In a Perfect World: A Look Back at the 'Skins Major Offseason Moves

SkinsRock · 07-23-2004, 02:18 PM

I don't know if anyone has mentioned anything like this, but consider this:
In this day and age of Free Agency, it doesn't matter if you build with older or younger players. The older players usually get the shorter, but higher $ contracts, but the young guys will also likely be gone in a few years anyway, especially if they perform well and want the big contract. This goes for ALL teams. Nowadays, a team can only keep a core group of maybe 10-15 players for more than a couple years. That's the way it is built to promote parity.
That said, I agree more with the "proven player philosophy", but I'll admit that RF's plan has it's merits too...

View Poll Results: Which would have been better, "my plan" or how things actually worked out?
Ramseyfan's plan (yes I know hindsight is 20/20)	3	9.68%
Dan Snyder/Joe Gibbs' plan (how the offseason actually played out)	28	90.32%
Voters: 31. You may not vote on this poll

07-23-2004, 02:18 PM	#30
SkinsRock Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Crofton, MD Age: 56 Posts: 907	I don't know if anyone has mentioned anything like this, but consider this: In this day and age of Free Agency, it doesn't matter if you build with older or younger players. The older players usually get the shorter, but higher $ contracts, but the young guys will also likely be gone in a few years anyway, especially if they perform well and want the big contract. This goes for ALL teams. Nowadays, a team can only keep a core group of maybe 10-15 players for more than a couple years. That's the way it is built to promote parity. That said, I agree more with the "proven player philosophy", but I'll admit that RF's plan has it's merits too...

In a Perfect World: A Look Back at the 'Skins Major Offseason Moves

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