Redskins sign CB Kenny Wright and Re-Sign DE Evans

[smoak]

If true, this would be great news!

Redskins | Team expected to sign K. Wright
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 18:42:59 -0800

ESPN.com's John Clayton reports the Washington Redskins are expected to sign free agent CB Kenny Wright (Jaguars) to a one-year contract next week.


Redskins | Team expected to re-sign D. Evans
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 18:41:16 -0800

ESPN.com's John Clayton reports the Washington Redskins are expected to re-sign free agent DE Demetric Evans to a multi-year contract that is worth $1 million per season.

Wright (http://www.kffl.com/player/1087/nfl)

Evans (http://www.kffl.com/player/495/nfl)

[chrisbcbu]

I would love to get both. I was hoping we could resign Evans.

[redskin_rich]

I hope it's true about Evans, I thought after the Carter signing that he wouldn't be back.

Right below the Clayton report on Kenny Wright, it says that he left town already with no contract but that was reported by Jason Laconafora(sp?) from the Wash Post, so who knows.

[Red Bear]

yeah i hope its true we resign evans, he is good depth along the line and can play end and tackle. he seems to get pretty good pressure as a situational player. perhaps evans can be groomed to replace daniels eventually.

[CarMike]

Great on Evans. Don't know a thing about the CB from Jacksonville.

Great news!

[bgforever]

yeah i hope its true we resign evans, he is good depth along the line and can play end and tackle. he seems to get pretty good pressure as a situational player. perhaps evans can be groomed to replace daniels eventually.


That's what I was hoping too for Evans. I was confused when I heard, at the time, he hadn't signed,but I had to remember the timing of things from Redskins Park.

Wright, well, not as keen on him as I was Fetcher, but if that's what they can do and it helps, hats off to them.

I take it Andyman (Da Vinci Code translation: Danyman) will come through over the weekend with shining confirmation. :)

Thanks for the update SMOAK!

[FanFromArizona]

Resigning Evans is huge in my books. I think it will save us a draft pick in years to come, he is not now, nor ever was, nor ever will be, an every-down player, I see him getting used situationally and will give the needed rest for our dlineman to stay fresh.

Good signing, I was surprised to see this signing take so long. Nonetheless, I applaud bringing Evans back.

[PennSkinsFan]

Resigning Evans is huge in my books. I think it will save us a draft pick in years to come, he is not now, nor ever was, nor ever will be, an every-down player, I see him getting used situationally and will give the needed rest for our dlineman to stay fresh.

Good signing, I was surprised to see this signing take so long. Nonetheless, I applaud bringing Evans back.

Me too. I have been sayoing this for some time. Demetric Evans makes plays when he is in the game. I would love to see a tandem of Andre Carter and Demetric Evans, and let Wynn and Daniels fluctuate in at times. Evans makes plays when given the opportunity. This is a key resigning.

[akhhorus]

I hope it's true about Evans, I thought after the Carter signing that he wouldn't be back.

Right below the Clayton report on Kenny Wright, it says that he left town already with no contract but that was reported by Jason Laconafora(sp?) from the Wash Post, so who knows.

Exactly what the Skins want you to think about the post!

[PA Skins Girl]

I remember when we signed Evans in 2004 and I think I started a thread sarcastically titled, "Our Problems are Solved at DE". We all laughed about the signing and immedidately called him camp fodder. I guess the coaches saw something in him. He is a decent situational player.

[bgforever]

I remember when we signed Evans in 2004 and I think I started a thread sarcastically titled, "Our Problems are Solved at DE". We all laughed about the signing and immedidately called him camp fodder. I guess the coaches saw something in him. He is a decent situational player.

Hmm Horticulturalist huh. Plant em and watch them grow :banger:

[santanadasavior]

I really liked Evans and I'm glad that he is back. He is a key part of the line, he just does his job and isn't a liability. I don't know anything about this CB, but any depth there is fine with me.

[skinfanjon]

Great on Evans. Don't know a thing about the CB from Jacksonville.

Great news!

He's 6'1, 207 lbs, 28 years old. Physical style corner, plays his best in bump and run type coverage. He has enough speed to stay with receivers and is pretty good against the run and on the blitz. Plays special teams as well. I think this is a really nice veteran signing. He is a definate upgrade over Walt, bigger and more physical. The downside is he can be succeptable to the big play, but if he's playing nickel I'll take him over his matchup the majority of the time. He'll be nice to line up accross from Crayton/Copper, Carter, or jeez, whose the Eagles #3 gonna be, Bradford? DMac? Either way, he is more than capable of covering those guys, though Carter would be able to beat him deep with pure speed. Also, if either Springs or Carlos go down for any time (and you know they will) he is comfortable as a starter and would be a nice fill in. Good job FO.

[santanadasavior]

He's 6'1, 207 lbs, 28 years old. Physical style corner, plays his best in bump and run type coverage. He has enough speed to stay with receivers and is pretty good against the run and on the blitz. Plays special teams as well. I think this is a really nice veteran signing. He is a definate upgrade over Walt, bigger and more physical. The downside is he can be succeptable to the big play, but if he's playing nickel I'll take him over his matchup the majority of the time. He'll be nice to line up accross from Crayton/Copper, Carter, or jeez, whose the Eagles #3 gonna be, Bradford? DMac? Either way, he is more than capable of covering those guys, though Carter would be able to beat him deep with pure speed. Also, if either Springs or Carlos go down for any time (and you know they will) he is comfortable as a starter and would be a nice fill in. Good job FO.

Thanks for the info. It sounds like this guy would be good. I am not really worried about the deep threat as long as ST is back there.

