WFT's Off-Season Thread

[BaltimoreSkins]

I don't think drafting OL has been a problem for the team. In terms of Schereff the tag seems steep to me but what do I know. O line and RB seem to be the two offensive positions where quality production can be had without over paying.

[MTK]

Pay your own when it makes sense of course. Does it make sense to give tackle money to a guard who's going to be 30 and has an injury history? It's not a slam dunk decision either way.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by MTK

Pay your own when it makes sense of course. Does it make sense to give tackle money to a guard who's going to be 30 and has an injury history? It's not a slam dunk decision either way.

If we are going to let Schreff walk, it'd be nice if we can get compensation now via a tag and trade, as opposed to waiting for a comp pick next year.

[Chief X_Phackter]

I am beginning to think that Scherff won't be back. $18mil for the franchise tag is too much, and for a long term deal, you can't pay him less than $15.5 - 16mil per year now that you tagged him last year for over $15mil.

That sucks, but it's part of the business. It probably doesn't make sense to pay him what he's going to command.

There's a ton of guards hitting free agency, but besides Scherff and Thuney, I don't know anything about them.

[FrenchSkin]

Without the injuries in recent season (16 games missed and how many more playing banged up) I think you make hime the highest paid guard in the league knowing today's overpay is tomorrow's bargain.
With the injury history I think you offer 14M APY, which he's gonna turn down, and you let him walk ,hoping it's Bruce's last lest over of mismanaging our draft picks' contracts !

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by FrenchSkin

Without the injuries in recent season (16 games missed and how many more playing banged up) I think you make hime the highest paid guard in the league knowing today's overpay is tomorrow's bargain.
With the injury history I think you offer 14M APY, which he's gonna turn down, and you let him walk ,hoping it's Bruce's last lest over of mismanaging our draft picks' contracts !

That is assuming you are in the market to pay a top 5 guard salary. If you are in the “let him walk and draft a rookie guard” category then you will be getting the real bargain by only paying a rookie deal. Obviously the risk is that you don’t draft a bust.

I think the risk outweighs the reward to sign Scheriff. And I love the guy. But an 800k rookie guard salary instead of a 16 mil veteran guard salary let’s you do A LOT at one or more other position groups.

[AnonEmouse]

I'd say if the budget allows, tag him and look at a trade. Worth more than the comp pick and if not, we've got our OL anchor for this year. But draft a replacement as well as a new LT. I have to agree that he'd be an expensive luxury long term, but too much this year alone? If we spend big in FA on other targets then yes, he'd have to go to make/keep room, but if we don't would it be a waste of money on another years rental?

[FrenchSkin]

Originally Posted by AnonEmouse

I'd say if the budget allows, tag him and look at a trade. Worth more than the comp pick and if not, we've got our OL anchor for this year. But draft a replacement as well as a new LT. I have to agree that he'd be an expensive luxury long term, but too much this year alone? If we spend big in FA on other targets then yes, he'd have to go to make/keep room, but if we don't would it be a waste of money on another years rental?

Sincere question: what would be a tagged RG's trade value ?

[njant]

The game of football is won on the line of scrimmage, look at this year's super bowl chiefs have the best qb in the business right now and multiple big time offensive weapons and What happened there o-line got man handled you pay scheriff

[skinsfaninok]

Julia Donadlson " I'm not a big fan of the Redwolves"

Didn't go into details but coming from the VP of marketing, I'd say thats pretty significant

[BaltimoreSkins]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Julia Donadlson " I'm not a big fan of the Redwolves"

Didn't go into details but coming from the VP of marketing, I'd say thats pretty significant

I am holding firm that it will stay Football Team until the NFL investigation into Snyder is finished. If he is forced to sell a new owner being able to stamp their legacy right a way will add a couple 100 million to asking price I would imagine.

[nonniey]

Originally Posted by BaltimoreSkins

I am holding firm that it will stay Football Team until the NFL investigation into Snyder is finished. If he is forced to sell a new owner being able to stamp their legacy right a way will add a couple 100 million to asking price I would imagine.

Well my solution was just to ignore any name change. That has already gotten me in trouble elsewhere.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by BaltimoreSkins

I am holding firm that it will stay Football Team until the NFL investigation into Snyder is finished. If he is forced to sell a new owner being able to stamp their legacy right a way will add a couple 100 million to asking price I would imagine.

I'm fine with the team remaining Washington Football Team. I just hope there is a marketing campaign to have the media refer to the team as "Washington" for short. It drives me nuts when people jokingly call it "The Football Team." I'm like, no mf'ers, you could have easily referred to the team as Washington.

[nonniey]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I'm fine with the team remaining Washington Football Team. I just hope there is a marketing campaign to have the media refer to the team as "Washington" for short. It drives me nuts when people jokingly call it "The Football Team." I'm like, no mf'ers, you could have easily referred to the team as Washington.

Don't let what other people call them drive you anywhere - I call them the Redskins and no matter what they decide on I'll continue to call them Redskins. It is my way of dealing with the situation why it bothers others (and it did) I just don't get.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by nonniey

Don't let what other people call them drive you anywhere - I call them the Redskins and no matter what they decide on I'll continue to call them Redskins. It is my way of dealing with the situation why it bothers others (and it did) I just don't get.

I don't have a problem with the name change. I actually kinda like Washington Football Team and their new logo configuration. I know the sports media is programmed to look for a team name to use, but I just think always referring the team as Washington is easier and sounds better than using "The Football Team."