No progress in Derrick Dockery Negotiations....

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

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Redskins officials would like to bring back free-agent OLG Derrick Dockery, if for no other reason than to continue the rapport he has with OLT Chris Samuels, but there is a fear among the team that Dockery is looking for a big payday. Typically, Redskins free agents who have hit the open market rarely return.

I dont blame him, with the way we throw money at rediculous players like Archuletta, and what we pay for guys like Andre Carter (I love Carter, but he's prob not worth what we payed), why wouldnt he look for the Skins to give him money. I wouldnt break the bank, but I'd still pay alot to keep this guy.

Honestly, if we dont get him resigned, I'd slap the Franchise Tag on him and buy ourselves more time. I really don't want to hear that he's just an average offensive linemen, because the chemsitry required for a good O-line is second to none, and this team right now has chemistry there. The offensive line is one of the few spots that give me any hope for this team, and I think losing Dockery would be a huge loss.

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Originally Posted by Gmanc711

I dont blame him, with the way we throw money at rediculous players like Archuletta, and what we pay for guys like Andre Carter (I love Carter, but he's prob not worth what we payed), why wouldnt he look for the Skins to give him money. I wouldnt break the bank, but I'd still pay alot to keep this guy.

Honestly, if we dont get him resigned, I'd slap the Franchise Tag on him and buy ourselves more time. I really don't want to hear that he's just an average offensive linemen, because the chemsitry required for a good O-line is second to none, and this team right now has chemistry there. The offensive line is one of the few spots that give me any hope for this team, and I think losing Dockery would be a huge loss.

I think the problem with the franchise tag is that he would have to be paid the averag of the top ten (not sure if top ten is correct but close) lineman. This goes directly against the cap for 07 and could be the problem with doing that.