Better days ahead. (Off season part 1 thread)

[KI Skins Fan]

I think it's clear that we have more needs on defense than on offense. We could handle some of those needs internally just by some players getting healthy, by re-signing a player or two, and perhaps by using a couple of players differently.

If Culliver and Ihenacho recover fully, they might well be starters at CB and SS. If Galette is fully recovered and re-signs with us, he'll start at one OLB spot.

I like the idea of using Preston Smith at DT, at least on passing downs. He is 6-5 and 270 lbs. right now. He could bulk up to 290 lbs. and handle the role that Hatcher wasn't able to fulfill.

You're looking at 3 or 4 upgrades right there.

As for the draft, I think we'll go heavy on defense. That's because our greatest needs are on that side and I still do not buy into the idea that anyone actually drafts purely BPA, no matter how many times they may claim to do so. Sherff was not a BPA pick IMO.

Beyond that, we need to add playmakers on defense to get our D to the next level. Whether we find them in the draft or in FA, it makes no difference to me.

[SFREDSKIN]

I guess I'm not the only one that thinks like this, it's a no brainer:

One free agent makes a ton of sense for Redskins | CSN Mid-Atlantic

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

I guess I'm not the only one that thinks like this, it's a no brainer:

One free agent makes a ton of sense for Redskins | CSN Mid-Atlantic

He certainly is an upgrade, but the arguement against, not only did he fall out of the discussion of league top centers this year, but he wants top center money. We shouldn't pay for past performance. And to simply say his decline is due to the inept brown offense...please tell me when it was good? That's a poor excuse and poorly written

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

He certainly is an upgrade, but the arguement against, not only did he fall out of the discussion of league top centers this year, but he wants top center money. We shouldn't pay for past performance. And to simply say his decline is due to the inept brown offense...please tell me when it was good? That's a poor excuse and poorly written

The only evaluations I care about are the ones that Scot M. and Bill Callahan do. We're lucky to have such stellar talent evaluators and I trust their judgement completely. If they want him, then I want him.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

I guess I'm not the only one that thinks like this, it's a no brainer:

One free agent makes a ton of sense for Redskins | CSN Mid-Atlantic

It is a no-brainer.....................Not to do it.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

I guess I'm not the only one that thinks like this, it's a no brainer:

One free agent makes a ton of sense for Redskins | CSN Mid-Atlantic

I was getting ready to post this myself. Just the big physical kind of player SM likes. If he doesn't think it's a good move I wouldn't mind drafting Dan Voltz out of Wisconsin in the 3rd or 4th. Big guy..finishes blocks..gets to second level and has NFL strength.

[MTK]

Mack is a no brainer as long as the money is right. Doesn't seem like a SM move.

[Alvin Walton]

Originally Posted by MTK

Mack is a no brainer as long as the money is right. Doesn't seem like a SM move.

Thats what I'm thinking.
If McClue is who we think he is we can find an equal cheaper in the draft.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

Thats what I'm thinking.
If McClue is who we think he is we can find an equal cheaper in the draft.

Not in this draft.

[Alvin Walton]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Not in this draft.

I hear ya, but Centers aint all that....

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Not in this draft.

Actually fairly deep at the position just not a stand out. That said, I don't know if you could draft one and immediately plug him in. Maybe the kid from Notre dame...

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Actually fairly deep at the position just not a stand out. That said, I don't know if you could draft one and immediately plug him in. Maybe the kid from Notre dame...

Only one or two with size we're looking for.

[That Guy]

SM likes value signings and guys 27 or younger in free agency. he doesn't fit either of those. not a bad player, just not one that i think we'll be signing.

[JoeRedskin]

I think Mack would be great IF at the right price. Sure, he is older but, if we get a couple years out of him while grooming his replacement, yay!

Not sure what the right price would be, but I am betting our "right price" is lower than his "right price" so I don't think it happens ... and that's okay too.

[Schneed10]

Cap space is not as abundant for us as people think. Remember, the following need to be considered for resigning (or replacement) this season:

- Cousins
- Knighton
- Gallette
- Will Compton

Plenty of others but they're not cap consequential.

Then next year we'd have to decide whether to resign or replace:

- Garcon
- Perry Riley
- Chris Baker
- Jordan Reed (big $)

So as we think about all of our cap space we have to consider that money needs to be set aside for those guys, and if we're not going pay them, then we have to figure out how we're going to replace them before we consider bringing in an Alex Mack.

It's this kind of long view that leads Scot McCloughan to conclude that the best plan is draft draft draft, and resign your own. Mack is not a fit.