****OFFICIAL**** 2008 Washington Redskins Off Season Thread! (1 Viewer)

[southeastjerome]

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Washington entered yesterday with a modest $3.5 million in salary cap space with which to operate -- pending renegotiations with Clinton Portis and Santana Moss will take the figure to around $7 million -- and after years of rampant spending at the onset of free agency, the Redskins don't seem intent on setting the market for players.

Owner Daniel Snyder and Cerrato say they are more attuned to fiscal restraint this year after reaching the playoffs in 2007, but their cap situation also is a factor. Many teams had $15 million or more to spend on players -- some as much as $40 million.

Some free agents did interest the Redskins, including wide receiver D.J. Hackett (Seattle) and cornerback Drayton Florence (San Diego), but only at value-based deals.

When's the last offseason that the Redskin Off Season Thread didn't stay on page 1 of the Shark Pool?

Midway down page 2 at 6:30 pm is unthinkable.

I was thinking the same thing. At 830 eastern time this morning this thread was on page 2. Usually by that time we were just digesting the late night signings and talking about who was due at Redskin Park next. Is it because Snyderatto finally realized that patience in FA is a good thing? Or is it because of the simple fact that there is not much to spend b/c of the cap situation? Maybe a little of both.

 

[fatness]

I think part of it is wisdom gained through experience ---- don't trade away so many draft picks for veterans, don't throw megabucks at free agents just to keep them from talking to other teams. And part of it is the recognition that there aren't as many holes to plug on the roster as there were in previous years. They have some good younger players now, especially on defense, and with 6 draft picks they can probably come away with at least 4 guys who will make the roster this year and will not be forced to start.

 

[fatness]

JLC's blog:

So the Skins were $3.5 million under the cap yesterday. Once the Collins signing becomes official - he has agreed to terms but all of the paperwork has not yet been executed - that would put the Skins at $2 million under the cap.However, the rengotiation with Santana Moss is complete and official, sources said, creating an additional $2.1 million in space. So let's call it $4.1 for now. And the Clinton Portis renegotiation is essentiall done, sources said, and once that is reflected in the cap figures the Skins would be sitting on roughly $8 million in room.Now, most teams will put at least a few million aside to account for injuries and cap issues through the season, and the Skins will need several million more to sign draft picks. But they will also create more space in June with the Brandon Lloyd cut - and they can trim some fat by making other cuts as well - and of course, Shawn Springs, Marcus Washington and Cornelius Griffin remain prime candidates for new deals should a need arise. To this point the team has not asked any of them for permission to re-do their deals, sources said.

 

[fatness]

David Elfin

Hours after Todd Collins had agreed to return as his backup, Washington starting quarterback Jason Campbell talked with reporters for the first time since the Redskins hired coach Jim Zorn on Feb. 9. "It's difficult to go through change a lot, but at the same time, it can be a positive," said Campbell, who'll have to learn a third offense for his fourth professional season. "To have Coach Zorn, a guy who played [quarterback] in the [NFL], a guy who has been through it all and can relate to the quarterback. When we talk quarterbacking and football terminologly, it's like talking to a mentor."

Campbell and Zorn, along with third-stringer Sam Hollenbach, spent Friday morning working on footwork drills because the coaching staff has not completed the playbook. But Campbell knows it's a West Coast offense. "I like the offense," said Campbell, who starred in the scheme as a senior at Auburn. "That was one of my best years. I completed 70 percent of my passes. You knew the offense and you were in total control of the offense, protections and all. It's a quick strike offense, an offense you can spread the ball out. Santana [Moss] and [Antwaan] Randle El, the quicker they get the ball in their hands the better opportunity they have to make yards. You don't have to go for the home run hitters all the time."

Campbell said that the left kneecap he dislocated on Dec. 2 against the Chicago Bears — the injury that established Collins' value to the Redskins — is fully healed.

and

The Broncos just cut Javon Walker, but a high-ranking Redskins official said the team has no interest in pursuing the 6-foot-3 receiver because it thinks he's done at 29 after catching just 26 passes for 287 yards and no touchdowns last season.