[PA Skins Girl]

He's 6'1, 207 lbs, 28 years old. Physical style corner, plays his best in bump and run type coverage. He has enough speed to stay with receivers and is pretty good against the run and on the blitz. Plays special teams as well. I think this is a really nice veteran signing. He is a definate upgrade over Walt, bigger and more physical. The downside is he can be succeptable to the big play, but if he's playing nickel I'll take him over his matchup the majority of the time. He'll be nice to line up accross from Crayton/Copper, Carter, or jeez, whose the Eagles #3 gonna be, Bradford? DMac? Either way, he is more than capable of covering those guys, though Carter would be able to beat him deep with pure speed. Also, if either Springs or Carlos go down for any time (and you know they will) he is comfortable as a starter and would be a nice fill in. Good job FO.
Good info, thanks.

[skinfanjon]

Thanks for the info. It sounds like this guy would be good. I am not really worried about the deep threat as long as ST is back there.

Me neither. Not to mention there won't be time to hit the deep threat now that we have our 10 SACK MAN!! Where's COUNCILMAN?? I bet he's loving having Carter onboard.

[HanburgerBum]

If Evans re-signing is true, it is good news. Both Wynn and Daniels are past 30, with the former coming off a broken arm and the latter battling against injuries the season before. Evans knows the GW defense and is versatile.

Someone on another thread brought up the name of Brunson Buckner as a potential signee to rotate with the starting DT's. I thought that was a good idea, given how the defense sagged when Griffen and Salavea were out for some games last season. I wonder if this is still a possiblity if Evans returns.

As for Kenny Wright, I must confess that I know nothing about him. But, since the FO under Gibbs has done a fantastic job, I will assume that this is another good move. I wonder if Fletcher will still visit. He may have played hard to get a little too long and thus miss out on a chance to be on a winning team with a realistic run for the SB.

[AliBabba]

I wonder if Fletcher will still visit. He may have played hard to get a little too long and thus miss out on a chance to be on a winning team with a realistic run for the SB.

I always thought Wright would be a better fit for the GW system. He is a MUCH more physical CB than Fletcher. As mentioned he likes to jam receivers at the line and is not afraid to step up an make a tackle. Neither he nor Fletcher have amazing speed, which isn't ideal for a nickleback, but as mentioned Wright can step up into the starting role if necessary while proving much less of a liability than Walt or even Fletcher IMO.

The one year deal confirms what I was hoping, we will be looking at CBs with a draft pick still. I think if there is somebody at another position who is very high on our board left (especially OL or LB) we will go for them first, but otherwise I believe with this draft's depth at CB, we will try and sign a guy who we will start grooming to be SS' replacement in a few years.

[GoDannyBoy]

Evans has proved his worth - good resigning.

Not a fan of the one year deal, but if it gets us though the year go for it.

I think we are in bigger need of a future CB than a LB so I also think we are going to draft CB. I would be surprised to see us move up to the late first or early second to get the guy we want.

[GolfFreak]

Glad Evans is back and for a multi year deal ... nice.

New DB too -- I guess this mean Fletcher doesn't even come next week or could we sign both?

[skins111111]

Great to have Evans back.
Wright- Jimoh will have some compitition for nickle:) (who knows) Wright looks to be a our Nickle ( I liked the comment "upgrade over Harris")
I still say we draft a CB with our 2nd pick to groom for the future but LB or O-Line debth are not out of the question.

[redwolf1218]

WRIGHT Kenny 6- 1.0 195 4.45

http://www.couchscout.com/nfteam.htm

every year they bring in someone to compete with Jimoh and he always manages to keep his job somehow.

[meloveskinslongtime]

this is good news ... we need depth at corner especially. But i really like the evans signing. If we can keep him i think we're set at dline. He can play end and tackle. If we sign him i dont think we really need to go after much during the draft. We could use those picks for other positions.

[redwolf1218]

this is good news ... we need depth at corner especially. But i really like the evans signing. If we can keep him i think we're set at dline. He can play end and tackle. If we sign him i dont think we really need to go after much during the draft. We could use those picks for other positions.
yeah i agree i think it's great news. they are plugging as many holes as possible thru free agency and with that done they can be open to taking the best available guy out there with the 2nd round pick.

[smoak]

WRIGHT Kenny 6- 1.0 195 4.45

http://www.couchscout.com/nfteam.htm

every year they bring in someone to compete with Jimoh and he always manages to keep his job somehow.

I think it is great we'll have three guys I trust (assuming I like Wright) in case Springs goes down. Another point about Jimoh is that he has lasted through two head coaches and three D coordinators. I think that also says somethig b/c nobody would have batted azn eye (and most would have rejoiced) had Gibbs and Williams gotten rid of AJ.

[redwolf1218]

i hope this guy is good because i was not crazy about the idea of bringing in a draft pick to compete at the nickel corner spot. last year i think they only kept 4 on the roster into the season and the way Williams wants them to play physical i thought we were precariously thin there.

[Redskinfan28]

I think the Fletcher article was a smokescreen to get Wright to sign. They are comparable CBs and I bet Wright is cheaper.

[HollywoodKolt]

I'm very happy to bring back Evans, he's a solid player on the Dline, and the kind of guy we need to keep around.

From what I've read here Wright sounds like a Gregg Williams style corner, so give the man what he wants (except Warrick Holdman)

[HanburgerBum]

I always thought Wright would be a better fit for the GW system. He is a MUCH more physical CB than Fletcher. As mentioned he likes to jam receivers at the line and is not afraid to step up an make a tackle. Neither he nor Fletcher have amazing speed, which isn't ideal for a nickleback, but as mentioned Wright can step up into the starting role if necessary while proving much less of a liability than Walt or even Fletcher IMO.

The one year deal confirms what I was hoping, we will be looking at CBs with a draft pick still. I think if there is somebody at another position who is very high on our board left (especially OL or LB) we will go for them first, but otherwise I believe with this draft's depth at CB, we will try and sign a guy who we will start grooming to be SS' replacement in a few years.


I don't know anything about Wright. So, I will defer to you on the point that he may be better than Fletcher for the GW defense.

