2012 Free Agency Wish List

[SmootSmack]

I think the Jets and Cardinals are the favorites to land him. I've heard that Mike Shanahan doesn't like the idea, but I suspect we'll bring him in for a visit if he's available. Can't hurt

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think the Jets and Cardinals are the favorites to land him. I've heard that Mike Shanahan doesn't like the idea, but I suspect we'll bring him in for a visit if he's available. Can't hurt

Well we know Shanahan doesn't like to tell the truth. Plus we have an older coach and an impatient owner who will spend the money. I just don't see Arizona wanting to pay the money and NY doesn't have the cap room. But I hope you're right.

[NC_Skins]

If "ifs" and "buts" were candy and nuts.

[RexKelly]

For me it greatly depends on the health of Peyton Manning.

But here is what I'd do:

1) *SIGN FA LG CARL NICKS- While NO's scrambles to sign Drew Brees to an attractive contract, sign one of the best FA's available this year in Carl Nicks. Pairing Nicks up next to Trent Williams give Washington on of the strongest left sides in the NFL.
2) *SIGN FA WR DWAYNE BOWE- Skin's have needed a larger, developed, playmaker to pair opposite Moss for so long.

Here is where it gets tricky:

If its seems that Peyton Manning is healthy. *** If so.

4) *SIGN FA QB PEYTON MANNING- If he is healthy, he is a Tope 10 QB in this league and that what it takes to win a Super Bowl. I think he might even still be Top 5 and the biggest kicker is that you won't have to give up any draft picks to get him.
5) *SIGN FA WR REGGIE WAYNE- Wayne is in his twilight and I would only sign him if Peyton was QB.
6) *SIGN FA C JEFF SATURDAY-Saturday, like Wayne, is in his twilight and I would only sign him if Peyton was QB.

If Peyton is not healthy/retires, then I would consider:

4) *SIGN FA QB ALEX SMITH- He is more athletic and has more upside then the Redskins QB options of a year ago.
5) *SIGN FA CB CORTLAND FINNEGAN- I know we have two equally as talented corners already, but the league is such a passing based league now. ( we play New York twice and New Orleans once next year )

DRAFT :

1st Round - BEST OT available may Matt Kalil, OT, USC falls? If not then
Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa
2nd Round -Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor, Mark Barron, SS, ‘Bama, Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by RexKelly

For me it greatly depends on the health of Peyton Manning.

But here is what I'd do:

1) *SIGN FA LG CARL NICKS- While NO's scrambles to sign Drew Brees to an attractive contract, sign one of the best FA's available this year in Carl Nicks. Pairing Nicks up next to Trent Williams give Washington on of the strongest left sides in the NFL.
2) *SIGN FA WR DWAYNE BOWE- Skin's have needed a larger, developed, playmaker to pair opposite Moss for so long.

Here is where it gets tricky:

If its seems that Peyton Manning is healthy. *** If so.

4) *SIGN FA QB PEYTON MANNING- If he is healthy, he is a Tope 10 QB in this league and that what it takes to win a Super Bowl. I think he might even still be Top 5 and the biggest kicker is that you won't have to give up any draft picks to get him.
5) *SIGN FA WR REGGIE WAYNE- Wayne is in his twilight and I would only sign him if Peyton was QB.
6) *SIGN FA C JEFF SATURDAY-Saturday, like Wayne, is in his twilight and I would only sign him if Peyton was QB.

If Peyton is not healthy/retires, then I would consider:

4) *SIGN FA QB ALEX SMITH- He is more athletic and has more upside then the Redskins QB options of a year ago.
5) *SIGN FA CB CORTLAND FINNEGAN- I know we have two equally as talented corners already, but the league is such a passing based league now. ( we play New York twice and New Orleans once next year )

DRAFT :

1st Round - BEST OT available may Matt Kalil, OT, USC falls? If not then
Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa
2nd Round -Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor, Mark Barron, SS, ‘Bama, Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin

Carl Nicks is a heck of a player. But he does not fit Shanahan's system very well. Shanahan treasures small, mobile linemen whereas Nicks is a huge mauler.

[GridIron26]

That is fair argument, but try to put yourself in Shanny's shoes. You basically would have to give up your several high round picks such as two 1st round picks and two 2nd round picks or something like that to get Griffin, I am not going to bring up the possibility of drafting Luck because it is almost guaranteed to be not possible. Would you do it? If you do that, then how can you build a better support cast around Griffin if you have limited picks. Yes, there is free agency but we have already learned from our history that building a team through free agency is not good way. And not even to mention the fact that we have seen last year, Allen is not willing to give free agent players hefty paychecks.

[Meks]

@ REX KELLY...

9ers will NOT let alex smith go... as awful as he is...

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

So would you guys rather go FA to get our #1 WR or draft one? Personally I feel we will do both.

[tryfuhl]

All of this talk about offense... wonder who we have our eyes on for defense... not that the needs are AS pressing from the outside looking in

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

All of this talk about offense... wonder who we have our eyes on for defense... not that the needs are AS pressing from the outside looking in

Hopefully, they are thinking about what in the world they are going to do with the Safety position.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Hopefully, they are thinking about what in the world they are going to do with the Safety position.

Definitely.. and nickel corner at minimum for cb's.. hopefully we can keep Carriker or find an adequate raeplacement. If we do trade Orakpo we've gotta address that too. Mario Williams is an FA but will likely be picked up or resigned before any Orakpo trade.. he's coming off injury and I'm sure he'd like to stay with a top defense.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

Definitely.. and nickel corner at minimum for cb's.. hopefully we can keep Carriker or find an adequate raeplacement. If we do trade Orakpo we've gotta address that too. Mario Williams is an FA but will likely be picked up or resigned before any Orakpo trade.. he's coming off injury and I'm sure he'd like to stay with a top defense.

I'm sure that if Mario Williams walks, he'd go to a 4-3 team. If Carriker walks, I would make Soliai our big FA acquisition on defense and put him at NT, then slide Cofield to DE along with Jenkins and Bowen.

[SBXVII]

Star Light Star bright,
The first star I see tonight,
I wish I may, I wish I might,
Have the wish I wish tonight.

FA:
Bowe
Flynn

Draft:
Blackmon
Weeden
Next Best:
OL
FS
CB
ILB
OL

[Giantone]

Question, with the success of teams like the Giants with a strong FAST d line why trade Orakpo ,I think you need to go back to a four man front,I think it suits your personel.

[Terpfan76]

Originally Posted by Giantone

Question, with the success of teams like the Giants with a strong FAST d line why trade Orakpo ,I think you need to go back to a four man front,I think it suits your personel.

Because teams like the Steelers and Packers have had similar success while running a 3-4.