Report: Cooley to IR today

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Redskin Warrior

Season is done now maybe the reason they waited was because at the time of injury the playoffs were a possibility now it's not.

Most likely...plus Fred Davis has done very well.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Most likely...plus Fred Davis has done very well.

yes, he has, although he's no CC. To be honest, if there's no cap in 2010, i think we should atleast explore trading CC. If we can get a mid 1st rounder and a later round pick for him, we'd have to consider it.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

yes, he has, although he's no CC. To be honest, if there's no cap in 2010, i think we should atleast explore trading CC. If we can get a mid 1st rounder and a later round pick for him, we'd have to consider it.

Why why why??!! This just makes no sense. We need better management to make better use of the picks that we have and be smart in free agency.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Why why why??!! This just makes no sense. We need better management to make better use of the picks that we have and be smart in free agency.

balancing of needs. we are "stocked" at talent at some positions and have next to no talent at others. I also think we should investigate trading Haynesworth if we could get atleast two 1st rounders for him. In 4 years, he'll need to be cut anyways and this team will not be competitive for atleast another 3 years. theres absolutely no reason to keep guys like that around when you're rebuilding from the ground up. you gotta think big picture, long term.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

balancing of needs. we are "stocked" at talent at some positions and have next to no talent at others. I also think we should investigate trading Haynesworth if we could get atleast two 1st rounders for him. In 4 years, he'll need to be cut anyways and this team will not be competitive for atleast another 3 years. theres absolutely no reason to keep guys like that around when you're rebuilding from the ground up. you gotta think big picture, long term.

You are working under the assumptions that teams will just trade with us or that we can trade someone with as big of a contract as Albert Haynesworth.

Stockpiling picks and having a team where everyone is under 25 years old is not necessarily the best way to build up a team. We already have a lot of young players that will make an impact (some already are) in the future (Kelly, Thomas, Davis, Tryon, Barnes, Orakpo, Jarmon, Rhinehart).

The team could easily get some picks by tendering Rogers and/or Campbell (well maybe Campbell, I doubt anyone would give up anything for Rogers). You could try trading Moss if any team will take him (shit, if Greg Lewis will get you a 4th rounder from the Pats, I'm sure we could get at least that from any team).

Having a ton of picks does not equate to success. And this team has already a lot of young players that they can build upon in the future. It is very foolish to get rid of your best player, especially on the offensive side of the ball where this team has been lacking.

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

You are working under the assumptions that teams will just trade with us or that we can trade someone with as big of a contract as Albert Haynesworth.

Stockpiling picks and having a team where everyone is under 25 years old is not necessarily the best way to build up a team. We already have a lot of young players that will make an impact (some already are) in the future (Kelly, Thomas, Davis, Tryon, Barnes, Orakpo, Jarmon, Rhinehart).

The team could easily get some picks by tendering Rogers and/or Campbell (well maybe Campbell, I doubt anyone would give up anything for Rogers). You could try trading Moss if any team will take him (shit, if Greg Lewis will get you a 4th rounder from the Pats, I'm sure we could get at least that from any team).

Having a ton of picks does not equate to success. And this team has already a lot of young players that they can build upon in the future. It is very foolish to get rid of your best player, especially on the offensive side of the ball where this team has been lacking.

Good post!

[joethiesmanfan]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

balancing of needs. we are "stocked" at talent at some positions and have next to no talent at others. I also think we should investigate trading Haynesworth if we could get atleast two 1st rounders for him. In 4 years, he'll need to be cut anyways and this team will not be competitive for atleast another 3 years. theres absolutely no reason to keep guys like that around when you're rebuilding from the ground up. you gotta think big picture, long term.

You are operating under the assumption a 1st ropund pick is a guarantee. What if you trade Cooley for a first rounder that turns out to be a crack head or does not fit team chemistry. All 1st rounders do not turn out to be good. Keep teh known qualities and build on them. Get rid of the known busts. Draft picks aren't always the answer.

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

yes, he has, although he's no CC. To be honest, if there's no cap in 2010, i think we should atleast explore trading CC. If we can get a mid 1st rounder and a later round pick for him, we'd have to consider it.

You and I are pretty much by ourselves on this one, but I do agree.

[budw38]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

You and I are pretty much by ourselves on this one, but I do agree.

Not so fast .... we have a trifecta . Not that I want to trade players , but we aren't winning with the guys we have , and if some team is willing to part with fair value < or more > , you have to be willing to pull the trigger .

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by budw38

Not so fast .... we have a trifecta . Not that I want to trade players , but we aren't winning with the guys we have , and if some team is willing to part with fair value < or more > , you have to be willing to pull the trigger .

Can any of you name is Pro Bowl athlete in his prime that has been traded to another team?