 

[fatness]

The Mark Brunell Era unofficially ended today when, two days after his contract was voided, Washington re-signed Todd Collins and installed him as the primary back up to Jason Campbell. And so ends Brunell's four seasons with the Redskins. When Joe Gibbs came here, Brunell came here. When Gibbs left, Brunell left.For untold millions (the number is near-impossible to figure out with all of the renegotiaions), Brunell produced a 16-19 record, 38 touchdowns and 20 interceptions. Some of his (least) greatest hits:Week 5, 2004: vs. Baltimore (L): 13 of 29 for 83 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT and a 49.1 rating.Week 6, 2004: at Chicago (W): 8 of 22 for 95 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT and a 46.6 rating.Week 9, 2004: at Detroit (W): 6 of 17 for 58 yards and a 45.7 rating.Week 10, 2004: vs. Cincinnati (L): 1 of 8 for 6 yards, 1 INT and a 0.0 rating. This was the first time Brunell lost his job.Week 8, 2005: at NY Giants (the 36-donut loss): 11 of 28 for 65 yards, 1 INT and a 32.4 rating.Week 14, 2005: at Arizona (W): 18 of 28, 122 yards, 3 INT and a 34.2 rating.Week 17, 2005: at Philadelphia (W): 9 of 25 for 141 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT and a 52.3 rating.First round playoff, 2005: at Tampa Bay (W): 7 of 15 for 41 yards, 1 INT and a 25.7 rating.Week 1, 2006: vs. Minnesota (L): 17 of 28 for 163 yards and a 76.9 rating.Week 2, 2006: at Dallas (L): 18 of 32 for 197 yards, 1 INT and a 61.6 rating.Week 5, 2006: at NY Giants (L): 12 of 22 for 109 yards and a 68.2 rating.Week 10, 2006: at Philadelphia (L): 16 of 31 for 132 yards, 1 INT and a 49.4 rating. He was benched the last day and did not throw another pass for the Redskins.

 

[fatness]

Rich Tandler's blog

Unlike in past years when the start of free agency meant that the fax machines were cranking all night long as the number crunchers worked various “what if” cap scenarios into and through the wee hours of the morning, all reports are that there is little activity in Ashburn. Redskins One is in the hangar, getting a much-needed extended rest after logging many hours in the air during the coaching search. No free agent visits are scheduled.

That bears repeating. No free agent visits are scheduled. It used to be tough to get a room at a hotel near Ashburn this time of year as they were all booked with free agents and their entourages waiting to take their shots at getting a fat paycheck signed by one Daniel Snyder.

All across Redskins Nation there are definite signs of withdrawal. After years of being accustomed to the thrill of being in the mix for the biggest names in the free agency pool, there is the hollow feeling of, well, hollowness. Nothing.

Many aren’t handling this well. They are sitting at the keyboard, banging out messages about every released player and every pending free agent wondering how he might look in burgundy and gold. Others are staring at their phones, local sports talker number on the speed dial, waiting to call in and rip Snyder for overpaying yet another bum.

I'm rather enjoying it.

Sure, it’s just like Vinny Cerrato said it would be a week or so ago. The Redskins are following the market instead of setting it. They’ll let everyone else pick up the big tabs and settle for some leftovers in a week or so.

But, of course, that’s no fun. Acting responsibly usually isn’t. It’s like sitting at home doing your homework on a Thursday while all your friends are at a party. In the long run, it’s what you need to do. But at the moment it sure is boring.

Fine by me.

 

[Bizkiteer]

A deal between the Jaguars and free agent CB Drayton Florence is reportedly "all but done."

Apparently Florence's trip to Tampa wasn't productive. It sounds like he'll fly to the Jacksonville area Saturday and sign a monster contract he isn't worth.

Per the San Diego Union-TribuneLooks like he's gone, so if he was FA target...he wasn't for long.

 

[thayman]

I'm stoked so far. Snyder is really showing that he has learned from Gibbs, building the team properly. It might be a few years but if this keeps up we could be a pretty decent contender for quite some time.

