***OFFICIAL*** Washington Redskins 2011 Off-Season Thread (1 Viewer)

[avoiding injuries]

The Redskins would have to tender Campbell to receive draft compensation if he signed elsewhere. Campbell's minimum tender amount would be $3.14 million, according to a league source. If the Redskins increased the offer to $3.268 million, they would receive first- and third-round compensation.

Nobody would give up a 1st and 3rd for Campbell. So I assume someone is suggesting Whitner and a 3rd? Then, Washington would take Bradford and hopefully use their 2nd and Buffalo's 3rd on OL?

i hope this doesn't come through and we keep Campbell. otherwise, that would be throwing Bradford to the wolves in his first season.

Maybe they don't play Bradford the first year and let him develop. I'd be ok with that.

 

[thayman]

nose tackle

Steelers sign Hampton: 3yrs, $21m ($11m guaranteed)

Every offseason I am subjected to seeing smart and successful franchises doing things like this, while we do the complete opposite (Fatness Albert, 7 yrs, $100m ($41m guaranteed)).

It would be nice to see some solid FA's signed to reasonable deals. I'm bracing myself for a Julius Peppers "make it rain" extravaganza

Hampton's and Haynesworth's situations were not the same.

 

[Sammy Traveller]

The Redskins would have to tender Campbell to receive draft compensation if he signed elsewhere. Campbell's minimum tender amount would be $3.14 million, according to a league source. If the Redskins increased the offer to $3.268 million, they would receive first- and third-round compensation.

Nobody would give up a 1st and 3rd for Campbell. So I assume someone is suggesting Whitner and a 3rd? Then, Washington would take Bradford and hopefully use their 2nd and Buffalo's 3rd on OL?

i hope this doesn't come through and we keep Campbell. otherwise, that would be throwing Bradford to the wolves in his first season.

Maybe they don't play Bradford the first year and let him develop. I'd be ok with that.

that was my point. Campbell should be in there holding the fort while the new QB develops. Or Todd Collins now that I think about it, but like one of the other posters said, he might rather retire than play behind that OL.

 

[fatness]

They really don't need Peppers. Not until they work on about 20 other positions first.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

Bruce Campbell had a good combine. Trade back a few and grab him possibly

 

[Marvelous]

One thought on free agency: with no salary cap, there is much less down side to giving out ridiculous contracts like the Redskins have in the past.

If the Redskins have an unlimited budget (I know there must be limits even for the Redskins), then all decisions come down to talent and team chemistry. And the team chemistry part of the equation has always eluded Snyder and Cerrato.

 

[Sidewinder16]

Shanahan says Campbell will be tendered an offer.

 

[Sammy Traveller]

One thought on free agency: with no salary cap, there is much less down side to giving out ridiculous contracts like the Redskins have in the past.If the Redskins have an unlimited budget (I know there must be limits even for the Redskins), then all decisions come down to talent and team chemistry. And the team chemistry part of the equation has always eluded Snyder and Cerrato.

it's difficult to evaluate that. once a player gets his first $10 million payday his appetite for football will wane.

 

[Marvelous]

One thought on free agency: with no salary cap, there is much less down side to giving out ridiculous contracts like the Redskins have in the past.If the Redskins have an unlimited budget (I know there must be limits even for the Redskins), then all decisions come down to talent and team chemistry. And the team chemistry part of the equation has always eluded Snyder and Cerrato.

it's difficult to evaluate that. once a player gets his first $10 million payday his appetite for football will wane.

Good point. So we can list talent, player motivation/charactor, and team chemistry as the basis for decisions.

 

[Marvelous]

I think if the Redskins are really changing to a 3-4 defense, they will probably go after LB Carlos Dansby. He is one of the stars of the free agent class and he will fill a big need in a 3-4.

 

[thayman]

Bruce Campbell had a good combine. Trade back a few and grab him possibly

He hasn't been the same since Army of Darkness

 

[Dexter Manley]

Bruce Campbell had a good combine. Trade back a few and grab him possibly

He's this year's Vernon Gholston. A true workout warrior. Guy didn't receive a single vote for all-conference ACC. It sounds like a lot of teams have a 4th grade on him. This would likely be a disastorous pick in round 1.IMO, they should take either Okung or Bradford. Whichever one is higher on their board.

