Football Outsiders: Redskins dead last in under-25 talent

[GusFrerotte]

I wouldn't call it a wasteland, but it is pretty darn close. That is why I said in another thread that things really haven't changed all that much so far in Redskins Park for all the hype surrounding. The FA moves were not that spectacular with the $, but we did give away a bunch of draft picks. Look at our offensive backfield. Our Rbs will be lucky to be serviceablein the league for 3 more years. Donovan has 5 if he stays healthy. Santana is the same also. Don't forget those other vet WRs we acquired either. I wouldn't be all that surprised if one of them makes the final roster. We keep going heavy on free agency and we will never build a winner here.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

I wouldn't call it a wasteland, but it is pretty darn close. That is why I said in another thread that things really haven't changed all that much so far in Redskins Park for all the hype surrounding. The FA moves were not that spectacular with the $, but we did give away a bunch of draft picks. Look at our offensive backfield. Our Rbs will be lucky to be serviceablein the league for 3 more years. Donovan has 5 if he stays healthy. Santana is the same also. Don't forget those other vet WRs we acquired either. I wouldn't be all that surprised if one of them makes the final roster. We keep going heavy on free agency and we will never build a winner here.

how much do you expect to change in a matter of months?

they obviously want some vets to help instill the new systems and there really wasn't much young talent available without hefty price tags attached... if someone feels better about a 28 year old vet backup vs a 31 year old vet backup then you're arguing age alone

this was a horrible year to expect young starter acquisitions, lord knows the backlash if we used another pick