Huge FA Class in 2011 - But will anyone want to come here?

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Deep, for sure, but I'm not sure how many available players actually help us build.

In free agency, we can improve with:

- a starting RG
- any defensive player with experience in Pittsburgh's system.

But beyond that, I'm not sure whats out there that makes us a better team. The receiver class is very deep, and we certainly need some help there, but which player would come to Washington to be part of a rebuilding project? Breaston, maybe? Rice would be a killer signing, but he's possibly the most sought-after free agent on the market, if not the Vikings' franchise player.

The easiest position to improve through free agency would be the quarterback position, but there are no great names out there. All QBs who were once drafted in the first round and will be available in FA include:

Peyton Manning
Michael Vick
Matt Leinart
Byron Leftwich
Alex Smith
Kerry Collins
Rex Grossman
Kyle Boller

Plus one name I find to be most intriguing for the Shanahan system if/when he hits the market: Drew Stanton.

Vick and Manning obviously aren't coming here. Maybe we're interested in one of the other 6? Or Grossman plus one other.

I would not resign Grossman. I would bring in ONE of those free agents above, and draft TWO quarterbacks in the draft. That's how I would handle it.

when's the last time 2 drafted qb's really lasted on a team? I can't get on drafting 2 vs keeping one guy who played averagish

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

That's top 3 dumbest things I've see on this site. So you'd bypass the best, deepest FA class in the HISTORY of the NFL to tank a season and draft a college kid. Vinny Cerrato mocks you while Matt Millen scoffs at you.

OK...let's chase around a bunch of free agents. How's that worked? How many playoff games have we won since Snyder took over? See, I'm tired of the same old routine around here. It never works. It's never worked and it's not going to work. So I'd get rid of every single guy that's over 28 or 29, either trade them or just cut them. That includes McNabb, Haynesworth, Portis, Cooley, Fletcher, Carter, Sellers, Moss, Rabach and so on. 10 wins the last two years and a 5 and 6 win season under Gibbs. Enough!!!!! We simply don't have good players so it's time to gut the team and have 2-3 solid drafts, then add guys when we have a solid foundation. Right now our foundation isn't good enough.

[ethat001]

I just hope that if we get new FA's - that they that are less than 28 years old.

We KNOW we are not going to win a superbowl in the next 2 years. We're rebuilding. Let's get young players that are going to stick around for 5-7 years. There's no point in getting a 29-30 year old free agent, because by the time we get better as a team they're going to be too old.

For example, D.Hall was a perfect example - because he could be here for years.

[WilbursHomie]

Originally Posted by Nomad

Only 3 guys I want.... Vick, M. Floyd, Randy Moss! S.moss go to slot we add some solid linemen to the draft..... and I would literly move from where Im at to the D.C. metro area!

Your joking with this right. Although they all fit the perfect Vinny Cerrato/Dan Snyder formula of the past. Big Names, Old, Vick is coming off a monster year so he'll ask for a ridiculously high contract knowing he won't touch those numbers next year and he'll probably get injured. Moss would come here and be AH all over again and give it 25 % effort and take the money and run.

[tryfuhl]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Shane Lechler become available.. P from OAK most recently, one of the best punters available, spoke out about Cable firing, they hired a new P

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

I wouldn't be surprised to see Shane Lechler become available.. P from OAK most recently, one of the best punters available, spoke out about Cable firing, they hired a new P

That would be bad az. Lechler is very good. Probably get into a bit of a bidding war though. We aren't the only ones who needs a punter.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

I wouldn't be surprised to see Shane Lechler become available.. P from OAK most recently, one of the best punters available, spoke out about Cable firing, they hired a new P

I'd be quite happy if we picked up Lechler, a current resident in Undead Al's doghouse.

[CultBrennan59]

Top 30 free agents in class of 2011 - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Top 30 free agents in class of 2011 - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

Here's the guys we seem to have the best chance of at least meeting with.


7. LB Barrett Ruud(notes) – Ruud was miffed in training camp when Tampa Bay extended LT Donald Penn(notes) before they extended him. Sorry, Barrett, but that’s the reality of left tackles and inside linebackers. Ruud is very good and still young, but he would be best served re-signing with a team that knows his limitations.


8. G Davin Joseph(notes) – He’s a very good guard, but a notch below Logan Mankins. He’s the type of player who gets paid because of scarcity, not necessarily talent. On the open market, he’ll do very well, perhaps as much as $8 million a year.



1. LB LaMarr Woodley(notes) – Critics say he’s not great against the run or in coverage. But when you’re projected to average more than 10 sacks in three straight seasons, you get paid. That’s the bottom line.

From Footballs Future:

Jammal Brown (WAS) – With rookie Trent Williams playing the left side, Jammal Brown has started on the right side for the first time in his pro career. He struggled early in the season as he recovered from injury, but has since turned around his play. He’s a far cry from where he was in his prime, but the Redskins have had success running the ball behind him. The organization hasn’t shied away from spending money on players, but they could get a bargain in Brown, if he continues his upward ascension from injury.

[Defensewins]

There are definitely plenty of tempting really expensive bordering on over priced FA available this off season.
A team could pull a Snyder era 2000-2005 or a 2009 Chicago Bears and quickly turn around your team. But at great price and risk.

Not that I want this, but i can dream about it ....but could you imagine a redskins off season pick up of Logan Mankins, Vincent Jackson, Haloti Ngata and Rickard Seymour? We would be instantly better.
I know it would not be wise, but one can dream.
We have to hit a good draft this year. A must.

[SmootSmack]

Couple of people have said the Skins want Sidney Rice, dont think he's unrestricted though

[FRPLG]

If healthy Rice would be a nice piece. It's not worth a single pick though...maybe a 7th I guess. Remember how much more effective Favre was when he had Rice to throw to.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

If healthy Rice would be a nice piece. It's not worth a single pick though...maybe a 7th I guess. Remember how much more effective Favre was when he had Rice to throw to.

Rice is easily going to command more that a 7th rounder and for good reason.

Whenever we made trades, the players were old or not established. Rice is only 24, which is very young, and he's easily established himself as good receiver. Even TJax looked good at times when throwing to Rice.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

If healthy Rice would be a nice piece. It's not worth a single pick though...maybe a 7th I guess. Remember how much more effective Favre was when he had Rice to throw to.

Think they'd want McNabb or Haynesworth?

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Think they'd want McNabb or Haynesworth?

Think they'd take 'em? I'd happily send DM there. I'm still a naive optimist who thinks everyone involved will get their head out of their ass and make Haynesworth fit here.