earlier from
chris russell that said the only reason he even came here was to drive up the price on GB. They were only offering 5M a year at first.
I didn’t wanna post rumors but I guess that one had some merit.
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Quote
RT @Russellmania09 Source feels strongly Chad Clifton is solely visiting the #Redskins to drive up the #Packers price, no real interest.
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
take this with a pinch of salt obviously
But a guy I know out here grew up with Clifton and is friends with him. He said Clifton had been talking all year about how he doesn’t think he has anything left and he might retire. We are most likely better off without him.
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 5, 2010 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
St. Louis Rams restricted free-agent FS Oshiomogho Atogwe.
The Giants were considering Atogwe before they signed A. Rolle. I don’t know the tender for Atogwe. His stats did not look that bad on Pro Football Focus. On the other hand, Rolle’s stats sucked but he was a pro-bowl player and had a lot of interceptions.
Artis Hick = Good signing/solid starting RG
i only wish we had signed someone a little younger but with the stupid last year CBA rules this signing is good. Now we need to sign a starting RT and then draft Okung and find some depth and our OL should be fixed.
I'm not booing Stephon Heyer, he's trying hard. I'm booing the fact that Stephon Heyer plays for us.
by Area 51 Forever on Mar 7, 2010 12:09 PM EST reply actions
stephen heyer for a 2nd round tender is hysterical. clearly, they do not want to lose their only backup tackle- lol
by les boulez bomber on Mar 14, 2010 7:56 PM EDT reply actions
Indeed you did...shoot me an email w/ your address and I'll mail you the t-shirt
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 17, 2010 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
No need to be at a loss for words.
None of these guys are big ticket players. And I trust Shanny to pick his own spots with guys with out spoken personalities. Something tells me Shanny won’t let any kind of soap opera get started in Asburn.
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
Well, it's what ended his run in Denver
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 17, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
It is?
Shanny’s run ended in Denver because he wasn’t a good GM in terms of putting a whole roster together.
But in this particular case, I trust him not to sign loud players that might disrupt things.
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
it was widely reported that he lost his locker room leaders to injury and the cancers took over from within.
by les boulez bomber on Mar 17, 2010 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
So that's why he was fired?
I disagree. I think it was his sub-par performance as GM, especially with regards to the defense.
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
That's not what Karl Mecklenberg told me...
That part is true, but when 3 of his captains went down and Cutler’s ego was in full force, he lost the locker room.
I plan on touching base with him again soon.
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 17, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
.....
I feel like we are intentionally signing mediocre players. I understand we are shying away from a “Buy the big ones!” attitude, but LJ and Grossman?
If we wanted a 30 year old back-up who hasn’t done much lately, why not keep Betts who looked good last year in his limited play time instead of getting LJ?
Maybe Grossman is the best guy out there…. Are these guys really going to make us better in the future though?? Isn’t that what rebuilding is about?
by RobtheRedskin on Mar 17, 2010 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
None of the players available in free agency would be significant in a rebuild
Rebuilding is about drafting.
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
Rex has a year in the system
He’ll be what Collins was when he came in, a mentor, a teacher, and semi capable backup. No one you hire to be your chauffeur, but someone you allow to park the car.
I feel like when giving Rex Grossman a deal, they were saying F you skins fans. I’ll do what I want.
Whatever though, as long as this scrub doesn’t see the field I don’t care.
damn forgot about him
nope i moved from occoquan forest in middle school
I saw your rugby comment about stebbins
and I was like i know two stebbins that went to UVA then I asked krista what your middle initial was
about a year
needed something to pass the boring offseason last year
i am just glad we finally got that first round qb everyone has been clamoring for. now hopefully, we can draft some linemen and field a football team
by les boulez bomber on Mar 17, 2010 3:50 PM EDT reply actions
I would equate Rex Grossman to Trent Dilfer, except he lost. he’s a decent QB, but I think Campbell’s better.
Suspend Colin Campbell!
He has flashes
I would never have him start a season, but I trust him to handle the plays that Jason is being resuscitated on the sideline, or having a lung reinflated.
I'm officially starting
The We Need Vasher fan club. I’ve always liked this guy. Stand-up character player with some tread left (only 28). Could come in and be our nickel guy.
Joey Porter
Sure I’ll sign him as a LB’s coach or as a hotdog vendor, but his days of playing in the NFL are over!! Pass on Joey Porter!
this is fuckin ridiculous
are we trying to sign every cancer that hits the market?
Semin = King of Dangle Sauce
by Area 51 Forever on Mar 17, 2010 6:49 PM EDT reply actions
i am not too worried about it. none of the people they have signed to date are expected to be more than backups that provide depth. i am sure they will be thrilled if LJ competes or even beats out portis. put it this way, if these signings, incl hicks, are expected to start, then we are in for another long season!
by les boulez bomber on Mar 17, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Ganther
signed by Seattle. Also 4 of the cuts have been signed.
That would be nice info to have on the stat sheet up top, Kev
Not that I want to make you work or anything.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
If you click on Ganther name (red link)
you get his current status with Seattle. It just does not appear in the adjoining column.
by Jefferson1935 on Mar 19, 2010 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Am I the only one that wanted to keep him?
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
I thought he showed next to nothing last year.
Especially a couple really nice screen passes or two that he just didn’t turn into TDs, or close to it.
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
maybe it's the fact
that I saw him break a couple of tackles. I wasn’t used to seeing that from a B&G RB in a long while.
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Barry Sims
San Francisco 49ers veteran free agent offensive tackle Barry Sims completed his visit with the Washington Redskins and is headed back to the Bay Area, according to a league source.
Per our source, the visit went very well and contract discussions were held.
Sims, 35, is going to weigh his options this weekend and talk it over with his wife.
A decision is expected within the next few days.
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Source-Barry-Sims-visits-Redskins-contract-discussed.html
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