This. And then fix/tighten up the defense.The Kirk decision is the biggest of the offseason.
Junior Galette was poised to be a game-changer this season, IMO. I hope he can come back healthy and hungry.Perhaps we still need to look for a truly dynamic pass rusher...someone who can wreak havoc in the backfield?
I'm a BPA type of guy.Third: I think we have the 21st pick in the draft. Where do you guys think we should focus that pick?
IF Galette recovers, is re-signed, and can be impactful next season, OLB will be a team strength. Even if he doesn't, I'd lower OLB as a need based on Preston Smith's play the last month or so. Smith and Kerrigan make a decent duo. Sure, it's always good to add another pass rusher or two, but I wouldn't put it above safety as a team need.Draft needs:
DT
Pass Rushing OLB
Safety
CB
DE
WR
sorta in that order of need.
I can see looking for a burner WR mid to late rounds in the draft, to start weening our way away from Jackson.IF Galette recovers, is re-signed, and can be impactful next season, OLB will be a team strength. Even if he doesn't, I'd lower OLB as a need based on Preston Smith's play the last month or so. Smith and Kerrigan make a decent duo. Sure, it's always good to add another pass rusher or two, but I wouldn't put it above safety as a team need.Draft needs:
DT
Pass Rushing OLB
Safety
CB
DE
WR
sorta in that order of need.
On offense, I think RB will be a need and I'd like to see some improvement to the interior OL.
It's more than just fumbling. Too often, he lined up in the wrong spot, had some false starts, went the wrong way on runs/passes, wasn't looking on some passes, and missed some blitz assignments. And, on its own, I don't worry too much about that time he flipped the ball away after making a catch against the Bears, but I have to rethink that after all the mental mistakes he seemed to make.RB i really think they are counting on Jones to be the man next year. Let's just hope he can solve the fumbling problem.
pretty sure preston smith played a ton of 'all fours' DE, which is where I project him next yr. I'm still seeing a need opposite Kerrigan if that's the case.IF Galette recovers, is re-signed, and can be impactful next season, OLB will be a team strength. Even if he doesn't, I'd lower OLB as a need based on Preston Smith's play the last month or so. Smith and Kerrigan make a decent duo. Sure, it's always good to add another pass rusher or two, but I wouldn't put it above safety as a team need.Draft needs:
DT
Pass Rushing OLB
Safety
CB
DE
WR
sorta in that order of need.
On offense, I think RB will be a need and I'd like to see some improvement to the interior OL.
In Scot I trust.
Translation: "Show Me The Money".One thing that kind of bothers me with the whole Kirk contract talk is that he keeps saying, "I want to go where I'm wanted". Is he taking a shot at the organization or am I reading too much into that? If he wants to stay, why not just say, "I'd love to be here long-term"?
Just a total guess: Jay Gruden has wanted him. But Snyder has not always wanted him. I can see Snyder being a stubborn man. If he screws this up it will be a major bitter pill for Redskins fans to swallow. I'm not saying pay him whatever, but AT LEAST franchise him...I agree it's a funny statement, but I haven't seen the whole context either.One thing that kind of bothers me with the whole Kirk contract talk is that he keeps saying, "I want to go where I'm wanted". Is he taking a shot at the organization or am I reading too much into that? If he wants to stay, why not just say, "I'd love to be here long-term"?
It seems like folks can pluck RB prospects late rounds so why not bring in competition, I agree.It's more than just fumbling. Too often, he lined up in the wrong spot, had some false starts, went the wrong way on runs/passes, wasn't looking on some passes, and missed some blitz assignments. And, on its own, I don't worry too much about that time he flipped the ball away after making a catch against the Bears, but I have to rethink that after all the mental mistakes he seemed to make.RB i really think they are counting on Jones to be the man next year. Let's just hope he can solve the fumbling problem.
His physical abilities are awesome. I love when he has the ball in his hands. But, he also put the offense in bad situations too often with his mistakes. Maybe a strong offseason can work that out and he can be the #1 guy next year, but I wouldn't be surprised if they bring someone else in.
He said something similar a couple weeks ago and it worried me then too. It's agent-speak. Whoever offers the money respects you the most. I don't want to franchise him. I think that's a waste of big money. 20 mil for one year is insane for where he is right now. Then we could be stuck in the same boat next year.One thing that kind of bothers me with the whole Kirk contract talk is that he keeps saying, "I want to go where I'm wanted". Is he taking a shot at the organization or am I reading too much into that? If he wants to stay, why not just say, "I'd love to be here long-term"?