As for the one-year deal, it serves several purposes. Wright can be a stop-gap while a younger corner is developing. Also, 2006 can serve as Wright's audition for a longer, more lucrative deal with the Skins if he proves to be worthy. And from his point of view, the deal allows him to shop his services elsewhere if he indeed has a good year.

[The Game]

Redskins | Team reaches agreement to re-sign D. Evans
Sat, 1 Apr 2006 08:20:25 -0800

Updating previous stories, ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports the Washington Redskins have reached an agreement on an undisclosed contract with free agent DE Demetric Evans (Redskins).




Redskins | Team pondering re-signing Holdman
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 22:16:32 -0800

Jason La Canfora, of the Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins are considering re-signing free agent LB Warrick Holdman (Redskins), according to a source.




Redskins | Contract update: A. Jimoh
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 22:16:08 -0800

David Elfin, of the Washington Times, reports the one-year tender CB Ade Jimoh signed to remain with the Washington Redskins was valued at $721,600.



all off of kffl

[ConradCountry]

Both would be g5eat signings, Evans is a solid role player at both DT and DE and Wright is a 28 year old corner that could start if neccasery.

[meloveskinslongtime]

Redskins | Team pondering re-signing Holdman
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 22:16:32 -0800

Jason La Canfora, of the Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins are considering re-signing free agent LB Warrick Holdman (Redskins), according to a source.







bah ..... i dont really care for holdman, they should let him go and get someone better.

[PA Skins Girl]

Nice writeup from ESPN on resigning Evans:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2392872

[skinfan43]

Nice writeup from ESPN on resigning Evans:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2392872
Nice article PASG, I really like DE's motor, and at only 26, getting some work opposite Carter may prove interesting to see if GW has something in mind for a breakout season from BOTH defensive end positions!
With the possible Wright signing, I also wonder if we'll use the 2nd round pick on another CB, to really shore up the secondary that was a major weakness when the injury bug bit the hell out of us late last season...

[LATrueRedskin]

Fantastic news about Evans, I really like him. Kenny Wright is definately a Walt Harris-type player, but he's a bit more physical. It's good to have him.

[OCSKINSFAN]

[QUOTE=The Game]Redskins |
Redskins | Team pondering re-signing Holdman
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 22:16:32 -0800

Jason La Canfora, of the Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins are considering re-signing free agent LB Warrick Holdman (Redskins), according to a source.



I hope it is only "considering" and that the Team comes to its senses. As we all saw last year, Holdman was a huge downgrade from Arrington (and well below NFL average for the position). Why would he be considered again?

[MWballer]

Glad to have Evans back he's a great role player for the team its good to see us keeping the guys and not letting them leave. Kenny Wright if the staff likes him i'm all for it but I'd still rather draft a CB.

[shally]

Great on Evans. Don't know a thing about the CB from Jacksonville.

Great news!

i saw the evans signing today... that is really big.. gives the skins a lot of depth and flexibility on the d line.. evans can play both end and tackle. he is young and improving. a very good signing.

i saw that wright had left without an offer and fletcher was due to come in on monday. what happened since that was reported?

getting either wright or fletcher would be terrific. another area of depth solidified...

only linebacker needed once this is true

[whistleandthumb]

Evans is a GREAT re-signing, as he really helped us out when we needed him, and it's nice to keep our same guys around who are familiar with what's going on.

Lord knows we need some secondary depth, so getting any reliable/half-decent CB who can step in when needed is a great pick up.

[shally]

Evans is a GREAT re-signing, as he really helped us out when we needed him, and it's nice to keep our same guys around who are familiar with what's going on.

Lord knows we need some secondary depth, so getting any reliable/half-decent CB who can step in when needed is a great pick up.

evans looks like a done deal.. but i would hold off on wright just yet. he left without any offer, so it is odd that it would be reported that he agreed to sign. plus, fletcher was supposed to be coming in for a visit on monday.
nothing further is inthe post as of now that i can find

[GoDannyBoy]

Nice writeup from ESPN on resigning Evans:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2392872

Len Pasquarelli and no Skins bashing? The sky must be falling.

I think Evans is the kind of guys the Skins are using for rebuilding. Spent a couple years in the league, good work ethic, big motor and coachable. Let hope he plays here a long time!

[GoDannyBoy]

Did the big runs go though Holdman, Clark or the Corner? I think one went up the middle?

My point here is would Wright, Archuleta or another LB help stop those big runs. Or were they just the result of playing agressive "D" because they really killed us last year. Some games we overcame them and others the offense was unable to do anything anyway?

Wright over Fletcher on run support?

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

i dont know a thing about wright, but im just happy we addressed the depth issue at corner and im very glad to here that evans will be back. he is a solid player in rotation and always seems to be around the ball, especially when he is fresh. solid signings all the way around IMO.

[shally]

Did the big runs go though Holdman, Clark or the Corner? I think one went up the middle?

My point here is would Wright, Archuleta or another LB help stop those big runs. Or were they just the result of playing agressive "D" because they really killed us last year. Some games we overcame them and others the offense was unable to do anything anyway?

Wright over Fletcher on run support?

wright is supposed to be more physical

[IHATEDALLAS'82'87'91]

It would be great to sign both.

