2009 Free Agents

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

Orlando Pace was just released.

ProFootballTalk.com - RAMS RELEASE PACE

What about a stop-gap solution with Pace and using our 13th overall on DE or LB?

NO THANKS! Hes old and has to many injuries. He "might" be able to play a year or two else where. Not in DC!

Not to mention hes a LT which we don't need.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

NO THANKS! Hes old and has to many injuries. He "might" be able to play a year or two else where. Not in DC!

Not to mention hes a LT which we don't need.

He could extend his longevity at the tackle position if he slides over to RT, but I want a young solution at tackle, not another old stop-gap.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

NO THANKS! Hes old and has to many injuries. He "might" be able to play a year or two else where. Not in DC!

Not to mention hes a LT which we don't need.

I think the whole purpose would be for him to be a stop-gap and allowed the team to use the #13 on a defensive player (i.e. LB). While no one wants our line to get older, we definitely can't just sign a FA b/c they are young.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I think the whole purpose would be for him to be a stop-gap and allowed the team to use the #13 on a defensive player (i.e. LB). While no one wants our line to get older, we definitely can't just sign a FA b/c they are young.

Well you certainly don't want to sign an old vet. That has injury problems like most of the current O-line what sense does that make?

Then try to play him out of position. Hes a LT! Makes even less sense.

If you want a RT to replace OR challenge JJ. Get a FA, RT in here.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I think the whole purpose would be for him to be a stop-gap and allowed the team to use the #13 on a defensive player (i.e. LB). While no one wants our line to get older, we definitely can't just sign a FA b/c they are young.

Exactly. I couldnt have said it better myself. Signing Pace would be a brilliant move. Between Samuels and Pace, i'd probably move Samuels to RT and keep Pace at LT. Next year we could draft a T with our 1st round pick and groom him behind Samuels and Pace.

This year, we could sit at 13 and take Maualuga if he's still there or trade down in the first (if we find a partner) and pick up a 2nd round pick. In the latter scenario, id draft LB and DE with my first two picks and use the third rounder on a project lineman.

[GMScud]

Oh boy. Here comes the Orlando Pace thread....

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Oh boy. Here comes the Orlando Pace thread....

Been waiting for this moment

http://www.thewarpath.net/532907-post100.html

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Been waiting for this moment

http://www.thewarpath.net/532907-post100.html

I do remember saying no to him then

[vallin21]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Exactly. I couldnt have said it better myself. Signing Pace would be a brilliant move. Between Samuels and Pace, i'd probably move Samuels to RT and keep Pace at LT. Next year we could draft a T with our 1st round pick and groom him behind Samuels and Pace.

This year, we could sit at 13 and take Maualuga if he's still there or trade down in the first (if we find a partner) and pick up a 2nd round pick. In the latter scenario, id draft LB and DE with my first two picks and use the third rounder on a project lineman.

The first part I agree with. Why take a risk with an unproven pick when we can get an all pro in Pace for 1 year? He can extend his career by moving to the right side where he won't face top pass rushers. SIGN PACE!!! I'd keep Samuels at LT and move Pace RT and draft a sure OT (I think Oher and Smith are risky at 13). I would not take Malauga, but other than that I agree with you for once BHA.

[Trample the Elderly]

Word is at the WP that Doughty will sign a one year contract to resign with the Skins.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

Word is at the WP that Doughty will sign a one year contract to resign with the Skins.

Thought that was a done deal, not official yet?

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Thought that was a done deal, not official yet?

I don't think it's official until the paperwork has been inked.