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[S.Taylor36]

I found this article from Rotoworld.com where I get alot of my information on fantasy sports. I thought it was of some interest since it's a little slow right now and wanted to see if anyone thought anyone from this group could help. I find Darren Howard and Anthony Weaver as two intriguing Unrestricted Free Agent guys.

http://rotoworld.com/content/story.asp?sport=NFL&storyid=19587

[danny's stogie]

This article has a link to the other positions as well.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/features/column.asp?sport=NFL&column=25&articleid=19536

It throws out the Skins' name on Moulds and Randel El.

[SkinsASchamps]

This article has a link to the other positions as well.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/features/column.asp?sport=NFL&column=25&articleid=19536

It throws out the Skins' name on Moulds and Randel El.

Good stuff in there. Id love to get Randel El. Id also like to see us get Vanderjagt. There is a lot of good stuff about the skins in there.

[thickskin]

Good stuff in there. Id love to get Randel El. Id also like to see us get Vanderjagt. There is a lot of good stuff about the skins in there.

vanderjagt is intriguing. i can see some teams shying away bc of his big mouth or playoff shank, but the bigger concern is that his % is inflated from playing in a dome. the mouth doesn't worry me bc it means he's cocky. kickers and goalkeepers, more than any other position in the sports world, have to be supremely confident; this is byond debate. vanderjagt would be nice to add, but as always, only if the price is right.

[lakeskin]

Andre Carter, DE. Not as expensive as the other guys since he played linebacker in the 3-4 last year, and just as talented. This guy would be a steal. He would wreak havoc under Greg Williams.

And no Mike Vanderja;lsf. If its a game winning field goal we'll be lucky if he hit an upright.

Thanks for the link, btw.

[C-7]

vanderjagt is intriguing. i can see some teams shying away bc of his big mouth or playoff shank, but the bigger concern is that his % is inflated from playing in a dome. the mouth doesn't worry me bc it means he's cocky. kickers and goalkeepers, more than any other position in the sports world, have to be supremely confident; this is byond debate. vanderjagt would be nice to add, but as always, only if the price is right.


Why is that so?

[danny's stogie]

Yup, Carter would be a great addition.

Vandy kicked well outdoors over the years, but he irritates me. Also, some kickers are never the same after choking like he did.

[BraveSkin76]

Instead of focusing our attention on John Abraham, why not get serious about Andre Carter ? Abraham will be expensive but Carter would be just as young, assuredly less expensive and possibly just as productive (coming off a down year as a 3-4 OLB itching to get back to a 4-3 DE). At 6'4", 265 lbs, it would definitely behoove Dan Snyder to start up Redskin One.

Here are his stats:

Yr Team G TT Solo Ass Sk
2001 San Francisco 49ers 15 46 39.0 7 6.5
2002 San Francisco 49ers 16 54 45.0 9 12.5
2003 San Francisco 49ers 15 34 27.0 7 6.5
2004 San Francisco 49ers 7 10 8.0 2 2.0
2005 San Francisco 49ers 16 44 35.0 9 4.5


I will also add that I am a fan of Anthony Weaver as well. Someone mentioned him above and I would hope he is at least looked at during the off-season.

The great thing is that their are cheaper alternatives (particularly at DE/DT) than a John Abraham or Darren Howard, who I think may be more expensive than first thought (At 29, he is probably looking for that Big-Time PayDay). Another good thing is that signing a FA DE doesn't preclude us from drafting another one come the 3rd round of the draft.

NOTE: Apparently, LakeSkin and I are of like minds on Carter. Lake, any ideas on why he may have fallen off production-wise in 2003 and 2004 (barring his injury)?

[BraveSkin76]

Why is that so?

They have to be for a position that is so much singled out for every time something goes wrong (and never thought of when good things happen). They also require short-term memory.

[ObiWan1278]

I think a kicker and a punter should be of great concern to the skins. John Hall now has had a major injury that may end up being re-occuring, and we weren't even confident to send him out to kick a kick over 45 yards, not to mention I don't think a kick got to the endzone all season (may be exagerated...though Im not sure)

A ball control offense must have a reliable kicker and a decent punter...I think the concerns for offseason would have to be a WR, DE, then a K and a punter...and then back up OL's first...maybe a linebacker or corner second.

