Offseason plan for 2007

[Mc2guy]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

Isn't it contradictory to say the talent is there but then say we need someone else calling the shots on personnel?

I don't think it's a contradiction. There IS a lot of talent on the team...mostly at the offensive skill positions, but I also said that we need to add to a few key positions, and I don't think the UFA route is the best one personally. It seems like we are at about a 30% hit rate with our FA's and we certainly pay too much for them, which hinders our ability to stock depth. A good GM would look to fill the voids through a balanced approach to the draft and free agency. In other words, look at the voids we have while looking for "system" guys that can be productive without breaking the bank allowing for more talented back-ups at positions like O-line and the defensive secondary.

I also said that this GM would have to have the backbone to tell Gibbs when a player was a bum, preferrably in the offseason (i.e., let guys go that can't perform so there isn't an option, Cough *brunell* Cough).

Look at what San Diego did with the QB position in the offseason. Management decided that Brees' trade value exceeded his value to the club, especially with a first round QB pick riding the pine. Marty didn't like it, but it has reaped dividens for the organization. I believe that is what we need in Washington.