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[quote=SmootSmack;672240]Bears just signed Eddie Williams, that's four former Redskins that have found work this past week now[/quote]

was just coming to see if that had been posted yet

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[quote=GTripp0012;672247]Color me surprised. I figured that Randle El would get picked up, but that Mason/Williams/Collins/Yoder/Smoot would not get any play after release. So this, I think, does have meaning.[/quote]
Marcus Mason was picked up by the Chargers.

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[quote=RMSkins;672251]Marcus Mason was picked up by the Chargers.[/quote]Right, that's what was surprising. He's currently holding LT's roster spot. Never thought I'd see the day.

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[url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4982457]Washington Redskins to visit with Larry Johnson, source says - ESPN[/url]

Didn't know if this was already posted in this thread or not

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[quote=SmootSmack;672063]Sam Bradford is Brilliant!!

[url=http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/35799570/ns/sports-player_news/]Report: Sam Bradford scored 36 on Wonderlic - NFL- nbcsports.msnbc.com[/url][/quote]

[YT]3DPKf7y1F-Q[/YT]

What are you working on your now?

A Franchise Quarterback.

A Fanchise Quarterback? BRILLIANT! Whats it do?

Well you know how you want to win a Super Bowl?

Yes

Well a Franchise QB makes it easier.

Make winning a Super Bowl easier? BRILLIANT!

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Why isnt anyone bringing up the prospect of possibly getting Pike with our 4th rounder. Alot of people think he could possibly drop that low, and if he does, what a steal that would be. We would have a young talented backup to JC, and after 1 or 2 years with Shanahan, he could very well compete and steal the starting job away from JC.

Just saying........He would definitely be an upgrade over Cult Brennan. I just dont know why he isnt getting a little more attention on these boards, he is after all, very similar to Elway, just a bit taller, and not as much zip on the ball, but those things can be worked on. His release is almost exactly like Elways........

Again, Just throwing that out there.

Think I used enough commas? lol

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A lot of people here are not sold on Pike, but I think he'd be a great value in the 4th round.

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[quote=Mechanix544;672306]Why isnt anyone bringing up the prospect of possibly getting Pike with our 4th rounder. Alot of people think he could possibly drop that low, and if he does, what a steal that would be. We would have a young talented backup to JC, and after 1 or 2 years with Shanahan, he could very well compete and steal the starting job away from JC.
[/quote]

Personally with Pike the only real attribute I see is his height. His accuracy is average, his arm strength is nothing to write home about, he comes exclusively from a spread offense where he put up decent numbers but average compared to other spread QB's, and on top of that he's very brittle. You think Bradford won't be able to hold up at 236 pounds wait till you see Pike at 223.

I will say though that he does seem to have a pretty good head on his shoulders but in this, the ultimate QB intangible draft ie the anti-Big Ben and Michael Vick draft, he pales in comparison to Bradford, McCoy, and Tebow .

I would much rather have Tebow if it came down to getting a mid round prospect though I also favor Robinson (Ok State), LeFevour, and Snead. Above all else though my favorite non-first round QB at this point would probably be McCoy.

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From our good friend Adam:
[quote]Top 5 acquisitions so far
March, 10, 2010
Posted by Adam Schefter
Free agency kicked off Friday with a flurry. Chicago won the free-agent Super Bowl that Washington regularly wins. But there still were other moves that will help their teams win games this season. Here are my top five acquisitions since the free-agent signing period opened:

1. Baltimore Ravens WR Anquan Boldin
Whereas Dallas paid Detroit first-, third- and fifth-round picks for Roy Williams, Baltimore gave up third- and fourth-round picks for Boldin and a fifth-round pick. Talk about value. Now, one of the toughest teams in football has one of the toughest players in football. And Joe Flacco has a new favorite toy.

2. Kansas City Chiefs RB Thomas Jones
After the Bears paid $7 million in guaranteed money to Chester Taylor, the Chiefs landed Thomas Jones for two seasons for $5 million. Talk about value. The $5 million also was $800,000 less than Jones was scheduled to earn this season in New York before the Jets released him. Taylor was a solid pickup, but Jones' signing topped it.

3. Cleveland Browns LB Scott Fujita
A team leader in New Orleans, Fujita now will bring his attitude and talents to Cleveland, a team in need of more players. It's hard to imagine how New Orleans could allow one of its more popular players to leave, but this is what happens to Super Bowl champions. Their losses mount in March.

