Mega-Merge: 2010 Free Agency Rumors and Reports Thread

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by SOUL-SKINS

Ummmm...not spending all this money is cool and all but is anyone else alittle nervous about how the hell are we going to fill all of these holes we created with the cuts. Is Allen just trying to prove a point. Like "see, i won't spend any of Synder's money and we will still suck. Yay!.. C'mon....lets do something.

No, I'm not worried. More than anything we need to establish a team culture where people are paid what they are worth, rather than having overpaid "owner's pets." And this is the way to do it. Most of the FA guys who have signed with other teams are not worth their contracts. Good players, yes, but not worth $7m/$8m/$12m a year.

I am guessing (and that is all that it is) that we have already tested trade waters and liked what we heard. From this, I presume that over the next few weeks we'll hear of several trades for draft picks. Then, on draft day, we'll have more picks for filling holes.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

I am not nervous at all. We as fans are so used to having big names come in by the moment free agancy starts and then thinking all of our problems are solved.

There are still what about 170 days or so till training camp starts. We have still have trades to make, the draft, thier are players who will be let go here and there as well. There are plenty of ways to fill out the roster with quality NFL football players. I would not be surprised if we make a trade or 2 especially if we trade away a couple of our guys.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

I am not nervous at all. We as fans are so used to having big names come in by the moment free agancy starts and then thinking all of our problems are solved.

There are still what about 170 days or so till training camp starts. We have still have trades to make, the draft, thier are players who will be let go here and there as well. There are plenty of ways to fill out the roster with quality NFL football players. I would not be surprised if we make a trade or 2 especially if we trade away a couple of our guys.

Yeah this isn't going to be the end of cuts by any means. Rosters will have to be trimmed, draft picks will replace some vets or fringe roster young guys, etc.

[ChickenMonkey]

They way that the Skins are going in FA so far looks similar to the way that Bruce Allen cut a bunch of Vets in Tampa when he got there, they also didnt make any signifigant additions in free agency, then ended up with some OK draft picks...Like it or not this is a rebuilding year, that will end up in very few wins in 2010....

[Redskin Warrior]

Originally Posted by ChickenMonkey

They way that the Skins are going in FA so far looks similar to the way that Bruce Allen cut a bunch of Vets in Tampa when he got there, they also didnt make any signifigant additions in free agency, then ended up with some OK draft picks...Like it or not this is a rebuilding year, that will end up in very few wins in 2010....

I'm fine with a down year as long as the team gives it there all and we make some progress to being a contender last year it just seems they weren't hunger & eager to win.

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by ChickenMonkey

They way that the Skins are going in FA so far looks similar to the way that Bruce Allen cut a bunch of Vets in Tampa when he got there, they also didnt make any signifigant additions in free agency, then ended up with some OK draft picks...Like it or not this is a rebuilding year, that will end up in very few wins in 2010....

I think TB was 5-11 in that season

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Also the guys that we cut have not helped this team win, and some straight up hindered us from winning. That being said I am shocked we kept Portis.

As far as worrying about our record this year when we are in March is a little ridiuclous. Who knows how well we will do, but I do know we have a strong coaching staff that will be looking to get the most out of our players. And by no means are they set as far as the roster goes.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

Also the guys that we cut have not helped this team win, and some straight up hindered us from winning. That being said I am shocked we kept Portis.

As far as worrying about our record this year when we are in March is a little ridiuclous. Who knows how well we will do, but I do know we have a strong coaching staff that will be looking to get the most out of our players. And by no means are they set as far as the roster goes.

We kept Portis...for now.

If we draft Jahvid Best, Montario Hardesty, or similar, our running back scene will change dramatically, whether Portis is on the roster or not.

[Redskin Warrior]

Originally Posted by Lotus

We kept Portis...for now.

If we draft Jahvid Best, Montario Hardesty, or similar, our running back scene will change dramatically, whether Portis is on the roster or not.

