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Hackett is my preferred choice, but knowing snyder, instead of chosing, he'll go out and get both of them!

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I think given the fact that we haven't gone and sign a whole bunch of free agents, it's ok to get a fair deal with Hackett. I mean he is not a head case like Brandon Lloyd, we're not giving away any picks for him, and he comes from a WCO and could flourish under Zorn. I think we are all too paranoid from the Skins' previous spending ways, but if we get a solid WR that can compliment Moss, ARE, and Cooley, I think that's a good deal for us. All of us would like to get Roy Williams or Larry Fitzgerald, but right now those guys are not available and they would cost us picks. I think as with the London Fletcher signing last yer, I'd be content with us signing Hackett and take care of our other needs through the draft.

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The thing I like about a potential Hackett deal is it keeps us from doing something like trading a 1st and a 2nd for the right to pay Chad Johnson $25 million guaranteed. Until this WR need is taken care of, I'm going to feel nervous about what Dan Snyder MIGHT do.

Satisfying the need for a 3rd WR who's worth a crap means we're much more likely to keep that nice collection of draft picks we've got.

Hackett's a guy that has made some big plays, and most importantly, our coaching staff knows him. Zorn knows exactly what he's getting (even if we don't) with this guy, meaning he's able to give Vinny plenty of input on his $ value.

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D.J. Hackett also went to San Dimas High School ... EXCELLENT!

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Re: Zorn and Skins to pursue D. J. Hackett
 

[QUOTE][B]Free agent D.J. Hackett will visit the Redskins on Wednesday.[/B]

It's the first free agent visit for either side. Hackett knows the offense Washington will run under new coach Jim Zorn and would fit nicely as a big wideout opposite Santana Moss. The Redskins have signed no big name free agents so far. It wouldn't be a surprise if Hackett doesn't make it out of D.C. Mar. 10 - 5:08 pm et

Source: [url=http://blog.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/2008/03/seahawks_wr_to_visit_redskins.html?nav=rss_blog]Seahawks WR to Visit Redskins - Redskins Insider[/url][/QUOTE]

[B]Seahawks WR to Visit Redskins[/B]

This just in from the Jasons:

Free agent wide receiver D.J. Hackett is scheduled to arrive in the Washington area on Wednesday to meet with the Redskins.

While the Redskins are usually quite active in free agency, Hackett will be the first free agent to visit with the team since the period opened Feb. 29.

"We'll take a look and see if there's something that can work there," said Vinny Cerrato, Washington's executive vice president of football operations. "It's got to work for both sides, so we'll see what happens."

At 6 feet 2 and 208 pounds, Hackett, 26, could provide a big target for quarterback Jason Campbell. Hackett has played for the Seattle Seahawks since entering the league in 2004, and new Redskins coach Jim Zorn previously worked as the Seahawks' quarterbacks coach.

"We've said we'll look at any player who can help us improve as a team," Cerrato said. "Whether it's free agency, trades or the draft, we're going to do everything we can to get better."

Limited to only six games last season because of a high-ankle sprain, Hackett had 32 receptions for 384 yards (a 12.0-yard average) and three touchdowns in the regular season. He played a key role in the Seahawks' 35-14 victory over the Redskins in the first round of the NFC playoffs, catching six passes for 101 yards and one touchdown.

He has best season in 2006, setting personal marks with 45 catches for 610 yards (a 13.6-yard average) and four touchdowns. In his career, Hackett has 105 receptions for 1,394 yards (a 13.3-yard average) and nine touchdowns.

Hackett's agent has been talking with other teams, but has no other visits planned at this time.

Re: Zorn and Skins to pursue D. J. Hackett
 

I hope we sign this guy and get this WR monkey off our backs.
I hope we dont give him more than 3 Mil a year..but I wouldn't mind a 4 year contract.
I aint no cap expert....what would be a fair deal for Hackett?

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D. J. Hackett's contract has to have productivity bonuses in it, i would not pay 3mil or 4mil per year for someone who's always hurt.

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Supposedly he's meeting with the Bucs and Panthers this week as well.

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[quote=SmootSmack;431327]Supposedly he's meeting with the Bucs and Panthers this week as well.[/quote]

If so, I would bet that the bucs sign him. If Gruden likes him, they have the cap space to overpay him. I could see him fitting in there.

There's always the possibility that the danny gets him to sign before he leaves Redskins Park, but it doesn't seem likely that enough $ would be on the table for him not to make other visits first.

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[quote=Schneed10;430963]The thing I like about a potential Hackett deal is it keeps us from doing something like trading a 1st and a 2nd for the right to pay Chad Johnson $25 million guaranteed. Until this WR need is taken care of, I'm going to feel nervous about what Dan Snyder MIGHT do.

Satisfying the need for a 3rd WR who's worth a crap means we're much more likely to keep that nice collection of draft picks we've got.

Hackett's a guy that has made some big plays, and most importantly, our coaching staff knows him. Zorn knows exactly what he's getting (even if we don't) with this guy, meaning he's able to give Vinny plenty of input on his $ value.[/quote]

We're not looking for a 3rd receiver. We're looking for a number 2. He's already told us that ARL is going to be in the slot.

