WR Andre Roberts has agreed to deal with Redskins

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

So the fact that he was the third target means nothing about the 43 catches right?

To me it comes down to getting some guys that can match up with the best teams in the conference, Seattle, Carolina and SF. We played those teams in 12 and 13. They basically trampled us in the trenches. A long time ago this is what we use to do to teams. Roberts is a solid player, good signing, but is he going to really help us become an elite team? Now Michael Johnson is someone I would have made a move for. I find a way to get him in my 3-4/ 4-3 hybrid defense. He makes Rak and Kerrigan better. TB already signed him so that's a no go.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

To me it comes down to getting some guys that can match up with the best teams in the conference, Seattle, Carolina and SF. We played those teams in 12 and 13. They basically trampled us in the trenches. A long time ago this is what we use to do to teams. Roberts is a solid player, good signing, but is he going to really help us become an elite team? Now Michael Johnson is someone I would have made a move for. I find a way to get him in my 3-4/ 4-3 hybrid defense.

A) Roberts alone does not help us to match up with the teams you mentioned. However, he is our first offseason move. There is already discussion about our acquiring Linval Joseph - how is that for working on the trenches? And once we have matched up in the trenches, a capable slot receiver can be a difference-maker.

B) Michael Johnson? Talented, sure. But he is too small for our DL, which means he'd change positions to OLB for us. Can he cover? Can he make the transition? Does he want to make the transition? Fact is, we're likely better off sticking with Kerrakpo.

Therefore, (C):
You're knocking the small Roberts signing but you're calling for big $$ to be spent to make a player change positions.

I don't get (C)

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Lotus

A) Roberts alone does not help us to match up with the teams you mentioned. However, he is our first offseason move. There is already discussion about our acquiring Linval Joseph - how is that for working on the trenches? And once we have matched up in the trenches, a capable slot receiver can be a difference-maker.

B) Michael Johnson? Talented, sure. But he is too small for our DL, which means he'd change positions to OLB for us. Can he cover? Can he make the transition? Does he want to make the transition? Fact is, we're likely better off sticking with Kerrakpo.

Therefore, (C):
You're knocking the small Roberts signing but you're calling for big $$ to be spent to make a player change positions.

I don't get (C)

Yeah Johnson doesn't fit our defense when we're in the 3-4. In passing situations when we have a 4 man line he might. But I agree, Johnson isn't the best fit here.