 

[Marvelous]

I'm stoked so far. Snyder is really showing that he has learned from Gibbs, building the team properly. It might be a few years but if this keeps up we could be a pretty decent contender for quite some time.

Oddly enough, even under Gibbs, the Redskins never showed this much restraint. Last year was the most restrained, where they targeted Fletcher and Smoot and negotiated with them. I think Smoot left and came back before signing his deal, which was unprecented for the Redskins then.

 

[southeastjerome]

I'm stoked so far. Snyder is really showing that he has learned from Gibbs, building the team properly. It might be a few years but if this keeps up we could be a pretty decent contender for quite some time.

Oddly enough, even under Gibbs, the Redskins never showed this much restraint. Last year was the most restrained, where they targeted Fletcher and Smoot and negotiated with them. I think Smoot left and came back before signing his deal, which was unprecented for the Redskins then.

Yes, and Leonard Davis was at Redskins Park and left, to Dallas of all places and signed for big money there. Of course if the Skins go out and sign somone like Hackett, everyone will say "the Skins are at it again!". If the Skins did what Cleveland did yesterday, could you imagine the media coverage around it? On a slightly seperate note, I am still a little skeptical. Are they really showing restraint or are they just not signing guys b/c they don't have the cap space? I will say that in recent years, if there is one year to show restraint, its this one. The FA crop is very thin.

 

[Bizkiteer]

I'm stoked so far. Snyder is really showing that he has learned from Gibbs, building the team properly. It might be a few years but if this keeps up we could be a pretty decent contender for quite some time.

It could also be that they are just not in love with anyone that is out there too. I'm sure they have learned a few lessons over the years, but I think it also has to do with the fact that they aren't drooling over a specific person out there.

 

[fatness]

On a slightly seperate note, I am still a little skeptical. Are they really showing restraint or are they just not signing guys b/c they don't have the cap space? I will say that in recent years, if there is one year to show restraint, its this one. The FA crop is very thin.

I think they have less cap space than in previous years, can make more available, and haven't chosen to do so yet because they don't see players worth the money they'd have to offer them in the early stages of free agency.

So the Skins were $3.5 million under the cap yesterday. Once the Collins signing becomes official - he has agreed to terms but all of the paperwork has not yet been executed - that would put the Skins at $2 million under the cap.However, the rengotiation with Santana Moss is complete and official, sources said, creating an additional $2.1 million in space. So let's call it $4.1 for now. And the Clinton Portis renegotiation is essentiall done, sources said, and once that is reflected in the cap figures the Skins would be sitting on roughly $8 million in room.Now, most teams will put at least a few million aside to account for injuries and cap issues through the season, and the Skins will need several million more to sign draft picks. But they will also create more space in June with the Brandon Lloyd cut - and they can trim some fat by making other cuts as well - and of course, Shawn Springs, Marcus Washington and Cornelius Griffin remain prime candidates for new deals should a need arise. To this point the team has not asked any of them for permission to re-do their deals, sources said.

 

[redman]

I heard on the radio that the Skins offered Collins 3 yrs/$9M.

That sounds like a lot of money for a 2nd string qb.

He's only a second string QB when Campbell isn't hurt. Better to have a competent expensive #2 than a bum who's cheap.

I think it was a good resigning - I'm actually a tad surprised that it happened so fast given Collins' stated desire to test the market and look for a starting job somewhere. St. Louis must have made it clear that they weren't going to sign him.

 

[fatness]

It's also fairly close to what similar QB's have gotten recently.

 

[fatness]

I was thinking this as soon as I learned that the Eagles had signed Assante Samuel.

Just A Hunch, For Now

I could see the Skins getting into the mix for Lito Sheppard. Not sure the Eagles would trade him in the division, and many doubt they would, but I could definitely see the Redskins making a play. We'll see how the Eagles move ahead with the corner and how the market for him shapes up.

JLC's blog

 

[fatness]

A deal between the Jaguars and free agent CB Drayton Florence is reportedly "all but done."

Apparently Florence's trip to Tampa wasn't productive. It sounds like he'll fly to the Jacksonville area Saturday and sign a monster contract he isn't worth.

