Re: Archuleta traded to Bears for 6th round pick
 

[quote=wilsowilso;289455]We got robbed!!!!! I am so pissed. We could have got a 3rd rounder!! This blows!!! WHy!!!!!why!!!!WHYYYYYY!!!!!!!! Why.[/quote]

Couldn't agree more. He'll be tough in the Bear's system and could have been better used here, which everyone in the league knows. A six round pick is nothing. We've been suckered again.

Re: Archuleta traded to Bears for 6th round pick
 

[quote=Defensewins;289537]It takes two to tango....so what incentive other than loyalty does Cooley have to sign before he becomes a FA? After the crazy contract offer Dockery got, I think Cooley will want to become a FA and see what his over inflated value will be in the FA market. If were in Cooley's shoes, you would do the same.

I am glad we got rid of Archuleta. I am surprised we got something in return.[/quote]

Cooley thinking of leaving!?! Perish the thought! I'm putting my hands over my ears now. LA LA LA LA... I can't hear you.

Re: Archuleta traded to Bears for 6th round pick
 

[quote=Gmanc711;289466]Hopefully we can use the cap space to re-sign Chris Cooley next year.[/quote]

We are not in danger of not signing Cooley. Never have been.

Re: Archuleta traded to Bears for 6th round pick
 

[quote=Crazyhorse1;289542]Couldn't agree more. He'll be tough in the Bear's system and could have been better used here, which everyone in the league knows. A six round pick is nothing. We've been suckered again.[/quote]
Well, you can't do much with a one trick pony. Good luck Adam, we hardly knew ye.

Re: Archuleta traded to Bears for 6th round pick
 

[QUOTE=Crazyhorse1;289542]Couldn't agree more. He'll be tough in the Bear's system and could have been better used here, which everyone in the league knows. A six round pick is nothing. We've been suckered again.[/QUOTE]

We got Doughty and Golston in the 6th round last year. I think they're both going to be more than solid for the Redskins in the years to come.

Re: Archuleta traded to Bears for 6th round pick
 

[quote=Defensewins;289537]It takes two to tango....so what incentive other than loyalty does Cooley have to sign before he becomes a FA? After the crazy contract offer Dockery got, I think Cooley will want to become a FA and see what his over inflated value will be in the FA market. If were in Cooley's shoes, you would do the same.

I am glad we got rid of Archuleta. I am surprised we got something in return.[/quote]What's in it for Cooley?

Money. Lots of it.

This guy has been producing every year since his rookie year and still isn't even in his prime yet. If any guy deserves to be payed like the leagues top TE, it's a 25 year old who plays like the leagues top TE.

Espicially considering that he's been on a rookie salary for his entire career and hasn't complained once, use our cap space to extend his deal. He's one of the few deserving players on this roster.

Anything less than what Graham got would be a bargain for us.

Re: Archuleta traded to Bears for 6th round pick
 

[quote=Crazyhorse1;289547]We are not in danger of not signing Cooley. Never have been.[/quote]

yeah, but if Daniel Friggin Graham just got made the highest paid TE in the league, then the market will certainly dictate that Cooley should get a huge contract with his skills/young age/numbers. Not having the baggage of AA's contract simply assures we'll be able to pay him what he has earned. Can you imagine how absolutely livid the fan base would be if we let Cooley slip away?? I would punch a hole in a wall for sure...

Re: Archuleta traded to Bears for 6th round pick
 

[QUOTE=Lady Brave;289546]Cooley thinking of leaving!?! Perish the thought! I'm putting my hands over my ears now. LA LA LA LA... I can't hear you.[/QUOTE]
Cooley thinking of leaving?? : NO
Cooley thinking about getting financially set for life with his next contract? : Yes.
I am sure he wants to be a Redskin for life, but his families financial security comes first before being a Redskin for life.

Re: Archuleta traded to Bears for 6th round pick
 

We ought to draft a saftey with that 6th pick. He can do any worse then Arch.