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According to ESPN (Skins radio), he meets with them today

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[QUOTE=SmootSmack;431327]Supposedly he's meeting with the Bucs and Panthers this week as well.[/QUOTE]

Could Hackett be as big a hit at WR as S.Moss was coming in here from the Jets? Could he [Hackett] like Moss need a new place and a starting spot to get the chance? Or is he just another also ran?

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[QUOTE=RedskinPete;431369]Could Hackett be as big a hit at WR as S.Moss was coming in here from the Jets? Could he [Hackett] like Moss need a new place and a starting spot to get the chance? Or is he just another also ran?[/QUOTE]

I think durability would come into question here, as Hackett was out with a high ankle sprain last season. I would say that under the Zorn system, Hackett would flourish. Although I am glad that I keep hearing that the team wants to get Hackett "for the right price" so hopefully they won't overspend on this possible acquisition.

Re: Zorn and Skins to pursue D. J. Hackett
 

Try something novel---keep all the draft choices.

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[QUOTE=singlewing;431446]Try something novel---keep all the draft choices.[/QUOTE]

Hackett is a free agent...so we would not need to give up any picks to get him.

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D.J. in DC for dinner with Vinny. Sounded on Redskin radio for lunch like they all but had a deal? I guess we will know soon enough.

[url=http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34834]Hackett Coming For Visit[/url]

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[QUOTE=skinsfan_nn;431466]Sounded on Redskin radio for lunch like they all but had a deal? [/QUOTE]

Can you please tell us what was said that leads you to believe this?

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[quote=skinsnut;431487]Can you please tell us what was said that leads you to believe this?[/quote]

First, this is one of the days I did not catch the start of the show....I was playing with my dog in the yard while home for lunch.

But when I turned on the Live broadcast around 12:25, Larry Michael just made the statement that from the way Vinny was talking about D.J in his opinion it sounded like all D.J. had left to do was sign the papers.....so I'm not sure if Vinny was the special guest today or if they spoke prior to the show or where he gathered that opinion, keep in mind it is Larry.

But, IMO I don't think we will have to wait to long to see if it's going to work with D.J. or not.

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well, danny doesn't like letting people go, and his trend is to keep guys from leaving, but we'll see what happens. as long as its a fair or value signing, i'd be happy with it.

if he's getting 6mill a year though, well... yeah...

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[quote=That Guy;431522]well, danny doesn't like letting people go, and his trend is to keep guys from leaving, but we'll see what happens. as long as its a fair or value signing, i'd be happy with it.

if he's getting 6mill a year though, well... yeah...[/quote]


If HE gets 6mil per year I will snipe Danny myself.

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[quote=Ruhskins;431448]Hackett is a free agent...so we would not need to give up any picks to get him.[/quote]

Don werry He r camp scrub. he r not 1337 poster like me!!1!!!! i say we trade draft pick 4 grate justice

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Hackett supposedly is supposed to Tour redskins park today...but he is also supposed to meet with the Bucs today and then with the panthers tommorrow.
That looks like a pretty tight schedule for today....hopefully...if you're a Hackett fan.
The move to bring him to Redskins Park is a stall tactic to delay/eliminate trips to tampa.
Of course....it only takes a couple hours to fly to tampa.

I really think if we get a deal done, 80% chance is it will be today.

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[quote=skinsfan_nn;431466]D.J. in DC for dinner with Vinny. Sounded on Redskin radio for lunch like they all but had a deal? I guess we will know soon enough.

[URL="http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34834"]Hackett Coming For Visit[/URL][/quote]

thanks for the update Mike.

I would imagine that the Skins, if as they say they're being fiscally responsible, will have a deal proposed, but Hackett will not be awed by it.

I wonder if we're his first visit? If so, he's testing the waters but his agent will have an idea of what kind of $ is out there. It will likely take a double digit bonus, i.e. 10mil, or more to get him to sign before leaving Redskins Park.

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[quote=freddyg12;431616]I wonder if we're his first visit? If so, he's testing the waters but his agent will have an idea of what kind of $ is out there. It will likely take a double digit bonus, i.e. 10mil, or more to get him to sign before leaving Redskins Park.[/quote]

Could be true. If he believes that Snyder's reputation is still intact, Hackett will probably use us to gauge what he can get. "If the Redskins won't pay me bug bucks, no one will!" :D

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[quote=Buster;431644]Could be true. If he believes that Snyder's reputation is still intact, Hackett will probably use us to gauge what he can get. "If the Redskins won't pay me bug bucks, no one will!" :D[/quote]

I believe the Bucs still have a lot of cap space. He'd be a good fit there & if Gruden likes him, I see them paying him the most he can get. They have a pretty big need at wr too.

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[quote=freddyg12;431647]I believe the Bucs still have a lot of cap space. He'd be a good fit there & if Gruden likes him, I see them paying him the most he can get. They have a pretty big need at wr too.[/quote]

Very true freddy.

