Willis picks Seahawks over SKINS

[GTripp0012]

I heard Barnes was reneging on his deal with the Raiders so it's remotely possible that Vinny could have blown him away with an offer to be our RT.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I heard Barnes was reneging on his deal with the Raiders so it's remotely possible that Vinny could have blown him away with an offer to be our RT.

I thought we we're limited on money now. About $9 mill in cap room and we've got LDE to address and a couple FA who were on our roster last year to re-sign and then the rookies... how much do u think we could reasonably offer Barnes?

... and what do you think of him for RT?

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by The Goat

I thought we we're limited on money now. About $9 mill in cap room and we've got LDE to address and a couple FA who were on our roster last year to re-sign and then the rookies... how much do u think we could reasonably offer Barnes?

... and what do you think of him for RT?

I think he can handle the position. He's not an ideal solution, but he's young and won't embarrass himself and his family out there. Baby steps.

It would at least allow us to go with a defensive stud in the first round if we got him, but it wouldn't fix the interior OL problems that haunted us last year (obviously).

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I think he can handle the position. He's not an ideal solution, but he's young and won't embarrass himself and his family out there. Baby steps.

It would at least allow us to go with a defensive stud in the first round if we got him, but it wouldn't fix the interior OL problems that haunted us last year (obviously).

Maybe I'm being optimistic but I don't foresee the interior collapse again. Dock is an upgrade and unless Thomas' injury is really more serious than we've been led to believe I think he fights back very hard. Also, if we do add OT talent then Jansen should be moved inside and again I think he's a fighter... limited physically in his lateral movement but just a tough SOB who will rebound on the interior for as long as he can stay healthy.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by The Goat

I thought we we're limited on money now. About $9 mill in cap room and we've got LDE to address and a couple FA who were on our roster last year to re-sign and then the rookies... how much do u think we could reasonably offer Barnes?

... and what do you think of him for RT?

Goat, People tap danced around your question. I feel that if they could get Haynesworth with the 14 mill they had available then they most certainly figure out how to get Barnes with the 9 mill they have now. Also keep in mind they kept Hall also with that 14 mill. I think Barnes is playing both teams against each other if he went back to the Raiders asking for them to match something we offered.

I find it funny that last week we heard both Willis and Barnes were coming to the Skins for interviews. Then this morning I read that a Redskin official said no Barnes was not brought in over the weekend and no FA's have been scheduled to meet with them. Then by afternoon I read Barnes had an oppointment with the Skins today. What gives? Did he, Does he, or Does he not?

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I heard Barnes was reneging on his deal with the Raiders so it's remotely possible that Vinny could have blown him away with an offer to be our RT.

Maybe, but I strongly doubt it. He will demand to much cash for one. Second Khalif is a natural LT from what I've heard and read he can play RT but this is not is strong side.

I don't see him being blown away with a big offer to come to DC.