 

[dgreen]

Samuels expected to announce retirement this weekAs we previously reported in October, Pro Bowl left tackle Chris Samuels plans to retire because of a severe neck injury, and he is expected to announce his decision in a news conference this week at Redskins Park.With free agency beginning Friday, the timing of the move makes sense for the Redskins, who are in the process reshaping the organization and roster under Coach Mike Shanahan's direction. The Redskins have known since October that Samuels's career was over because of the injury he suffered early in an Oct. 11 loss at Carolina. He also has stenosis.Samuels consulted with many specialists, several of whom warned him about the possibility of becoming paralyzed if he attempted to prolong his career, people familiar with the situation said, but questions about his playing status lingered publicly because Samuels declined to officially announce he would not return for an 11th season with the Redskins.On Jan. 13, Samuels, who played in only five games last season, said he had not made a decision about whether to retire. Samuels, who spoke with reporters after Joe Bugel's retirement news conference at the complex, said his situation would become clearer after he had another checkup in February.In terms of their free agency and draft preparations, the Redskins have proceeded for months as if Samuels would not be on the roster for the 2010 season. Samuels was the best lineman on one of the league's worst units last season, and it appeared Shanahan would have to overhaul the ineffective group even if Samuels continued his career.

 

[dgreen]

Redskins will use Alexander at outside LB in 3-4 schemeIn another sign the Redskins plan to shift to a 3-4 defense, versatile defensive lineman Lorenzo Alexander will add outside linebacker to his duties next season, two people familiar with the situation said during the scouting combine at Indianapolis.Although Coach Mike Shanahan has been noncommittal about his plans for the team, including the defensive scheme he plans to run, several league sources said the Redskins are laying the groundwork for the shift from a base 4-3 front to a base 3-4. Some within the organization have privately raised concerns about Shanahan's plan, citing apparent personnel problems to making such a switch.Adding Alexander to the linebacker corps, even on a part-time basis, is among many moves that could help in the transition process. Alexander played a key role on offense, defense and special teams during the Redskins' late-season run to a playoff berth in 2007. In 2008, he was an effective pass-rush specialist as a defensive tackle. And with his role expanded on defense last season, Alexander was credited with 23 tackles, including 18 unassisted, two sacks and a forced fumble.Alexander is among the team's restricted free agents. The Redskins hope to reach an agreement on a multiyear extension with Alexander, sources said at the combine.

 

[buster c]

Time to Rolle the dice on a new FS by Tiller56 on Feb 28, 2010 4:23 PM EST 37 comments

It seems the recent rumors are about to come true. The Cardinals are likely to release veteran safety Antrel Rolle, making the FS a hot commodity on the FA circuit. This news should come as a shock to many Cardinal fans after first having to hear about the retirement of Kurt Warner, and then learning that their all-everything linebacker Carlos Dansby would not be franchised for a 3rd consecutive year, making him an unrestricted free-agent-to-be. Rolle, who was converted from corner to FS last season made the Pro Bowl for the NFC West Champion Cardinals. His departure should leave a huge void in the Cardinals Secondary, but should fill another void for some deserving team. He will however not come on the cheap. He is likely going to want a 3-5 year deal comparing to the top 10 Safities in the league.

With all the talk of moving Landry back to his more natural position of SS, and not having a true FS on the roster, picking up Rolle as a free agent could be well worth the price tag for the 27 year old former Hurricane.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4954227

 

[buster c]

Redskins will use Alexander at outside LB in 3-4 schemeIn another sign the Redskins plan to shift to a 3-4 defense, versatile defensive lineman Lorenzo Alexander will add outside linebacker to his duties next season, two people familiar with the situation said during the scouting combine at Indianapolis.Although Coach Mike Shanahan has been noncommittal about his plans for the team, including the defensive scheme he plans to run, several league sources said the Redskins are laying the groundwork for the shift from a base 4-3 front to a base 3-4. Some within the organization have privately raised concerns about Shanahan's plan, citing apparent personnel problems to making such a switch.Adding Alexander to the linebacker corps, even on a part-time basis, is among many moves that could help in the transition process. Alexander played a key role on offense, defense and special teams during the Redskins' late-season run to a playoff berth in 2007. In 2008, he was an effective pass-rush specialist as a defensive tackle. And with his role expanded on defense last season, Alexander was credited with 23 tackles, including 18 unassisted, two sacks and a forced fumble.Alexander is among the team's restricted free agents. The Redskins hope to reach an agreement on a multiyear extension with Alexander, sources said at the combine.

was thinking about making a post not too long ago about this guy - one of my favorite 'Skins. Versatile enough to play both sides of the ball and play them well. a special teams star. Now a LB? I can still see him trying to cover Westbrook in '08 (as a DL and resulting in a pulled hammy), but I would not doubt his ability to play LB if he prepared for it.

