Redskins 2015 Signings (and Re-Signings) Thread

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by mrreddman

i would rather roll the dice on J Johnson and possibly catch lightning in a bottle than take a shot on any of the remaining safties available not named Ron Parker and/or Landon Collins. I think he might surprise some folks and i trust SM knows what he is doing by trying to get him here. Worse case scenario he elevates our ST play and is a backup safety... both of which is badly needed as well.

We can use players like this. We cannot just over pay him, I agree on that. Give him a modest deal or a 3-4 year deal with pay escalators based on his play and performance.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

We can use players like this. We cannot just over pay him, I agree on that. Give him a modest deal or a 3-4 year deal with pay escalators based on his play and performance.

This.

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[mrreddman]

exactly.. nobody is saying give J Johnson a 5-6 Mil a year contract. but a 3-4 Mil a year kr so contract is reasonable IF you think and expect him to be a possible starter. Lets be real here... if there is competetion for his or anyone elses services we desire sometimes you just may have to overpay a bit to obtain a player. i mean if all things and pay are equal would you come to the Skins if the Pats, Seahawks, Packers, Steelers or Colts were offering you comparable money?

[budw38]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Anyone know if we get a supplemental draft pick for losing Orakpo? By the way, he had some nice things to say on his way out. Classy guy, good luck to him in Tenn.

We could , we also lost Hankerson ( 3rd rd ) and Helu (4th rd ) . God knows Philly , New England and Pittsburgh always get them .

[Irrefutable]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

He's young, has plenty of potential upside, and has been part of a well-coached, well-disciplined defense.

No, he shouldn't get a "break the bank contract" but, there is shortage of true blue chip safeties on the market, and the current going rate for "just-a-guy" safeteys is well above vet minimums.

Bottom line, if you think Johnson is going to be signed for a vet min contract, (with all due respect) you're delusional.

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'' much more " than the NFL minimum = about $1 million in the first year, with a small signing bonus... does he have any contract offers ?

if you think he has proven he deserves a middle level contract you are delusional. The guy has one play on his highlight video- the guy is a sleeper, who appears to be getting minimal interested- there is no reason to pay him $3 or $4 million a year.

Rahim Moore got $ 4 million a year- Patrick Chung got $2.7 million

WalterFootball.com: 2015 NFL Free Agents - Safeties

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Irrefutable

if you think he has proven he deserves a middle level contract you are delusional. The guy has one play on his highlight video- the guy is a sleeper, who appears to be getting minimal interested- unless he has good offers,
there is no reason to pay him $3 or $4 million a year.

Rahim Moore got $ 4 million a year- Patrick Chung got $2.7 million

WalterFootball.com: 2015 NFL Free Agents - Safeties

What reliable source has indicated the Skins would over pay him? So far the contracts have been reasonable, and since BA has been here I think the Skins have made most if not all of their contracts within good salary cap management.

That said, if they put together a contract that has incentives and escalators that get him a number he will come here for, then his stats are far less important than the fact that he has been on a team that has incredible safety play and that Scot knows him from his rookie days and can evaluate how he has progressed.

Given our dearth of talent (maybe PT is an answer maybe not) at safety, bringing in a young player with upside for the right contract wouldn't be a bad thing. Might he be a dud, yes, but a well written contract protects the team from that. He might also be a capable safety who brings stability to the position and a well written contract provides him with the incentives to show it.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by mrreddman

i would rather roll the dice on J Johnson and possibly catch lightning in a bottle than take a shot on any of the remaining safties available not named Ron Parker and/or Landon Collins. I think he might surprise some folks and i trust SM knows what he is doing by trying to get him here. Worse case scenario he elevates our ST play and is a backup safety... both of which is badly needed as well.

Great post, agree

[KI Skins Fan]

I don't see anything in J. Johnson's NFL history to suggest that he would help solve our starting safety problems. I'm fine with the idea of signing him to a modest contract for depth and ST help. I do like that the Skins are looking at secondary players who are good tacklers.

Perhaps the Skins should explore a trade for a safety.

[Chico23231]

I didn't see it posted, but keim reported yesterday late afternoon jeron Johnson is coming in for a visit.

[Evilgrin]

Skins dont overpay anymore, so no worries.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Irrefutable

'' much more " than the NFL minimum = about $1 million in the first year, with a small signing bonus... does he have any contract offers ?

if you think he has proven he deserves a middle level contract you are delusional. The guy has one play on his highlight video- the guy is a sleeper, who appears to be getting minimal interested- there is no reason to pay him $3 or $4 million a year.