[lakeskin]

NOTE: Apparently, LakeSkin and I are of like minds on Carter. Lake, any ideas on why he may have fallen off production-wise in 2003 and 2004 (barring his injury)?

Injury, coaching changes, teams paying more attention to him, etc... The guy obviously has talent and is quite young. So, I think his best years are ahead of him. It would be awesome if we could add a young and gifted guy like this for a bargain price.

[S.Taylor36]

I didn't see Keenan McCardell on the list? I'd like him.

[skinfanjon]

There is a whole lot to like on that list. Carter, Vander Bosch, Weaver, Moulds, Randel El, Givens (forgot he is only going to be 26), Jurevicious (who hasn't received much hype for some reason but would look great opposite Santana), not too mention a number of reserve CB's and DE's. It will be really interesting to see who the Dream Team of coaches focus their attention on. Now let's restructure some contracts so we can fire up Redskin1!!

[skinfanjon]

I think a kicker and a punter should be of great concern to the skins. John Hall now has had a major injury that may end up being re-occuring, and we weren't even confident to send him out to kick a kick over 45 yards, not to mention I don't think a kick got to the endzone all season (may be exagerated...though Im not sure)

A ball control offense must have a reliable kicker and a decent punter...I think the concerns for offseason would have to be a WR, DE, then a K and a punter...and then back up OL's first...maybe a linebacker or corner second.

I agree, a new punter and kicker are a must. Frost is only effective when the ball is allowed to bounce, and we all know about Halls problems. I'm not interested in Vanderjerk, I think we can find a lower profile guy to fill that role. I can't think of anyone off the top of my head, but I'm sure there are other options.

[akhhorus]

Instead of focusing our attention on John Abraham, why not get serious about Andre Carter ? Abraham will be expensive but Carter would be just as young, assuredly less expensive and possibly just as productive (coming off a down year as a 3-4 OLB itching to get back to a 4-3 DE). At 6'4", 265 lbs, it would definitely behoove Dan Snyder to start up Redskin One.

Here are his stats:

Yr Team G TT Solo Ass Sk
2001 San Francisco 49ers 15 46 39.0 7 6.5
2002 San Francisco 49ers 16 54 45.0 9 12.5
2003 San Francisco 49ers 15 34 27.0 7 6.5
2004 San Francisco 49ers 7 10 8.0 2 2.0
2005 San Francisco 49ers 16 44 35.0 9 4.5


I will also add that I am a fan of Anthony Weaver as well. Someone mentioned him above and I would hope he is at least looked at during the off-season.

The great thing is that their are cheaper alternatives (particularly at DE/DT) than a John Abraham or Darren Howard, who I think may be more expensive than first thought (At 29, he is probably looking for that Big-Time PayDay). Another good thing is that signing a FA DE doesn't preclude us from drafting another one come the 3rd round of the draft.

NOTE: Apparently, LakeSkin and I are of like minds on Carter. Lake, any ideas on why he may have fallen off production-wise in 2003 and 2004 (barring his injury)?

Y'all can join me on the Andre Carter bandwagon. I had him mentioned in a possible Ramsey trade almost a year ago and I had him in one my mockdrafts headed to the Skins. The question is if Nolan wants to stop trying him at OLB or not, if so, then Carter will be cheap. If not, he won't.

And a name to think about at WR: Tyrone Calico. He's on the outs in Tennessee and we could trade for him cheap.

[skinfanjon]

Y'all can join me on the Andre Carter bandwagon. I had him mentioned in a possible Ramsey trade almost a year ago and I had him in one my mockdrafts headed to the Skins. The question is if Nolan wants to stop trying him at OLB or not, if so, then Carter will be cheap. If not, he won't.

And a name to think about at WR: Tyrone Calico. He's on the outs in Tennessee and we could trade for him cheap.

I remember your thoughts on Carter, you've wanted him for awhile now.

If we are going to take a gamble at WR, I think I would rather have Charles Rogers. I think the upside is greater, but there's a chance he just a loser. Both guys always seem to be injured.

