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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1064438]John Keim ‏@john_keim 1m
can confirm @NBCdianna tweet about brandon Meriweather. He will be re-signing with the Redskins.[/quote]

He's gonna be awesome for the half that he plays. But who will be SS for the other 15 1/2 games?

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1064438]John Keim ‏@john_keim 1m
can confirm @NBCdianna tweet about brandon Meriweather. He will be re-signing with the Redskins.[/quote]

bleh. This must mean our young guys are getting every chance due them to step it up and grab a starters spot. Lets hope at least one of them is up for the challenge. It wouldn't sting as bad as Kelly/Thomas if they were both busts, but it seems safeties are alot more rare to find than WRs. Lets hope one of em starts to make a starters type contribution. It would save us alot of money as well as yards in the short term at least!

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Just terrible. Bottom line terrible.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1064438]John Keim ‏@john_keim 1m
can confirm @NBCdianna tweet about brandon Meriweather. He will be re-signing with the Redskins.[/quote]

Good. Bring it.

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Word is that BM, lol, has already signed with the skins, details forthcoming.

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[quote=Lotus;1064441]He's gonna be awesome for the half that he plays. But who will be SS for the other 15 1/2 games?[/quote]


I think Phillip Thomas does win out on that job and becomes a very solid player for us.

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[quote=Lotus;1064441]He's gonna be awesome for the half that he plays. But who will be SS for the other 15 1/2 games?[/quote]

I still have high hopes for Phillip Thomas as our eventual starter at SS.

Actually, I'm fine with signing Meriweather. I like hard hitters.

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[quote=KI Skins Fan;1064453]I still have high hopes for Phillip Thomas as our eventual starter at SS.

Actually, I'm fine with signing Meriweather. I like hard hitters.[/quote]


The hard hitting I don't mind. It is the stupid hitting that bothers me.

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The Giants have done a fair bit to address one of their glaring weaknesses by signing Thurmond and Rogers-Cromartie (and Demps). They had secondary, O-line, and RB to worry about, but there's no question they have improved the defensive backfield. I am hoping we still make some strides in that area, as well as our O-line.

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Is Thomas going to be ready to start?

a) he is still a rookie in terms of game experience
b) a Lisfranc injury like his takes a LONG time to heal - just ask Joe Red. Will he be healthy at the start of the season?

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I think Kenny Britt would be a mistake for anything other than a very cheap, 1 year, prove it contract. More queston marks than production.

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[quote=Lotus;1064464]Is Thomas going to be ready to start?

a) he is still a rookie in terms of game experience
b) a Lisfranc injury like his takes a LONG time to heal - just ask Joe Red. Will he be healthy at the start of the season?[/quote]

By the time the season starts, it will be a full year since the injury. It happened in the first pre-season game. By the end of the season, he was off crutches and in a walking boot. I have heard reports that he is doing some running already. Sounds like the recovery is coming along, but we really wont know until we start OTA's or even into training camp.

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[quote=Lotus;1064464]Is Thomas going to be ready to start?

a) he is still a rookie in terms of game experience
b) a Lisfranc injury like his takes a LONG time to heal - just ask Joe Red. Will he be healthy at the start of the season?[/quote]


It does, my brother-in-law had the same injury and it took him about 15-18 months to feel "fine" or "100%" but he wasn't a professional athlete. I guess it depends on how serious the injury was and where he is now. But, I still think by season end he will have implemented himself as the SS and who knows, maybe Baccari Rambo has a Superman like 2nd season.

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[quote=Skinzman;1064468]By the time the season starts, it will be a full year since the injury. It happened in the first pre-season game. By the end of the season, he was off crutches and in a walking boot. I have heard reports that he is doing some running already. Sounds like the recovery is coming along, but we really wont know until we start OTA's or even into training camp.[/quote]

Good. Obviously I wish him a speedy return. But I wonder if he can be counted on.

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[quote=Skinzman;1064468]By the time the season starts, it will be a full year since the injury. It happened in the first pre-season game. By the end of the season, he was off crutches and in a walking boot. I have heard reports that he is doing some running already. Sounds like the recovery is coming along, but we really wont know until we start OTA's or even into training camp.[/quote]

Helu had the same injury and had no problems last year.

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I believe Helu had turf toe.

