DeSean Jackson meeting with the Redskins on Monday

[takethecake]

I'm becoming more and more convinced that the eagles releasing DJax was 80% $$$-related, and 20% chip kelly trying to send a message (while also realizing that there are a lot of talented receivers in this year's draft). The "gang ties" are loose at best, and just seem like a smoke screen for the eagles' questionable decision to let him go.

It really comes down to - does he make our offense significantly better? Yes, I think he does. Will we have to mitigate attitude problems? Possibly, but I have confidence in our locker room. It will be about the $$ for DJax - if we can get him at a reasonable rate, I think we absolutely need to sign him - never give up a chance to take a division rival's pro bowl player in his prime. But if the $$$ is too much, and there's a real risk we could hurt our future cap situation, like I said above - lots of talented receivers in this year's draft.

[Skinzman]

Im curious as to what lineman we arent going to land this year if we sign DeSean? The cap will continue to rise each of the next few years, so if we see an OL we want next year, we will still be able to sign them. Plus, if we do get a player that helps there, we have people to cut there that already make a fair amount of money.

There isnt much left of this FA crop, some role players and depth and thats about it. Plus we would have to backload the contract since we are limited cap space now, so cutting him down the road wont be that hard unless BA loses his mind and guarantees way to much.

I would prefer a short contract, but its not the end of our chances to have a good OLine next year if we do sign him long term.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Skinzman

Im curious as to what lineman we arent going to land this year if we sign DeSean? The cap will continue to rise each of the next few years, so if we see an OL we want next year, we will still be able to sign them. Plus, if we do get a player that helps there, we have people to cut there that already make a fair amount of money.

There isnt much left of this FA crop, some role players and depth and thats about it. Plus we would have to backload the contract since we are limited cap space now, so cutting him down the road wont be that hard unless BA loses his mind and guarantees way to much.

I would prefer a short contract, but its not the end of our chances to have a good OLine next year if we do sign him long term.

I agree, FWIW.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by Skinzman

Im curious as to what lineman we arent going to land this year if we sign DeSean? The cap will continue to rise each of the next few years, so if we see an OL we want next year, we will still be able to sign them. Plus, if we do get a player that helps there, we have people to cut there that already make a fair amount of money.

There isnt much left of this FA crop, some role players and depth and thats about it. Plus we would have to backload the contract since we are limited cap space now, so cutting him down the road wont be that hard unless BA loses his mind and guarantees way to much.

I would prefer a short contract, but its not the end of our chances to have a good OLine next year if we do sign him long term.

I'm curious as to why it has to be either or. We've signed two OL in free agency and will probably draft one in the 2nd or 3rd round regardless of Jackson.

The relentless obsession with offensive linemen in the absence of actual thought is mind blowing sometimes. We've got 4 young OL on the roster battling for starting positions (Hurt, Gettis, LeRibius, Compton), 4 holdover starters (Williams, Lichtenstieger, Chester, Polumbus), 2 free agent signees (Lauvoa, McGlynn) and 6 draft picks to address it and people are STILL bitching about addressing the offensive line? Unreal.

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by Skinzman

Im curious as to what lineman we arent going to land this year if we sign DeSean? The cap will continue to rise each of the next few years, so if we see an OL we want next year, we will still be able to sign them. Plus, if we do get a player that helps there, we have people to cut there that already make a fair amount of money.

There isnt much left of this FA crop, some role players and depth and thats about it. Plus we would have to backload the contract since we are limited cap space now, so cutting him down the road wont be that hard unless BA loses his mind and guarantees way to much.

I would prefer a short contract, but its not the end of our chances to have a good OLine next year if we do sign him long term.

Don't know if you're really responding to my post or not, but what I was saying is that I wish we would have signed some of the great FA O-linemen available(Asamoah, Beadles, Collins, Schwartz, Penn; that level of linemen), and not even pursued Jackson.

Originally Posted by Paintrain

I'm curious as to why it has to be either or. We've signed two OL in free agency and will probably draft one in the 2nd or 3rd round regardless of Jackson.

The relentless obsession with offensive linemen in the absence of actual thought is mind blowing sometimes. We've got 4 young OL on the roster battling for starting positions (Hurt, Gettis, LeRibius, Compton), 4 holdover starters (Williams, Lichtenstieger, Chester, Polumbus), 2 free agent signees (Lauvoa, McGlynn) and 6 draft picks to address it and people are STILL bitching about addressing the offensive line? Unreal.

Yeah, we've addressed the O-line somewhat, but see my post above. None of the "holdover starters" except Williams and Lichtensteiger(at Center) are worth mentioning. Lavuao will merely be a solid starter, while McGlynn is probably pure depth. I too am hoping that some of the young blockers will step up, but it's not certain. We could have signed some of the aforementioned O-linemen and had a great line, but instead we skimped and saved(except for overpaying Lavuao) on the second most important group on the field, and now we're looking at spending that money on a luxury. If this strategy puts W's in the Win-Loss column, I'll be happy; but right now I don't think it's the way to go.

To sum it up: our line will probably be decent next year, but instead of spending money on a luxury WR, we could have spent that money on offensive linemen and had an elite O-line.

[DynamiteRave]

Kevin ‏@HTTR24_7 27m

Desean Jackson watch is pretty wild.. Right up there with OJ in the Bronco & Favre's trip to Minnesota..


I feel OJ in the Bronco-ish. Definitely clinging to the edge of my seat all day. I feel like I shouldn't be this engaged in the football off-season moves...

[Dlyne8r]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Kevin ‏@HTTR24_7 27m

Desean Jackson watch is pretty wild.. Right up there with OJ in the Bronco & Favre's trip to Minnesota..


I feel OJ in the Bronco-ish. Definitely clinging to the edge of my seat all day. I feel like I shouldn't be this engaged in the football off-season moves...

Me too but unfortunately isn't this what we expect each and every off-season? Exciting? Absolutely. Just hope whatever is ultimately decided the team turns things around and doesn't give up the farm in return.

[CRedskinsRule]

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I'm sorry, did you say something?

[Alvin Walton]

Feck DeSean , sign that blonde!

[Skinzman]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

Feck DeSean , sign that blonde!

Shouldnt that be the other way around. Sign DeSean and...

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

Feck DeSean , sign that blonde!

You got that backwards.

[skinsguy]

Wow, imagine Shady, Pierre, Andre, and Reed.....oh and Morris and Helu out of the backfield? I'd say the offense in terms of skilled players is pretty much set (assuming DJax does sign with the Redskins.) Just beef up that offensive line.

I have to say, if the 49ers swoop in and scoop Djax up, I'll be upset! I think San Fran is set with receivers, I don't think they'd need Jackson.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by skinsguy

Wow, imagine Shady, Pierre, Andre, and Reed.....oh and Morris and Helu out of the backfield? I'd say the offense in terms of skilled players is pretty much set (assuming DJax does sign with the Redskins.) Just beef up that offensive line.

I have to say, if the 49ers swoop in and scoop Djax up, I'll be upset! I think San Fran is set with receivers, I don't think they'd need Jackson.

I thought Shady was LeSean McCoy?

[Skinzman]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I thought Shady was LeSean McCoy?

Yeah it is.