[garedskin]

I just read in kffl that we resigned Evans and Jimoh.Wright is expected to sign a 1 yr deal tomorrow.Also seen in there that Fletcher is coming in for a visit Monday as well.Would be great if they signed him as well.
If I remember correctly Wright came into the league with minnesota.He is a big/physical cb.Might be able to play some safety as well.Kind of like stoudamire last year who had to fill in at cb due to the injuries.
I have not read anything about LB Chris Clemons resigning or not.Did however read that he was working out at redskin park so I can only assume that he did resign some time and I missed reading about it.
Off season has really been something special this year.:Peace:

[shally]

I just read in kffl that we resigned Evans and Jimoh.Wright is expected to sign a 1 yr deal tomorrow.Also seen in there that Fletcher is coming in for a visit Monday as well.Would be great if they signed him as well.
If I remember correctly Wright came into the league with minnesota.He is a big/physical cb.Might be able to play some safety as well.Kind of like stoudamire last year who had to fill in at cb due to the injuries.
I have not read anything about LB Chris Clemons resigning or not.Did however read that he was working out at redskin park so I can only assume that he did resign some time and I missed reading about it.
Off season has really been something special this year.:Peace:

i don't think they will sign both fletcher and wright.. both those guys see themselves as starters and will go somewhere to be number 3, but not number 4 corner.. the first one that signs gets the postion...

[shally]

I just read in kffl that we resigned Evans and Jimoh.Wright is expected to sign a 1 yr deal tomorrow.Also seen in there that Fletcher is coming in for a visit Monday as well.Would be great if they signed him as well.
If I remember correctly Wright came into the league with minnesota.He is a big/physical cb.Might be able to play some safety as well.Kind of like stoudamire last year who had to fill in at cb due to the injuries.
I have not read anything about LB Chris Clemons resigning or not.Did however read that he was working out at redskin park so I can only assume that he did resign some time and I missed reading about it.
Off season has really been something special this year.:Peace:

i think that is a much older k wright that you are thinking played with the vikes.. he would be about 40 now if it is the same guy...

[Slobberknocker]

From the Jags official website under "team" -- http://www.jaguars.com/Team/Bio/FullBio/2600.asp

Kenny
Wright
Cornerback
6-1
207
Northwestern State


Veteran cornerback who competes with Terry Cousin, Chris Thompson and Scott Starks for the starting spot opposite Rashean Mathis … Unrestricted free agent that signed with Jacksonville on March 31 after spending three seasons with Houston and three seasons with Minnesota … Has played in 94 career games with 31 starts and has started two of three postseason contests … Has missed only two games in career … Has totaled 267 tackles, four interceptions, three sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in six-year career … Originally drafted by Minnesota in the fourth round (120th overall) in the 1999 NFL draft … .

[Slobberknocker]

I wouldn't at all be surprised to learn that this deal got done because word got out that we are bringing in Fletcher in for a visit tomorrow. Or maybe Fletcher is visiting because of the Wright visit.

Either way, our FO under Gibbs is showing they know how to get it done. I'm going to visit the 49ers now since they were so hot-and-bothered to steal away Evans.

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.

[FanFromArizona]

Me too. I have been sayoing this for some time. Demetric Evans makes plays when he is in the game. I would love to see a tandem of Andre Carter and Demetric Evans, and let Wynn and Daniels fluctuate in at times. Evans makes plays when given the opportunity. This is a key resigning.

I like the thought, I like the depth we have at most positions on defense, with the exception of corner and possibly safety. I think we are going to scare some teams with all the players [AND coaches]we have; additionally, we are so deep that we will have well-rested players at the end of the year because of the depth we have and the chance of not skipping a heartbeat when a particular player comes out for a down.

I am also happy to see that the contract is MULTI-YEAR, locking him in for the long term makes me happy. I also hope that we do some contract extensions after June 1 for our core redskins that are coming up for contract renewal: Cooley, Dockery [possibly], and my freak of nature Mr. OneHandInTheAir Brandon Lloyd.

[shally]

From the Jags official website under "team" -- http://www.jaguars.com/Team/Bio/FullBio/2600.asp

Kenny
Wright
Cornerback
6-1
207
Northwestern State


Veteran cornerback who competes with Terry Cousin, Chris Thompson and Scott Starks for the starting spot opposite Rashean Mathis … Unrestricted free agent that signed with Jacksonville on March 31 after spending three seasons with Houston and three seasons with Minnesota … Has played in 94 career games with 31 starts and has started two of three postseason contests … Has missed only two games in career … Has totaled 267 tackles, four interceptions, three sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in six-year career … Originally drafted by Minnesota in the fourth round (120th overall) in the 1999 NFL draft … .

thanks for posting that. i did not realize he started out with minnesota. is he the same wright who started for them in their run deep into the playoffs?
for some reason i keep thinking they had another k wright who played corner for them inthe past. maybe another one with the same name???

[garedskin]

i don't think they will sign both fletcher and wright.. both those guys see themselves as starters and will go somewhere to be number 3, but not number 4 corner.. the first one that signs gets the postion...

We will just have to wait and see.Would still be a great addition if we landed him though.:Peace:

[garedskin]

i think that is a much older k wright that you are thinking played with the vikes.. he would be about 40 now if it is the same guy...

No I am not.This guy was drafted in the 4th rd by minnesota.:Peace:

[shally]

No I am not.This guy was drafted in the 4th rd by minnesota.:Peace:

you are most certainly correct... was there another guy who played for minnesota with the same name or a similar one in the past?

[shally]

No I am not.This guy was drafted in the 4th rd by minnesota.:Peace:

okay.. from the official viking website..

felix wright S 91-92
jeff wright S 71-77
nate wright CB 71-80

no wonder i get confused...LOL
interesting that they do not list kenny wright on their website..

[Red Bear]

its official that wright has been signed

http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=16267

[chrisbcbu]

i do like the fact that Wright did start all 16 games last season! Thats definately a plus for me.

[MWballer]

its official that wright has been signed

http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=16267

Wright is an upgrade over Harris and will provide solid depth and is also a GW type CB. So this is a great vet and depth pick up.

[Red Bear]

i do like the fact that Wright did start all 16 games last season! Thats definately a plus for me.

this is true, he is able to stay healthy, and has recent starting experience should rogers or springs go down. Looks like ade jimoh will probably be bumped back down to 4th CB on the depth chart

[Red Bear]

http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=16279

Evans signing is official too now

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Great signing IMO..healthy, in his prime, with starting CB experience, probably pretty cheap (at least i hope)..we are filling our depth holes nicely..at this point with our 2nd pick we can be a bit more creative and don't have to necessarily draft for need...
Oh yeah and Evans' resigning is great news too!