Per the San Diego Union-TribuneLooks like he's gone, so if he was FA target...he wasn't for long.

PFT says this is not a done deal

POSTED 9:22 p.m. EST, February 29, 2008

REPORTS OF FLORENCE TO JAGS PREMATURE

In response to a report from the San Diego Union-Tribune that cornerback Drayton Florence has a deal "all but done" with the Jags, a league source tells us that a deal is not imminent, or close.

Florence will visit with the Jags on Saturday, and he might work out a deal with them. But we're told that he's scheduling other visits and talking with other teams and isn't poised to sign with the Jaguars, or anyone.

 

[fatness]

A Tribute To Mark Brunell

 

[Swing 51]

Posted at 5:53 PM ET, 03/ 1/2008The Redskins Schedule A Free Agent VisitHouston free agent safety Will Demps has scheduled a visit to Redskins Park for sometime next week. league sources said.Demps, 28, is a former starting safety with the Ravens, Giants and Texans. He entered the NFL with Baltimore in 2002, and had a rougher time of things with the Giants in 2006 - Baltimore drafted LaRon Landry's older borther, Dawan, that year and Landry became an immediate starter with them, phasing Demps out - and Demps played 15 games for Houston last season.The Redskins are seeking safety depth, and though many scouts were impressed with how youngster Reed Doughty came on late last season, I am not surprised Washington would look for a veteran to push Reed. Safety deptyh is something Coach Jim Zorn spoke about at the combine.Posted by Jason La Canfora

 

[Marvelous]

It's also fairly close to what similar QB's have gotten recently.

I guess so. Since the Redskins signed Todd Collins, Volek, McCown, and Lemon have all gotten similar deals. It looks like the Redskins figured the market out pretty well, let Collins see that there were no starter qb positions, and paid him the going rate to be the backup. Good job.

 

[fatness]

From PFT

]Though the decision of linebacker Lance Briggs to re-sign with the Bears has created the impression that he had no options elsewhere, a league source tells us that the Redskins made a run at Briggs. It was, per the source, "very close" between the Redskins and the Bears. In the end, Briggs decided given the similarity of the numbers to stay home.Factoring in the $7.2 million salary he earned as a franchise player in 2007, Briggs will earn $28.8 million over four years. Factoring in the Lamborghini he crashed and abandoned, the number is more like $28.3 million.

 

[fatness]

Of course, LaCanfora heard differently>

Despite reports to the contrary, multiple sources say the Skins did not make any real push for Lance Briggs; in fact, Chicago was his strong suitor by a mile.Skins watchiing the DJ Hackett market, and with WRs drying up it will be interesting to see if they make a play in the next 48 hours should he still be sitting there. I still think the trade market could be their MO at some point. Jason Taylor would be a name to watch, no doubt.

 

[fatness]

David Elfin:

Is this the same franchise that spent lavishly right off the bat in: 2002 (Jessie Armstead); 2003 (Randy Thomas, John Hall, Brandon Noble, Dave Fiore); 2004 (Clinton Portis, Mark Brunell, Shawn Springs, Marcus Washington, Phillip Daniels, Cornelius Griffin); 2005 (Casey Rabach and David Patten); 2006 (Adam Archuleta, Brandon Lloyd, Andre Carter, Antwaan Randle El) and 2007 (London Fletcher and Fred Smoot)?Has Snyder become an old-school owner like Pittsburgh's Dan Rooney, Cincinnati's Mike Brown and the Giants' John Mara? When Cerrato criticizes "throwing money around," you know things are weird.

 

[fatness]

There are several rumors going around about the Redskins having some interest in:

Javon Walker

Jevon Kearse

Jason Taylor (he's going to be traded by Miami)

Bryant Johnson is asking big money from the Bills, and this was posted in another thread here:

FWIW, Mortensen said if they signed Johnson, it would be to a big deal and they would look to move Lee Evans in a trade. This would only make sense if they were set on taking WR with the 1st, but like I said, Mort reported it so it is probably useless.

