It's Time For The Skins' Super Bowl Starting With Free Agency

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

Good points. And I agree. I'm off the group that says this team can win and here's why and this what they need to improve upon. And I think you're of the group that says this team can't win UNLESS they change this and that and here's how they need to accomplish that. And I think both sides are what make the site great. But it's the "there's no hope ever" group that I just don't understand.

I agree. There are some people who see everything as broken and the sky is falling. Football, for most of us, is sports entertainment for us. I think we as fans tend to get so caught up in the fine details that we lose track of just sitting back, rooting for the team we love, and just watching the game in general. For me, it isn't about how we win so much as us winning and doing the things that make us a good team. That is what is important to us. I don't care if our "stars" come from free agency or the draft. Heck, I don't care if our star players are 22, 32, 42, or even 52...as long as they get the job done...that is what matters the most to me.

[Pocket$ $traight]

I think they should forget Clements and Samuel and go for A. Thomas. He is a difference maker and is versatile. If they sign a big time corner and neglect the front seven they are setting themselves up for another bust.

[The Huddle]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

Good points. And I agree. I'm off the group that says this team can win and here's why and this what they need to improve upon. And I think you're of the group that says this team can't win UNLESS they change this and that and here's how they need to accomplish that. And I think both sides are what make the site great. But it's the "there's no hope ever" group that I just don't understand.

Nice summation of the differences in how the two groups see things. And I agree with you that negativity for negativity's sake is pointless. For the most part I think there's a civil and spirited debate coming from both sides on this site, but there is a certain element that thinks simply saying "The Redskins suck" or "Snyder is a loser" is somehow advancing an arguement of some sort. I don't understand that either.

[TenandSix:Unacceptable]

I believe I hope to have hope.

What category of fan does that get me into?

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

According to Jason LaCanfora's latest blog entry about the Redskins' free agency plans, Jason hasn't heard any indication that the Redskins are going to attempt to re-structure Wynn or Daniels' contracts. Jason speculates that this might not bode well for either Wynn or Daniels, whose cap figures exceed their levels of production.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by ncskinsfanec

I couldn't agree more with your comments! I think we'll lay low during this offseason, and hopefully the good things that happened toward the end of this past season will carry over into this coming season. I know almost everyone has given up on Gibbs around here, but I think he'll do all he can to make sure that 5-11 never happens again under his watch! The man is unquestioned when it comes to making adjustments!

Gibbs 1 was unquestioned when it comes to making adjustments. Not Gibbs 2.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

According to Jason LaCanfora's latest blog entry about the Redskins' free agency plans, Jason hasn't heard any indication that the Redskins are going to attempt to re-structure Wynn or Daniels' contracts. Jason speculates that this might not bode well for either Wynn or Daniels, whose cap figures exceed their levels of production.

Good. It's time to move on and get some young blood in there. Daniels blames his poor play on the off season program. So let him train on his own and invite him to camp to see if he can win a spot. Wynn just does not have it anymore.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

I think they should forget Clements and Samuel and go for A. Thomas. He is a difference maker and is versatile. If they sign a big time corner and neglect the front seven they are setting themselves up for another bust.

Do you suggest we give big $ to a player who is going into his 8th year and will be 30 by the time next season comes around? Aren't we trying to get away from this type of quick fix football?

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Hog1

Amen, brother Wolfe!
I love this time of year. I love the way the Skins go after players. The whole Redskin One treatment is very impressive. I would like to see somewhat more conservatism here and there, but it's great. I can't wait to see who they go after.

Are you serious? The FA way does not work. It never works. But I guess even some of the fans are buying into it.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Do you suggest we give big $ to a player who is going into his 8th year and will be 30 by the time next season comes around? Aren't we trying to get away from this type of quick fix football?

They are going to spend big money on someone. Why not a guy who was the consensus best player on a defense that some were comparing to the best ever?

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Are you serious? The FA way does not work. It never works. But I guess even some of the fans are buying into it.

At this point this is their only chance. Gibbs is probably gone after this year whether they have a good year or not. He isn't coaching in '07 to rebuild.

[djnemo65]

I remember reading that Daniels and Wynn were both big locker room presences, and that it would be resultantly difficult to cut both of them, at least from a morale perspective. It was interesting to hear Portis's interview with John Thompson, in which he mentioned the importance that players like James Thrash aｎｄ Robert Royal had had for team chemistry. Here you had the biggest star on the team talking about guys who were (are) at best role players being true core Redskins. I have heard that both Daniels and Wynn fit that mold as well.

[That Guy]

well they kept wynn as a 2.4mill BACKUP last year, which is an insane number, though, if they want to spend this year, they're going to have to make the room somewhere.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

At this point this is their only chance. Gibbs is probably gone after this year whether they have a good year or not. He isn't coaching in '07 to rebuild.

So I guess what the FA office is trying to do is win one for Joe.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by djnemo65

I remember reading that Daniels and Wynn were both big locker room presences, and that it would be resultantly difficult to cut both of them, at least from a morale perspective. It was interesting to hear Portis's interview with John Thompson, in which he mentioned the importance that players like James Thrash aｎｄ Robert Royal had had for team chemistry. Here you had the biggest star on the team talking about guys who were (are) at best role players being true core Redskins. I have heard that both Daniels and Wynn fit that mold as well.

Wasn't our defense last in the NFL in sacks? Do either of these guys put any type of pressure on the QB? It's time to move on already. New leaders need to develop. I think it's time for Sean Taylor to take more of a leadership role.