[shally]

Great signing IMO..healthy, in his prime, with starting CB experience, probably pretty cheap (at least i hope)..we are filling our depth holes nicely..at this point with our 2nd pick we can be a bit more creative and don't have to necessarily draft for need...
Oh yeah and Evans' resigning is great news too!


i say we should pick up a linebacker now and take the best tight end that falls to us... this is the best year for tight ends in over a decade. give that to saunders and by the end of the season we will have a force on offense

[chrisbcbu]

Here is a thread from the Jaguars board. Jags.com (http://www.jaguars.com/mb/default.aspx?f=6&m=801611)

He did a really good job for us and will be missed. He's a solid #2 CB, especially in zone defense, and can hold his own most of the time. Sounds like a good deal to me at $1 mil/yr.

There were several games last year where opposing teams tried to pick on him (in an effort to stay away from Rashean) and he did great with maybe the one exception against Houston. I wish him well where ever he goes.

This is what one member over there said about him. I wonder how he will do as a #3.

[whistleandthumb]

Wright is an upgrade over Harris and will provide solid depth and is also a GW type CB. So this is a great vet and depth pick up.
Agree... and it won't leave us standing there with our pants down should a starting CB get injured. GW's defense is SOOOOO reliable on the play of the CB's, that we can't get caught in the same situation we were in last year.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

i say we should pick up a linebacker now and take the best tight end that falls to us... this is the best year for tight ends in over a decade. give that to saunders and by the end of the season we will have a force on offense

The problem I see with picking a receiving-type TE is that we could have too many weapons at that point..I think we are pretty much set with Portis, Betts, Moss, Cooley, Randle El, Lloyd, and Patten..if we can find a TE that is a good blocker as well as receiver then great, if not, we should be careful about drafting one just because is a good receiver..

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Here is a thread from the Jaguars board. Jags.com (http://www.jaguars.com/mb/default.aspx?f=6&m=801611)



This is what one member over there said about him. I wonder how he will do as a #3.

Probably even better!!

[Red Bear]

The problem I see with picking a receiving-type TE is that we could have too many weapons at that point..I think we are pretty much set with Portis, Betts, Moss, Cooley, Randle El, Lloyd, and Patten..if we can find a TE that is a good blocker as well as receiver then great, if not, we should be careful about drafting one just because is a good receiver..

i agree, we can wait on a tightend, LB is now our most important need. im thinking we will use the 2nd round pick on a LB who maybe can come in and make an impact right away...

[Hr fan]

The problem I see with picking a receiving-type TE is that we could have too many weapons at that point..I think we are pretty much set with Portis, Betts, Moss, Cooley, Randle El, Lloyd, and Patten..if we can find a TE that is a good blocker as well as receiver then great, if not, we should be careful about drafting one just because is a good receiver..

Love the Wright signing. He has both starting and #3 experience on good defensive teams (Jacksonville) and is willing to play #3 CB, which I don't think Fletcher would be. I thoroughly agree witn the blocking TE pick as opposed to a receiving TE. Gibbs offense is based on the run, not the pass. The most a TE can do receiving is posession or red zone. As a blocker he would be in on every other play, not a decoy for an already good receiving corps. An added advantage is that with the emphasis on receiving TE a good blocker could be available in the 6th round. Jeff King of Va. Tech anyone?

[shally]

The problem I see with picking a receiving-type TE is that we could have too many weapons at that point..I think we are pretty much set with Portis, Betts, Moss, Cooley, Randle El, Lloyd, and Patten..if we can find a TE that is a good blocker as well as receiver then great, if not, we should be careful about drafting one just because is a good receiver..

really looking for someone with the total package. a guy like lewis or fasano who is also a fine blocker. we do not need him to be productive right away. let him grow into the position the same way graham and then watson grew into those monsters for new england.. that is the beauty of where the teamis now

[3Taylor6]

i kinda have a feeling we are going to trade a couple of our late round picks and our second to move up in the second round to get a lb that can make an impact as a rookie...our pick in the second is pretty late (being that we kicked ass last year) i dont think any big name lb is going to be around unless we do that

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

Here is a thread from the Jaguars board. Jags.com (http://www.jaguars.com/mb/default.aspx?f=6&m=801611)



This is what one member over there said about him. I wonder how he will do as a #3.
thanks for posting that chris. sounds good. i too like the fact that he started all 16 games last year. being a solid #2, means we'll have great depth and a guy that should play well at nickel.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

really looking for someone with the total package. a guy like lewis or fasano who is also a fine blocker. we do not need him to be productive right away. let him grow into the position the same way graham and then watson grew into those monsters for new england.. that is the beauty of where the teamis now

Well I don't know them well, but if they are good blockers too then I would be very happy to pick one of them...

[silverspring]

I didn't see this posted i was kind of hoping we would fill this position in the draft but guess this is a done deal...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2395183
http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=16267

[CNYSkinFan]

uhm........

http://hailredskins.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=33849

[smoak]

Merged.

[HanburgerBum]

i say we should pick up a linebacker now and take the best tight end that falls to us... this is the best year for tight ends in over a decade. give that to saunders and by the end of the season we will have a force on offense


Forget any TE! I don't care how deep the crop is for TEs this year. As Spicy pointed out, there are only so many eligible receivers that can be put on the field on any one play. The Skins already have Cooley for a receiving TE/HB, and Fauria is a very good blocking TE. When Fauria gets too old, there will always be players of his ilk around to sign.