 

[fatness]

If the Redskins draft a WR, let's hope they avoid this tradition:

Rod Gardner, 1st round

Taylor Jacobs, 2nd round

Michael Westbrook, 1st round

Desmond Howard, 1st round

Ugly.

 

[redman]

If the Redskins draft a WR, let's hope they avoid this tradition:

Rod Gardner, 1st round lazy POS

Taylor Jacobs, 2nd round talented but timid; a practice giant but the Invisible Man in games

Michael Westbrook, 1st round injury prone psycho

Desmond Howard, 1st round return specialist who couldn't get off the line, and who reportedly had an attitude problem

Ugly.

The one that most upsets me is Westbrook. He should have been a beast. His failure set back the organization for a long time. We were rebuilding right after drafting Howard and Gardner, and Jacobs was a "value pick" that just didn't pan out.

 

[Ripleys]

If the Redskins draft a WR, let's hope they avoid this tradition:Rod Gardner, 1st roundTaylor Jacobs, 2nd roundMichael Westbrook, 1st roundDesmond Howard, 1st roundUgly.

THAT is a brutal list.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

There are several rumors going around about the Redskins having some interest in:

Javon Walker

Jevon Kearse

Jason Taylor (he's going to be traded by Miami)

Bryant Johnson is asking big money from the Bills, and this was posted in another thread here:

FWIW, Mortensen said if they signed Johnson, it would be to a big deal and they would look to move Lee Evans in a trade. This would only make sense if they were set on taking WR with the 1st, but like I said, Mort reported it so it is probably useless.

Javon Walker If he didn't want to play with Favre. What makes him want to play with JC?Jevon Kearse We have enough injuries to deal with.

Jason Taylor I guess this all comes to what the Dolphins want in return. How is JT against the run? Is he the same as AC?

 

[redman]

There are several rumors going around about the Redskins having some interest in:

Javon Walker

Jevon Kearse

Jason Taylor (he's going to be traded by Miami)

Bryant Johnson is asking big money from the Bills, and this was posted in another thread here:

FWIW, Mortensen said if they signed Johnson, it would be to a big deal and they would look to move Lee Evans in a trade. This would only make sense if they were set on taking WR with the 1st, but like I said, Mort reported it so it is probably useless.

Javon Walker If he didn't want to play with Favre. What makes him want to play with JC?Jevon Kearse We have enough injuries to deal with.

Jason Taylor I guess this all comes to what the Dolphins want in return. How is JT against the run? Is he the same as AC?

Taylor's game is definitely centered around his ability to pass rush, but I don't think he's bad in rush defense. Regardless, I wouldn't mind trying to sign him (if he's released) as DE's have established that they can be effective well into their 30's, and he would immediately make Carter and the rest of the line better by attracting attention. He'd also buy some time for the team to focus it's drafting efforts on DT and OL.If we were to only sign one FA, though, I'd still rather that that be a WR like Hackett or Johnson rather than a DE given the depth there in this draft.

 

[fatness]

While the Randy Moss free agency watch continues, more than a third of the league has its eye on Javon Walker.

At least 10 teams have been in contact with the agent for the wide receiver who was released Friday by the Denver Broncos, including all four NFC East clubs, according to a source.

ESPN

The Cowboys were working on a possible trade for Walker before he was released in advance of a significant bonus payment, and the Bucs reportedly were also interested in doing a deal.

The big question with Walker is his knee, and even if 32 teams were interested our guess is that he'll have to sign a deal that defers the bulk of the bonus money until 2009, after he shows that he can still perform at a high level.

PFT

 

[southeastjerome]

Lito Sheppard/Other Stuff

I mentioned Lito Sheppard a few days ago as a possibility and indeed it was. Despite the fact the Eagles are in the NFC East, Philadelphia has contacted Washington several times about Sheppard in recent weeks - more or less since the combine - knowing the Redskins have a need at CB.