 

[dgreen]

Redskins will use Alexander at outside LB in 3-4 schemeIn another sign the Redskins plan to shift to a 3-4 defense, versatile defensive lineman Lorenzo Alexander will add outside linebacker to his duties next season, two people familiar with the situation said during the scouting combine at Indianapolis.Although Coach Mike Shanahan has been noncommittal about his plans for the team, including the defensive scheme he plans to run, several league sources said the Redskins are laying the groundwork for the shift from a base 4-3 front to a base 3-4. Some within the organization have privately raised concerns about Shanahan's plan, citing apparent personnel problems to making such a switch.Adding Alexander to the linebacker corps, even on a part-time basis, is among many moves that could help in the transition process. Alexander played a key role on offense, defense and special teams during the Redskins' late-season run to a playoff berth in 2007. In 2008, he was an effective pass-rush specialist as a defensive tackle. And with his role expanded on defense last season, Alexander was credited with 23 tackles, including 18 unassisted, two sacks and a forced fumble.Alexander is among the team's restricted free agents. The Redskins hope to reach an agreement on a multiyear extension with Alexander, sources said at the combine.

was thinking about making a post not too long ago about this guy - one of my favorite 'Skins. Versatile enough to play both sides of the ball and play them well. a special teams star. Now a LB? I can still see him trying to cover Westbrook in '08 (as a DL and resulting in a pulled hammy), but I would not doubt his ability to play LB if he prepared for it.

Yeah, that was pretty funny seeing him try to cover Westbrook. I'm just glad to hear that they are planning on using him somehow.

 

[Dexter Manley]

FYI, on PFT there are reports that the Redskins are going to pursue Sproles and Peppers.

No idea if one or both of these are legitimate or if it's agents floating the Redskins as being interested in order to drive up the price for these players.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

FYI, on PFT there are reports that the Redskins are going to pursue Sproles and Peppers.No idea if one or both of these are legitimate or if it's agents floating the Redskins as being interested in order to drive up the price for these players.

Would much rather Dansby and Rolle. Peppers play end? And does that put AC as an OLB?

 

[Marvelous]

FYI, on PFT there are reports that the Redskins are going to pursue Sproles and Peppers.

No idea if one or both of these are legitimate or if it's agents floating the Redskins as being interested in order to drive up the price for these players.

Would much rather Dansby and Rolle. Peppers play end? And does that put AC as an OLB?

Per PFT, Peppers would move to OLB. I don't think Peppers helps out the Redskins much with Carter and Orakpo as tweeners between OLB and DE in a 3-4. Seems like both of these guys should be rushing the qb on passing plays. And Peppers should be too. Where do you play them all?I am also not a fan of signing an expensive player AND changing his position. You really don't know if Peppers can be a great player at OLB.

Here's the PFT article:

Report: Redskins want Peppers

Posted by Mike Florio on March 1, 2010 11:17 AM ET

The sentiment that defensive end Julius Peppers will be paid more like Dwight Freeney, Jared Allen, and DeMarcus Ware and less like Albert Haynesworth omits the possibility that the same team that gave Haynesworth $40 million guaranteed might decide to take full advantage of the rules of the uncapped year by chasing Peppers, too.

Jason Reid of the Washington Post reports that the Redskins "are expected to pursue" Peppers, which means that he'll likely be signed by daybreak on Friday.

Similar rumors -- though much more rampant -- emerged last year regarding Haynesworth and the Redskins. At one point, our pal Lance Zierlein of KGOW in Houston reported that it would definitely occur. And occur it did; a $100 million deal was negotiated between midnight and 5:30 a.m. on the first morning of free agency.

If/when the Redskins land Peppers and switch to a 3-4 defense, the eight-year veteran would move to outside linebacker for the first time in his career. As Reid points out, the key player in all of this will be the aforementioned Haynesworth, who might be expected to man the line-clogging nose tackle position -- and thus yield the glory to Peppers.

So on the ten-year anniversary of the greatest collection of highly-paid individual players who couldn't function as a team, it's fitting that the man who wrote the checks for the 2000 Redskins could be getting ready to do it all over again.

 

[Dexter Manley]

I am also not a fan of signing an expensive player AND changing his position. You really don't know if Peppers can be a great player at OLB.

I generally agree with you, however, Peppers might be an exception to this line of thinking. Remember last year, Peppers wanted to get out of Carolina and so he could go play OLB for a 3-4 team. He seems to believe he will excel at the position.

 

[ukshane]

I am also not a fan of signing an expensive player AND changing his position. You really don't know if Peppers can be a great player at OLB.

I generally agree with you, however, Peppers might be an exception to this line of thinking. Remember last year, Peppers wanted to get out of Carolina and so he could go play OLB for a 3-4 team. He seems to believe he will excel at the position.

