Jason Taylor Released

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Well, we'd be fine starting Blades, who is a better player than McIntosh, but Chris Wilson can't be an everydown player.

You know, you'd think since we bothered to hold Erasmus James through the entire season last year, we would have kept him on into this year...but no.

Not quite, he was cut on 12/9. And keep him for what? Both Wilson and Jackson had both passed James on the depth chart. James played in a dozen to 15 plays all year, cut the cord, he was worthless.

[GTripp0012]

I'm of the opinion that Heyer has great fundamentals and can start in this league, but he's just so unbelievably raw. It's incredible if he has to run a toss play or kick out the backer or something he just has no idea where the player is.

That's the thing, is that Heyer only has one more year to show progress in that aspect, or he becomes too costly to keep around.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I'm of the opinion that Heyer has great fundamentals and can start in this league, but he's just so unbelievably raw. It's incredible if he has to run a toss play or kick out the backer or something he just has no idea where the player is.

That's the thing, is that Heyer only has one more year to show progress in that aspect, or he becomes too costly to keep around.

So where, if anywhere, do you see Devin Clark falling into all of this? I found it kind of interesting that both he and Vinny have mentioned Clark (along with Rinehart) as guy they're expecting to step up for 2009?

Second question, suppose we bring Daniels back (or even if we don't) with Haynesworth, Griffin, Monty, and Golston would you entertain any thoughts of sending Alexander back to the offensive side of the ball?

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So where, if anywhere, do you see Devin Clark falling into all of this? I found it kind of interesting that both he and Vinny have mentioned Clark (along with Rinehart) as guy they're expecting to step up for 2009?

Second question, suppose we bring Daniels back (or even if we don't) with Haynesworth, Griffin, Monty, and Golston would you entertain any thoughts of sending Alexander back to the offensive side of the ball?

I don't see Devin Clark fitting in anywhere. It's interesting though, unless Jansen bumps inside, we currently don't have a backup Guard or Center under contract, outside of Rinehart. If Clark can handle, say, Right Guard, he might have a future. At tackle, no.

I would not send Alexander back to the offensive side under any circumstances. He's a bad blocker, and has no redeeming qualities. But as a defensive player, he can play the 3 shade or the nose equally well (although we go three deep at the nose now), and has very good skills.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I don't see Devin Clark fitting in anywhere. It's interesting though, unless Jansen bumps inside, we currently don't have a backup Guard or Center under contract, outside of Rinehart. If Clark can handle, say, Right Guard, he might have a future. At tackle, no.

agreed. Im not expecting much from either of them in 2010 though. Both would be lucky to make the active roster at any point during the season.

On another subject, am i the only one a little troubled by the fact that we have 13M in cap space and arent doing anything to improve our team after losing Springs and Taylor?

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

agreed. Im not expecting much from either of them in 2010 though. Both would be lucky to make the active roster at any point during the season.

On another subject, am i the only one a little troubled by the fact that we have 13M in cap space and arent doing anything to improve our team after losing Springs and Taylor?

Huh..? They just got the money freed up yesterday.

Givem a week or so to spend some of the loot, damn. Did you think they would spend the cash over night?

Patience grasshopper!

[53Fan]

For whatever it's worth on Willis.....Scout.com: 2009 Free Agency-Guard

[44ever]

Tuna Master Plan. Knowing the Skins would bite. Taylor was used as a spy and a draft pick burglar................ I don't know after 21 pages of Jason Taylor Released it's all I got left ............... It would be interesting if he ended up back in Miami.

[GTripp0012]

Best Available Free Agents (according to my SpreadSheet):

Jermaine Phillips, S, Tampa Bay 89 (Visiting: Seahawks, Chargers)
Leonard Weaver, RB/FB, Seattle 88 (No reported interest)
Cooper Carlisle, G, Oakland 87 (Negotiating with Raiders)
Kurt Warner, QB, Arizona 86 (Expected to re-sign by weekend)
Ray Lewis, LB, Baltimore 86 (Expected to re-sign, Baltimore is only offer)
Tank Johnson, DT, Dallas 86 (No reported interest)
Pete Kendall, G, Washington 85 (No reported interest)
Matt Birk, C, Minnesota 85 (Visiting Baltimore, has offer from Vikings, might retire)
Byron Leftwich, QB, Pittsburgh 84 (No reported interest)
Bertrand Berry, DE, Arizona 84 (No reported interest)
Jon Runyan, OT, Phildelphia 84 (Might re-sign or retire)
Laveranues Coles, WR, Jets 84 (Offers from Bengals, Bills, and Dolphins, expect to sign soon)

[MiraclesHappen07]

I like Bertrand berry, wouldnt might mind bringing him in. What about Cromwell? is he still on the market, i dont see him on your list of top free agents left.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by MiraclesHappen07

I like Bertrand berry, wouldnt might mind bringing him in. What about Cromwell? is he still on the market, i dont see him on your list of top free agents left.

He's still around, but isn't one of the "top" guys available.

[MiraclesHappen07]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

He's still around, but isn't one of the "top" guys available.

ahhhh, alright. but i still wouldnt mind bringing him in, and berry.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by MiraclesHappen07

I like Bertrand berry, wouldnt might mind bringing him in. What about Cromwell? is he still on the market, i dont see him on your list of top free agents left.

34 years old 09 season. No thanks. He hasnt been able to play a full season in three years.
06 - 10 games
07 - 9 games
08 - 14 games
He does get some sacks though 13.5 in three years.

FA's are looking a little weak.

[MiraclesHappen07]

Originally Posted by 44ever

34 years old 09 season. No thanks. He hasnt been able to play a full season in three years.
06 - 10 games
07 - 9 games
08 - 14 games
He does get some sacks though 13.5 in three years.

FA's are looking a little weak.

aahhh alright, lol thanks for pointing that out. i never looked at the stats. Yeap they are looking weak indeed, sucks.

[44ever]

Demetric Evans, .DE Height: 6-4 Weight: 275 Age: 30 Demetric Evans - Washington Redskins - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
Did we or anyone else sign him? If not, what are we waiting for?

Bertrand Berry,...DE Height: 6-3 Weight: 260 Age: 33 Bertrand Berry - Arizona Cardinals - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
I say no to Berry