[NCskinsfanatic]

Nice articles....thanks for sharing guys. I liked a lot of guys on each of the lists and think there are definately some players that could help out at WR, DE and OL. I think the following free agents could improve our teams depth without costing a fortune:

DL
DE Anthony Weaver-Ravens
DE Andre Carter-49ers
DE Aaron Kampman-Packers

OL
G Stephen Neal-Patriots
G/T Kyle Kosier-Lions

WR
WR Eric Moulds-Bills
WR Joe Jurevicius-Seahawks
WR- Koren Robinson-Vikings
WR- Jabar Gaffney-Texans

While I'd love to have some of the top names at the positions mentioned above, like Wayne, Randel-El, Abraham, Howard or Hutchinson, I just dont think we should or will blow all our FA dollars on one big name guy.

[HAWGZHEAD]

Why is that so?It is very easy to lay blame to a kicker or goalkeeper for losing a game no matter what the rest of the team did and it happens far too often.

[BraveSkin76]

Y'all can join me on the Andre Carter bandwagon. I had him mentioned in a possible Ramsey trade almost a year ago and I had him in one my mockdrafts headed to the Skins. The question is if Nolan wants to stop trying him at OLB or not, if so, then Carter will be cheap. If not, he won't.

Then consider me a first-class ticket holder on the bandwagon. There's a lot to be intrigued by with Carter. He's young, speedy and should have the proverbial "something to prove" after the last few years with San Fran. And while only 265 lbs, I don't consider his lack of weight as much as liability as I would with most 250-255 lb ends. Hell, he may even be able to add 10-15 lbs to that body.

And a name to think about at WR: Tyrone Calico. He's on the outs in Tennessee and we could trade for him cheap.

Calico is a name I haven't heard mentioned before--but since you mention him I am inclined to take at look. He's big 6'4" and 220+ lbs. My only concern is that he's a RFA? at the end of this season or will he be flat-out released?

[DoGood]

Nice articles....thanks for sharing guys. I liked a lot of guys on each of the lists and think there are definately some players that could help out at WR, DE and OL. I think the following free agents could improve our teams depth without costing a fortune:

DL
DE Anthony Weaver-Ravens
DE Andre Carter-49ers
DE Aaron Kampman-Packers

OL
G Stephen Neal-Patriots
G/T Kyle Kosier-Lions

WR
WR Eric Moulds-Bills
WR Joe Jurevicius-Seahawks
WR- Koren Robinson-Vikings
WR- Jabar Gaffney-Texans

While I'd love to have some of the top names at the positions mentioned above, like Wayne, Randel-El, Abraham, Howard or Hutchinson, I just dont think we should or will blow all our FA dollars on one big name guy.

We need workhorses. In the mold of Salave'a, Jansen, and Sellers. Guys that will play their heart out and plain ole work harder than everyone else. These are guys that Gibbs looks for and we will be better off that way.

[akhhorus]

Calico is a name I haven't heard mentioned before--but since you mention him I am inclined to take at look. He's big 6'4" and 220+ lbs. My only concern is that he's a RFA? at the end of this season or will he be flat-out released?

No, he's under contract to the Titans, because of some injuries and falling out of favor with Fisher, he's probably available for a 3rd-5th rounder. I would do that in a second.

[BurgundyNGold]

And a name to think about at WR: Tyrone Calico. He's on the outs in Tennessee and we could trade for him cheap.
I've always liked him. He could be a great Y complement to Moss. The problem is that the kid just can't stay healthy.

[CFerro07]

This article seems to think that Charles Rogers will be out of Detroit...I would love to see this guy work his butt off for Gibbs in the offseason and see what he can do in a new uniform.

[Battle Cat]

This article seems to think that Charles Rogers will be out of Detroit...I would love to see this guy work his butt off for Gibbs in the offseason and see what he can do in a new uniform.
If we want a wide reciever that is high priced and in the NFL drug program I say we go for Koren Robinson less exspensive and not near the injury problems. I wouldn't mind a long shot at Marcus Robinson either, has size not explosive as he was in Chicago now but maybe right price and he can produce.

[Redskinfan28]

Lets get this guy:

1. Simeon Rice, Bucs DE – Monster cap hit makes for a very tough spot for Bucs. He’d get $15 million guaranteed on the open market.

Okay - now I'm awake from my dream.

[redskinz#1fan]

I would love to see Koren Robinson, Randel-El or Joe Jurevicius in the Burgandy & Gold. Any of these guys would definitely make for a solid # 2 WR.

