2015 Free Agents

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by hutch17

I keep hearing free safety listed, I think that Phillip Thomas was more than servicable at strong safety to end the season and is a more natural FS so they will move him. Remember he has been hurt so hopefully not only will we have a real coach that can coach him up, but then we are only looking for a SS that is easier to find.

I was not impressed with Thomas at all. He looked real slow and got lost in coverage. Maybe he improves next year.

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by hutch17

I keep hearing free safety listed, I think that Phillip Thomas was more than servicable at strong safety to end the season and is a more natural FS so they will move him. Remember he has been hurt so hopefully not only will we have a real coach that can coach him up, but then we are only looking for a SS that is easier to find.

SS

i like Merriweather as our SS at 1 mil per (injuries, suspensions aside).

I think he and breeland are the only 2 starters for us that would start for another NFL team.

FS

we all hoped thomas would over-perform as a late round pick and possibly earn a starting role, at the least be a solid depth guy.

i would not rely on thomas going into next year as a starter.

imo he needs a strong and healthy camp to even make the roster.

FS is too important for defenses nowadays to rely on an unreliable late round draft pick. poor FS play killed us this past year w clark. FS is like the LT on offense. Its an anchor that effects all parts around it.

hutch - you should post more my friend

[Lotus]

Now there will be a Combine for veteran free agents on March 22.

NFL to hold combine for veteran free agents - ESPN

[spAtt]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Now there will be a Combine for veteran free agents on March 22.

NFL to hold combine for veteran free agents - ESPN

I like it .

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Now there will be a Combine for veteran free agents on March 22.

NFL to hold combine for veteran free agents - ESPN

......waste of time .

[diehardskin2982]

Mike Iupati, Stefen Wisniewski, Ndamukong Su, Terrence Cody, Brandon Spikes.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

Mike Iupati, Stefen Wisniewski, Ndamukong Su, Terrence Cody, Brandon Spikes.

Ultimate Madden team.

[Alvin Walton]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

Mike Iupati, Stefen Wisniewski, Ndamukong Su, Terrence Cody, Brandon Spikes.

No freakin way do I want Haynesworth Jr.

[NC_Skins]

Absolutely not. Say no to free agents unless they happen to be a bargain. We aren't remotely close to contending and we need to get our foundation put up before we can start adding walls or a roof. (which is what FA ends up being)

[30gut]

My top target would be RT.

I consider this a MUST upgrade position to run a functional offense.
Banking on our youth developing or the draft for merely league average production is a long shot. And the best chance for this offense to have success (or any offense for that matter) is to win at the point of attack.
Even though youth would be my preference RT carries such a high priority that I would still consider quality starters who are older. RT for me is not a position where I would take a wait see approach, its a 'no fail' mission to upgrade.

Targets:

Bryan Bulaga
Derek Newton
King Dunlap
Ryan Harrris (who was for a song last offseason)
Michael Roos

Next position would be FS

Again, merely league average production from the FS would be a benefit to the defense. But we don't have anyone of the roster and expecting a production from a rookie draft pick is asking a lot.

Targets-
Devin McCourty
Da'Norris Searcy
Tashaun Gipson
Will Hill (only makes the list because we're desparate, otherwise I wouldn't have the knucklehead on the list)
Chris Clemons

DL-
We need youth along the DL and instead of signing/re-signing some rather middling players Bowen/Jenkins. I would target:

Stephen Paea

FA/Draft offseason wants:
RT, FS, SS, NB, DL-Pass rusher, OG, TE

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by 30gut

My top target would be RT.

I consider this a MUST upgrade position to run a functional offense.
Banking on our youth developing or the draft for merely league average production is a long shot. And the best chance for this offense to have success (or any offense for that matter) is to win at the point of attack.
Even though youth would be my preference RT carries such a high priority that I would still consider quality starters who are older. RT for me is not a position where I would take a wait see approach, its a 'no fail' mission to upgrade.

Targets:

Bryan Bulaga
Derek Newton
King Dunlap
Ryan Harrris (who was for a song last offseason)
Michael Roos

Next position would be FS

Again, merely league average production from the FS would be a benefit to the defense. But we don't have anyone of the roster and expecting a production from a rookie draft pick is asking a lot.

Targets-
Devin McCourty
Da'Norris Searcy
Tashaun Gipson
Will Hill (only makes the list because we're desparate, otherwise I wouldn't have the knucklehead on the list)
Chris Clemons

DL-
We need youth along the DL and instead of signing/re-signing some rather middling players Bowen/Jenkins. I would target:

Stephen Paea

FA/Draft offseason wants:
RT, FS, SS, NB, DL-Pass rusher, OG, TE

this is a fan site. i'd appreciate if you stopped making sense and spoke more irrationally in all future posts. thank you for your cooperation.

[KI Skins Fan]

Despite all the arguments against expensive FA signings at this time, I don't think FS can wait. We are just way too bad on the back end of the defense. It's absolutely not NFL quality. So, I'd like to see the Skins make a run at signing Devin McCourty.

Since I'm greedy, I'd like to see the Skins try to sign Brian Bulaga, as well.

Signing those two players would help to set up a "need-free" draft where trading down would be more palatable to me and probably more productive for the Skins.

[Lotus]

What if we moved Amerson to FS - he has played the position before, it is not new to him. His inconsistencies in coverage will be less visible at FS.

Then, instead of signing a FS, we sign a good-quality corner.

[That Guy]

seriously though, RT and FS are things that we really do need now. no need to break the bank, just get someone competent in here.

[SirLK26]

FS is the one position where I wouldn't mind signing a legit starter level FA. Having a competent guy back there would go a long ways in helping out our pass rush. Also think a good starter would help Amerson and Breeland develop more than what Clark brought.