Official Redskins Free Agency Thread 2013 Part II

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Well, it also helps he's performing at the highest level of his career right now. I can't ever remember announcers/commentators giving Doughty kudos prior to this season. I think he's a borderline starter as SS for us now and one hell of a backup. In fact, if we have/had a legit FS I think Doughty starting isn't a bad idea.

Isnt a great one either.

[GridIron26]

Well, considering the situation we are in right now, we don't have much of a choice. At least we know Doughty is someone knows our system and will always give 100% on the field.

[Chico23231]

First D Hall and now Reed Doughty.

Its like we have forgotten our secondary issues from last year. Lets just bring everyone back and put them on the field.

Bring the same people back and expect better play...sounds like a plan.

[MTK]

Doughty had a hell of a game against Seattle in the playoffs.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Doughty had a hell of a game against Seattle in the playoffs.

Indeed. Single-handidly blew up a couple/few plays on the back-field and otherwise had some great stops. It was his best game of the season, but he looked good in the 2nd half of the season IMO.

Just saying, we all know how limited the team is per cap space. Would I like an upgrade at SS? Sure. But want in one hand, shit in the other, and see which hand is more full at the end of the day. An upgrade at FS will help the D much more than replacing Doughty if he starts at SS.

BTW, is BM better at SS or FS? I thought it was SS but some have implied he's a FS...

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Doughty had a hell of a game against Seattle in the playoffs.

A dead clock is right twice a day. As depth goes he is fine but I do not want him as a full time starter.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

A dead clock is right twice a day. As depth goes he is fine but I do not want him as a full time starter.

Somebody get on the horn with Redskins Park

[Bubba305-ST21-]

Doughty absolutely balled out in that Seattle game, BUT he is not a starting NFL safety, good depth and special teams player. I believe Merriweather can be a decent starter if he can just stay healthy. We need to draft at least 1 difference maker at safety. Someone that can make a play. I think upgrading here will do wonders for our defense. Also wouldnt mind checking out Huff at safety for cheap.

[Mechanix544]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Isnt a great one either.

This. For the Win.

[Mechanix544]

People need to remember, just because Doughty was our second best safety last season, that doesn't mean he would even make the roster on half of the NFL squads. The guy is a familiar bandaid that can come up and make a good tackle or two, but suffers greatly when asked to cover or run someone down.

We need a true starting FS more than any other position on the team right now. If we can get a solid starter in the draft, like has been said before on this board numerous times, our CB AND SS play will take a step up drastically, and paired with our decent run defense, we would be a much improved squad.

You keep the same secondary as last year or worse, and it will be very hard to repeat as NFCE champs, just for the fact that Robert won't be 100%. If we EVER needed our defense to step up to grow as a team, its this year. I do not see the offense carrying the defense this upcoming season. There has to be balance, or there will be disaster.

The way I see it, Our postseason hopes lie with our secondary. If improved even just slightly, we will make a serious run. If we stay the same or get worse (hard to foresee the latter), then making the playoffs, especially with our schedule against some really top rate QB's, is going to be even tougher than last year, even with depleted Giants and Eagles rosters.

[Mechanix544]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Indeed. Single-handidly blew up a couple/few plays on the back-field and otherwise had some great stops. It was his best game of the season, but he looked good in the 2nd half of the season IMO.

Just saying, we all know how limited the team is per cap space. Would I like an upgrade at SS? Sure. But want in one hand, shit in the other, and see which hand is more full at the end of the day. An upgrade at FS will help the D much more than replacing Doughty if he starts at SS.

BTW, is BM better at SS or FS? I thought it was SS but some have implied he's a FS...

FS, who can play SS, but his ball hawking skills far outweigh his tackling.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Doughty had a hell of a game against Seattle in the playoffs.

I was going to say that! It was easily his best game of his career.

Doughty has to 2 or 3 on the longest tenured current skins list.

[Chico23231]

Just to clarify, im all for Reed returning. Easily his best season last year. He is a much needed leader. I like him on special teams and in certain packages than put him in the box. But we need a starter to step up at the SS position.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Just to clarify, im all for Reed returning. Easily his best season last year. He is a much needed leader. I like him on special teams and in certain packages than put him in the box. But we need a starter to step up at the SS position.

This.

[SCRedskinsFan]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

First D Hall and now Reed Doughty.

Its like we have forgotten our secondary issues from last year. Lets just bring everyone back and put them on the field.

Bring the same people back and expect better play...sounds like a plan.

Well, one plan might be that a better pass rush makes your secondary better. And that's actually possible, isn't it?