[techskinsfan]

Y'all can join me on the Andre Carter bandwagon. I had him mentioned in a possible Ramsey trade almost a year ago and I had him in one my mockdrafts headed to the Skins. The question is if Nolan wants to stop trying him at OLB or not, if so, then Carter will be cheap. If not, he won't.

And a name to think about at WR: Tyrone Calico. He's on the outs in Tennessee and we could trade for him cheap.
i like both of those options...i remember calico being compared to TO comin outta a smaller school and having similar physical tools...carter would be a nice addition to the dline

[Davey]

Good stuff in there. Id love to get Randel El. Id also like to see us get Vanderjagt. There is a lot of good stuff about the skins in there.

Unless I'm mistaken Vanderjagt doesn't kick off, which would mean the Redskins would have to find a punter who could kick off as well as punt competently. Or carry two kickers, which seems like a waste of a roster spot to me. Then again, it could be the only way to get the kicker situation resolved.

[Redskin4Life]

I would love to see Koren Robinson, Randel-El or Joe Jurevicius in the Burgandy & Gold. Any of these guys would definitely make for a solid # 2 WR.
Can everyone just let Koren Robinson go??? Koren may be a FA but he's basically signed with the Vikes. They put a deal in his contract that allows the Vikings the right to match any offer out there for him.

He's not going to come cheap since the Vikes can take on a cheap offer. And not to mention the fact that he's in the Pro Bowl. He's out of our plans.

Look's like Randle-El or Bryant...

[BraveSkin76]

Hmm, I really like the idea of Calico and Andre Carter as stated above. I think Akhhorus is really on to something with these two. Two cost-effective pick-ups, both ripe with talent and/or skill, both at those stages of their career when it's probably 'do or die'.

Free Agency:
1. Andre Carter, DE, 49ers (Cheaper than Howard or Abraham)
2. Tyrone Calico, WR, Titans (6'4", 220 young and cheap)
3. Fakhir Brown, CB, Saints (A very good guy at nickel corner)

The only other guy I see I would want is Brown from the Saints. 5'11", 190lbs or so and one of only a few real bright spots with the Saints this past season. A six-year vet, he was a major contributor on special teams in the past 2-3 season and for the last two seasons he's really stepped up his corner play--probably the most 2nd most consistent of all their DB (aside form Mike McKenzie).

With these free agent pick-ups, I could probably live with our draft no matter how it turns out. That's how much I would like to have those three signed, seal and delivered. But I think we will do at least decent in the draft. Imagine the possibilities...

[Battle Cat]

Can everyone just let Koren Robinson go??? Koren may be a FA but he's basically signed with the Vikes. They put a deal in his contract that allows the Vikings the right to match any offer out there for him.

He's not going to come cheap since the Vikes can take on a cheap offer. And not to mention the fact that he's in the Pro Bowl. He's out of our plans.

Look's like Randle-El or Bryant...
Vikings can match any offer but I am not sure he would want to stay with them. It is not like he has a long history there. Less than one year, I bet he doesn't even own a home there. Isnt he from North Carolina not too far from D.C. He will have a new owner, a new QB, and new Head Coach on a team coming off not making the playoffs and the boat scandal. I think we may have a shot.

[spanishskinfan]

My thoughts are to fill WR and OL holes in free agency, and DE with our 2nd round draft Pick (Ray Edwards, Tapp) and TE with our 3rd (Fasano, Byrd).
In free agency the first we have to get is a WR, I think A. Bryant is the best available (I have a premonition this guy will wear in burgundy and gold next season) other options: Eric Moulds, Koren Robinson
In OL we need just depth, Kyle Kosier is ok.
Another position I think we need to upgrade if we really want to win the superbowl is safety. Sean Taylor is an absolute beast, but Ryan Clark is just average, I think Archuleta, Chris Hope (Steelers) or Tank Williams should upgrade aur secundary a lot.
If Lavar is traded for a pick, I think we should use that pick (2nd or 3rd round) in a rookie linebacker like Bobby Carpenter or Thomas Howard, and if Lavar is cut (I think this is what is going to happen) then we should get somebody like Ayodele or Witherspoon.
Finally if we have cap room enough ( I don't think so) Rocky Bernard is a player that will become another Cornelius Griffin. Both together would be unstoppable