4. New York Jets CB Antonio Cromartie
Three seasons ago, Cromartie was one of the best players in football. Two seasons ago he played hurt. Then last season he struggled. The Jets believe head coach Rex Ryan will get Cromartie to be the player he was three seasons ago. And if that happens, the Jets will be even harder to throw against.

[B]5. Washington Redskins G Artis Hicks[/B]
In what might have been the biggest upset of free agency, on the first weekend, the NFC East Redskins, Cowboys and Eagles combined to sign a grand total of one free agent -- former Minnesota guard Artis Hicks, who went to Washington. The Redskins need to rebuild and remake their offensive line. This was a start.[/quote]

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[quote=Dirtbag359;672315]Personally with Pike the only real attribute I see is his height. His accuracy is average, his arm strength is nothing to write home about, he comes exclusively from a spread offense where he put up decent numbers but average compared to other spread QB's, and on top of that he's very brittle. You think Bradford won't be able to hold up at 236 pounds wait till you see Pike at 223. [/quote]

I think your Pike Scouting Report is right on.

His numbers were inflated by the spread and Mardy Gillyard's playmaking abilities.

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Snead seems to have gone up after the combine. I thought Kafka did OK also. Crompton wouldn't be a bad pickup either. My point really is there is a lot of QB talent out there that could be developed if we pass on the big name Qbs. A lot of the second tier guys actually could go undrafted and we could pick up 2 QBs!

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@bydavidwhite: If Raiders and 49ers want OT help, they should note Barry Sims is now in talks with the Redskins, per his agent.

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Is this the same OT Barry Sims that is 35 years old? Sure, that makes him 2 years younger than Philip Daniels, but hardly someone to follow on twitter. I'm all for add veteran depth but this would barely be real news.

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Why havent we set up a visit with former Ravens OT Adam Terry? 6'8" 330 only 27 years old. His arms are a lil on the short side so he's more suited to play RT but last time i checked who we currently have there, its shakey AT BEST! i think he would be an immediate upgrade over Heyer and Williams. Would also let us be more flexible in the draft.

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[quote=ethat001;672365]Is this the same OT Barry Sims that is 35 years old? Sure, that makes him 2 years younger than Philip Daniels, but hardly someone to follow on twitter. I'm all for add veteran depth but this would barely be real news.[/quote]

Yeah, the same one that loves to help holding penalties. I'm sorry, but there are better G's available than him.

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[quote=PHazard;672376]Why havent we set up a visit with former Ravens OT Adam Terry? 6'8" 330 [B]only 27 years old[/B]. His arms are a lil on the short side so he's more suited to play RT but last time i checked who we currently have there, its shakey AT BEST! i think he would be an immediate upgrade over Heyer and Williams. Would also let us be more flexible in the draft.[/quote]

Restricted Free Agent. Drafted in the same year as Campbell.

Edit: Never mind.

[quote] Ravens | A. Terry not tendered
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:07:18 -0800

Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports Baltimore Ravens OT Adam Terry was not tendered an offer, according to a league source. Terry is now an unrestricted free agent.
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Former second round pick though he "must have been released for a reason." Lol. Of course when I stop to think about it those reasons are Oher and Gaither.

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[quote=RMSkins;672251]Marcus Mason was picked up by the Chargers.[/quote]

Yeah I was surprised nobody really replied after I mentioned that.

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[quote=GTripp0012;672252]Right, that's what was surprising. He's currently holding LT's roster spot. Never thought I'd see the day.[/quote]

Weren't the Chargers the other team that tried to claim him after last year but we got him because we had the worse record?

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[quote=Dirtbag359;672388]Restricted Free Agent. Drafted in the same year as Campbell.

Edit: Never mind.



Former second round pick though he "must have been released for a reason." Lol. Of course when I stop to think about it those reasons are Oher and Gaither.[/quote]

My point exactly. Cant blame a team who doesnt retain a player cuz they already invested alot in their current starters. I dont think he was fit for their power running game. But in a Zone blocking scheme? when his main attribute is his athleticism for a big man. He could live up to his 2nd round pick. Which would give us some more leeway with THIS years current 2nd so we dont hafta go OL in the first, OL in the second, we could grab a NT, CB, RB, or FS.

He'd be an improvement over Heyer and has starting experience at both Tackle and Guard. I would see him starting at RT here with Okung at LT.

