2009 Free Agents

[GTripp0012]

Daniels and Wynn are a fine one year solution at LE. Excellent even at vet min prices. But the pass rush then has to come in part from the linebacker position, where we currently sport HB Blades, who can't rush the passer, Rocky McIntosh, who can't rush the passer, and soon-to-be Khary Campbell, who can't really get on the field on defense.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Daniels and Wynn are a fine one year solution at LE. Excellent even at vet min prices. But the pass rush then has to come in part from the linebacker position, where we currently sport HB Blades, who can't rush the passer, Rocky McIntosh, who can't rush the passer, and soon-to-be Khary Campbell, who can't really get on the field on defense.

I heard about this kid Rey who can really rush the f'ing passer...

Seriously, I think a monster addition to LB shores up the defense assuming we stopgap LDE w/ Daniels/Wynn.

... we've spent so much money there I'm tempted to just say f it and go all the way. We have to get the best possible FA at OT in that case but we haven't even heard anything brewing...

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by The Goat

I heard about this kid Rey who can really rush the f'ing passer...

Seriously, I think a monster addition to LB shores up the defense assuming we stopgap LDE w/ Daniels/Wynn.

... we've spent so much money there I'm tempted to just say f it and go all the way. We have to get the best possible FA at OT in that case but we haven't even heard anything brewing...

OT market:

Player, age

J. Runyan, 35
T. Thomas, 34
Marv. Smith, 31
M. Tauscher, 32
Oli. Ross, 34
Br. Gorin, 31
J. St. Clair, 32

That's pretty much why Willis stood out.

If I put Jansen on this list, he'd be between Marvel Smith, and Tauscher, so most of those guys wouldn't start for us anyway. Runyan might even retire, and he was Jansen's predecessor at Michigan, so he's old as dirt.

On a two year deal, Marvel Smith makes sense for us. But that doesn't eliminate the need to land a tackle at thirteen exactly.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Daniels and Wynn are a fine one year solution at LE. Excellent even at vet min prices. But the pass rush then has to come in part from the linebacker position, where we currently sport HB Blades, who can't rush the passer, Rocky McIntosh, who can't rush the passer, and soon-to-be Khary Campbell, who can't really get on the field on defense.

They should move Chris Wilson to OLB

[ChickenMonkey]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

They should move Chris Wilson to OLB

Great idea, Ive always wondered why the havent tried that with him before..He has both the size and the speed

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

They should move Chris Wilson to OLB

This idea is actually good one, but I doubt Redskins re thinking of same thing though..

This is just a thought, it's pretty much only logic explanation I could think of why Redskins are not pursuing a LB in free agency: perhaps Blache is planning to use corba packages often for this season? We would not really need a starting LB if we plan to use corba packages often?

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

This idea is actually good one, but I doubt Redskins re thinking of same thing though..

This is just a thought, it's pretty much only logic explanation I could think of why Redskins are not pursuing a LB in free agency: perhaps Blache is planning to use corba packages often for this season? We would not really need a starting LB if we plan to use corba packages often?

yeah i could see this too. Horton/Landry are about the same size as a lot of the FA LB left on the market. But I wonder who plays deep in this scenario... if Moore is really progressing I could see him as the center fielder while Horton/Landry play headhunters further up.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

This idea is actually good one, but I doubt Redskins re thinking of same thing though..

This is just a thought, it's pretty much only logic explanation I could think of why Redskins are not pursuing a LB in free agency: perhaps Blache is planning to use corba packages often for this season? We would not really need a starting LB if we plan to use corba packages often?

I don't think that's the explanation. Unless we make "cobra" our base defensive package (which would not be smart at all), we're going to need a starting caliber OLB. Even then we'd still want a guy capable of starting on the outside. I think we could still make a play for Crowell.

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I don't think that's the explanation. Unless we make "cobra" our base defensive package (which would not be smart at all), we're going to need a starting caliber OLB. Even then we'd still want a guy capable of starting on the outside. I think we could still make a play for Crowell.

I agree, but what else explanation is there when Redskins appears are not pursuing anybody on FA? I guess we should wait until draft to see what Redskins' plans are..

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

I agree, but what else explanation is there when Redskins appears are not pursuing anybody on FA? I guess we should wait until draft to see what Redskins' plans are..

Maybe they're happy with Sinclair (I hope not)? Maybe they feel like they can move the 13th pick for multiple 1st day selections and address both tackle and LB? Maybe they bring back Marcus? Maybe they move Chris Wilson to OLB? I have no idea.

There are a number of possible explanations, but IMO overusing the "cobra" package isn't one of them.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Maybe they're happy with Sinclair (I hope not)? Maybe they feel like they can move the 13th pick for multiple 1st day selections and address both tackle and LB? Maybe they bring back Marcus? Maybe they move Chris Wilson to OLB? I have no idea.

There are a number of possible explanations, but IMO overusing the "cobra" package isn't one of them.

Both of these options could really help our d. The only caveat is both Wilson and Marcus are better suited to play WLB for us. I think unless we spend a high draft pick on a stud LB Rocky is the best cover guy in the group and it's always seemed to me our SLB gets stuck in cover situations more often.

... Wilson has perfect size for an NFC East WLB i just wonder how quick he is and whether he can shed blockers. I think he's very well liked by the d coaches too.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

I agree, but what else explanation is there when Redskins appears are not pursuing anybody on FA? I guess we should wait until draft to see what Redskins' plans are..

"If" we are not going to make any more moves in FA as far as OL/DL with our available cap we should at least bring in Hunter. I Promise this is the last time I bring him up but he's one way to upgrade both O and D at the same time. Hope we have a plan and a little luck in the draft.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by 44ever

"If" we are not going to make any more moves in FA as far as OL/DL with our available cap we should at least bring in Hunter. I Promise this is the last time I bring him up but he's one way to upgrade both O and D at the same time. Hope we have a plan and a little luck in the draft.

Hey 44ever, does my quoting you count as me bringing him up. I know I said I would drop it eventually, but maybe I can just keep quoting you and vice versa, that way neither of us break our promise (would be nice to have him )

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I don't think that's the explanation. Unless we make "cobra" our base defensive package (which would not be smart at all), we're going to need a starting caliber OLB. Even then we'd still want a guy capable of starting on the outside. I think we could still make a play for Crowell.

I'm just sort of curious to see why would you think that it wouldn't be smart move to make cobra as our base defensive package? To me, it sounds like another version of 3-4 defense but faster?

Here's another news; Redskins Make Contract Offer to Daniels - Redskins Insider

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

I'm just sort of curious to see why would you think that it wouldn't be smart move to make cobra as our base defensive package? To me, it sounds like another version of 3-4 defense but faster?

Here's another news; Redskins Make Contract Offer to Daniels - Redskins Insider

Well, it couldn't be a 3-4 because we'd still have 4 down lineman on the line of scrimmage, regardless of the three safeties in the game. Also, you said we wouldn't need another starting LB if we ran primarily cobra. So it couldn't be a version of a defense that uses 4 LBs if we're only fielding 2. We'd have 5 DBs in the game at all times with cobra as well. So it's really a 4-2-5.