Ocho Cinco In B&G

[Meks]

this year he's un-restricted tho so.... no worries he is ours.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Meks

this year he's un-restricted tho so.... no worries he is ours.

Briggs you mean?

Yeah, I think it's a lock he'll be here.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Briggs you mean?

Yeah, I think it's a lock he'll be here.

Yeah Briggs I have a feeling will be wearing the B&G next season.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Briggs you mean?

Yeah, I think it's a lock he'll be here.

I thought so too until I heard that the Dolphins may be interested in him and have $40M in cap space. I don't know if that report (I believe it was on ESPN) was based on speculation, rumor, or inside information. But, if true, it will be hard for us to compete with the Fins. Usually, Danny gets what he or his coaches want, but other teams flush with cap space can front load contracts to take advantage of the cap space, make the contract more palatable to free agents, and to deny teams like the Redskins the ability to match such offers.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I thought so too until I heard that the Dolphins may be interested in him and have $40M in cap space. I don't know if that report (I believe it was on ESPN) was based on speculation, rumor, or inside information. But, if true, it will be hard for us to compete with the Fins. Usually, Danny gets what he or his coaches want, but other teams flush with cap space can front load contracts to take advantage of the cap space, make the contract more palatable to free agents, and to deny teams like the Redskins the ability to match such offers.

Blache was the DC in Chicago for Briggs' rookie season. Hopefully they have a good relationship and that may trump a bigger payday from Miami.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Blanche was the DC in Chicago for Briggs' rookie season. Hopefully they have a good relationship and that may trump a bigger payday from Miami.

True good point. Plus the Dolphins are coming off a 1-15 season and are definitely in rebuilding mode. That takes away some of the appeal especially if the money is close.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

True good point. Plus the Dolphins are coming off a 1-15 season and are definitely in rebuilding mode. That takes away some of the appeal especially if the money is close.

I think the Dolphins' first priority is going to be Asante Samuel

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Briggs you mean?

Yeah, I think it's a lock he'll be here.

Why do you think it's a lock?? Are we just going to forget about Rocky and Blades? At this point Briggs is just looking for a huge payday and I'm sure there are teams out there that have a lot more $ than we do.

I'm being funny here but why does everyone around here have a hard on for Lance Briggs? I just don't see what all the hoopla is all about. He's a nice player but I certainly would not break the bank for Briggs.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I'm being funny here but why does everyone around here have a hard on for Lance Briggs? I just don't see what all the hoopla is all about. He's a nice player but I certainly would not break the bank for Briggs.

IMO LB is a pretty big need area for us and he is the best out there. As Matty said, Rocky's knees are questionable at best. Washington isn't getting any younger and has had recent injuries, Fletcher is solid but not a young player and I'm not sure if any changes Blache will implement to the defense will fit him. Blades is unproven.

If we could bring in Briggs, it upgrades us immediately and we don't lose anything other than $$$/cap space. This is a much more prudent signing than CJ would be.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

IMO LB is a pretty big need area for us and he is the best out there. As Matty said, Rocky's knees are questionable at best. Washington isn't getting any younger and has had recent injuries, Fletcher is solid but not a young player and I'm not sure if any changes Blanche will implement to the defense will fit him. Blades is unproven.

If we could bring in Briggs, it upgrades us immediately and we don't lose anything other than $$$/cap space. This is a much more prudent signing than CJ would be.

I agree with you there. It makes much more sense than it did last year that's for sure.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

IMO LB is a pretty big need area for us and he is the best out there. As Matty said, Rocky's knees are questionable at best. Washington isn't getting any younger and has had recent injuries, Fletcher is solid but not a young player and I'm not sure if any changes Blanche will implement to the defense will fit him. Blades is unproven.

If we could bring in Briggs, it upgrades us immediately and we don't lose anything other than $$$/cap space. This is a much more prudent signing than CJ would be.

Sorry but I'm throwing Blades out there and let K. Campbell spell him. Why did we draft him? To play teams and be a back-up his whole career?

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

IMO LB is a pretty big need area for us and he is the best out there. As Matty said, Rocky's knees are questionable at best. Washington isn't getting any younger and has had recent injuries, Fletcher is solid but not a young player and I'm not sure if any changes Blanche will implement to the defense will fit him. Blades is unproven.

If we could bring in Briggs, it upgrades us immediately and we don't lose anything other than $$$/cap space. This is a much more prudent signing than CJ would be.

I agree, but I still hope the price isn't as high as was reported last year - 20mil bonus I believe.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

IMO LB is a pretty big need area for us and he is the best out there. As Matty said, Rocky's knees are questionable at best. Washington isn't getting any younger and has had recent injuries, Fletcher is solid but not a young player and I'm not sure if any changes Blanche will implement to the defense will fit him. Blades is unproven.

If we could bring in Briggs, it upgrades us immediately and we don't lose anything other than $$$/cap space. This is a much more prudent signing than CJ would be.

We've got a coach from St. Olaf, now "Blanche" is our defensive coordinator. I'm telling you Bea Arthur is next!

I'm torn on who's the better choice for us. Briggs or Johnson. I was hoping to get Dansby anyway

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm torn on who's the better choice for us. Briggs or Johnson. I was hoping to get Dansby anyway

We definately have stronger depth at receiver, so I'd have to say Lance Briggs. As time goes on, it's looking like LB is becoming an immediate issue, and one that wouldn't be solved by the 2008 draft.

It does look like the CB market is drying up fast. We might be able to chase Trufant, but it looks like Nnamdi is going to be tagged (maybe Al Davis can still accomplish simple procedural tasks), and Samuel's price tag is going to be so ridiculous that only a handful of teams could even fit him in under the cap.

Back to LB though, there is certainly a spot for Briggs on this team. He can play the vastly important WLB position, and Rocky can make the switch to the less athleticly dependant SLB, where he can succeed Marcus.

Of course if we lose both Marcus and Rocky after 2009, that doesn't do a whole lot of good.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

We definately have stronger depth at receiver, so I'd have to say Lance Briggs. As time goes on, it's looking like LB is becoming an immediate issue, and one that wouldn't be solved by the 2008 draft.

It does look like the CB market is drying up fast. We might be able to chase Trufant, but it looks like Nnamdi is going to be tagged (maybe Al Davis can still accomplish simple procedural tasks), and Samuel's price tag is going to be so ridiculous that only a handful of teams could even fit him in under the cap.

Back to LB though, there is certainly a spot for Briggs on this team. He can play the vastly important WLB position, and Rocky can make the switch to the less athleticly dependant SLB, where he can succeed Marcus.

Of course if we lose both Marcus and Rocky after 2009, that doesn't do a whole lot of good.

Andre Dyson might be released, but he's not big-time. I think there are some very good CBs coming out this year, and would prefer to draft one. The only possible exception being Nnamdi.