Re: Archuleta traded to Bears for 6th round pick
 

[quote=paulskinsfan;289522]We will now see if it was the coaching, or the player. If he goes to da Bears and becomes an all pro, heads have to roll.[/quote]

It was the coaching, which we will learn to our grief. This was Williams and his ego failing to handle and/or adjust to a run-stopping DB whom every knew was not a good cover guy. AA had a huge number of tackles while he was playing last year and will have a huge number at Chicago, where they'll use him correctly.
Skins make one personnel gaff after the other-- starting with Brunell and embracing Pierce, Smoot, Arrington, Ramsey, Collins, Patton, Holdman, Clark, etc., etc.

Re: Archuleta traded to Bears for 6th round pick
 

[quote=Defensewins;289558]Cooley thinking of leaving?? : NO
Cooley thinking about getting financially set for life with his next contract? : Yes.
I am sure he wants to be a Redskin for life, but his families financial security comes first before being a Redskin for life.[/quote]I think he's going to get everything he needs from us.

We're going to take care of him.

Re: Archuleta traded to Bears for 6th round pick
 

[quote=Defensewins;289558]Cooley thinking of leaving?? : NO
Cooley thinking about getting financially set for life with his next contract? : Yes.
I am sure he wants to be a Redskin for life, but his families financial security comes first before being a Redskin for life.[/quote]
I do see the logic. However, I still have hope that there are players out there who have a sense of loyalty. Yeah, I know, I'm old school for thinking that way. But one can dream right?

Re: Archuleta traded to Bears for 6th round pick
 

[quote=Crazyhorse1;289560]It was the coaching, which we will learn to our grief. This was Williams and his ego failing to handle and/or adjust to a run-stopping DB whom every knew was not a good cover guy. AA had a huge number of tackles while he was playing last year and will have a huge number at Chicago, where they'll use him correctly.
Skins make one personnel gaff after the other-- starting with Brunell and embracing Pierce, Smoot, Arrington, Ramsey, Collins, Patton, Holdman, Clark, etc., etc.[/quote]

I agree partly. AA did have a huge number of tackles, mostly from behind b/c he just got burnt. Unfortunately AA was just a microcosm of a bad defense that couldn't cover well, tackle well, never forced turnovers, and was repeatedly gashed for big plays. Coaches and players were both responsible. Overall a terrible effort. And even when AA was used "correctly" in St. Louis he was never more than a decent player.

Another reason Chicago wanted AA is becuase they just let Todd Johnson go via free agency, and Mike Brown is very injury prone. They needed a safety badly, which is probably why they didn't wait to pull the trigger on a trade.

Re: Archuleta traded to Bears for 6th round pick
 

[QUOTE=Defensewins;289558]Cooley thinking of leaving?? : NO
Cooley thinking about getting financially set for life with his next contract? : Yes.
I am sure he wants to be a Redskin for life, but his families financial security comes first before being a Redskin for life.[/QUOTE]

You know what, if this was last offseason, I would have said that the kid would be gone, but with the exception of D-Dock this preseason, we've done pretty well in taking care of those well deserving. I don't think Captain Chaos is going anywhere

Re: Archuleta traded to Bears for 6th round pick
 

[quote=GMScud;289565]I agree partly. AA did have a huge number of tackles, mostly from behind b/c he just got burnt. Unfortunately AA was just a microcosm of a bad defense that couldn't cover well, tackle well, never forced turnovers, and was repeatedly gashed for big plays. Coaches and players were both responsible. Overall a terrible effort. And even when AA was used "correctly" in St. Louis he was never more than a decent player.

Another reason Chicago wanted AA is becuase they just let Todd Johnson go via free agency, and Mike Brown is very injury prone. They needed a safety badly, which is probably why they didn't wait to pull the trigger on a trade.[/quote]


I can't believe that you guys got a sixth round pick for Archuleta, and rid yourselves of his contract.

Good work.