If the team is looking to groom a young player, how about an OLineman? While the Skins OLine is still in its prime, Jansen and Thomas are pushing 30 and each has sustained a significant injury within the last two years. Every offense starts with the line. If that isn't any good, it makes no difference how great the skill position players are.

I am thinking Charles Spencer of Pitt. Versatile, can play both guard and tackle.

[Dept_of_Defense]

Now we need a LB.....or @ least some updated info on what we might be trying @ LB.

[Discalced]

There should be a couple good OLB's around when we hit the board. Ryans would be ideal, but we'd probably have to package our 6 rounder with our 2 rounder to get him. If not, McIntosh seems like a solid prospect.

[CNYSkinFan]

Forget any TE! I don't care how deep the crop is for TEs this year. As Spicy pointed out, there are only so many eligible receivers that can be put on the field on any one play. The Skins already have Cooley for a receiving TE/HB, and Fauria is a very good blocking TE. When Fauria gets too old, there will always be players of his ilk around to sign.

If the team is looking to groom a young player, how about an OLineman? While the Skins OLine is still in its prime, Jansen and Thomas are pushing 30 and each has sustained a significant injury within the last two years. Every offense starts with the line. If that isn't any good, it makes no difference how great the skill position players are.

I am thinking Charles Spencer of Pitt. Versatile, can play both guard and tackle.
While I am usually the big TE fan (boy that does not sound right) we can wait until one of our 6th rounders to sign a guy. We need one more TE for depth. We have Cooley. Sellers, and White at H-back and Fauria and Johnson at true TE. They are fighting for five spots IMHO. Another true TE would be good to push Johnson or White for that last roster spot. We have 3 6th rounders, perhaps we package them to move to the 4th to get a good TE pick ala Cooley in 2004.

The 2nd should go to the best player on the board, and unless we sign a stud LB it probably should be LB. It is the one weakness I see out there right now.

[lakeskin]

We get the starting CB off of a very good defensive team to be a backup? Sonds good to me.

[garedskin]

Forget any TE! I don't care how deep the crop is for TEs this year. As Spicy pointed out, there are only so many eligible receivers that can be put on the field on any one play. The Skins already have Cooley for a receiving TE/HB, and Fauria is a very good blocking TE. When Fauria gets too old, there will always be players of his ilk around to sign.

If the team is looking to groom a young player, how about an OLineman? While the Skins OLine is still in its prime, Jansen and Thomas are pushing 30 and each has sustained a significant injury within the last two years. Every offense starts with the line. If that isn't any good, it makes no difference how great the skill position players are.

I am thinking Charles Spencer of Pitt. Versatile, can play both guard and tackle.

I do believe the team is high on TE Robert Johnsons ability to block and as a reciever on occasion.I read some where that he was fast for being such a big TE.He played in a few games for us last year before he ended up hurt.I believe he came from Auburn and played with Campbell.The TE position might be not as dire as some think,then maybe again it is.Anyway thought I might as well through out that tid bit of info.:Peace:

[spanishskinfan]

There are three positions that actually worry me; OT, DT and LB

OT: If Jansen or Samuels go down, I don't want to see Molinaro or a rookie owned. I don't know anything about he, but I want somebody more experienced in a so important position. Orlando Brown (Ravens) would be a great backup

DT: Salavea and Griffin are great, but Killings or Wynn (DE) aren't enough for me as backup. I like Grady Jackson or B. Buckner

OLB: Let's use our 2nd round pick here. D. Ryans, B. Carpenter or R. McIntosh

[garedskin]

There are three positions that actually worry me; OT, DT and LB

OT: If Jansen or Samuels go down, I don't want to see Molinaro or a rookie owned. I don't know anything about he, but I want somebody more experienced in a so important position. Orlando Brown (Ravens) would be a great backup

DT: Salavea and Griffin are great, but Killings or Wynn (DE) aren't enough for me as backup. I like Grady Jackson or B. Buckner

OLB: Let's use our 2nd round pick here. D. Ryans, B. Carpenter or R. McIntosh

DT Nic Clemons was a decent sub last year.I am comfortable with the D-LINE.
OT is some what of a concern as far as depth goes.Molinaro is in his 3rd year and seems to have a good grasp of the offense now.Adding another vet(not to old though) would be nice.
I am intrested to see if Dale Lindsey can develop Chris Clemons into yet another starting LB.His first 2 years he did wonders with Pierce and Marshall.
Adding a couple of quality back up LBs is now a top priority at this point in the off season.
Also think they will need to add another Safety and CB.I think after last years rash of injuries at the CB position that they might go with 5 instead of 4.Stoudamire was able to play cb but I would be more comfortable with a guy who plays the position all the time.Disapointed that Fletcher did not come for a visit,he could have filled the final cb spot.I hope they take a cb with thier 1st pick(rd 2)in the draft.:Peace:

[SpicyMcHaggis]

While I am usually the big TE fan (boy that does not sound right) we can wait until one of our 6th rounders to sign a guy. We need one more TE for depth. We have Cooley. Sellers, and White at H-back and Fauria and Johnson at true TE. They are fighting for five spots IMHO. Another true TE would be good to push Johnson or White for that last roster spot. We have 3 6th rounders, perhaps we package them to move to the 4th to get a good TE pick ala Cooley in 2004.

The 2nd should go to the best player on the board, and unless we sign a stud LB it probably should be LB. It is the one weakness I see out there right now.

I agree with your reasoning, especially the part about the 2nd rounder..I too would take the best player, and if there are a few players with equal ability at different positions, possibly go LB...
I would love to package some lower round picks to move into the 4th regardless of the position..that would mean Gibbs has a specific player in mind and it could work out well like it did for Cooley..
The thing we have to keep in mind is that we should not expect too much out of our 6th and 7th round picks...if we have any holes whatsoever they MUST be addressed before the 2nd day of the draft IMO..anything really good that comes in the 5th round or lower is pretty much just extra, but aside from big surprises, I think you're right, they should be players that fill out the depth chart, and who we hope to see very little of except for special teams...