[DCGreys]

My thoughts are to fill WR and OL holes in free agency, and DE with our 2nd round draft Pick (Ray Edwards, Tapp) and TE with our 3rd (Fasano, Byrd).
In free agency the first we have to get is a WR, I think A. Bryant is the best available (I have a premonition this guy will wear in burgundy and gold next season) other options: Eric Moulds, Koren Robinson
In OL we need just depth, Kyle Kosier is ok.
Another position I think we need to upgrade if we really want to win the superbowl is safety. Sean Taylor is an absolute beast, but Ryan Clark is just average, I think Archuleta, Chris Hope (Steelers) or Tank Williams should upgrade aur secundary a lot.
If Lavar is traded for a pick, I think we should use that pick (2nd or 3rd round) in a rookie linebacker like Bobby Carpenter or Thomas Howard, and if Lavar is cut (I think this is what is going to happen) then we should get somebody like Ayodele or Witherspoon.
Finally if we have cap room enough ( I don't think so) Rocky Bernard is a player that will become another Cornelius Griffin. Both together would be unstoppable

Howard is another Arrington; fast strong not as good a tackler, but his problem in college is he tried to cover the entire field. Probably be drafted in the top 30 though anyway.

[The Skinsinator]

I like Calico's size alot, that's for sure. I looked up his stats and he hasn't done much of anything in the nfl so far. He is also young just turning 25. One thing is for sure, he shouldn't cost alot and would fill our void of a large receiver. Ought to at least give him a look.

[DoGood]

i like both of those options...i remember calico being compared to TO comin outta a smaller school and having similar physical tools...carter would be a nice addition to the dline

Similar physical tools? Sign me up.

[SimplyZ]

Can everyone just let Koren Robinson go??? Koren may be a FA but he's basically signed with the Vikes. They put a deal in his contract that allows the Vikings the right to match any offer out there for him.

He's not going to come cheap since the Vikes can take on a cheap offer. And not to mention the fact that he's in the Pro Bowl. He's out of our plans.

Look's like Randle-El or Bryant...
Hes not in the pro bowl

[akhhorus]

Hes not in the pro bowl

He's there as the kick returner, not WR.

[DoGood]

Here is an article by lenny p. about a non-Redskins topic. For those that think that Koren Robinson is unable to reinvent himself. I confess, it was so long I didn't want to finish it.:sleeping:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2324441

[ConradCountry]

Andre Carter would be perfect for us because he will not command elite oney after having a down year at OLB.

[SimplyZ]

He's there as the kick returner, not WR.
heh yeah i just came back hoping i could delete my post


my mistake

[thickskin]

Why is that so?

The sports psychology cliché about playing to win v. not to lose is actually a very robust effect in personality psyche in general called regulatory focus. A corollary is called regulatory fit, which examines how attitudes and situations interact. So, some positions might be more or less ‘fit’ to a play to win or a play not to lose outlook. I’d say the demands of the position kicker and goalie, for various reasons, are best fit to a play to win attitude. This might seem counterintuitive for the goalie, the last line of defense, the one player who plays by looser rules than everyone else on the field, but the odds are heavily stacked against goalies, which is the reason for those looser rules in the first place. The goalie, in short, has the task of getting in position and hoping his reaction, or more often, his best guess, results in a save. I played keeper for 13 years and I was much more successful later in my playing days, when instead of beating myself up over a goal and being afraid of letting one by, I realized I did everything I could do to increase my slim odds and looked forward to the next chance to make a save. Like playing the slots. It’s also the case that goalies get away with a lot of physical play, and you’re not doing your team in favors by passing on a chance to inflict suffering on the opponent. Kickers are a little different. Though they get involved in plays from time to time, most of the time they’re not really even athletes. They’re essentially golfers, or dart throwers, or billiards guys, bowlers--players of games, basically. In this kind of endeavor, you’re your own competition. You have a stereotyped behavior and your execution of it determines your success. Repetitive training for thousands of iterations to establish motor memory is the key to success, and cognitive intervention in this performance interferes with the motor pathways. In such a situation, doubts intrude with their ‘what ifs’, while confidence sits back and admires itself.

