Fred Davis Done for Season. Welcome Back Cooley

[CultBrennan59]

Jason LaConfora (yuck) says that we have reached out to CC and expect a deal soon...

[jdc65]

I know it's early yet, but not really, and a quality tight end has to be considered an absolute necessity. I don't see Davis coming back next year, as he is a free agent, and has been mostly underwelming since he was highly drafted in 08. Time to say goodbye to Fred. Cooley is at best a stopgap for the remainder of this season, and Niles Paul is not a tight end.

Joseph Fauria of UCLA will likely be available in the 2nd rd when the Skins select next year, and he should be on the short list of possible draftees. Almost 6'-8" at 260 lbs with ok 4.8 speed, he won't go in the first, but he offers a big time red zone target area, quality blocking, and after the catch run ability.

Tight end has to now be considered a must get and high priority for next year. Secondary help has to come from free agency as rookie secondary players are almost always unreliable. Jarius Byrd at FS with either Talib or Cromartie at corner.


In other words, build the offense around Griffin with high draft picks for future growth, and build the defense thru free agency for immediate results.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by jdc65

I know it's early yet, but not really, and a quality tight end has to be considered an absolute necessity. I don't see Davis coming back next year, as he is a free agent, and has been mostly underwelming since he was highly drafted in 08. Time to say goodbye to Fred. Cooley is at best a stopgap for the remainder of this season, and Niles Paul is not a tight end.

Joseph Fauria of UCLA will likely be available in the 2nd rd when the Skins select next year, and he should be on the short list of possible draftees. Almost 6'-8" at 260 lbs with ok 4.8 speed, he won't go in the first, but he offers a big time red zone target area, quality blocking, and after the catch run ability.

Tight end has to now be considered a must get and high priority for next year. Secondary help has to come from free agency as rookie secondary players are almost always unreliable. Jarius Byrd at FS with either Talib or Cromartie at corner.

Is he related to Christian Fauria the former patriots TE?

Cromartie isn't going to be a FA, and is basically a taller DHall...

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Is he related to Christian Fauria the former patriots TE?

Cromartie isn't going to be a FA, and is basically a taller DHall...

It's his nephew. And no way should we draft him in the 2nd round. NO WAY

[redskins5044]

Originally Posted by ethat001

Not sure if it's Shanny's "fault". I'd have done it in a heartbeat. An iron man, pro-bowler, leader of a young inexperienced defense, and a man who recently has been putting up 100 tackle seasons..

Regardless, I'm very proud of our offense & team. RG3 makes up for all the injuries -- earlier it was the O-line, then Garcon, then DAvis, & defensive injuries -- but the next man up has been making it happen. With prior years, we would have crumbled with these injuries - but now I think it doesn't matter as much. Credit Shanahan and the depth he's creating, and Kyle's creative playcalling.


I get the feeling that RG3 can will us to win himself alone. Also feel that whoever we have in there by the years end - we could be dangerous if we get into the playoffs...

I was been sarcastic, because people like to blame him for everything.

[CRedskinsRule]

Focus next year needs to be on Safety and CB's. We will resign Davis (the injury probably made that easier since no one will be paying a premium for a TE with 1 strike and coming off a major injury). OL seems to be solid in run and schemed ok for passing. Need to work on strengthening the back end of our Defense first, then any other area.

[DynamiteRave]

What if Cooley come's in here and beasts? I'm sure he's going to be trying to change some minds. I mean he definitely can't be worse than Paul. He's practically the Ade Jimoh of 2012.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

What if Cooley come's in here and beasts? I'm sure he's going to be trying to change some minds. I mean he definitely can't be worse than Paul. He's practically the Ade Jimoh of 2012.

If Cooley can catch a pass and make a block, he'd already be miles ahead than Paul.

[Deivybaby]

NOOO to cooley. Paulsen just had a decenf game why not give him time and playing time to see what he can do. Cooley is a waste of time man come on .

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Deivybaby

NOOO to cooley. Paulsen just had a decenf game why not give him time and playing time to see what he can do. Cooley is a waste of time man come on .

Where does it say that Cooley will be the #1 TE? At best Cooley is the #2 TE, although he might be the 3rd TE even though Paul can't catch or block.

[T.O.Killa]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Where does it say that Cooley will be the #1 TE? At best Cooley is the #2 TE, although he might be the 3rd TE even though Paul can't catch or block.

What are you and the rest of you saying. Cooley comes back and is immediatlry our best tight end. You Come on Man. Paulson is OK and Niles sucks upto this point.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

What are you and the rest of you saying. Cooley comes back and is immediatlry our best tight end. You Come on Man. Paulson is OK and Niles sucks upto this point.

I didn't say that at all. I think he'll be the #3 TE behind Paulson (#1) and Paul (#2).

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

What if Cooley come's in here and beasts? I'm sure he's going to be trying to change some minds. I mean he definitely can't be worse than Paul. He's practically the Ade Jimoh of 2012.

[The Goat]

Assuming Chris is in football shape, he's a better TE than lunch pail Logan (whom I think is a good TE btw). Logan is the better blocker and his height definitely will give him the upper-hand on a play or two each game. But Cooley has always had a knack for finding open space, and he's still a rambler after the catch. They both have good hands, but you gotta give Chris the edge based on experience.

Chris and Logan should split reps at TE. Paul shouldn't be on the field when the offense is at work, but Shanny isn't letting go of this one for some reason.

[REDSKINS4ever]

What if Shanahan doesn't look in Cooley's direction? What if he looks to add someone else?