[BandWagon]

Forget any TE! I don't care how deep the crop is for TEs this year. As Spicy pointed out, there are only so many eligible receivers that can be put on the field on any one play. The Skins already have Cooley for a receiving TE/HB, and Fauria is a very good blocking TE. When Fauria gets too old, there will always be players of his ilk around to sign.

If the team is looking to groom a young player, how about an OLineman? While the Skins OLine is still in its prime, Jansen and Thomas are pushing 30 and each has sustained a significant injury within the last two years. Every offense starts with the line. If that isn't any good, it makes no difference how great the skill position players are.

I am thinking Charles Spencer of Pitt. Versatile, can play both guard and tackle.
I was just about to post on that. It's amazing how quickly everyone has forgotten what a liability our lack of o-line depth was for us. Probably #2 behind WR in overall need. I firmly believe we're going for an o-lineman if available.

[redwolf1218]

While I am usually the big TE fan (boy that does not sound right) we can wait until one of our 6th rounders to sign a guy. We need one more TE for depth. We have Cooley. Sellers, and White at H-back and Fauria and Johnson at true TE. They are fighting for five spots IMHO. Another true TE would be good to push Johnson or White for that last roster spot. We have 3 6th rounders, perhaps we package them to move to the 4th to get a good TE pick ala Cooley in 2004.

The 2nd should go to the best player on the board, and unless we sign a stud LB it probably should be LB. It is the one weakness I see out there right now.
sound reasoning...and you are not the only one who is the fan of the big TE, Gibbs has said several times before that he is a fan as well, and he has had a history of grooming great ones, unsung heroes that should never be under-estimated as parts of his offense. however, i'm not sure the same holds true for Saunders. it might but i dont know. i got the feeling that Gibbs really thought he had his blocking TE in Rasby, but that didnt work out, and he seems to have been searching for that puzzle piece ever since. Cooley can run routes and catch the ball, and Sellers is a great lead blocker for Portis, but the true blocking TE who would serve almost as an extra tackle on the end of the line is still missing, and that kind of guy should be available late in the draft while everyone else is picking up the pass catchers early on.

edit: i forgot about Fauria. he might be the blocker they want.

[thickskin]

There should be a couple good OLB's around when we hit the board. Ryans would be ideal, but we'd probably have to package our 6 rounder with our 2 rounder to get him. If not, McIntosh seems like a solid prospect.

i've seen every game ryans ever played in college and i don't think he's right for us. he has great game speed but college game speed doesn't neccessarily translate to pro game speed. his combine numbers weren't stellar. not to mention that he played sam his whole career and we already have washington. if we put lb as our first draft priority i'd like to either a) draft howard, moving up if neccesasry. with his athleticism and the nature of the position, he could start right away. b) trade down for roach, and move marshall back outside. this is a little less ideal bc of the position shifting and puts a rookie playing the most mentally demanding defensive position, but it could get us more solid mid-round line prospects for depth/development. the reason i even entertain b is bc i just don't like the idea of drafting somone with such a valuable pick to play a specific position if they don't have the attributes to really excel at it. howard is the only lb we'll have a shot at who seems to hae the potential to be a pro-bowler at the will.

[redwolf1218]

WRIGHT Kenny 6- 1.0 195 4.45

that does not really look like the speed you need at corner, but as the nickel guy that should be fine and he's big for a corner. i saw him listed at 205 also, so he's somewhere around 6'-1, 200, which is big. should be a good fit for Williams physical style at corner, and he started 16 games last year for J'ville.

[DoGood]

WRIGHT Kenny 6- 1.0 195 4.45

that does not really look like the speed you need at corner, but as the nickel guy that should be fine and he's big for a corner. i saw him listed at 205 also, so he's somewhere around 6'-1, 200, which is big. should be a good fit for Williams physical style at corner, and he started 16 games last year for J'ville.

Sounds like we got a solid player for a good price. Wright should immediately provide tons of depth should someone go down God forbid.

Redskins are going to be something to behold this year.:)

[bgforever]

Sounds like we got a solid player for a good price. Wright should immediately provide tons of depth should someone go down God forbid.

Redskins are going to be something to behold this year.:)


Yep, hey I noticed you are on at night, when I am often. You work at night too?

[NCskinsfanatic]

I really liked both the resigning of Evans and the addition of Wright this week, both signings were necessary for depth at two very important defensive positions. Infact I pretty much like what we've done this entire offseason. We made a splash early and were able to upgrade several positions and yet we continue to add quality depth and eliminate needs heading into the draft.

[FanFromArizona]

Great signing IMO..healthy, in his prime, with starting CB experience, probably pretty cheap (at least i hope)..we are filling our depth holes nicely..at this point with our 2nd pick we can be a bit more creative and don't have to necessarily draft for need...
Oh yeah and Evans' resigning is great news too!

Redskins | Contract update: K. Wright
Mon, 3 Apr 2006 18:00:35 -0700

The Washington Post reports Washington Redskins CB Kenny Wright signed a one-year, $750,000 contract. The deal included a $40,000 signing bonus and the league minimum base salary of $710,000.

I am happy that this seems to be a GREAT signing, a player with upside, can be a #1-#3 Corner Back, can tackle and be physical and a signing that does not break the bank. I like the comments made by Jags fans about this guy.

Another good signing, CHECK.

[RichardBradley]

I wonder why for only one year

[Cowboys Suck]

I wonder why for only one year
He's probably banking on having his stock increased by being a part of a great season like Omar S. did. If the Skins don't offer an extension he has now set himself up for a contract from another club.

[hockeygoalie29]

He's probably banking on having his stock increased by being a part of a great season like Omar S. did. If the Skins don't offer an extension he has now set himself up for a contract from another club.