[CapitalDefense]

Ok here is my wish list...lol

At Safety: if Clark goes elsewhere...Will Demps or Tank Williams

At DE: Kyle Vanden Bosch or Andre Carter

At LB: if Lavar leaves: Will Witherspoon or steal another diamond from Indy with June or Thornton....lol

[burgundy4life]

i didnt read all the posts here so i could be repeating but wow.... Simion Rice and Derrick Brooks cap casualities .... wish we could afford them but man Rice killed samuals this year in both games... only one to do so i think.

B4L

[EberKain]

I like hall, I do, but the man can't kick without getting injured. That is a position we should address.

[RicFlairOne]

Andre Carter, DE. Not as expensive as the other guys since he played linebacker in the 3-4 last year, and just as talented. This guy would be a steal. He would wreak havoc under Greg Williams.

And no Mike Vanderja;lsf. If its a game winning field goal we'll be lucky if he hit an upright.

Thanks for the link, btw.

Both he and Kampman's names jumped out. Just what we need. Skins also don't seem to have a lot of $$$$ available right now. Sure that many moves are in the works. As for kickers, I agree with you there too. Skins should have kept Novak - guy seems to kick in clutch at MD and in the games last year that he played in.

[X-Factor13]

Put me on the andre carter bandwagon! He is big and hungry, and that means he's only giong to get bigger. lol

[helimech24]

Put me on the Carter bandwagon. I also saw that Marcus Robinson could be a cap casualty for Minnesota. He would be an interesting pick up if released, and Calico might hit the market and be cheap because of his injuries, so we might not have to give up anything for him. I guess it just depends on if the bidding war begins for him or not.

[redskin_rich]

Andre Carter is going to want to get paid. This years draft class has too many good prospects at DE for us to go after a FA at that position. The only free agent I wouldn't mind at DE would be a guy like ND Kalu. He was very good for us as a 3rd down pass rusher but Philly thought he could be an every down DE. If he would sign for a minimum with incentives, I would do it in a heartbeat. I still want the Skins to draft a DE though, I really like Tapp.

[helimech24]

Andre Carter is going to want to get paid. This years draft class has too many good prospects at DE for us to go after a FA at that position. The only free agent I wouldn't mind at DE would be a guy like ND Kalu. He was very good for us as a 3rd down pass rusher but Philly thought he could be an every down DE. If he would sign for a minimum with incentives, I would do it in a heartbeat. I still want the Skins to draft a DE though, I really like Tapp.I also like ND Kalu to fill in throughout the season for vet minimum. He played very well for us. Didn't he also play a little DT for us too?

[redskin_rich]

I also like ND Kalu to fill in throughout the season for vet minimum. He played very well for us. Didn't he also play a little DT for us too?
I don't think so but I'm not sure. He was a heck of a situational pass rusher coming off the edge though. He has good speed, I think he has blocked a few punts in his career.

[helimech24]

I don't think so but I'm not sure. He was a heck of a situational pass rusher coming off the edge though. He has good speed, I think he has blocked a few punts in his career.Maybe I am thinking of some other undersized DT that we had a few years back. But I know he was suppose to be a DE and the Skins turned the player. I thought it was Kalu, but maybe not,lol. Either way, I think he could be a great asset to us for depth.

[redskin_rich]

Maybe I am thinking of some other undersized DT that we had a few years back. But I know he was suppose to be a DE and the Skins turned the player. I thought it was Kalu, but maybe not,lol. Either way, I think he could be a great asset to us for depth.
You may be thinking of Kenard Lang. He was a DE that played DT for us due to injuries. I don't think we have drafted a D-lineman on the first day since him and that was in '97. I liked Kenard, he was a good player but when he became a free agent, he demanded a 10 Mil signing bonus, which was too much at the time. He has been in Cleveland ever since.

[helimech24]

You may be thinking of Kenard Lang. He was a DE that played DT for us due to injuries. I don't think we have drafted a D-lineman on the first day since him and that was in '97. I liked Kenard, he was a good player but when he became a free agent, he demanded a 10 Mil signing bonus, which was too much at the time. He has been in Cleveland ever since.Your absolutely right, as soon as I saw the name, I knew it was him I was thinking about. Thanks for the correction,lol. IMO, I think the two positions we go after in FA is DE and WR, and neither has to be the greatest on the market. I want to draft back ups and projects during the draft, like o-line and cb, and another WR.

