Update: Redskins Add S Tanard Jackson and Madieu Williams and CB Leigh Torrence

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Also Madieu Williams, Evan Royster, Josh Wilson, Kevin Barnes

didn't realize Williams was too, Where'd he go to school?

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

didn't realize Williams was too, Where'd he go to school?

M-A-R-Y-L-A-N-D :headbange

Speaking of local ties, interesting fact about Morgan (already mentioned here I believe):

Zac Boyer ‏ @ZacBoyer
Got off phone with Josh Morgan. Happy w/DC-area #Redskins signings. Played AAU hoops w/Tanard Jackson, childhood friend w/Madieu Williams.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

didn't realize Williams was too, Where'd he go to school?

Grew up in Lanham, went to Maryland

[ethat001]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Grew up in Lanham, went to Maryland

Nice. I grew up Lanham, and lived close to Duval. Tough area, near Bowie. Growing up, our next door neighbors robbed us, drug deals on the block, friend saw someone shot in the parking lot, etc. But, honestly had fun growing up there. Good to see Lanham come out in TJ with the substance abuse charges last year, but I'm hoping he's cleaned up since then.

I always wonder why all these players sign with us when they know there's stiff competition for the job. Seems like if you're going to be the 4-6th safety, you would sign with another team to increase your chances. Same thing happened last two years with RB/WRs. Well, good for our front office, bad for the players. Good job Shanny for making this happen.

[sportscurmudgeon]

Jackson is an upgrade at safety over what was on the roster - - after Landry and Otogwe were set adrift. In fact, he is probably an upgrade over Landry and Otogwe.

Of course, injuries are always a factor no matter who a team signs or drafts. But Tanard Jackson's talent makes him worth the gamble that he can stay healthy - - and sober.

Presumably, the Skins' braintrust did their due diligence. If they did not, someone's head should roll...

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

Jackson is an upgrade at safety over what was on the roster - - after Landry and Otogwe were set adrift. In fact, he is probably an upgrade over Landry and Otogwe.

Of course, injuries are always a factor no matter who a team signs or drafts. But Tanard Jackson's talent makes him worth the gamble that he can stay healthy - - and sober.

Presumably, the Skins' braintrust did their due diligence. If they did not, someone's head should roll...

I got a feeling that Jackson (provided he doesn't get high) and Merriweather will be a better tandem than we had last year. I really like what they did here. Jackson is a good player, and I agree he is better than the two we had.

Sadly I do see Doughty gone, but we have depth and talent there now.

They can pass on drafty a S this year and grab a couple UDFA S and stash them on the practice squad while they develop.

[iRepDMV]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

didn't realize Williams was too, Where'd he go to school?

He also went to my Middle School..Kenmoor Middle in Palmer Park