2015 Free Agents

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Skinzman

Im hoping we wait a week or longer in FA before we do anything. Thats where the bargains can be found.

Other than that, im really hoping McC completely ignores the first statement of this thread. Winning the offseason sucks. Draft well and be patient with building the team even if it means we suffer for a couple more years. Do it right this time, no shortcuts.

FA isnt crucial to a rebuild at all. FA is used by two types of organizations. Ones that draft well and are trying to get that final piece. Or organizations that have no clue but want to be able to tell the fan base that they are committed and that they are willing to spend money so buy tickets.

At the same time, if we're going to develop RG3, we need to build the line ASAP. I can definitely see at least one starter-caliber free agent hire for the offensive line. I'm hoping that McC has a better eye to evaluate FAs.

[Skinzman]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

At the same time, if we're going to develop RG3, we need to build the line ASAP. I can definitely see at least one starter-caliber free agent hire for the offensive line. I'm hoping that McC has a better eye to evaluate FAs.

Which is why I said to wait a week to do so. I didnt say to never sign a free agent. There are starting quality players in FA that we can sign that wont break the bank. We just have to wait for that first week (or longer) to go by where people are overpaying for what are considered the elite players. Let that overpayment period go by and then look at if any of them can help the team on a reasonable contract.

Granted you and I seem to be one of the few on this board that think we did a terrible job of developing him and that he can still be salvaged. I got ripped on this board for complaining about the Oline saying we would never develop a QB behind it. That was until Colt got put in then it was the go to excuse for the board.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Skinzman

Which is why I said to wait a week to do so. I didnt say to never sign a free agent. There are starting quality players in FA that we can sign that wont break the bank. We just have to wait for that first week (or longer) to go by where people are overpaying for what are considered the elite players. Let that overpayment period go by and then look at if any of them can help the team on a reasonable contract.

Granted you and I seem to be one of the few on this board that think we did a terrible job of developing him and that he can still be salvaged. I got ripped on this board for complaining about the Oline saying we would never develop a QB behind it. That was until Colt got put in then it was the go to excuse for the board.

In retrospect, the team made a big mistake in trying to depend mainly on the QB play with a shaky o-line and a QB that needed development. Look at how well Wilson has developed behind an elite defense, a solid offensive line, and their elite running game. While we had a good running game, I don't think you can develop a QB in whom you solely depend to win.