[JoeDaSchmoe]

I'm really liking this Andre Carter talk. He's exactly the kind of defender we've signed over the past two years - young and under-the-radar, but very talented.

[ruggedfan]

I agree on all of the Carter talk, he could be the pass rushing threat we need to consistently get pressure on the QB.
Another guy i really like is archuleta. I like clark and all but I think the reason he plays so well is because Taylor is so good that he covers his mistakes. Archuleta is a very solid safety who would only increase williams' ability to to blitz more.

[helimech24]

I agree on all of the Carter talk, he could be the pass rushing threat we need to consistently get pressure on the QB.
Another guy i really like is archuleta. I like clark and all but I think the reason he plays so well is because Taylor is so good that he covers his mistakes. Archuleta is a very solid safety who would only increase williams' ability to to blitz more.I don't think Archuleta is a good enough WR defender to be on our team. He is more of a run support Safety than a coverage/run supporter.

[BraveSkin76]

I don't think Archuleta is a good enough WR defender to be on our team. He is more of a run support Safety than a coverage/run supporter.


Yea, Archuleta is a rich man's Matt Bowen. He is very suspect in coverage--just like Roy Williams. If we had to fo the Safety route, Will Demps (decent all-around) or Chris Hope (only a cover safety imo) would be ok.

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

last call for the andre carter bandwagon!

im hopping on because i think he could be had for a reasonable price since he isnt one of the most talked about DE's in the league. i also like the thought of either eric moulds or a combo of randle el/marcus robinson.

[RicFlairOne]

last call for the andre carter bandwagon!

im hopping on because i think he could be had for a reasonable price since he isnt one of the most talked about DE's in the league. i also like the thought of either eric moulds or a combo of randle el/marcus robinson.

You definitely know some football. I like the Kalu talk too. He was another cap casualty from a few years back and had some good years in Philly. Kind of dropped off of the map this year. As someone mentioned a few posts back, skins could probably get him at a reasonable price so that if he were to flop, they could just move on. A change of scenery from the Philly fiasco would probably revive his career.

[helimech24]

You definitely know some football. I like the Kalu talk too. He was another cap casualty from a few years back and had some good years in Philly. Kind of dropped off of the map this year. As someone mentioned a few posts back, skins could probably get him at a reasonable price so that if he were to flop, they could just move on. A change of scenery from the Philly fiasco would probably revive his career.What happened to WooooHoooo!? If we got Kalu, he would probably be used only as a third down pass rusher like Clemons was last year. It would be good though because it would give the other DEs a break, and keep them fresh.

[HanburgerBum]

Nice articles....thanks for sharing guys. I liked a lot of guys on each of the lists and think there are definately some players that could help out at WR, DE and OL. I think the following free agents could improve our teams depth without costing a fortune:

DL
DE Anthony Weaver-Ravens
DE Andre Carter-49ers
DE Aaron Kampman-Packers

OL
G Stephen Neal-Patriots
G/T Kyle Kosier-Lions

WR
WR Eric Moulds-Bills
WR Joe Jurevicius-Seahawks
WR- Koren Robinson-Vikings
WR- Jabar Gaffney-Texans

While I'd love to have some of the top names at the positions mentioned above, like Wayne, Randel-El, Abraham, Howard or Hutchinson, I just dont think we should or will blow all our FA dollars on one big name guy.


Similar to what I was thinking. I particularly liked Stephen Neal and Kyle Kosier on your list. That would go a long way towards solving the OLine depth problem. Neal might actually be good enough to move Dockery to backup. I read another article where Bob Hallen (UFA from the Falcons) was projected as a good fit for the Skins. Bring him in too.

I liked Moulds and Jurevicious on your WR list. Not sure about K.Robinson and Gaffney (isn't he another Fla receiver--I have had my fill of those). I think Marcus Robinson, as BattleCat suggested, may be an inexpensive option here as well.

I also like Andre Carter at DE. Although, I suspect that he won't come as cheap as some of us here think. Edge rushers are always in great demand and he is still young.

I would add one further category of place kicker, and I would go after Longwell. Vanderjagt may be too expensive, psychologically damaged from his bad SB miss, and unproven kicking outdoors. Longwell is a reliable outdoors kicker.