If he leaves DC without a deal....and lands in Tampa with the cash they are spending and have to spend, also have a need at the position. I'll be very surprised if that isn't his new home.

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I agree with you guys....pretty much between the skins and tampa....
I dont see Carolina as a "playoff contender with a good qb"

In my opinion, if we dont get him today, Tampa will get it done.
And.....no way this guy gets a 10 mil signing bonus.

Hopefully we offer him something like 4 year 12 mil with a 3.5 Mil signing bonus....with a bunch of performance stuff to assure his injury potential doesn't haunt us.

Is this a reasonable amount for this guy?
Am I far off on his value?
Opinions?

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Remeber, Randel El signed a 7 year 31 Million deal with 11 Million in signing bonuses over the life of the deal....thats more than 4 mil a year for a guy the Skins thought would be a legitamate #2 with no injury risk + special teams ability.

I'm thinking this guy could make as much as 5 mill a year but 3.5 would be more likely...
I dont know if I want him for more than 3 or 3.5/yr

Re: Zorn and Skins to pursue D. J. Hackett
 

I think the Skins are in a position where they are holding all the cards. For the first time since I can remember they are entertaining a free agent which they don't need to sign.

They can:

- Draft an impact WR in the first few rounds
- See if Mix is the man
- Wait to see if a big WR becomes availiable via trade
- SIgn Hackett to a reasonable deal

It's nice for a change

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[quote=skinsnut;431678]IIn my opinion, if we dont get him today, Tampa will get it done.
And.....no way this guy gets a 10 mil signing bonus.

Hopefully we offer him something like 4 year 12 mil with a 3.5 Mil signing bonus....with a bunch of performance stuff to assure his injury potential doesn't haunt us.

Is this a reasonable amount for this guy?
Am I far off on his value?
Opinions?[/quote]Looks like he left for Tampa earlier this afternoon.

[URL="http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34834"]Hackett Visits Redskins Park[/URL]

I'd like to see us get something done with him, but it appears we're not "breaking the bank" for him (which is a good thing). Hopefully he and Skins have a gentleman's agreement to give the Skins an opportunity to match any offer he gets from Tampa.

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[quote=Slingin Sammy 33;431711]Looks like he left for Tampa earlier this afternoon.

[URL="http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34834"]Hackett Visits Redskins Park[/URL]

I'd like to see us get something done with him, but it appears we're not "breaking the bank" for him (which is a good thing). Hopefully he and Skins have a gentleman's agreement to give the Skins an opportunity to match any offer he gets from Tampa.[/quote]
How do you know he left for Tampa?

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[quote=T.O.Killa;431717]How do you know he left for Tampa?[/quote]
In the link, third paragraph, it mentions "Hackett departed Redskins Park on Thursday afternoon. He was expected to travel to Tampa Bay to visit with the Buccaneers..."

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[QUOTE=Slingin Sammy 33;431711]Looks like he left for Tampa earlier this afternoon.

[URL="http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34834"]Hackett Visits Redskins Park[/URL]

I'd like to see us get something done with him, but it appears we're not "breaking the bank" for him (which is a good thing). [B]Hopefully he and Skins have a gentleman's agreement to give the Skins an opportunity to match any offer he gets from Tampa[/B].[/QUOTE]

Only if he liked the vibe he got from VC and DS. If we aren't throwing money at FAs anymore (which I like), it will be interesting to see where we really stand in the eyes of FAs.

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According to [URL="http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/"]PFT[/URL], Hackett got an offer from the Redskins, rejected it, and moved onto Tampa Bay.

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[quote=Sheriff Gonna Getcha;431738]According to [URL="http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/"]PFT[/URL], Hackett got an offer from the Redskins, rejected it, and moved onto Tampa Bay.[/quote]


Wow a free agent rejected a Redskins offer, he must have been kinda pissed that we werent throwing him a 7 year 35 million dollar deal.

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[QUOTE=EARTHQUAKE2689;431739]Wow a free agent rejected a Redskins offer, [B]he must have been kinda pissed that we werent throwing him a 7 year 35 million[/B] dollar deal.[/QUOTE]

this is the other side of being fiscally responsible. everybody on this board would play for the Skins for a nickel, but if we aren't throwing cash around anymore, a lot more FAs are going to enjoy their plane ride and dinner, and then move on.

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[quote=redwagonskins;431742]this is the other side of being fiscally responsible. everybody on this board would play for the Skins for a nickel, but if we aren't throwing cash around anymore, a lot more FAs are going to enjoy their plane ride and dinner, and then move on.[/quote]



plane ride and dinner what a date![IMG]http://www.thewarpath.net/images/icons/icon10.gif[/IMG]

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[QUOTE=EARTHQUAKE2689;431744]plane ride and dinner what a date![IMG]http://www.thewarpath.net/images/icons/icon10.gif[/IMG][/QUOTE]

What can I say, Danny is a romantic.

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[quote=redwagonskins;431746]What can I say, Danny is a romantic.[/quote]


old-fashioned too.

Re: Zorn and Skins to pursue D. J. Hackett
 

I'm not even sure that we fired up Redskins1 for Hackett.