Would Dunta Robinson & Darren Sproles be 'business as usual'?

[CRedskinsRule]

Smoot,
It seems, to me, like that is a more common approach this year than the past few. Any idea if it's due to the teams' uncertainty over the CBA, or are players agent's trying to get them to the uncapped free agent market?

[SmootSmack]

I think in the case of Sproles, he's been demanding big money and the Chargers (namely AJ Smith) are trying to prove to him that he's not worth that much

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think in the case of Sproles, he's been demanding big money and the Chargers (namely AJ Smith) are trying to prove to him that he's not worth that much

That makes sense. I also saw an interesting take on SD not tendering Sproles, that had to do with the Colts. If they tender him, than any team can match and sign, BUT if he is untendered than the final 8 teams can't sign him unless they lose an equivalent. Thus Indy couldn't sign Sproles, unless they lost either Brackett or their other UFA at about the equivalent contract.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

That makes sense. I also saw an interesting take on SD not tendering Sproles, that had to do with the Colts. If they tender him, than any team can match and sign, BUT if he is untendered than the final 8 teams can't sign him unless they lose an equivalent. Thus Indy couldn't sign Sproles, unless they lost either Brackett or their other UFA at about the equivalent contract.

Nice, so they had an eye on him huh?

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

Nice, so they had an eye on him huh?

What I read was more from the SD side that they were worried about it, not so much anything saying Indy would.

[CultBrennan59]

I really think we should cut Rock and Randel El and just go ahead and sign sproles because thats one player that can do 2 of there jobs (punt returns[el] and kick returns [rock]) as well as 3rd down running back.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

How is Rotoworld in terms of reporting on rumors? They have us linked ot Darren Sproles.
And Over there on Extreme Skins they pretty much have us linked to everyone. LOL

Darren Sproles

[diehardskin2982]

Sproles = Morton 2.0

[DIE-NASTY]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

Sproles = Morton 2.0

good for you. i was just saying that to a buddy of mine. Morton was a beast returner/back out of the backfield which is what L.wash is. Nah to a L.Wash Signing. keep the pick and sign someone younger and healthier.

[Skins4L]

id like Sproles.. and i still want a rookie to contend as well.

But Portis, Sproles, and a Rookie of his choice would give Shanahan alot to work with.

[#56fanatic]

it seems this is going to be 2000 all over. Interest in Sproles, Robinson, Peppers, Dansby, Clifton...I mean seriously. Its just ridiculous. I dont know where the talk is coming from, but George Allen never worked this way in previous destinations. He built some solid teams in Oakland and Tampa with the draft by adding a FEW veteran FA. This just had Danny's little paw prints all over it.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

it seems this is going to be 2000 all over. Interest in Sproles, Robinson, Peppers, Dansby, Clifton...I mean seriously. Its just ridiculous. I dont know where the talk is coming from, but George Allen never worked this way in previous destinations. He built some solid teams in Oakland and Tampa with the draft by adding a FEW veteran FA. This just had Danny's little paw prints all over it.

Until it happens it has Mike Florio's paw prints all over it. It's a common practice in the agent & NFL media circles to associate the Redskins with big name high priced players.

Regardless, Sproles, Robinson & Dansby is far from a repeat of 2000 where we signed players at the end of their careers.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Until it happens it has Mike Florio's paw prints all over it. It's a common practice in the agent & NFL media circles to associate the Redskins with big name high priced players.

Regardless, Sproles, Robinson & Dansby is far from a repeat of 2000 where we signed players at the end of their careers.

I've been thinking about this as well. We're not talking about future HOFers with 2 years left; the FA class just isn't that hot, so the biggest names aren't the BIGGEST names. This wouldn't be Sanders, Smith, Carrier, etc all over again.

Bruce Allen said that we intend to bring in competition with the best players, so it seems as if we will be looking at some of the key players in FA, which really isn't an issue in my opinion at this point. If we start signing people that don't make sense for what we're trying to do then I'll complain. If we evaluate players that's more than fair.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

it seems this is going to be 2000 all over. Interest in Sproles, Robinson, Peppers, Dansby, Clifton...I mean seriously. Its just ridiculous. I dont know where the talk is coming from, but George Allen never worked this way in previous destinations. He built some solid teams in Oakland and Tampa with the draft by adding a FEW veteran FA. This just had Danny's little paw prints all over it.

It's certainly not coming directly from the team, that's all I know. I wouldn't get too excited over fan driven rumors and speculation.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

it seems this is going to be 2000 all over. Interest in Sproles, Robinson, Peppers, Dansby, Clifton...I mean seriously. Its just ridiculous. I dont know where the talk is coming from, but George Allen never worked this way in previous destinations. He built some solid teams in Oakland and Tampa with the draft by adding a FEW veteran FA. This just had Danny's little paw prints all over it.

So is it your contention that no big name FA's should be considered, or else DS has his hands in it? That a good FO would purposely ignore the highest rated FA's because 10 year ago a young hyper owner made bad decisions? That in an uncapped year, where many needs can be filled without forcing other areas to be left untouched, a responsible FO with a large checkbook should withdraw its name from contention for players who are definite, or at least probable, upgrades to the overall team.

Signing one, two or even many of these names would not mean that the OL was not being addressed as it has in the salary cap era. Indeed, you can make a case that by filling these needs with upgraded FA talent, you open the draft to filling more of the most needed areas (OL/QB) with top young talent.

Of course we may not sign anyone, wouldn't that be a hoot.