Redskins Free Agency Thread

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Overall, I am extremely happy with every single move the skins have made so far this offseason. We had gaping holes at QB, needed 1 if not 2 new starting safeties, a CB, an edge rusher, RB, offensive line, and WR.

So far, we have added a STUD Safety, a SOLID RB, and serviceable players at CB, and LG (backup T), and QB. (We also resigned Quick and one of last years linemen, but i don't see either as likely to make the roster.) Before the draft, we will likely some additional pieces.

Basically, I'm happy because i think we've positioned ourselves to take BPA in the first few rounds of the draft. For example, we don't need to reach for a QB in the first two rounds if we don't think the ones available at our picks are of good value, because we can get by with Colt, Keenum, and a later round QB. If we don't sign an edge rusher or receiver before the draft, we may feel some pressure to reach for those, but considering this draft is full of both those positions in the first two rounds, i don't think we'd really be reaching for either position.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Overall, I am extremely happy with every single move the skins have made so far this offseason. We had gaping holes at QB, needed 1 if not 2 new starting safeties, a CB, an edge rusher, RB, offensive line, and WR.

So far, we have added a STUD Safety, a SOLID RB, and serviceable players at CB, and LG (backup T), and QB. (We also resigned Quick and one of last years linemen, but i don't see either as likely to make the roster.) Before the draft, we will likely some additional pieces.

Basically, I'm happy because i think we've positioned ourselves to take BPA in the first few rounds of the draft. For example, we don't need to reach for a QB in the first two rounds if we don't think the ones available at our picks are of good value, because we can get by with Colt, Keenum, and a later round QB. If we don't sign an edge rusher or receiver before the draft, we may feel some pressure to reach for those, but considering this draft is full of both those positions in the first two rounds, i don't think we'd really be reaching for either position.

I agree with QB being the exception, I disagree that we are ok with Colt/Case. To be honest if that is even a competition we are doomed. Keenum should be QB1 as of today by a mile. Colt is not a starting QB, I don't see why we all can't agree on this. Case is good enough to get 5-6 wins, unless Guice becomes the next Zeke in 2019, I don't see this offense scoring a ton.

[Buffalo Bob]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Colt is not a starting QB.

He is if you want to go 2-14 and get first overall pick in 2020. Seriously, on a lot of teams he would be a 3rd team QB.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bob

He is if you want to go 2-14 and get first overall pick in 2020. Seriously, on a lot of teams he would be a 3rd team QB.

Disagree. Colt is too old to be a 3rd string QB.

[Buffalo Bob]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Disagree. Colt is too old to be a 3rd string QB.

I am talking talent and ability wise and not considering age.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bob

He is if you want to go 2-14 and get first overall pick in 2020. Seriously, on a lot of teams he would be a 3rd team QB.

Well yeah, unless you think he's the best backup in the league of course. So with that logic you could say that about a lot of guys.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

I agree with QB being the exception, I disagree that we are ok with Colt/Case. To be honest if that is even a competition we are doomed. Keenum should be QB1 as of today by a mile. Colt is not a starting QB, I don't see why we all can't agree on this. Case is good enough to get 5-6 wins, unless Guice becomes the next Zeke in 2019, I don't see this offense scoring a ton.

My thought is that if we don't upgrade and went with Colt/Case, it would mean we've focused on upgrading other areas of our team.

Our defense was solid for the majority of last year (although we fell apart near the end and i'm still not sure why). Our defensive line is the strength of our team. Our secondary and line backing corps have been upgraded significantly with the additions of Collins and Foster. If we were, for example, to get an elite pass rusher with our first round pick and some solid DB/LB pickups in the 2nd and 3rd round, our defense could be great.

We could afford to continue running a conservative offense lead by AP and Guice pounding the rock. Old school football. Focus on ball security and control the time of possession.