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[quote=mredskins;1167527]Half the reason Baker looked so good was because everyone around him was sooo bad. He was the only tiny bright spot in a black hole.[/quote]

good point. He seemed to disappear a lot, much like the rest of the D. Sounds like this decision was made long before McC disappeared himself. I'm ok with what they have done so far. I'm hoping they make a push for Poe, Hankins, Hightower.

Wonder if they will hang on to Sullivan...would probably be a good idea.

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[quote=Alvin Walton;1167524]Swearinger had a great year last year.
And nobody feared Baker, he wasnt a big deal.
I dont get all the angst over him.
We need to rebuild our d line anyways.[/quote]

Last season journeyman DJ Swearinger played on one of the top NFL defenses and for one of the top Defensive coaches Bruce Arians. Cardinals will still be good on defense. Swearinger, not so much.
Before last year Swearinger was considered a big hitter and not much else. Slow and was susceptible to get beat deep.
He did not get an extension from Cardinals before Free Agency. His three former teams were content to let him go.
Swearinger will not be protected like he was with the Cardinals. He will be a liability.

Baker was our best interior D lineman by far. Not even close
So you "rebuild your D-line" by keeping the turds and not signing your best guy? You call that rebuilding? Rebuilding would be the opposite. keep the good ones and get rid of the turds.
The decision to release Baker was about age and cost, not ability.
The two replacements are young and IMO not as good.
“Baker is better,” said the NFC defensive coach. “More expensive, but stronger.”
Said in this article.
[URL="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/03/10/what-to-make-of-newly-acquired-redskins-defensive-linemen-terrell-mcclain-stacy-mcgee/?utm_term=.8ef221b04741"]https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/03/10/what-to-make-of-newly-acquired-redskins-defensive-linemen-terrell-mcclain-stacy-mcgee/?utm_term=.8ef221b04741[/URL]

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[quote=Defensewins;1167629]Last season journeyman DJ Swearinger played on one of the top NFL defenses and for one of the top Defensive coaches Bruce Arians. Cardinals will still be good on defense. Swearinger, not so much.
Before last year Swearinger was considered a big hitter and not much else. Slow and was susceptible to get beat deep.
He did not get an extension from Cardinals before Free Agency. His three former teams were content to let him go.
Swearinger will not be protected like he was with the Cardinals. He will be a liability.

Baker was our best interior D lineman by far. Not even close
So you "rebuild your D-line" by keeping the turds and not signing your best guy? You call that rebuilding? Rebuilding would be the opposite. keep the good ones and get rid of the turds.
The decision to release Baker was about age and cost, not ability.
The two replacements are young and IMO not as good.
“Baker is better,” said the NFC defensive coach. “More expensive, but stronger.”
Said in this article.
[URL="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/03/10/what-to-make-of-newly-acquired-redskins-defensive-linemen-terrell-mcclain-stacy-mcgee/?utm_term=.8ef221b04741"]https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/03/10/what-to-make-of-newly-acquired-redskins-defensive-linemen-terrell-mcclain-stacy-mcgee/?utm_term=.8ef221b04741[/URL][/quote]

I thought exactly same thing about Swearinger when I first saw the news, until I read more about him and turns out he has been steadily improving in coverage and PFF actually rated him positive for both coverage and tackling.

I wonder if this whole situation with Scot did not happen and Scot is still our currently GM - would you have thought exactly same opinion you just wrote? After all, one report states that Scot created a free agency board of players we should attempt to sign few weeks before this terrible situation occurred. Per the report, Scot is high on those three players we just signed. I cannot find the report, I guess it's like finding a needle in haystack after all reports about Scot and Cousins situations.

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[quote=GridIron26;1167660]I thought exactly same thing about Swearinger when I first saw the news, until I read more about him and turns out he has been steadily improving in coverage and PFF actually rated him positive for both coverage and tackling.

I wonder if this whole situation with Scot did not happen and Scot is still our currently GM - would you have thought exactly same opinion you just wrote? After all, one report states that Scot created a free agency board of players we should attempt to sign few weeks before this terrible situation occurred. Per the report, Scot is high on those three players we just signed. I cannot find the report, I guess it's like finding a needle in haystack after all reports about Scot and Cousins situations.[/quote]

It's funny that you mention this, because to me all these signings are very similar to the signings that Scot has done in the past.

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[QUOTE=Ruhskins;1167663]It's funny that you mention this, because to me all these signings are very similar to the signings that Scot has done in the past.[/QUOTE]
Agreed. Only this time, I hope it will work out well for us..

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Terrelle Pryor just signed a one year $8 million deal with the Redskins as per NFLN.

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[quote=Defensewins;1167670]Terrelle Pryor just signed a one year $8 million deal with the Redskins as per NFLN.[/quote]

[URL="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/840305406639525890"]Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter [/URL] 26s26 seconds ago
Washington giving WR Terrelle Pryor a one-year, $8 million deal, per sources.

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[quote=Defensewins;1167670]Terrelle Pryor just signed a one year $8 million deal with the Redskins as per NFLN.[/quote]

wow... I kind of like this signing. Plus it's only for one year. He can do some damage with the guys we have. I like this and he will hopefully help in the redzone.

So if Doc can get himself right we now have two guys on the outside with some size, and Crowder in the slot and of course Reed. I'm liking this a lot.

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Like this relatively inexpensive move. Now go get Donta Hightower and Bennie Logan. Please.

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[quote=skinsfan69;1167673]wow... I kind of like this signing. Plus it's only for one year. He can do some damage with the guys we have. I like this and he will hopefully help in the redzone.[/quote]

Our skills players on offense:

QB Kirk Cousins
RB Rob Kelley
WR Terrelle Pryor
WR Jamison Crowder
WR Josh Doctson
TE Jordan Reed
TE Vernon Davis

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[quote=Ruhskins;1167672][URL="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/840305406639525890"]Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter [/URL] 26s26 seconds ago
Washington giving WR Terrelle Pryor a one-year, $8 million deal, per sources.[/quote]

Safe, prove it deal auditioning with for the big contract. Nice job

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[quote=skinsfan69;1167673]wow... I kind of like this signing. Plus it's only for one year. He can do some damage with the guys we have. I like this and he will hopefully help in the redzone.

So if Doc can get himself right we now have two guys on the outside with some size, and Crowder in the slot and of course Reed. I'm liking this a lot.[/quote]

Fade. Route.

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[quote=Defensewins;1167670]Terrelle Pryor just signed a one year $8 million deal with the Redskins as per NFLN.[/quote]

Great!

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[quote=Chico23231;1167677]Safe, prove it deal auditioning with for the big contract. Nice job[/quote]

Yep, I like the set up.
Good deal!

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Good deal, now fix things with KC!