I hope we get either Hardesty or Ben Tate from Auburn. I want Mathews but I don't think he will get pass the first round.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

^^ great post ^^ completely agree. Settle the hell down everyone. This is a long process not a one or two day process.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

I still could see a Darren Sproles here. This kinda move depends on what we can get for some of the guys that have value on our roster. I seriously doubt that we are done dropping/trading guys. There are no positions on our roster that are set as of yet.

[SmootSmack]

What a start to Free Agency 2010:

-Not surprised at all Peppers isn't here. Like I said all along, it was never serious

-Surprised we didn't at least get a visit from Dansby. Thought Dansby would make a few trips and we'd be one of them. But I'm glad Allen didn't bite on that deal. I like Dansby, but not sure I want him at that price

-Dunta Robinson was always a long shot so that doesn't surprise me that he's not here. But again, glad we didn't spend that kind of money on him. He's not worth that much

-I had never taken earlier Larry Foote rumors seriously, but they do make sense

-Glad we didn't sign Chad Clifton. I don't see him as much better than Levi Jones

-Haven't heard about Ben Hamilton lately, other than I think he was going to Seattle for a visit. I think he'll pay a visit here. But I could be wrong

-Campbell to the Browns rumors are dead at the moment (don't know about other Campbell rumors)

-We have mild, very mild, interest in Thomas Jones

-I'm hoping we sign Rex Grossman so I can change my username to SexyRexy

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

What a start to Free Agency 2010:

-Not surprised at all Peppers isn't here. Like I said all along, it was never serious

-Surprised we didn't at least get a visit from Dansby. Thought Dansby would make a few trips and we'd be one of them. But I'm glad Allen didn't bite on that deal. I like Dansby, but not sure I want him at that price

-Dunta Robinson was always a long shot so that doesn't surprise me that he's not here. But again, glad we didn't spend that kind of money on him. He's not worth that much

-I had never taken earlier Larry Foote rumors seriously, but they do make sense

-Glad we didn't sign Chad Clifton. I don't see him as much better than Levi Jones

-Haven't heard about Ben Hamilton lately, other than I think he was going to Seattle for a visit. I think he'll pay a visit here. But I could be wrong

-Campbell to the Browns rumors are dead at the moment (don't know about other Campbell rumors)

-We have mild, very mild, interest in Thomas Jones

-I'm hoping we sign Rex Grossman so I can change my username to SexyRexy

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

What a start to Free Agency 2010:

-Not surprised at all Peppers isn't here. Like I said all along, it was never serious

-Surprised we didn't at least get a visit from Dansby. Thought Dansby would make a few trips and we'd be one of them. But I'm glad Allen didn't bite on that deal. I like Dansby, but not sure I want him at that price

-Dunta Robinson was always a long shot so that doesn't surprise me that he's not here. But again, glad we didn't spend that kind of money on him. He's not worth that much

-I had never taken earlier Larry Foote rumors seriously, but they do make sense

-Glad we didn't sign Chad Clifton. I don't see him as much better than Levi Jones

-Haven't heard about Ben Hamilton lately, other than I think he was going to Seattle for a visit. I think he'll pay a visit here. But I could be wrong

-Campbell to the Browns rumors are dead at the moment (don't know about other Campbell rumors)

-We have mild, very mild, interest in Thomas Jones

-I'm hoping we sign Rex Grossman so I can change my username to SexyRexy

I'm gald we're taking a measured look at what's available and not just singning someone just because he's there. The right kind of player seems to be taking priority, Shanahan had pledged to make the players we have better and I look forward to him working with that challenge.

[Chico23231]

Thanks for the update SS...Im very glad to hear interest, even if it is mild, in T. Jones...the ease Portis felt 2 days ago hearing Betts and Rock were cut would likely be much heighten if we did sign an over-achiever such as T. Jones. T. Jones is just a hard worker, keeps himself in shape, and plays hard....the reaction Portis would have would be extremely interesting...would we see the jackass Portis run his mouth again or would it light a fire? Arguement could be made either way it would help the team.