Redskins Free Agency 2016

[Irrefutable]

Originally Posted by MTK

Why not with Thomas?

#1 RB big question mark

#2 RB averages 6.3 games per year... 3 carries per game

#3 RB if Thomas wants to compete at the NFL minimum, ok

They need two RBs that can establish a running game.... Jones might be one

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by Irrefutable

#1 RB big question mark

#2 RB averages 6.3 games per year... 3 carries per game

#3 RB if Thomas wants to compete at the NFL minimum, ok

They need two RBs that can establish a running game.... Jones might be one

thomas was vet min last year, and was available mid-season. no idea why he'd get a raise.

[30gut]

Originally Posted by MTK

Why not with Thomas?

Consistency of FO philosophy. If the focus is on youth then he's too old.

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[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by 30gut

Consistency of FO philosophy. If the focus is on youth then he's too old.

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SM's philosophy is "football" players and Pierre Thomas is that. Second is value and a threat like PT at around vet minimum would be good value. Youth is important but not the sole aspect of this FO philosophy.

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[30gut]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

SM's philosophy is "football" players and Pierre Thomas is that. Second is value and a threat like PT at around vet minimum would be good value. Youth is important but not the sole aspect of this FO philosophy.

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Agreed, youth is not the sole aspect. Pierre Thomas is just a guy in my book.
Hasn't played much recently and has limited production and he's on the wrong side of 30 which for a RB is old and has been knicked up.
On top of that he doesn't contribute on special teams.
So if they're not resigning Hatcher due to age then imo from the sake of consistency then PT shouldn't be signed at RB.

Draft or sign a younger guy that can contribute as both a RB and "football" player on special teams.

My 2 cents anyhow....with that being said it's all but a lock he signed now, lol

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[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by 30gut

Agreed, youth is not the sole aspect. Pierre Thomas is just a guy in my book.
Hasn't played much recently and has limited production and he's on the wrong side of 30 which for a RB is old and has been knicked up.
On top of that he doesn't contribute on special teams.
So if they're not resigning Hatcher due to age then imo from the sake of consistency then PT shouldn't be signed at RB.

Draft or sign a younger guy that can contribute as both a RB and "football" player on special teams.

My 2 cents anyhow....with that being said it's all but a lock he signed now, lol

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Signing him now doesn't take away any options but he is better than just a guy. He can protect on 3rd or leak out as a receiver. He did good in the short time he was with us and isn't the typical 30+ running back in how little full-time play he has seen. I have no problem if they sign him or don't but I also am OK if they don't.

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[That Guy]

Originally Posted by 30gut

So if they're not resigning Hatcher due to age then imo from the sake of consistency then PT shouldn't be signed at RB.

they're not resigning hatcher because he'd cost $8mill. if hatcher would take vet min, they'd be bringing him to camp for sure. PT costs you nothing and he does some things a lot better than matt jones right now, which makes him a reasonable 3rd down back, especially if someone gets hurt.

[SCRedskinsFan]

Originally Posted by 30gut

Consistency of FO philosophy. If the focus is on youth then he's too old.

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Nobody would be building a team with Thomas and the Redskins certainly are not. If he is a good veteran influence at minimal cost that can still play, in the judgement of coaches and the front office, why the heck not? It's not like he's being put on the 53 man roster, it's March, for crying out loud.

[Chico23231]

Personally would prefer another Matt Jones in the 4th or 5th round again this year as the 2nd RB in the rotation.

I got zero problem bringing in Peirre Thomas to compete with Chris Thompson as the 3rd down back.

[JoeRedskin]

We cannot win the Super Bowl without PT. He is essential to our successs.

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[MTK]

PT is on the radar, which means if no better options are available before camp we could bring him back in.

He's a cheap and available type that can fill in well when needed as a 3rd down back.

Not even really worth the discussion we've had so far.

[Evilgrin]

Alot of these guys will probably linger til after the draft now.

[DYoungJelly]

Originally Posted by Evilgrin

Alot of these guys will probably linger til after the draft now.

Exactly, no reason to sign him now only to release him if a RB is BPA.

[Chico23231]

David Bruton can help Washington Redskins, even if he's not starting - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN

good stuff about Bruton on how he fits. Good signing

[over the mountain]

Chris Baker ✔ ‎@cbaker92redskin
Ummmm Scott come on man PLEASE #KEEPPOTROASTINDC https://twitter.com/rapsheet/status/714448828456386560 …
11:30 AM - 28 Mar 2016

Baker posted photos of an apparently slimmer Knighton on Monday and promised that “y’all haven’t seen us at our best yet.” Knighton, who played fewer than 400 snaps and battled cluster headaches last season, finished with 29 combined tackles and 1 1/2 sacks.

Coach Jay Gruden estimated last week that the Redskins utilized their base package on less than a third of their defensive snaps last season, and that reduces the need for an exclusive nose tackle. [Defensive coordinator Joe] Barry plans on further de-emphasizing the position this season, Gruden said.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...ighton-in-d-c/

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I expected more from Knighton last season. He just didnt collapse the pocket enough imo. Then it seemed like he was trying to penetrate to make tackles vs taking on blocks ... but then there were times when he would push the center back and disrupt plays.

I would like him back but i wonder how much of that is bc he is baker's bff. Im torn on this one.

Terrance Knighton ‏@MisterRoast98 22h22 hours ago
Keep that word rotational out of any thing about me

^^ and then he says this. sorry, you would be rotational if you sign w the skins.