Update: apparently on the radio today Cousins did clarify this remark and in fact sounds like he is very warm to the idea of staying on the team. Check out:One thing that kind of bothers me with the whole Kirk contract talk is that he keeps saying, "I want to go where I'm wanted". Is he taking a shot at the organization or am I reading too much into that? If he wants to stay, why not just say, "I'd love to be here long-term"
I'll drop the gloves for a second.Brunell4MVP said:To me the team is still tough to watch. Fan since 1971, but Snyder has still rubbed me wrong and I dislike everything he is. I don't care if he wants to win or not, the man is a jerk and liar. He ruined the team for so long that 1 small pearl of a season in 15+ years is not going to do anything more than keep me watching them on TV. No way I'll go to a game in Raljon, or buy jerseys, or spend a penny I really control that goes to Snyder. So while I am glad for the players, coaches and fans, at best my enjoyment watching the team is reserved. I do hope they win a SB, but it will never have the same enjoyment it did for me from 1971 - @1999.
ILB is now a strength. Other than that the defense needs building up. I'm not impressed with Barry -- it seemed he had no answer for the Packers hurry up offense. Did he not know they'd run that? Still, he gets another year.The Redskins signed seven players to futures contracts: RB Mack Brown, WR LaRon Byrd, T Takoby Cofield, DL Anthony Johnson, CB Al Louis-Jean, C Austin Reiter and LB Lynden Trail.
Paul and Paulsen potentially back from injury, though, right?Anyone think Jordan Reed makes it through next season uninjured?
TE is a weakness. None of them can run block and it affected the run game greatly. They have to be able to run.
Also was Carrier on a multi year deal?Paul and Paulsen potentially back from injury, though, right?Anyone think Jordan Reed makes it through next season uninjured?
TE is a weakness. None of them can run block and it affected the run game greatly. They have to be able to run.
I don't remember. Who has a link to one of those sites that has all the contracts and cap hits by year?Also was Carrier on a multi year deal?Paul and Paulsen potentially back from injury, though, right?Anyone think Jordan Reed makes it through next season uninjured?
TE is a weakness. None of them can run block and it affected the run game greatly. They have to be able to run.
This part was maddening. Sneaky little Aaron Rodgers always does that quick hike to draw you offsides or catch you off guard. It wasn't a surprise. He's been doing it all season. And yet, we seemed to be caught totally unaware. That one play Gruden trying to call time out....Rodgers scrambed around for a score. The defensive lineman were standing flatfooted as the ball was hiked.Jason Hatcher is considering retiring due to wear on his knees.
Junior Galette plans to be back next year.
Morris wants to be back. If they let him go they've made a mistake. I understand that he "doesn't fit Gruden's scheme" but Gruden's scheme hasn't exactly produced a decent running game. Build the offensive line, improve the run blocking (a huge weakness this year) and Morris is a starting RB for 3 more years and will produce solidly. Matt Jones, fumbles and injuries aren't good building blocks for a starting RB. Maybe he'll improve, maybe not. Thompson and Thomas are free agents I believe.
ILB is now a strength. Other than that the defense needs building up. I'm not impressed with Barry -- it seemed he had no answer for the Packers hurry up offense. Did he not know they'd run that? Still, he gets another year.The Redskins signed seven players to futures contracts: RB Mack Brown, WR LaRon Byrd, T Takoby Cofield, DL Anthony Johnson, CB Al Louis-Jean, C Austin Reiter and LB Lynden Trail.
If they let Jackson go they can plan on their offense being more constipated next year. Short passes, crowded middle, crowded LOS, reduced offensive output. Work out a deal that's fair to the team and the player and sign him. Otherwise offensive output will regress.
Anyone think Jordan Reed makes it through next season uninjured?
TE is a weakness. None of them can run block and it affected the run game greatly. They have to be able to run.
I wouldn't read too much into what people are saying right now. It's all positioning. Cousins wants to get the best situation he can. That means money, sure, but also other factors. He's probably comfortable in DC, and knows that if he took a big-money free-agent contract there would be tons of pressure for him to carry a crappy team. On the other hand, he has some leverage (Washington doesn't want to lose him, and they'd probably prefer not to franchise him) so there's nothing wrong with him reminding the team of that fact.One thing that kind of bothers me with the whole Kirk contract talk is that he keeps saying, "I want to go where I'm wanted". Is he taking a shot at the organization or am I reading too much into that? If he wants to stay, why not just say, "I'd love to be here long-term"?
Nope, he served his suspension this seasonI forget, is Galette still subject to league discipline when he returns?
Low price, but is he even worth it?Carrier is signed thru 2017. Cap hits of 900k and 1.075 mil the next two years.
He played pretty well when Reed was hurt.Low price, but is he even worth it?Carrier is signed thru 2017. Cap hits of 900k and 1.075 mil the next two years.
