Lance Briggs - Potential Free Agent

Schneed10 · 12-20-2007, 11:28 PM

According to this article, Lance Briggs is considering testing the free agent market. As you'll recall, we almost traded for him, but the Bears wanted Rocky McIntosh and we balked. Pretty good move that we did, as Rocky has turned into a fine player.

But now that Rocky is hurt and won't play for much of 2008 (and if he plays at all he won't be himself), do we consider signing Briggs?

Before we jump on the cost issue, let me say that if the Skins want him, they can make cap room for him without much trouble. That will not be a big issue. Where we'd get into cap trouble is if we tried to sign three or four studs like Briggs.

I think we should go for it. He's had an amazing season in a year when Chicago's D has been off. He's actually been better than Urlacher this year. I'm all for a prudent move here or there in free agency, without overdoing it. He'll be expensive, but the talent is crazy. This should be our one free agent signing, IMO.

SI.com - NFL - Briggs wants to test free agency waters - Wednesday December 19, 2007 7:31PM

SFREDSKIN · 12-20-2007, 11:35 PM

How about Alan Faneca for the OL?

jamf · 12-21-2007, 12:06 AM

Money is limited, We have to spend it on the lines.

skinsfan69 · 12-21-2007, 12:14 AM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

Last time I checked, Lance Briggs does not rush the passer. This is why you draft and have guys waiting in the wings. Blades needs to step up and I think he will.

Daseal · 12-21-2007, 12:22 AM

Absolutely not for Briggs, he's looking for a payday right now. Absolutely not to Faneca too, that guy is ancient.

If we go into free agency, I want us to focus on guys we got like M Washington, Randy Thomas, etc. Guys with lots of upside, pretty young, and preferably someone who won't cost a draft pick. Only thing I'd consider tossing huge cash at would be a blue chip Olinemen that's young, or maybe a chad johnson or stud DE. Jared Allen type of DE.

That Guy · 12-21-2007, 12:38 AM

briggs aint that great, he's overpriced, and mcintosh is injured, so keeping him or not is pretty much moot since he's proven very little besides his ability to stay out of the starting line up :/

if we play FA, let's get someone that can prove more useful, like CJ or NA (CB oak), or even better, OL/DL. faneca is great, but he's not 25 anymore :/.

RMSkins · 12-21-2007, 12:38 AM

What exactly are we supposed to do with Briggs when Rocky comes back? Unless we're planning on getting rid of Marcus Washington which IMO would be a mistake.

EternalEnigma21 · 12-21-2007, 12:40 AM

nope. I think blades can play, and rocky may be back mid season next year.

CanadianSkin · 12-21-2007, 01:26 AM

I love the Chad Johnson idea.... I would buy his jersey in a heart beat. We could get rid of B.Lloyd. Think about lining up with Santana on one side, 85 on the other, Cooley in the slot and Portis behind Campbell..... now that is scary. Then get some more deepth on the oline.

saden1 · 12-21-2007, 02:18 AM

We don't need Briggs and we certainly can't afford him. Teams to used to run all over us when they ran left and since Rocky became a starter we haven't been gashed like we use to. Now that Rocky is out it will be interesting to see how we do this weekend against the Vikings' who will no doubt run left all day long and exploit our weakness with their strength.

hooskins · 12-21-2007, 02:30 AM

We don't need CJ, bad idea. Too much firepower, and it wont work. We already have Moss, ARE, Cooley plus good vets like McCardell. Let's chill on WRs for a bit and focus on the line where we are short.

We saw what happened this season, we need some studs for the future.

Redskin Warrior · 12-21-2007, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadianSkin

I love the Chad Johnson idea.... I would buy his jersey in a heart beat. We could get rid of B.Lloyd. Think about lining up with Santana on one side, 85 on the other, Cooley in the slot and Portis behind Campbell..... now that is scary. Then get some more deepth on the oline.

Life ain't that good I love the idea tho. But we aren't that luck to land #85 in D.C. plus I feel we would have some cap issues.

saden1 · 12-21-2007, 03:08 AM

Keep dreaming, the Bengals aren't going to let Chad Johnson walk! He'll be tagged and fenced.

EternalEnigma21 · 12-21-2007, 03:44 AM

I disagree with the too much firepower. Look at offenses like the pats and colts... they have 2 pro bowl receivers.

malo12124 · 12-21-2007, 03:59 AM

We can't afford Briggs, he is overpriced. He's good and all but we have other issues. Rocky will be back!!!

