Redskins Free Agents Signings Thread

[Jayroc24]

Originally Posted by sevier2

Yeah, not gonna lie I wanted Penn as bad as anybody in here. But now rationally thinking it was smart not to break the bank for him. 30 year old lineman the Bucs thought they could replace even after there season? Makes sense to play it cool and let him go.

The raiders have made plenty of terrible moves in the past, let's see how this one goes...

I agree that we had to get him at the right price, I agree that I wanted a shiny new right tackle that would not get pushed all over the field. I really thought that a solid RT was our biggest need this off season.
I understand that the secondary was terrible last year and we had no real consistent pressure from the D line.
If RG3 does not have time or the confidence to stand back there and throw the ball, then his confidence will go to nothing and he will revert to taking off and running. We have got a lot invested in him, we need a solid oline around him.

[Alvin Walton]

ATTN: Jay Gruden - You need to draft a shit hot OG in the 2nd round.

[Gary84Clark]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

ATTN: Jay Gruden - You need to draft a shit hot OG in the 2nd round.

except if Benjamin is still on the board.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

ATTN: Jay Gruden - You need to draft a shit hot OG in the 2nd round.

Don't hold your breath on that one. That position has been addressed 4 times over the past 4 years (Hurt, LeRibeus, Gettis, Lavaou) and Chester is still on the roster. Our starter will come from that grouping. May see one as early as the 4th but I don't think this is a priority.

With the Jordan signing, same thing at ILB. Been addressed with the signing of Jordan and Sharption, re-signing of Riley and Robinson on the roster. Can't see a pick of Borland or Skov.

Based on our approach to free agency (which I am about 65-35 in favor of at this point) I'm thinking we either trade into the 1st round for one of the safeties, draft a WR at 34 or trade back to try to get additional picks. I don't think a RT will be a value at 34, we should be able to get someone in the 3rd at that position.

[Chico23231]

Looking at our depth chart on the defense is depressing outside of D-Line. ILB, Safety and Corner either has no depth or talent. In the case of Safety, it has neither.

WR, TE and Oline still a concern as well.

If the Oline cant protect this year, dont count on development of our QB or his health.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Looking at our depth chart on the defense is depressing outside of D-Line. ILB, Safety and Corner either has no depth or talent. In the case of Safety, it has neither.

WR, TE and Oline still a concern as well.

If the Oline cant protect this year, dont count on development of our QB or his health.

I would not say that CB or ILB has no depth.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

I would not say that CB or ILB has no depth.

Yeah, it lacks talent in both spots. I dont see Sharpton as a starter. I like Amerson and we will see if he is talented to start outside.

Cant expect to draft 3-4 starters right away. And the talk of going WR first in a deep WR draft is flat out retarded with the holes at both Safety spots, ILB, and especially Oline.

Im really confused about our Oline approach. Folks our number #1 asset is RG3, if we dont protect him, we set the franchise back another 5 years minimum. Its like we forgot he had major knee surgery. Polumbus, Chester and Monty cannot pass block. Kory L wasnt great either last year. We better get that straight before the season.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Yeah, it lacks talent in both spots. I dont see Sharpton as a starter. I like Amerson and we will see if he is talented to start outside.

Cant expect to draft 3-4 starters right away. And the talk of going WR first in a deep WR draft is flat out retarded with the holes at both Safety spots, ILB, and especially Oline.

Im really confused about our Oline approach. Folks our number #1 asset is RG3, if we dont protect him, we set the franchise back another 5 years minimum. Its like we forgot he had major knee surgery. Polumbus, Chester and Monty cannot pass block. Kory L wasnt great either last year. We better get that straight before the season.

Monty is gone.

Seems like Allen and co. are well aware the line needs help. That's why the signed Lauvao and were pursuing Penn.

Can't fill all of our needs in one offseason. And it's far from over too.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Can't fill all of our needs in one offseason. And it's far from over too.

The simple truth.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Yeah, it lacks talent in both spots. I dont see Sharpton as a starter. I like Amerson and we will see if he is talented to start outside.

Cant expect to draft 3-4 starters right away. And the talk of going WR first in a deep WR draft is flat out retarded with the holes at both Safety spots, ILB, and especially Oline.

Im really confused about our Oline approach. Folks our number #1 asset is RG3, if we dont protect him, we set the franchise back another 5 years minimum. Its like we forgot he had major knee surgery. Polumbus, Chester and Monty cannot pass block. Kory L wasnt great either last year. We better get that straight before the season.

Your comment is fair enough. But the WR idea cuts two ways. Since it is a deep draft, we could get a WR with talent in the 6th round, sure. But since it is a deep draft, we also could get a first-round talent in the second round. Wouldn't you want RGIII throwing to a WR with first-round talent?

[Gary84Clark]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Yeah, it lacks talent in both spots. I dont see Sharpton as a starter. I like Amerson and we will see if he is talented to start outside.

Cant expect to draft 3-4 starters right away. And the talk of going WR first in a deep WR draft is flat out retarded with the holes at both Safety spots, ILB, and especially Oline.

Im really confused about our Oline approach. Folks our number #1 asset is RG3, if we dont protect him, we set the franchise back another 5 years minimum. Its like we forgot he had major knee surgery. Polumbus, Chester and Monty cannot pass block. Kory L wasnt great either last year. We better get that straight before the season.

If the right player is available in the draft my philosophy is get him regardless of position. Picking a guy that makes a position special is worth it. Rather have Benjamin than some ILB. If Benjamin is not there then bring in Skov.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Gary84Clark

If the right player is available in the draft my philosophy is get him regardless of position. Picking a guy that makes a position special is worth it. Rather have Benjamin than some ILB. If Benjamin is not there then bring in Skov.

I doubt Benjamin is there when we pick. No way.

[SmootSmack]

Add Akeem Jordan to the Redskins roster, per multiple reports

[diehardskin2982]

just in case anyone missed it last night...

Redskins lose Donald Penn to Raiders

Not a real loss in my eyes, he has had a knee injury in the past. Its not like the Buccs killed it on offense last year. I wouldn't consider him elite.

[Chico23231]

We cant fill all the holes, but you have to be able to see the big picture and fill the most important ones. Jay throws the ball more than Kyle. Being able to pass protect should be of the highest importance especially with a QB coming off a major knee injury.