2013 Free Agents

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

I've heard Toler mentioned a couple of times. But Mike Mitchell? Really? He sucks. He got overdrafted a few years ago. I remember Kiper saying he didn't have Mike Mitchell even being drafted and raiders picked him in the 2nd.

Chris Clemons I like. Keenan Lewis is solid.

Honestly I think a good FA for us would be getting James Casey TE/FB Houston; Greg Toler CB Arizona; and Corey Lynch S San Diego. If we get Clemons, great, but A) I don't think he'll come cheap cause he starts and is rated highly by PFF B) Corey Lynch can do more C) Corey Lynch is cheaper

CB59, I really like the way you think. I may become your disciple.

Like you, I believe that the Skins need to build primarily through the draft but that doesn't mean overlooking good values in FA. I can foresee significant roles on the Skins for the players you mentioned.

I think that Skins management will not want to go into next season without adding experienced players at CB and at least one safety position. We are just too thin in the secondary not to do so. Doing that and adding a CB and a safety in the draft should provide the depth we need in the secondary.

[Skins4L]

We dont even have a starting safety right now. Its a ridiculous concern for us unless were happy with bombs being chucked over our heads for late game scores.

[Bubba305-ST21-]

out of those i like clemons the best, would be a good pickup plus a draftee hopefully DJ swearinger

[Mahons21]

Cult, why do you like Lynch? I've seen his name mentioned a lot between fans, and personally don't understand it. Don't mean to pick on you, just curious how this all has come about.

His career high INTs for a season is 2, and he's done that once. I don't see how that meshes with the aggressive scheme we run, predicated on generating turnovers.

Just because someone is young and an upward trend does not mean they're a good FA acquisition in my opinion. That's what I see in Lynch, a guy who's gone from bad to average over his career (he was at one point relegated to PS after playing in live action with the Bengals IIRC), who's young.

I would personally prefer to use that money on either re-signing or own guys, or investing it into a FA CB. Give me a Toler and ensure that OMG and 5-0 are signed.

EDIT: Not to mention this draft is extremely deep at the safety position in the middle rounds, and we very well could draft a S in the 2nd or 3rd round, that will play better their first year than Lynch could this year.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by Mahons21

Cult, why do you like Lynch? I've seen his name mentioned a lot between fans, and personally don't understand it. Don't mean to pick on you, just curious how this all has come about.

His career high INTs for a season is 2, and he's done that once. I don't see how that meshes with the aggressive scheme we run, predicated on generating turnovers.

Just because someone is young and an upward trend does not mean they're a good FA acquisition in my opinion. That's what I see in Lynch, a guy who's gone from bad to average over his career (he was at one point relegated to PS after playing in live action with the Bengals IIRC), who's young.

I would personally prefer to use that money on either re-signing or own guys, or investing it into a FA CB. Give me a Toler and ensure that OMG and 5-0 are signed.

EDIT: Not to mention this draft is extremely deep at the safety position in the middle rounds, and we very well could draft a S in the 2nd or 3rd round, that will play better their first year than Lynch could this year.

When he played this year for the chargers as their third safety and starter once Bigby went out, he was doing very well. He's young, he has good hands, he is much more instinctive and faster than Reed. HTTR24/7 who has good league sources (according to SS and Matty) has been scouting FA DBs and said that Lynch is great for us. I trust that based on the breakdown he did of lynch. I suggest you head over to his site and check it out.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Mahons21

Cult, why do you like Lynch? I've seen his name mentioned a lot between fans, and personally don't understand it. Don't mean to pick on you, just curious how this all has come about.

His career high INTs for a season is 2, and he's done that once. I don't see how that meshes with the aggressive scheme we run, predicated on generating turnovers.

Just because someone is young and an upward trend does not mean they're a good FA acquisition in my opinion. That's what I see in Lynch, a guy who's gone from bad to average over his career (he was at one point relegated to PS after playing in live action with the Bengals IIRC), who's young.

I would personally prefer to use that money on either re-signing or own guys, or investing it into a FA CB. Give me a Toler and ensure that OMG and 5-0 are signed.

EDIT: Not to mention this draft is extremely deep at the safety position in the middle rounds, and we very well could draft a S in the 2nd or 3rd round, that will play better their first year than Lynch could this year.

Good post, and I agree with you.

[Chico23231]

Titans sign George Wilson | ProFootballTalk

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Titans sign George Wilson | ProFootballTalk

he's a solid player

[skinsfanthru&thru]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Titans sign George Wilson | ProFootballTalk

So how are some players able to be signed by other teams before the beginning of free agency? Maybe I'm the only one who doesn't understand this but just looking for clarification.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by skinsfanthru&thru

So how are some players able to be signed by other teams before the beginning of free agency? Maybe I'm the only one who doesn't understand this but just looking for clarification.

If your contract expires then you cannot be signed until the start of FA. But if you get cut, you are free game for anyone to sign at any time.

[Skinzman]

Originally Posted by skinsfanthru&thru

So how are some players able to be signed by other teams before the beginning of free agency? Maybe I'm the only one who doesn't understand this but just looking for clarification.

You can sign any player who is not under contract. The thing about Free Agency is that those players with expiring contracts are still considered under contract until Mar 12th, which is why FA starts on the 12th. For players in the last season of their deal, thats when the contract is considered officially over. George Wilson was released, so was therefore no longer under contract and available to be signed by anyone.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Skinzman

You can sign any player who is not under contract. The thing about Free Agency is that those players with expiring contracts are still considered under contract until Mar 12th, which is why FA starts on the 12th. For players in the last season of their deal, thats when the contract is considered officially over. George Wilson was released, so was therefore no longer under contract and available to be signed by anyone.

Jinx. You owe me a Coke.

[skinsfanthru&thru]

Originally Posted by Skinzman

You can sign any player who is not under contract. The thing about Free Agency is that those players with expiring contracts are still considered under contract until Mar 12th, which is why FA starts on the 12th. For players in the last season of their deal, thats when the contract is considered officially over. George Wilson was released, so was therefore no longer under contract and available to be signed by anyone.

Cool thanks for the clarification, I wasn't aware that it worked that way.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Without a reduction in the salary cap penalty I am seeing a lot of doom and gloom about our offseason this year. We may add a couple of second and third tier players, but I am also more focused on keeping our own players that are possibly going to have to leave.

I want to keep our online I tact. Kory L and Polumbus for quality depth are targets for me. Young is a great FB and has gotten better every year (could see this guy having a long career as long as he is healthy).

Davis and Paulson need to be back.

Jackson and Lorenzo need to be here as they are extremely valuable to our team.

If we can't find a replacement I would bring Griffin back as well.

I can't believe we are 4mil over the cap, and have 15-16 guys coming off the roster.

[KERRAKPO9198]

Lets hope we can sign Byrd or Goldson to play free safety for us.