Im hoping he leaves Indianapolis without a contract, but i doubt that happening

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Did anyone else see that the Redskins apparently made an offer to Kevin Faulk, according to his agent? Thought that was interesting.

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[quote=SmootSmack;672450]Did anyone else see that the Redskins apparently made an offer to Kevin Faulk, according to his agent? Thought that was interesting.[/quote]

He'll be 34 in June. Seems a little odd we'd offer him a contract. Oh well, I guess they have something in mind for him.

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[quote=SmootSmack;672450]Did anyone else see that the Redskins apparently made an offer to Kevin Faulk, according to his agent? Thought that was interesting.[/quote]

Yeah I thought that was interesting too.

Did he even come in for a visit?

Damn this new front office is great at keeping the lid on things.

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Adam_Schefter

Washington spending again (just not the way people thought). Redskins signed former Chiefs tight end Sean Ryan to a one-year contract.

any thoughts?

edit:
[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Ryan_%28American_football%29]Sean Ryan (American football) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/url]

6 teams in 6 years, he was at KC last year, isn't that where our new TE Coach is from?

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;672458]Adam_Schefter

Washington spending again (just not the way people thought). Redskins signed former Chiefs tight end Sean Ryan to a one-year contract.

any thoughts?[/quote]

Yeah, my thought is you should start a new thread on it, since it's an official signing

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he has to be a blocking tight end, right?

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;672458]Adam_Schefter

Washington spending again (just not the way people thought). Redskins signed former Chiefs tight end Sean Ryan to a one-year contract.

any thoughts?[/quote]


I don't know.... I think it was more effective when Portis was texting his approval to the powers that be and they took that information and announced it on thier radio spots.

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[quote=SmootSmack;672459]Yeah, my thought is you should start a new thread on it, since it's an official signing[/quote]

More competition at the TE position. What's the status of Todd Yoder?

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[quote=SmootSmack;672450]Did anyone else see that the Redskins apparently made an offer to Kevin Faulk, according to his agent? Thought that was interesting.[/quote]

Kevin Faulk! That dude is solid but w/his age & the age of our main rb, what are they thinking?!

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Ugh, all these OLD RB's are making me a little nervous..........is anybody else a little baffled? This just isnt par for the course for Shanahan really......

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Shanny is going to draft some back with lots of speed out of the mid round.

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[url=http://blog.redskins.com/2010/03/10/wednesday-march-10-responses-to-the-redskins-2010-free-agency/]Wednesday, March 10: Responses To The Redskins 2010 Free Agency[/url]

Official redskins blog used Diehardskinsfan post as a reference.

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[quote=freddyg12;672484]Kevin Faulk! That dude is solid but w/his age & the age of our main rb, what are they thinking?![/quote]

3rd down back, good receiver out of the backfield

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[quote=SmootSmack;672459]Yeah, my thought is you should start a new thread on it, since it's an official signing[/quote]

Thanks for the feedback, ya know I am gun shy on starting new threads!

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[quote=SmootSmack;672450]Did anyone else see that the Redskins apparently made an offer to Kevin Faulk, according to his agent? Thought that was interesting.[/quote]

Don't love it but right now unless I am forgetting someone they only have Portis and Alridge on the roster at RB. They need to sign a couple RB's and hopefully draft one just to fill out the roster.

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[quote=Mechanix544;672491][url=http://blog.redskins.com/2010/03/10/wednesday-march-10-responses-to-the-redskins-2010-free-agency/]Wednesday, March 10: Responses To The Redskins 2010 Free Agency[/url]

Official redskins blog used Diehardskinsfan post as a reference.[/quote]

yeah I saw that Lol... guess you never know who is reading your post

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Read these Double Es.

East N 4 Eva!

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Wait a minute.....u guys are confusing me. Did we or didn't sign Faulk?

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[quote=SOUL-SKINS;672563]Wait a minute.....u guys are confusing me. Did we or didn't sign Faulk?[/quote]

We didn't. He's back with NE

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[quote=SOUL-SKINS;672563]Wait a minute.....u guys are confusing me. Did we or didn't sign Faulk?[/quote]

Clearly, per Smoot ;), we did not, as no new thread has been started!

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;672570]Clearly, per Smoot ;), we did not, as no new thread has been started![/quote]

Oohhhhh.....I see. Well i'm glad we didn't. Thanks guys