Unrestricted Free Agents Who Might Help

[takethecake]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

And I have to disagree with you on the tackles, there are at least two tackles worth picking up at #4, and one (Okung) could start right away from day one. Can't say the same thing about Bradford or Clausen.

True, but that doesn't have to be the intent of that pick. I think there's a good possibility that the organization wants to keep campbell unless we get an incredible bargain for him from some other team (tendered for 1st and 3rd pick), and let bradford develop behind him for a season or two. The value of a draft pick is not whether he can start right away, especially for quarterbacks, and especially for this team that needs an overhaul that can not be done in a single season.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by takethecake

True, but that doesn't have to be the intent of that pick. I think there's a good possibility that the organization wants to keep campbell unless we get an incredible bargain for him from some other team (tendered for 1st and 3rd pick), and let bradford develop behind him for a season or two. The value of a draft pick is not whether he can start right away, especially for quarterbacks, and especially for this team that needs an overhaul that can not be done in a single season.

Although I'm giving up on this, my fear is that....

Because of the uncapped year, FA talent is in the dumps right now. We're basically are going to rebuild our putrid offensive line with decent players and once again banking that low round picks are going to somehow come through.

So now we have Campbell under center, with a patched up offensive line (again). If he sucks (whether it is his fault or not), he'll be pulled, and in comes your future elite QB. And now you'll have your investment at #4 being protected by a piecemeal line.

But I'm giving up on getting that franchise tackle, hopefully we can either trade down or get a good return for Campbell.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Although I'm giving up on this, my fear is that....

Because of the uncapped year, FA talent is in the dumps right now. We're basically are going to rebuild our putrid offensive line with decent players and once again banking that low round picks are going to somehow come through.

So now we have Campbell under center, with a patched up offensive line (again). If he sucks (whether it is his fault or not), he'll be pulled, and in comes your future elite QB. And now you'll have your investment at #4 being protected by a piecemeal line.

But I'm giving up on getting that franchise tackle, hopefully we can either trade down or get a good return for Campbell.

Or he sucks, gets pulled and in comes...Colt Brennan behind Russell Okung? Is that any better?

I think they can get a very strong LT at the top of the 2nd round or even, if they feel they must, trade up into the late 1st to get one.

I wouldn't give up on the idea of them getting an LT at #4. Though I would say I've never heard the name Okung mentioned (not to this point at least)

[takethecake]

I see your concerns, but I just think that not using the #4 pick on an OT won't condemn us to having a "patched up OL." I think there are some legitimate options in FA (not many, but there are some), and that there is better later round OT talent in this particular draft than there usually is. I'm not banking on this being the ultimate solution, but between this year's draft and next year's draft, I think this gives us the most bang for our buck (well for our draft picks), and will certainly give us a better line next year than we had.

[MTK]

TO is going to be hitting 37 next season, I'm just not sure how much gas is left in his tank. I've got no problem with possibly adding a veteran WR, I just think we could do much better than TO and also avoid the drama he brings.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

TO is going to be hitting 37 next season, I'm just not sure how much gas is left in his tank. I've got no problem with possibly adding a veteran WR, I just think we could do much better than TO and also avoid the drama he brings.

Brandon Stokely.

[53Fan]

I could see us signing WR Kevin Walter if he's an UFA, ( Most sites I've searched say he is), he's 6'3", 27-28 years old, worked with K. Shanahan in Houston and plays well in the redzone.

[skinzfan88]

Would anyone be interested in trading C. Rodgers for SD's A. Cromartie? Cromartie might have had an off year, but could be a pro bowl caliber CB with the coaching staff we have in place.. Just an idea..

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by skinzfan88

Would anyone be interested in trading C. Rodgers for SD's A. Cromartie? Cromartie might have had an off year, but could be a pro bowl caliber CB with the coaching staff we have in place.. Just an idea..

that's being discussed in another thread, but no, it's not going to happen

[skinzfan88]

Sorry.. I realized that after I wrote it.. As u can see I'm a rookie..

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by skinzfan88

Sorry.. I realized that after I wrote it.. As u can see I'm a rookie..

It's all good, Welcome to the Warpath!!!!

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by skinzfan88

Sorry.. I realized that after I wrote it.. As u can see I'm a rookie..

no big deal man, don't let anyone here discourage you from posting (unless you want to do a search of "redskins202" to see what to avoid haha)

welcome to the warpath!

[Skins4L]

as far as Free Safety... LaRon Landry is fine.

We need a SS... if anything.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Skins4L

as far as Free Safety... LaRon Landry is fine.

We need a SS... if anything.

Patiently waiting for Goats reply..........

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Patiently waiting for Goats reply..........

LOL no reply on the horizon...I'm DONE w/ that particular player.

I'm surprised this thread hasn't gone more in the direction of defense. I mean in all likelihood we have an offense oriented draft because of our desperate needs there and the fact we have an offense minded coach. But if Haslett really forces this change into a 3-4 you're facing pretty serious personnel changes required on defense as well, and FA would be the logical route since we're so limited on draft picks.

Looking at the DL it's very hard to see anyone but Albert having immediate success in a 3-4. Jarmon is actually talking about losing weight and transitioning to LB. Monty just hasn't shown anything to prove he can be a dominant NT, and like said elsewhere Albert could be sort of wasted at that position. Plus if Albert doesn't play RDE in the 3-4 who can you see on the roster playing that position? Who do you see at LDE? Daniels certainly has the strength/bulk but do you want to rely on an aging, injury prone player. Can Zoe hold LDE down in the 3-4?

Honestly, going primarily to a 3-4 probably requires two new additions to the starting cast on the DL...either NT and an end or two new ends. That's why Dansby seems unlikely.