2011 Redskins Free Agents Rumors and Reports-Part 3

[Monkeydad]

It was posted within the last 23 hours.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

It was posted within the last 23 hours.

Did we trade for Hightower 24 hours ago?

[SOUL-SKINS]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

It was posted within the last 23 hours.

Signed Hightower like 22 hours ago.

[MTK]

The Bradshaw rumors kicked up yesterday, but with Hightower coming aboard that move doesn't appear to be likely now. Not that it really did in the first place, seemed more like his camp trying to leverage himself with the Giants.

[tomsawyer]

still have'nt seen anything about graham and the skins.

[Lotus]

Speaking of folks like kickers, what is our plan at long snapper? Please not Sundberg.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by tomsawyer

still have'nt seen anything about graham and the skins.

Twitter

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Shanahan confirms our report about Shayne Graham. Says that he will be here. #Redskins

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[rbanerjee23]

Shayne Graham's been added and there's rumors of Kyle Orton being traded to the skins

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

Shayne Graham's been added and there's rumors of Kyle Orton being traded to the skins

CSN's Rich Tandler is speculating about this...
"Rich Tandler
A conspiracy theory: Kyle Orton trade rumors coming up just when Rex needs a push to sign his deal to get in on Thurs. not a coincidence."

Anyone know what Denver was asking of Miami?

[Monkeydad]

Skins agreed to terms with Graham.
Quick hits: Redskins sign placekicker Shayne Graham - The Insider - The Washington Post

[SmootSmack]

A 2nd or 3rd and a "pro bowl caliber player" was the last I'd heard

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

A 2nd or 3rd and a "pro bowl caliber player" was the last I'd heard

Damn, that's a lot. The only think that I could think of is a 3rd and Cooley. But that would suck. I think that price is too high.

The ESPN980 guys threw Dixon's name around as they discussed QBs (from Pittsburgh).

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Damn, that's a lot. The only think that I could think of is a 3rd and Cooley. But that would suck. I think that price is too high.

The ESPN980 guys threw Dixon's name around as they discussed QBs (from Pittsburgh).

That asking price is awfully high for Orton, but I would think Denver would consider taking less if the market dries up for Orton.
Orton would be an improvement over Rex/Beck. An entire season of Rex/Beck would spell sub .500 season for sure. Rex is a turnover machine. Small hands.
I don't like him.
Orton is well respected by his peers. Orton has been productive everywhere he has played. He fits the proven NFL caliber QB more then our Rex/Beck.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

A 2nd or 3rd and a "pro bowl caliber player" was the last I'd heard

After that fiasco last year, I'd drive to D.C. myself and slap the shit out of Shanny if he made such a stupid trade again.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

After that fiasco last year, I'd drive to D.C. myself and slap the shit out of Shanny if he made such a stupid trade again.

I hate to say this, but I feel that the McNabb trade was a different situation. He was on his way to being washed up and was on his way out in Philly since everyone was getting enamored with Kolb. The fact that they were willing to trade him to a division rival should have been a red flag.

Orton played in a team that was beaten up and left for dead by Son of Hoody (a.k.a. McDaniels). And I think he could be a good QB for a team.

Now, I don't think Orton is worth a 2nd rounder, but I'd happily trade for him for a 3rd and a late draft pick.