The Redskins rebuffed Philly, however, league sources said. They do not want to do a huge contract right now, they have concerns about Sheppard's ability to stay healthy and they are not inclined to give up high draft picks right now. Philly was probing around on Shawn Springs, hoping to pry him, sources said, with the Eagles believing he could be highly effective at corner as well as safety with them already honing in on Asante Samuel quite some time ago. (The Redskins, meantime, had a lengthy dinner with agent Peter Schaffer during the combine - Schaffer is a big-time guy and Sheppard happens to be a client of his. While I do not know specifically if Sheppard's name came up during that meeting, several parties who happened to be in the same Indy restaurant that night believe it did. Regardless, the Skins have shown no desire to deal for him at this time and the Eagles continue to shop Sheppard).

Greg Blache, Jerry Gray and Jim Zorn are intent on keeping Springs, and have said as much during staff meetings, sources said, especially with Carlos Rogers's status up in the air (they aim for an October return but that's far from certain). To this point the Redskins have told Spring's agent they do not need to redo his contract for cap purposes, sources said, and have given every indication to this point that eh will be a big part of the 2008 season as is.

However, Springs is also the rare player to have clashed with owner Daniel Snyder - during last year's renegotiation talks - and stick around. Often when there are differences in such meetings - see: Bailey, Arrington, Coles, Pierce - said player does not stick around for long. A year ago the Skins were shopping Springs around, but given the club's corner situation and his strong season (he was outstanding in the second half in particular despite the heavy pressure placed on corners in man coverage in this system). He is someone they need right now.

Otherwise it's all quiet. Skins waiting to see if guys like Cartwright, Fabini and Prioleau come back to them should the free agent waters be still on their end (Fabini is drawing interest from Miami), and watching the WR market with particular attention. They don't want to break the bank but should the price on a guy like DJ Hackett fall, they could perhaps make a play. (The Skins have never been real players in the Javon Walker hunt, by the way, despite what you might read).

The draft continues to be a point of emphasis within the front office, and rightfully so. Defensive tackle is the top need in regard to amateur players (most veteran DTs have already been shopped and the Skins have expressed no interest in Dewayne Robertson to this point and are not expected to, sources said). The Skins could address either WR or CB in the high rounds as well, but I strongly believe they will sign an established WR or CB before then, because you can't count on finding immediate impact at DT, WR and CB in one draft, especially picking 21st each round.

JLC Blog

 

[fatness]

Briggs Thought He Was Headed To Washington

"I didn't think I was going to be a Chicago Bear. I actually thought I was headed to Washington," Briggs said. "At the last minute, my agent (Drew Rosenhaus) told me we had a deal with the Bears. We talked for a while, and I told him this was the deal that made sense."

So, if Briggs and the Redskins almost had a deal, did the Redskins' pledge to be smart in free agency really last just about 36 hours? It depends on how you want to look at it. If you interpreted "smart" as going after only the middle- and lower-tier free agents then, yes, the Redskins did get lost on the path to enlightenment, NFL style. If you interpreted the term as meaning the Redskins would only go after players who appeared to be available at prices that are bargains relative to the rest of the market, Snyder and Cerrato did not stray.

Briggs' now ex-teammate, wide receiver Bernard Berrian, got $42 million over six years with $16 million guaranteed from the Vikings. Yes, they play different positions and there tends to be a bit of a premium paid for the "skill" positions. Still, Berrian has never posted a 1,000-yard season and has never sniffed a Pro Bowl invitation. Briggs has gone to Hawaii three straight years. So, if you can pick up a player of Briggs' caliber for a price tag that contains well under $15 million in guarantees, it could be considered smart business.

Even in this paradigm, though, it may not have been an intelligent move for the Redskins to sign Briggs. The Redskins have a weakside linebacker in Marcus Washington and, although age (31 by midseason) and injuries are starting to take a toll, he's still more than adequate at the position. Any dollars spent on Lance Briggs would have would have been dollars that the team would not have available to spend on positions of true need.

 

[redman]

Even in this paradigm, though, it may not have been an intelligent move for the Redskins to sign Briggs. The Redskins have a weakside linebacker in Marcus Washington and, although age (31 by midseason) and injuries are starting to take a toll, he's still more than adequate at the position. Any dollars spent on Lance Briggs would have would have been dollars that the team would not have available to spend on positions of true need.