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[quote=Lotus;1064464]Is Thomas going to be ready to start?

a) he is still a rookie in terms of game experience
b) a Lisfranc injury like his takes a LONG time to heal - just ask Joe Red. Will he be healthy at the start of the season?[/quote]

I would say probably not. He's going to need some time as this is really going to be his rookie season. But I'm sure we're going to see a lot of Thomas this year.

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[quote=EARTHQUAKE2689;1064470]It does, my brother-in-law had the same injury and it took him about 15-18 months to feel "fine" or "100%" but he wasn't a professional athlete. I guess it depends on how serious the injury was and where he is now. But, I still think by season end he will have implemented himself as the SS and who knows, maybe Baccari Rambo has a Superman like 2nd season.[/quote]

Yeah, but I'm sure your bro in law doesn't get top notch treatment and therapy like these athletes do. I really wanna see him in the starting line up by seasons end.

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Anyone heard anything on Penn?

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[quote=calia;1064467]I think Kenny Britt would be a mistake for anything other than a very cheap, 1 year, prove it contract. More queston marks than production.[/quote]

I would be okay with a multiple year deal if it was incentive based on behavior and performance.
It's simple, you perform and act like an adult you get paid. Act like a kid, you get cut!

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[quote=Jayroc24;1064490]I would be okay with a multiple year deal if it was incentive based on behavior and performance.
It's simple, you perform and act like an adult you get paid. Act like a kid, you get cut![/quote]

That would be a good contract.

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Merriweather Resigned

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[quote=Jayroc24;1064487]Anyone heard anything on Penn?[/quote]

According to this he's at Redskins Park and the team is trying to get a deal done.

[url=http://www.csnwashington.com/football-washington-redskins/talk/report-penn-redskins-park-team-working-hard-deal]Report: Penn at Redskins Park, team working hard for deal | Comcast SportsNet Washington[/url]

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Penn has left Redskins Park.

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Per John Keim visit went well but who knows

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[quote=chewman;1064506]Penn has left Redskins Park.[/quote]

Presumably without a contract...not a good sign.

[QUOTE=Chico23231;1064283]Who is your choice to add: James jones, Sidney rice or Kenny Britt? I think we do need to add at least 1. I would chose jones.[/QUOTE]


Jones

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[quote=punch it in;1064551]Jones[/quote]

Off the market.

[url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10624517/james-jones-oakland-raiders-reach-agreement-contract]James Jones, Oakland Raiders reach agreement on contract - ESPN[/url]

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(crickets) :Smoker:

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supposedly desean jackson is on the trading block for around a third. not that he doesn't have problems, but he would be a legitimate #2. Griffin, Morris, Garcon, Jackson, and Reed sounds pretty damn potent.

[url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/18/report-eagles-listening-to-offers-for-desean-jackson/]Report: Eagles listening to offers for DeSean Jackson | ProFootballTalk[/url]

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He whines too damn much. No thanks.

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Jackson's 2014 salary is $10 million

Akeem Jordan has mutual interest from the Redskins

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[quote=Irrefutable;1064602]Jackson's 2014 salary is $10 million

Akeem Jordan has mutual interest from the Redskins[/quote]

[url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Source-Akeem-Jordan-visiting-Redskins-today-6688.html]Source: Akeem Jordan visiting Redskins today | National Football Post[/url] . JMU Grad .

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[quote=Irrefutable;1064602]Jackson's 2014 salary is $10 million[/quote]

Which sucks. But, could a new contract be worked out? Possibly.

[QUOTE=Skinsfanatic;1064608]Which sucks. But, could a new contract be worked out? Possibly.[/QUOTE]

Probably - If you're willing to pay him more.
At 27, with the cap going up, he is not going to take a paycut. Pretty sure he learned his team building skills from Terrell Owens.

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[quote=Skinsfanatic;1064608]Which sucks. But, could a new contract be worked out? Possibly.[/quote]

no. he'd want more money on top of the draft pick. and if the eagles are willing to trade him, there's probably a reason, and it's not because of all the other great receivers on the roster.


akeem would be a good signing.

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Penn signs with Oakland

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I like how all the Redskins reporters are now stating that Penn was not or very little upgrade over Polumbus after he signs with Oakland.
Towing the company line boys?

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It's a little disheartening to think that the Redskins couldn't find 1 RT that was an upgrade over Polumbus.

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[quote=DynamiteRave;1064620]It's a little disheartening to think that the Redskins couldn't find 1 RT that was an upgrade over Polumbus.[/quote]

Bryant McKinnie (sp?) is still looking for work.