Who should we go for in Free Agency?

[Lotus]

I'm curious to see what we pay Paea.

Otherwise, so far we have stayed out of the early-process high-priced FA bidding, which is a good thing. The first FA wave often seems to bring the least value.

[Skinzman]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

The biggest problem is simple - it's hard to find GOOD tackles, left or right. I wanted Moses, and might have hope for him, but a Lis Franc, for a RT that depends on planting on his foot. Gonna be hard to get him going, and he didn't show a lot last year. So that means we need to get another guy. Maybe we get him in the second. I dunno, but what I think is true is that we need, without question, a starting RT, a starting Safety, and a starting NT, I think you hope to get 2 of the 3 in rounds 1 and 2, but you are not getting all 3 in the draft this year.

If we don't get BB I guess I am ok, but I think you need to bite the bullet on one of those positions, and pay the bucks for a "sure thing" (go ahead and kill me)

There seems to be a lot of tackles in this draft. Especially in rounds 2-4 that should be pretty good. The only question is if they can start immediately. Personally I think we will go pass rusher in round 1, so probably look for OL upgrades after that.

Also, if we are going to switch to 1 gap responsibility on defense, then getting a big hulking NT is less important. If we do switch to 1 gap, I think Paea and/or Baker can do pretty good at that. Thats less about attracting double teams and more about getting your gap filled and then pushing into the backfield to disrupt things.

[ethat001]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

The biggest problem is simple - it's hard to find GOOD tackles, left or right. I wanted Moses, and might have hope for him, but a Lis Franc, for a RT that depends on planting on his foot. Gonna be hard to get him going, and he didn't show a lot last year. So that means we need to get another guy. Maybe we get him in the second. I dunno, but what I think is true is that we need, without question, a starting RT, a starting Safety, and a starting NT, I think you hope to get 2 of the 3 in rounds 1 and 2, but you are not getting all 3 in the draft this year.

If we don't get BB I guess I am ok, but I think you need to bite the bullet on one of those positions, and pay the bucks for a "sure thing" (go ahead and kill me)

Yes, Moses will perhaps only be ready by end of 2015 or early 2016. Problem with drafting another OT -- it gives up on Moses after one year, and then you have three OT for only two spots - seems wasteful. Really would be better to get a vet x 1-2 years, just too bad we missed on the legit veteran RTs so far. Compton is possible but will disappoint.

[Irrefutable]

Originally Posted by ethat001

Yes, Moses will perhaps only be ready by end of 2015 or early 2016. Problem with drafting another OT -- it gives up on Moses after one year, and then you have three OT for only two spots - seems wasteful. Really would be better to get a vet x 1-2 years, just too bad we missed on the legit veteran RTs so far. Compton is possible but will disappoint.

put Moses on IR, and see if he develops

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

I'd rather have three who can play than just one. Draft a tackle of needed. Competition will only make Mosses better if he can be. Trading a tackle that has shown something that is easy.

We need depth as well. Trent hasn't been the healthiest and he could get a game breather if he needs one it would be nice to know he can.

[Chico23231]

Washington Redskins free-agency updates: Stephen Paea on his way? - ESPN

Update from keim

[SFREDSKIN]

I like Stefen Wysniewski, Cecil Shorts, Searcy the S from Buffalo and Jordan Cameron.

[KI Skins Fan]

FA Signing Day is finally here. I'm wondering if the Redskins will surprise us today by signing someone we haven't even discussed here. Or, will it take more time for our FA plan to develop? We're about to find out.

[JoeRedskin]

Apparently, J. Long is contemplating retirement.

[skinsfan69]

You guys have to remember SM is not a free agency guy. He said that the day he was hired. Thank god those days over. We're not going to be spending big money on guys like Bulaga, Iupati or Suh. If he was here last year I doubt we even sign Jackson. He's building a team and has a plan. It's going to take time but I'm fine with it. The other way sure as hell didn't work. We know that already....

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

You guys have to remember SM is not a free agency guy. He said that the day he was hired. Thank god those days over. We're not going to be spending big money on guys like Bulaga, Iupati or Suh. If he was here last year I doubt we even sign Jackson. He's building a team and has a plan. It's going to take time but I'm fine with it. The other way sure as hell didn't work. We know that already....

I think he still signs Jackson if he was here last year. Not a FA guy doesn't mean you pass on Jax in his prime.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

I think he still signs Jackson if he was here last year. Not a FA guy doesn't mean you pass on Jax in his prime.

As someone put it on Twitter, Scot McC is not going to sign free agents to win the Super Bowl, but he's going to sign free agents to make the team respectable while he builds through the draft.

I'm fine with spending some money on young (mid 20s) free agents in the offensive and defensive lines that can come in and make those units much better than they were in previous years.

This team has become too dependent in skills positions and has often overlooked or made bad FA agent/draft acquisition in the trenches.

The team has a lot of young players to develop, between the players we have and the ones we'll acquire through the draft.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

As someone put it on Twitter, Scot McC is not going to sign free agents to win the Super Bowl, but he's going to sign free agents to make the team respectable while he builds through the draft.[snip]

I saw the same thing. I am expecting that to be the plan.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

I think he still signs Jackson if he was here last year. Not a FA guy doesn't mean you pass on Jax in his prime.

Perhaps, but I think he sees the overall big picture. This isn't a SB contending team, not last year or this year. The Jackson signing to me would be something we do when we get to that level. There was no one in Ashburn last year that sees or understands that. Glad Jackson's here and all, but the signing obviously didn't make the team any better. By the time we get to that point, if we get to that point, it will be time for Jackson to be replaced.

[Ruhskins]

Well all this discussion about Bulaga may be for nothing:

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 6m6 minutes ago
The #Packers are expected to keep OT Bryan Bulaga, source says. They are closing in on a deal. High priority for them.