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[quote=Irrefutable;1243078]Olsen had 52 receptions last year and a small contract. They need a veteran. I would take a chance.[/quote]

No.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1243080]I would actually be pretty surprised if Olsen doesn't end up with us.[/quote]

Olsen will retire in the off season.

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[quote=OmahaRedskins;1243084]Olsen will retire in the off season.[/quote]

Definitely a possibility too. But wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if he ended up here.

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Overthecap has an interesting article about the differences that teams face this year in regards to the cap because it is the last year of the deal. One thing that may impact us, that I didn't realize, is that there is no June 1st cut option to defer salary cap hits. This would impact Alex Smith the most I think.

[url]https://overthecap.com/explaining-some-of-the-different-salary-cap-rules-for-2020/[/url]

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Very Interesting. Thanks for sharing, CR.

All early indications are that a new CBA will get done soon, as these negotiations do not seem to be as contentious as previous ones. Right now, i'm looking forward to 17 regular season weeks, two bye weeks per team, and an expanded playoffs.

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[QUOTE=BigHairedAristocrat;1243111]Very Interesting. Thanks for sharing, CR.



All early indications are that a new CBA will get done soon, as these negotiations do not seem to be as contentious as previous ones. Right now, i'm looking forward to 17 regular season weeks, two bye weeks per team, and an expanded playoffs.[/QUOTE]



That would be an exciting season. The two-bye per season gives you two places recuperate and change direction. They eliminate one of the meaningless preseason games. I never understood the fourth preseason game. No one important plays. It just gives you a look at guys on the bubble who won’t be on the team.


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[QUOTE=Chico23231;1243081]No.[/QUOTE]



Yeah no. Youth youth and more youth.

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[QUOTE=punch it in;1243129]Yeah no. Youth youth and more youth.[/QUOTE]We have a young roster. Having a vet TE that knows our OC AND can be a coach on the field would be a wise investment in the wisdom of age. Draft the most promising TE in the 4th or 5th round, but let Olsen be that guy Haskins knows will always be in the right place and not make stupid mistakes.

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[QUOTE=punch it in;1243129]Yeah no. Youth youth and more youth.[/QUOTE]



Yeah, I’m not interested in FA coming here for a 2-year paycheck at the end of their career. Don’t hire a FA over 30. Build this team to grow together with Haskins.

We absolutely need the best TE FA who is under 30. That may be Hooper, but this is the absolute #1 priority for the team. Reed and Davis are gone and their cap will fund a youth movement!!


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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1243131]We have a young roster. Having a vet TE that knows our OC AND can be a coach on the field would be a wise investment in the wisdom of age. Draft the most promising TE in the 4th or 5th round, but let Olsen be that guy Haskins knows will always be in the right place and not make stupid mistakes.

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In a perfect world, yes. Once an iron man, but 2017 7 games, 2018 9 games and last year 14...35 years old start of season. We can’t keep shooting ourself in the foot.

I’d rather spend a large number on a TE in prime and aim for a prospect in the 3, 4 or 5th round. Bring in another young guy as the 3rd TE/special teamer. I just don’t think we have a luxury to take on Olsen.

Plus Olsen is calling games and in a transition role. I need someone 110% in.

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[QUOTE=Chico23231;1243134]In a perfect world, yes. Once an iron man, but 2017 7 games, 2018 9 games and last year 14...35 years old start of season. We can’t keep shooting ourself in the foot.



I’d rather spend a large number on a TE in prime and aim for a prospect in the 3, 4 or 5th round. Bring in another young guy as the 3rd TE/special teamer. I just don’t think we have a luxury to take on Olsen.[/QUOTE]Our cap should be in good shape, I would rather spend some to have a guy who can link Haskins and Turner plus a few. Heck maybe he doesnt make the final 52, but he would be a good addition especially early on in the season.

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We’ve tried older TEs who got hurt year after year and were gone for most of the whole season. We’ve got to try a different narrative. Hire a YOUNG, elite TE where he can grow with Haskins. Draft a TE. But we need at least one big, strong , YOUNG, sure-handed TE.


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It is a year away, but this would take sports negotiations to a new level

[url]https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/redskins/demaurice-smith-2-year-strike-may-be-necessary-leverage-nflpa-cba-negotiations[/url]

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I’ll be happy to see the NFL go to a 17 game schedule. The fourth game of pre-season is just a waste.


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Original post updated to reflect the release of Josh Norman, saving the team $12.4M in cap space in 2020.

I also removed Trent from the likely to be traded or released, given the positive conversations had between Ron and him recently. Anything's possible still but this is my crystal ball, dammit.