12-20-2007, 11:28 PM	#1
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,422	Lance Briggs - Potential Free Agent According to this article, Lance Briggs is considering testing the free agent market. As you'll recall, we almost traded for him, but the Bears wanted Rocky McIntosh and we balked. Pretty good move that we did, as Rocky has turned into a fine player. But now that Rocky is hurt and won't play for much of 2008 (and if he plays at all he won't be himself), do we consider signing Briggs? Before we jump on the cost issue, let me say that if the Skins want him, they can make cap room for him without much trouble. That will not be a big issue. Where we'd get into cap trouble is if we tried to sign three or four studs like Briggs. I think we should go for it. He's had an amazing season in a year when Chicago's D has been off. He's actually been better than Urlacher this year. I'm all for a prudent move here or there in free agency, without overdoing it. He'll be expensive, but the talent is crazy. This should be our one free agent signing, IMO. SI.com - NFL - Briggs wants to test free agency waters - Wednesday December 19, 2007 7:31PM __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

12-20-2007, 11:35 PM	#2
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Lance Briggs - Potential Free Agent How about Alan Faneca for the OL?

12-21-2007, 12:06 AM	#3
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,319	Re: Lance Briggs - Potential Free Agent Money is limited, We have to spend it on the lines.

12-21-2007, 12:14 AM	#4
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,281	Re: Lance Briggs - Potential Free Agent NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOO!!!!!!!!!!! Last time I checked, Lance Briggs does not rush the passer. This is why you draft and have guys waiting in the wings. Blades needs to step up and I think he will.

12-21-2007, 12:22 AM	#5
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Re: Lance Briggs - Potential Free Agent Absolutely not for Briggs, he's looking for a payday right now. Absolutely not to Faneca too, that guy is ancient. If we go into free agency, I want us to focus on guys we got like M Washington, Randy Thomas, etc. Guys with lots of upside, pretty young, and preferably someone who won't cost a draft pick. Only thing I'd consider tossing huge cash at would be a blue chip Olinemen that's young, or maybe a chad johnson or stud DE. Jared Allen type of DE. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

12-21-2007, 12:38 AM	#6
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Lance Briggs - Potential Free Agent briggs aint that great, he's overpriced, and mcintosh is injured, so keeping him or not is pretty much moot since he's proven very little besides his ability to stay out of the starting line up :/ if we play FA, let's get someone that can prove more useful, like CJ or NA (CB oak), or even better, OL/DL. faneca is great, but he's not 25 anymore :/.

12-21-2007, 12:38 AM	#7
RMSkins The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 36 Posts: 1,066	Re: Lance Briggs - Potential Free Agent What exactly are we supposed to do with Briggs when Rocky comes back? Unless we're planning on getting rid of Marcus Washington which IMO would be a mistake.

12-21-2007, 12:40 AM	#8
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: Lance Briggs - Potential Free Agent nope. I think blades can play, and rocky may be back mid season next year. __________________ I am the brute squad.

12-21-2007, 01:26 AM	#9
CanadianSkin Special Teams Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Age: 48 Posts: 226	Re: Lance Briggs - Potential Free Agent I love the Chad Johnson idea.... I would buy his jersey in a heart beat. We could get rid of B.Lloyd. Think about lining up with Santana on one side, 85 on the other, Cooley in the slot and Portis behind Campbell..... now that is scary. Then get some more deepth on the oline. __________________ HTTR from North of the 49th!!!!! Two things I love.... Canada and the Redskins!!!!

12-21-2007, 02:18 AM	#10
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Lance Briggs - Potential Free Agent We don't need Briggs and we certainly can't afford him. Teams to used to run all over us when they ran left and since Rocky became a starter we haven't been gashed like we use to. Now that Rocky is out it will be interesting to see how we do this weekend against the Vikings' who will no doubt run left all day long and exploit our weakness with their strength. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

12-21-2007, 02:30 AM	#11
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: Lance Briggs - Potential Free Agent We don't need CJ, bad idea. Too much firepower, and it wont work. We already have Moss, ARE, Cooley plus good vets like McCardell. Let's chill on WRs for a bit and focus on the line where we are short. We saw what happened this season, we need some studs for the future. __________________ Vacancy

12-21-2007, 03:08 AM	#13
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Lance Briggs - Potential Free Agent Keep dreaming, the Bengals aren't going to let Chad Johnson walk! He'll be tagged and fenced. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

12-21-2007, 03:44 AM	#14
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: Lance Briggs - Potential Free Agent I disagree with the too much firepower. Look at offenses like the pats and colts... they have 2 pro bowl receivers. __________________ I am the brute squad.

12-21-2007, 03:59 AM	#15
malo12124 Camp Scrub Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 38	Re: Lance Briggs - Potential Free Agent We can't afford Briggs, he is overpriced. He's good and all but we have other issues. Rocky will be back!!!

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