MW is a strongside LB, a Sam, not a Will.

 

[fatness]

Yeah, I'm surprised Tandler didn't notice that. I figured their interest in Briggs was due to concerns about the extent of McIntosh's injury.

 

[redman]

Yeah, I'm surprised Tandler didn't notice that. I figured their interest in Briggs was due to concerns about the extent of McIntosh's injury.

Yeah, Tandler's usually better than that. And it's not a typo, either, given the additional reference to MW's age. I have a feeling it was just a brain fart from a guy who needed to get some sleep or some such thing.

 

[DCThunder]

Even in this paradigm, though, it may not have been an intelligent move for the Redskins to sign Briggs. The Redskins have a weakside linebacker in Marcus Washington and, although age (31 by midseason) and injuries are starting to take a toll, he's still more than adequate at the position. Any dollars spent on Lance Briggs would have would have been dollars that the team would not have available to spend on positions of true need.

MW is a strongside LB, a Sam, not a Will.

Now you're sounding like Ken Beatrice. "That youg man is tailor made to play the willy linebacker. Now, You're NEXT on Sports Call" You want some curly fries and a jamokah shake from Arbys ,too?

 

[dgreen]

Even in this paradigm, though, it may not have been an intelligent move for the Redskins to sign Briggs. The Redskins have a weakside linebacker in Marcus Washington and, although age (31 by midseason) and injuries are starting to take a toll, he's still more than adequate at the position. Any dollars spent on Lance Briggs would have would have been dollars that the team would not have available to spend on positions of true need.

MW is a strongside LB, a Sam, not a Will.

Now you're sounding like Ken Beatrice. "That youg man is tailor made to play the willy linebacker. Now, You're NEXT on Sports Call" You want some curly fries and a jamokah shake from Arbys ,too?

"BYE NOW!"

 

[fatness]

You want some curly fries and a jamokah shake from Arbys ,too?

"I limit myself to one a month"Ken Beatrice quotes

"YAW NEXT!"

 

[Bizkiteer]

LOL, ol Ken & good old memories...

"May I beg your indulgence?"

"Sports Call is YOUR show!"

 

[fatness]

Czaban does a good Ken Beatrice impersonation.

 

[DCThunder]

Czaban does a good Ken Beatrice impersonation.

Czabe and Andy used to have him on once in a while, but I didn't hear him at all this season.God luv ya!Call me at my office any time, I take at least 12-15 calls a day.

 

[southeastjerome]

JUST TALKED TO JOHNSON: Just had the opportunity to talk to Bryant Johnson when he had a few minutes free on his visit. We'll have the whole interview on the multimedia page in about 20 minutes or so. I'll provide the link here in my blog when it's ready.

Johnson is definitely interested in the Bills as a potential employer. Advantages for the Bills, they have a #2 WR role open for the taking. Receivers coach Tyke Tolbert was his receivers coach in Arizona his rookie year so there's some familiarity there.

The only negative is Johnson does have another visit scheduled and it's with the Redskins.

Here was one of his more interesting comments from my conversation with him.

Does he see the Bills as a potential fit?

“Definitely a potential fit. They need help on the outside. I feel like I can come in and help on the outside. I like the Bills. I used to watch the Bills a lot back when they went to every Super Bowl in the early 90’s. It’s a nice facility, I’m enjoying my tour. I definitely like the town. I look forward to hopefully becoming a Buffalo Bill.”

http://www.buffalobills.com/blog/index.jsp?post_id=3056

 

[buster c]

Czaban does a good Ken Beatrice impersonation.

Czabe and Andy used to have him on once in a while, but I didn't hear him at all this season.God luv ya!Call me at my office any time, I take at least 12-15 calls a day.

A memorable feature of Beatrice's show was the respect he gave children who called and his willingness to engage in dialogue--very unlike talk-show hosts these days.

back int he late 70's, a kid in my neighborhood used to call Ken to chat during his office hours and when he reported back to me that Ken's language would make a sailor blush, I had to find out for myself. So one afternoon I called ol' Ken up and sure enough, he was dropping GD's and F-bombs as if we were belly up at the local pub. I was probably 12 years old. And I loved it.