True, but will he be needed if Paul and Paulsen are back?He played pretty well when Reed was hurt.Low price, but is he even worth it?Carrier is signed thru 2017. Cap hits of 900k and 1.075 mil the next two years.
Paul is more of a receiving threat and Paulsen more of a blocker. Carrier seemed more well rounded, I'd think he would displace Paulsen but since they are all under contract it'll probably be a good competition for minicamp.True, but will he be needed if Paul and Paulsen are back?He played pretty well when Reed was hurt.Low price, but is he even worth it?Carrier is signed thru 2017. Cap hits of 900k and 1.075 mil the next two years.
Salary Cap LinkI don't remember. Who has a link to one of those sites that has all the contracts and cap hits by year?Also was Carrier on a multi year deal?Paul and Paulsen potentially back from injury, though, right?Anyone think Jordan Reed makes it through next season uninjured?
TE is a weakness. None of them can run block and it affected the run game greatly. They have to be able to run.
Heading into the season, Niles Paul was the starter on the depth chart. I assume Paul is a more all around TE and would do quite a bit of blocking. And Reed would come in more often on passing downs.Paul is more of a receiving threat and Paulsen more of a blocker. Carrier seemed more well rounded, I'd think he would displace Paulsen but since they are all under contract it'll probably be a good competition for minicamp.True, but will he be needed if Paul and Paulsen are back?He played pretty well when Reed was hurt.Low price, but is he even worth it?Carrier is signed thru 2017. Cap hits of 900k and 1.075 mil the next two years.
I think Paulsen will be the odd man out. I'd also like them to sign Morris again too with all of the injuries to RBs this year you sure can't have enough of those.Heading into the season, Niles Paul was the starter on the depth chart. I assume Paul is a more all around TE and would do quite a bit of blocking. And Reed would come in more often on passing downs.Paul is more of a receiving threat and Paulsen more of a blocker. Carrier seemed more well rounded, I'd think he would displace Paulsen but since they are all under contract it'll probably be a good competition for minicamp.True, but will he be needed if Paul and Paulsen are back?He played pretty well when Reed was hurt.Low price, but is he even worth it?Carrier is signed thru 2017. Cap hits of 900k and 1.075 mil the next two years.
So assuming everyone recovers from their injuries, my guess would be Reed and Paul at the top of the depth chart with Paulson and Carrier battling for the 3rd TE spot. Note that Paulsen is 3 1/2 years older, which will work against him.
I also would not rule out the Redskins drafting another TE. Good TEs can be found in the 3rd round of the draft and can be good value picks for GMs that can find them.
Another good one is the spotrac site.
One good thing about Bruce Allen is he has been pretty good at negotiating contracts. Well that and Pants and Picnics.Another good one is the spotrac site.
What I love from your link is looking at the Cap Savings column. There are only 5 players that would hurt the cap if they were cut; and they are players that wouldn't be cut anyways.
UFA
Terrance Knighton - Sure, I guess
Colt McCoy - Bring him back
Logan Paulsen - Maybe
Darrel Young - Doesn't play, so no
Kedric Golston - Whatever
Alex Smith - No
Pierre Thomas - Maybe
Will Blackmon - Sure
Cary Williams - No
Mason Foster - Yes
Brian De la Puente - Probably not
Junior Galette - Yes, assuming healthy
Josh LeRibeus - Whatever
Frank Kearse - Whatever
Kirk Cousins - Just don't break the bank
Keenan Robinson - Tough one
Alfred Morris - Move on
RFA
Duke Ihenacho - Probably keep
Tom Compton - Who else is going to report eligible?
ERFA (exclusive rights RFA)
Chris Thompson - Yes
Will Compton - Definitely
Tress Way - Sure
Although wasn't Ihenatcho supposedly a really good signing? He was supposed to anchor the secondary I thought but I could be remembering that wrong.UFA
Terrance Knighton - Sure, I guess
Colt McCoy - Bring him back
Logan Paulsen - Maybe
Darrel Young - Doesn't play, so no
Kedric Golston - Whatever
Alex Smith - No
Pierre Thomas - Maybe
Will Blackmon - Sure
Cary Williams - No
Mason Foster - Yes
Brian De la Puente - Probably not
Junior Galette - Yes, assuming healthy
Josh LeRibeus - Whatever
Frank Kearse - Whatever
Kirk Cousins - Just don't break the bank
Keenan Robinson - Tough one
Alfred Morris - Move on
RFA
Duke Ihenacho - Probably keep
Tom Compton - Who else is going to report eligible?
ERFA (exclusive rights RFA)
Chris Thompson - Yes
Will Compton - Definitely
Tress Way - Sure