Huge FA Class in 2011 - But will anyone want to come here?

[14WOODS]

I bet some players appreciate the fact that Shanahan does not coddle players the likes of McNabb/Haynesworth. Shanahan could give 2 sh!ts what people think about him and is all about winning. That is the kind of coach you want to play for if championships are your end goal.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I've got a feeling some of the top guys, like Vincent Jackson will re sign with their own teams or will be franchised. It's not like Philly is going to let Michael Vick walk out of there.

Well yeah, good teams usually sign their best players. Hopefully we do the same with Carlos. But they are still free agents, unsigned players

[DCtoAZ]

i think if the FO wanted VJ they would have made a move for him this year

[sportscurmudgeon]

For NFL players who can actually play, Free Agency is dominated by the money on the table. They do not worry about getting playing time - - because they know they can play. They don't worry about anything except getting paid what they think they are worth.

What the Skins have to do is to put the brakes on their historical tendency to OVERPAY free agents.

[DGreene28]

Snyder's free agent shopping list :

Defensive Line
Haloti Ngata (BAL)

Linebacker
LaMarr Woodley (PIT)

Free Safety
Eric Weddle (SD)

Center
Ryan Kalil (CAR)

Guard
Davin Joseph (TB)

Wide Receiver
Vincent Jackson (SD)

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by 14WOODS

I bet some players appreciate the fact that Shanahan does not coddle players the likes of McNabb/Haynesworth. Shanahan could give 2 sh!ts what people think about him and is all about winning. That is the kind of coach you want to play for if championships are your end goal.

Well I hope in the future he gives more thought to giving up draft pick for a QB whose team is willing to trade him to a division rival.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by DGreene28

Snyder's free agent shopping list :

Defensive Line
Haloti Ngata (BAL)

Linebacker
LaMarr Woodley (PIT)

Free Safety
Eric Weddle (SD)

Center
Ryan Kalil (CAR)

Guard
Davin Joseph (TB)

Wide Receiver
Vincent Jackson (SD)

There is no way in hell Baltimore lets Ngata walk.

[skinsfaninok]

The redskins always get the guys they want, I'm done getting hyped up about FAs, the past has ruined it for me.. Yea I'd like to see some of those guys mentioned but until we actually win again it doesn't matter

[sportscurmudgeon]

Originally Posted by DGreene28

Snyder's free agent shopping list :

Defensive Line
Haloti Ngata (BAL)

Linebacker
LaMarr Woodley (PIT)

Free Safety
Eric Weddle (SD)

Center
Ryan Kalil (CAR)

Guard
Davin Joseph (TB)

Wide Receiver
Vincent Jackson (SD)

Is that all? Why not add here that he should try to convince Atlanta to trade Matt Ryan for Donovan McNabb even up? Or maybe get DeSean Jackson for Albert Haynesworth even up? Those would be good moves too...

[SirClintonPortis]

Of course we will pursue FA. The only reason we weren't aggressive in FA last season was because the crop was god-awful horrible. It's not like Shanahan didn't forfeit a draft pick once because he was in violation of the salary cap.

Kyle is never going to adjust to the players we have, so we'll accommodate HIM and grab the best Andre Johnson clone on the market, be it VJax, Sid Rice, etc.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

There is no way in hell Baltimore lets Ngata walk.

Of course not, but with Mount Cody now being the NT, they MAY entertain trading him.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

As fans, we side with Shanahan. but players view McNabb as incredibly awesome and amazing. Its their perception that really matters, not ours. Without exception, ever quote from a current or former player (now in the media) has taken mcnabbs side in the issue and feels the teams disrespected him.

Remember, we arent just talking about mcnabbs performance being poor.we're talking about the manner in which it went down and how that looks to other players.

I don't have any current links or statements to prove to you, but a friend of mine said all the players (Skins) seemed to side with Shanahan and liked how things were being handled.... supposedly when asked after yesterdays game. I presume it has to do with players being treated all the same and the work hard attitude brings about playing time.

So I'm not worried about what other players think as long as they know they are no longer getting a contract with the Skins to retire. Let them contact current players and ask all the questions they want.

Also remember Tom Coughlin was called a hard nosed difficult HC also his first yr and if I remember correctly there was talk of him being fired either during his first yr or after. Look at him now. Perhaps he lightened up a little and the Shanahan's can also but I'm glad there is some hard nose coaching going on for a change. Hopefully there is no more expecting a roster spot and playing time because of all the money they make.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by DCtoAZ

i think if the FO wanted VJ they would have made a move for him this year

They did and the asking price was too high. I think if the Chargers don't tag him we have a good chance at getting VJ.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by DGreene28

Snyder's free agent shopping list :

Defensive Line
Haloti Ngata (BAL)

Linebacker
LaMarr Woodley (PIT)

Free Safety
Eric Weddle (SD)

Center
Ryan Kalil (CAR)

Guard
Davin Joseph (TB)

Wide Receiver
Vincent Jackson (SD)

I thought there were some other WR's available also? Didn't TJ only sign a 1 yr deal with the Ravens?

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

I don't have any current links or statements to prove to you, but a friend of mine said all the players (Skins) seemed to side with Shanahan and liked how things were being handled.... supposedly when asked after yesterdays game. I presume it has to do with players being treated all the same and the work hard attitude brings about playing time.

So I'm not worried about what other players think as long as they know they are no longer getting a contract with the Skins to retire. Let them contact current players and ask all the questions they want.

Also remember Tom Coughlin was called a hard nosed difficult HC also his first yr and if I remember correctly there was talk of him being fired either during his first yr or after. Look at him now. Perhaps he lightened up a little and the Shanahan's can also but I'm glad there is some hard nose coaching going on for a change. Hopefully there is no more expecting a roster spot and playing time because of all the money they make.

Skins players' are "in the know" about the truth to McNabb. However, outsiders, except for the Eagles and guys like Freddie Mitchell and T.O, are probably just as well-informed as fans, which isn't very much informed. The difference is that they probably view McNabb as a brother, and thus will always blindly come to his aid, just like Redskins fans will blindly support Shanahan. Humans love to form cult of personalities, especially for powerful public male personalities.