 

[redman]

Interesting. That "andyman" character is saying that the team is not talking to Demps, Hackett, Johnson or Sheppard.

 

[Marvelous]

Interesting. That "andyman" character is saying that the team is not talking to Demps, Hackett, Johnson or Sheppard.

One Redskin radio (XXX), at the begining of the show, Larry Michael (I think that is his name) said his source said their was no interest in Demps or Sheppard. The Redskins were interested in Briggs.

 

[southeastjerome]

Interesting. That "andyman" character is saying that the team is not talking to Demps, Hackett, Johnson or Sheppard.

One Redskin radio (XXX), at the begining of the show, Larry Michael (I think that is his name) said his source said their was no interest in Demps or Sheppard. The Redskins were interested in Briggs.

Interesting. There is a lot of conflicting information out there. I'm a little upset that they're not talking to Johnson or Hackett at this point. Adding one of those guys takes the stress off of having to use an early pick on a WR and then they can just concentrate on OL/DL/CB.

 

[redman]

Interesting. That "andyman" character is saying that the team is not talking to Demps, Hackett, Johnson or Sheppard.

One Redskin radio (XXX), at the begining of the show, Larry Michael (I think that is his name) said his source said their was no interest in Demps or Sheppard. The Redskins were interested in Briggs.

Interesting. There is a lot of conflicting information out there. I'm a little upset that they're not talking to Johnson or Hackett at this point. Adding one of those guys takes the stress off of having to use an early pick on a WR and then they can just concentrate on OL/DL/CB.

Completely agree. I'd love for our first two picks to be OL/DL (no particular order).

 

[dgreen]

So are we looking at a situation where Danny is affected by the negative press regarding their approach to FA that they are going to do a 180? I mean, I like some restraint, but can we at least talk to a FA?

 

[Lowen1]

JUST TALKED TO JOHNSON: Just had the opportunity to talk to Bryant Johnson when he had a few minutes free on his visit. We'll have the whole interview on the multimedia page in about 20 minutes or so. I'll provide the link here in my blog when it's ready.

Johnson is definitely interested in the Bills as a potential employer. Advantages for the Bills, they have a #2 WR role open for the taking. Receivers coach Tyke Tolbert was his receivers coach in Arizona his rookie year so there's some familiarity there.

The only negative is Johnson does have another visit scheduled and it's with the Redskins.

Here was one of his more interesting comments from my conversation with him.

Does he see the Bills as a potential fit?

“Definitely a potential fit. They need help on the outside. I feel like I can come in and help on the outside. I like the Bills. I used to watch the Bills a lot back when they went to every Super Bowl in the early 90’s. It’s a nice facility, I’m enjoying my tour. I definitely like the town. I look forward to hopefully becoming a Buffalo Bill.”

http://www.buffalobills.com/blog/index.jsp?post_id=3056

gotta think our facility and town are a little better than Buffalo.

 

[Bizkiteer]

So are we looking at a situation where Danny is affected by the negative press regarding their approach to FA that they are going to do a 180? I mean, I like some restraint, but can we at least talk to a FA?

One could say that this year's offseason success makes all of our other offseasons look like a failure.

 

[Marvelous]

So are we looking at a situation where Danny is affected by the negative press regarding their approach to FA that they are going to do a 180? I mean, I like some restraint, but can we at least talk to a FA?

One could say that this year's offseason success makes all of our other offseasons look like a failure.

I was just thinking: The Redskins restructured a number of contracts to get under the cap and I think they only extened one person. A lot of these players are getting up there in age. If the front office expects to part ways with them in the near future, there could be a lot of cap hits coming up in the next few years. That could mean the Redskins actually can't afford to sign many free agents. in the next 2-3 years, the folloiwng players could be let go: Jansen, Marcus Washington, Griffin, Springs (he may be in the last year of his contract), and Daniels. The Redskins need to keep future cap space available in for when these guys leave.