Rahim Moore got $ 4 million a year- Patrick Chung got $2.7 million

Seattle slapped a second round tender on him last year as a RFA which entitled him to a salary of ~$2.2M although he restructured the deal. Bottom line, he was making close to 2.0M last year. He is looking for a place to start b/c he has been stuck behind Chancellor/Thomas but I seriously doubt he is willing to take a pay cut to do so.

Reports: Seahawks place second-round tender on S Jeron Johnson | Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times
Recent news on Jeron Johnson - Unsigned Free Agent - Rotoworld.com

In part the tender was placed on him last year b/c:

Many in Seattle’s organization feel Johnson could be a starter elsewhere if he had the opportunity.

The second-round tender placed on Johnson reflects Seattle’s belief other teams will be seriously interested in his services this offseason.

Seahawks place second-round tender on Jeron Johnson | ProFootballTalk

As I said, folks have been talking about him since before the market opened. Here is a good break down on him (from February):

"Hasn't gotten a ton of action because of the players in front of him (Kam Chancellor, Earl Thomas), but when he's played he's been solid. He's a box safety more than anything -- strong against the run, a strong tackler, physical, tenacious," Kelly said. "He's a mainstay on special teams. Is useful in "big nickel" situations where you want a little more speed without sacrificing too much in tackling ability. It's tough to know how good he'd be in a starting role because he's rarely played."

Kelly does expect Johnson to seek a team where he could compete for a starting job.

"The Seahawks probably will make him a lowish offer but he's said that while he's loved it in Seattle, he wants to start somewhere, so it's likely he'll look for a new team," Kelly said.

Other teams that could be in play for Johnson include the Jacksonville Jaguars, where former Seattle defensive coordinator Gus Bradley is head coach, and the Washington Redskins. New Washington GM Scot McCloughan was a member of the Seattle personnel department when Johnson was signed.

New York Giants Potential Free-Agent Target: Jeron Johnson, S, Seattle Seahawks - Big Blue View

Several twitter insider folks have been talking about this guy for a while and are now saying that several teams have an interest in him:

‏@MikeGarafolo [Fox Sports] S Jeron Johnson getting action. Visiting the Redskins. Has other interest as well. Good special teamer and backup for Seattle last 4 years.

@Rand_Getlin [Yahoo Sports] Safety Jeron Johnson is visiting the #Redskins, per a league source. Market heating up for him. Super talented player.

So, has he "proven he deserves a middle level contract"? I concede he has not done so by his play - mainly b/c he has been stuck behind a couple of pro-bowlers. However, is he likely to get such a contract from someone based on his apparent reputation amongst the football people who are paid to know these things and appear to be interested in him according to the people who are paid to find out things from the football people.

If the Skins want to sign him, I would suggest it will have to be for a contract that is, at a minimum, in the $2-3M/year range and possibly approaching the $4M/year range with incentives. Bottom line, if Scot McC thinks he's worth it, I am more than good with it.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

I don't see anything in J. Johnson's NFL history to suggest that he would help solve our starting safety problems. I'm fine with the idea of signing him to a modest contract for depth and ST help. I do like that the Skins are looking at secondary players who are good tacklers.

Perhaps the Skins should explore a trade for a safety.

Maybe not if you look just at a stats list. If you look at what people paid to know stuff are saying, however, there is plenty out there to suggest he can be a solid NFL starter.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Maybe not if you look just at a stats list. If you look at what people paid to know stuff are saying, however, there is plenty out there to suggest he can be a solid NFL starter.

The comments of personnel people that you posted were very positive. We'll see what happens.

[Schneed10]

As with any other position, you decide what your next best option is and set a value on the player based on that. Taylor Mays is out there, no sign that he's a great player, but if the cost on Jeron Johnson gets to a certain point you simply pass and try Mays.

Nothing is black and white, that's where teams get into trouble and overpay. If after reading what I wrote above you're finding yourself thinking "but Jeron Johnson has promise to be an answer, Mays doesn't," then your thinking is still stuck in the Cerrato days of locking onto one player and overpaying to get him.

The approach should be the same as what McC has been doing, negotiate slowly. If the player gets your offer and immediately jumps to take it, you've offered too much. The offer should be one that he has to sleep on it and shop around. Then when he takes it, you know its a good deal. And if he doesn't take it then you move onto the next target. No paying A money for C players.

We passed on right tackles for this reason and for this reason landed two defensive lineman and a corner at favorable contracts.

Make a push for Johnson but be OK with it if he passes. There are other fish in the sea.

[Alvin Walton]

Ok, I'm really nervous about this Culliver signing now after reading this because of the cap money he got and all this other legal crap.
FFS!

Culliver gets $16 million fully guaranteed at signing | ProFootballTalk