Or we are planning to draft a corner with our 2nd rounder and feel that Kenny is only a stop gap until our pick is ready to step in as the nickle.

[S.Taylor36]

I hope we can still draft a CB in the draft to take over for Springs in a few years. The way Mel Kiper keeps talking, there will be 10 CB's drafted in the first round which is amazing. If that's true, what kind of talent are we gonna find in the 2nd round?

[Red Bear]

the Evans deal is reportedly for 3 years, good job for the redskins at locking up solid depth on the DL

[Red Bear]

I hope we can still draft a CB in the draft to take over for Springs in a few years. The way Mel Kiper keeps talking, there will be 10 CB's drafted in the first round which is amazing. If that's true, what kind of talent are we gonna find in the 2nd round?

i think with the wright signing we are set at CB for this year, with the exception of maybe taking one in the 2ND DAY of the draft. I think we really need to draft a LB with our 2nd round pick as LB appears to be our biggest need right now

[S.Taylor36]

the Evans deal is reportedly for 3 years, good job for the redskins at locking up solid depth on the DL

Redskins | Evans' deal is for three years
Mon, 3 Apr 2006 22:10:18 -0700

David Elfin, of the Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins DE Demetric Evans' new contract with the team is for three years. Financial terms were not disclosed.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Redskins | Evans' deal is for three years
Mon, 3 Apr 2006 22:10:18 -0700

David Elfin, of the Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins DE Demetric Evans' new contract with the team is for three years. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Excellent...

[PennSkinsFan]

I like both signings. Evans is a foregone conclusion. That was a great deasl. This guy plays hard and makes plays when he is in the game. In fact, I would like to see the Redskins let an open competition for the spot opposite Carter between Daniels, Wynn, and Evans, may the best man win.

As for Wright, i think he is an upgrade over Harris and we are better at CB than we were last year, between a year under Rogers belt and upgrading over Harris.

[shally]

I like both signings. Evans is a foregone conclusion. That was a great deasl. This guy plays hard and makes plays when he is in the game. In fact, I would like to see the Redskins let an open competition for the spot opposite Carter between Daniels, Wynn, and Evans, may the best man win.

As for Wright, i think he is an upgrade over Harris and we are better at CB than we were last year, between a year under Rogers belt and upgrading over Harris.

given that wynn and daniels are getting a bit older, it would not be surprising to see evans getting more playing time as the season wears on to keep all of them fresh

[HanburgerBum]

I wonder why for only one year


Since the Redskins apparently weren't willing to offer a sizable signing bonus, Wright presumably wasn't willing to tie himself down for more than a year.

This deal is probably a win-win for the player and the team. If Wright plays well in 2006, he can expect a nice extension from the Skins or a lucrative deal from another team. If he turns out not to be what the team is looking for, the Skins would not have to eat any dead money left over from the prorated bonus of a multi-year contract when he is released.

In view of Springs' age, a young corner to develop is still a good idea. But, it would probably have to come from a second day pick, unless someone like Cromartie unexpectedly falls to No. 53.

[Meatsnack]

i've seen every game ryans ever played in college and i don't think he's right for us. he has great game speed but college game speed doesn't neccessarily translate to pro game speed. his combine numbers weren't stellar. not to mention that he played sam his whole career and we already have washington. if we put lb as our first draft priority i'd like to either a) draft howard, moving up if neccesasry. with his athleticism and the nature of the position, he could start right away. b) trade down for roach, and move marshall back outside. this is a little less ideal bc of the position shifting and puts a rookie playing the most mentally demanding defensive position, but it could get us more solid mid-round line prospects for depth/development. the reason i even entertain b is bc i just don't like the idea of drafting somone with such a valuable pick to play a specific position if they don't have the attributes to really excel at it. howard is the only lb we'll have a shot at who seems to hae the potential to be a pro-bowler at the will.

I'm a big Bama fan as well. DeMeco has anticipation and instincts that allow him to play faster than he times, ala Zach Thomas. Also, without checking the old roster, I seem to recall that MW was a weakside backer when we got him. we moved him to Sam in order to shift LaVar to his natural Will position. Moving MW back to Will is not a deal killer for me since he has all the skills for the position.

Freddy, as much as I love him, is not a fit for us. The Mike in GW's defense needs to be able to run sideline to sideline. Freddy is a downhill player like J. Trotter. I would rather have Leon Williams at MLB or Carpenter, Howard, or Alston at OLB.

I would take the best player available among the OL, DT, and LB positions at #54 and not worry how it fell out.

[bigcmr]

i do like the fact that Wright did start all 16 games last season! Thats definately a plus for me.

I agree Any time a starting CB on another team. Is a nickel CB on your team. Sounds like a good deal too me.

[helimech24]

Both great signing. Wright can rotate with both Carlos Rogers and Shawn Springs during 2 WR sets and be a shutdown nickel CB. Evans is a huge deal too because our need for depth on the D-line.

[vabeach_skinsfan]

I'm not realy too familiar with Wright, but he seems to have descent stats. Over 70 tackles, 2 picks, and 16 starts in structured defense. Seems like his services will be utilized well here.

[shally]

I'm not realy too familiar with Wright, but he seems to have descent stats. Over 70 tackles, 2 picks, and 16 starts in structured defense. Seems like his services will be utilized well here.

and again, if springs or rogers goes down for any time, we have an experienced starter available

[CowboyKilla]

Great news, Wright is Waaayyy better than Jamar Fletcher. He's a proven CB who has missed 2 games in 7 years, kinda like a younger Walt Harris. Lots of starts under his belt. Solid Solid pick up. Glad to have DE back, he deserved it.

[GoDannyBoy]

I hope if they like Wright he gets an extension to a three year deal. I do not like these one year deals.

Unless of course we get a killer CB in the 2nd!

[Dept_of_Defense]

I bet Wright can hit too. GW always goes after corners that can hit. I love that.