Who should we go for in Free Agency?

[MTK]

I'd rather have Paea over Knighton.

Paea can bring some rush and play all 3 downs. Knighton is probably the better player against the run but he's a 2 down guy.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I'd rather have Paea over Knighton.

Paea can bring some rush and play all 3 downs. Knighton is probably the better player against the run but he's a 2 down guy.

Yes, and I know we run that hybrid D front now, can't help but wonder where Paea would lineup

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

Yes, and I know we run that hybrid D front now, can't help but wonder where Paea would lineup

I would guess DE, with Baker at nose and Hatcher at the other end, assuming no other moves are made along the line.

I would like to see both Knighton and Paea come in. Need to rotate to keep fresh anyway. Baker as the top replacement for all 3 spots along the line would be adequate depth.

[Lotus]

If we put Paea at nose, it would seem Cofield isn't returning, as rumored.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

I would guess DE, with Baker at nose and Hatcher at the other end, assuming no other moves are made along the line.

I would like to see both Knighton and Paea come in. Need to rotate to keep fresh anyway. Baker as the top replacement for all 3 spots along the line would be adequate depth.

Would be fine with that, would like to still see us draft Shelton if we only add Paea on the line

[Skinzman]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

Would be fine with that, would like to still see us draft Shelton if we only add Paea on the line

Given that we are looking to sign more interior D-line, I would assume our number 5 pick, if not traded down, would be used for a pass rusher. Im sure if McC thinks Shelton is that good, he wouldnt pass him over, but it seems he is setting himself up to take Gregory, Ray, or Beasley with that pick.

[Alvin Walton]

We got Billy Jean at one end and Hatcher at the other, where else do you put Paea other than nose?

[Schneed10]

Why are people thinking we'd put Paea at nose? That's not even a question. Dude is 300 pounds.

Baker would be the clear nose unless somebody else was brought in too.

[Chico23231]

Keim tweeted out Paea is a different position from Dan Williams...so obviously we still are still pursuing Knighton, Williams and any other potential NT.

Like how the FO focused on D-Line first over any other area. Smart. Aging, injuried, and underproductive group.

[SirLK26]

Why do you think Green Bay's letting him walk? They drafted and developed him, and they still don't want to pay 7-9 million or whatever it's going to be. Why should we? Chances are he wouldn't play as well here anyway, on top of already being overpaid.

The Jaguars can have Parnell for 6.5. They're the Jaguars.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by SirLK26

Why do you think Green Bay's letting him walk? They drafted and developed him, and they still don't want to pay 7-9 million or whatever it's going to be. Why should we? Chances are he wouldn't play as well here anyway, on top of already being overpaid.

The Jaguars can have Parnell for 6.5. They're the Jaguars.

I agree on Parnell and I was not advocating signing BB for the money he wants. In fact, I think we shouldn't. We need someone at RT and he is the best option out there, but he is also an expensive option who likely retards the development of Moses. I was simply responding to this:

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Baluga would be a great signing, IMO. He's only 25, so he could be penciled into the lineup for 6-7 years.

You may go gray waiting for Moses to develop.

GBay would love to retain Bulaga, just not at LT money and more than they pay their current pro-bowl guard. Also, GBay is hopeful that their recently-drafted-in-the-3rd-round back-up tackle (who was developing while BB was playing) can step into Bulaga's place without too much of a drop-off in the O-line's effectiveness. Throw in BB's injury history and GBay is content to let him walk.

At 7M/year or more, I suggest we follow their lead.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

I agree on Parnell and I was not advocating signing BB for the money he wants. In fact, I think we shouldn't. We need someone at RT and he is the best option out there, but he is also an expensive option who likely retards the development of Moses. I was simply responding to this:



GBay would love to retain Bulaga, just not at LT money and more than they pay their current pro-bowl guard. Also, GBay is hopeful that their recently-drafted-in-the-3rd-round back-up tackle (who was developing while BB was playing) can step into Bulaga's place without too much of a drop-off in the O-line's effectiveness. Throw in BB's injury history and GBay is content to let him walk.

At 7M/year or more, I suggest we follow their lead.

If we were to sign a proven 25 year old tackle, who gives a damn about the development of Moses? Not me because I don't think he's any good.

How much younger than Bulaga is Moses anyway - two or three years, at most? So that's a non-factor. Also, we don't even know if Moses can come back from his Lisfranc injury and he wasn't exactly a ballerina before he hurt his foot.

OK, I like Bulaga a lot and I'd like to see the Skins try to fix the OL sooner rather than later. On the other hand, you don't want to pay the price for him and you're willing to wait on draftees to develop (if they develop). Bottom line: we're not going to agree about the way the Skins should fix the RT problem.

Fortunately for you, it's very doubtful that Scot M. will be shopping on Rodeo Drive during Free Agency so I almost certainly won't get what I want.

Hopefully, the Skins will find some way to upgrade RT and G this off-season because I think the lack of good pass protection is hurting the confidence, and therefore the development, of our young QBs.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

If we were to sign a proven 25 year old tackle, who gives a damn about the development of Moses? Not me because I don't think he's any good.

How much younger than Bulaga is Moses anyway - two or three years, at most? So that's a non-factor. Also, we don't even know if Moses can come back from his Lisfranc injury and he wasn't exactly a ballerina before he hurt his foot.

OK, I like Bulaga a lot and I'd like to see the Skins try to fix the OL sooner rather than later. On the other hand, you don't want to pay the price for him and you're willing to wait on draftees to develop (if they develop). Bottom line: we're not going to agree about the way the Skins should fix the RT problem.

Fortunately for you, it's very doubtful that Scot M. will be shopping on Rodeo Drive during Free Agency so I almost certainly won't get what I want.

Hopefully, the Skins will find some way to upgrade RT and G this off-season because I think the lack of good pass protection is hurting the confidence, and therefore the development, of our young QBs.

I think signing a player like Bulaga, even if it costs a little bit makes sense for this team. We're not going to have a QB in the next two seasons that can overcome a below average/mediocre/inexperienced line. So the team should build a line that can help the QB position. Bulaga is not old, he's only 25, it's not like you're overpaying for a guy in his 30s.

[Alvin Walton]

Stephen Paea says he's headed for Redskins

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

Stephen Paea says he's headed for Redskins

im gud with this