[bgforever]

I have my FA as D. Givens, T. Jacobs released, Farris on ST, Patten, Thrash fight it out for the #3 spot. Loser goes mainly to being ST/backup.

Outside possibility is Randle El. Talks are likely to complete for any one of these players within weeks. Skins like to have the FA segment settled early and we are not HURTING to load the roster as much as previous years. We only need two starters in place, but our depth is very solid! WR and DE are the only likely positions to have an obvious change immediately. This is great, because the money we are likely to have available and the match of the player to our team is very, very good.

The key to having our need under control is two factors. MOSS and Gregg Williams. Moss allows us to be more settled in selecting his compliment. Gregg Williams abilities to adjust the defense in so many scenarios is totally UNMATCHED by ANY Defensive Coordinator. At one point he had all backups on the D Line and his starting SS and LB out! This also allows the team to be far more selective in a compliment of for Daniels/Wynne/Evans and forces the LB's to focus more on that position. Excellent. We are then able to improve depth at Punting, CB.

Al Saunders' picks are in a sure hands, work ethic, team player mode. Nothing less. So don't expect the splash, if its not Givens, Randle El, or JJ. The player is more likely to be able to force secondaries to honor him, but maybe not as often as a Givens or Randle El. However, he's got to be a good body control, jam buster person. Speed is always the consideration, but in timing and other concerns, it is not the utmost, if the other 3 have it.

[S.Taylor36]

The Steelers aren't expected to spend $3-4 million a season to keep Antwaan Randle El.
Like so many free agents in the Bill Cowher era, Randle El is probably headed elsewhere. As useful as he is, Randle El caught only 35 passes as a starter during the regular season. The Bears, Redskins and Patriots seem to be interested. I think we need a bigger receiver and I think he will end up in Chicago.

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/mostread/s_425607.html

[SkinsFan4Life2003]

I like the idea of Moulds on the opposite side of Moss. He'll give us a possession receiver to go across from Moss' big play ability

[S.Taylor36]

I like the idea of Moulds on the opposite side of Moss. He'll give us a possession receiver to go across from Moss' big play ability

I'd love Eric Moulds. He'd be idle for us, that is if he becomes a free agent.

Moulds is scheduled to receive $7.1 million in cash this year and have a cap figure of $10.8 million. The Bills could let those numbers stand, but paying that much to Moulds will hinder their free-agent shopping to some degree. The team is virtually certain to ask Moulds to take a significant pay cut. That's when Moulds must ask himself: Do I make a good salary in Buffalo and hope Losman matures fast, or do I refuse a pay reduction, force the Bills to release me and go play my last few seasons with a playoff contender? Moulds probably could find a job with a contender like Philadelphia, Atlanta or New England if he was willing to work for slightly under market value. The problem for the Bills is the crop of receivers available in free agency this offseason is expected to be thin. Josh Reed is a free agent and probably won't be back. Roscoe Parrish is strictly a No. 3 slot receiver.

http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20060219/1021036.asp

[monkr]

are we gonna have any cap space to sign folks ?

[smoak]

980 is reporting the Redskins will allow Ryan Clark and Robert Royal to test free agency. I have a feeling that the CBA will be announced today and both will be re-signed... but just thought I'd share.

[S.Taylor36]

980 is reporting the Redskins will allow Ryan Clark and Robert Royal to test free agency. I have a feeling that the CBA will be announced today and both will be re-signed... but just thought I'd share.


Robert Royal for sure will re-sign. Clark would draw more interest from teams but I see him returning as well. This morning on Mike & Mike in the Morning on ESPN Radio, John Clayton said he believes the CBA will be announced within the next 24 hours and the number will be anywhere from $99- $110 million. Clayton also added he believes the Jets will trade for Patrick Ramsey and it would be for a 6th round draft pick. I didn't like the sound of that.

[helimech24]

Robert Royal for sure will re-sign. Clark would draw more interest from teams but I see him returning as well. This morning on Mike & Mike in the Morning on ESPN Radio, John Clayton said he believes the CBA will be announced within the next 24 hours and the number will be anywhere from $99- $110 million. Clayton also added he believes the Jets will trade for Patrick Ramsey and it would be for a 6th round draft pick. I didn't like the sound of that.I am crossing my fingers and hoping this is right.