I don't care how well he thinks he can play at another position. There is no way he accepts OLB $$ when he turned down the chance to be the leagues highest paid DE.

 

[dgreen]

FYI, on PFT there are reports that the Redskins are going to pursue Sproles and Peppers.

No thanks to both. I want a faster back, but I also want him younger. Sproles is a two-year fix rather than a long-term fix. I don't see how Peppers helps. That money would be much better used on the offensive side...oh, wait, no cap.

 

[Sidewinder16]

McIntosh, Doughty and Golston given 2nd-round tenders.

 

[fatness]

Per PFT, Peppers would move to OLB.

A couple years ago they signed Jason Taylor to a huge contract and immediately made him switch positions. Since that was a smashing success they're going to try it again with Peppers. No football person would come up with these ideas. None. They have to be the owner's ideas.

 

[fatness]

While trying to sign Peppers would be complete folly, I don't see what's wrong with talking to Sproles to see what he's asking. The guy hasn't absorbed much wear & tear and can be a dynamic back at times. It's been awhile since the Redskins had a back like that.

 

[fatness]

IMO, they should take either Okung or Bradford. Whichever one is higher on their board.

You know they weight things so that offensive players come out higher. When the Redskins are on the clock with the 4th pick, they're going to have the best tackle in college football sitting right there in front of them waiting to be drafted. And they'll pass on him in favor of a QB coming off an injury.

 

[Peggy Starfish]

IMO, they should take either Okung or Bradford. Whichever one is higher on their board.

You know they weight things so that offensive players come out higher. When the Redskins are on the clock with the 4th pick, they're going to have the best tackle in college football sitting right there in front of them waiting to be drafted. And they'll pass on him in favor of a QB coming off an injury.

This is not a team that can expect to get deep into the playoffs this year. If it happens (and yes, stranger things have happened) it would be a shock.They have a new coach, new offense, new defense, an o-line they're only starting to rebuild, potentially a new QB and RB, and some questions at CB.

To me that means you take a more deliberate approach to rebuilding. You draft your tackle high and draft and develop a guy like Dan Lefevour in the 3rd round or so so that you can be competitive in 1-2 years.

And yes, you guys do know me.

 

[Dexter Manley]

IMO, they should take either Okung or Bradford. Whichever one is higher on their board.

You know they weight things so that offensive players come out higher. When the Redskins are on the clock with the 4th pick, they're going to have the best tackle in college football sitting right there in front of them waiting to be drafted. And they'll pass on him in favor of a QB coming off an injury.

I understand under the previous regime(s) this happened, but are you saying that Shannahan weights offensive players higher as well? Because he's the guy running the show now.

 

[Dexter Manley]

IMO, they should take either Okung or Bradford. Whichever one is higher on their board.

You know they weight things so that offensive players come out higher. When the Redskins are on the clock with the 4th pick, they're going to have the best tackle in college football sitting right there in front of them waiting to be drafted. And they'll pass on him in favor of a QB coming off an injury.

This is not a team that can expect to get deep into the playoffs this year. If it happens (and yes, stranger things have happened) it would be a shock.They have a new coach, new offense, new defense, an o-line they're only starting to rebuild, potentially a new QB and RB, and some questions at CB.

To me that means you take a more deliberate approach to rebuilding. You draft your tackle high and draft and develop a guy like Dan Lefevour in the 3rd round or so so that you can be competitive in 1-2 years.

And yes, you guys do know me.

I agree with the gist of what you're saying.This team, however, is in no position to draft need over talent. If Bradford is the best player available at 1.04, then they should take him without hesitation, unless they can get a bonanza from some other team by trading down. And qb is a need for this team as well, although clearly not as big of a need as OL.

 

[Dexter Manley]

Per PFT, Peppers would move to OLB.

A couple years ago they signed Jason Taylor to a huge contract and immediately made him switch positions. Since that was a smashing success they're going to try it again with Peppers. No football person would come up with these ideas. None. They have to be the owner's ideas.

Completely different situations. The Skins tried to turn Taylor into a run stuffing SDE. This would be the near equivalent of signing and moving Peppers to DT. I guarantee you that if the price was right, New England would sign Peppers and play him at OLB in a heartbeat. And last I checked Belichick is a pretty smart football guy.

 

[Peggy Starfish]

IMO, they should take either Okung or Bradford. Whichever one is higher on their board.

You know they weight things so that offensive players come out higher. When the Redskins are on the clock with the 4th pick, they're going to have the best tackle in college football sitting right there in front of them waiting to be drafted. And they'll pass on him in favor of a QB coming off an injury.

This is not a team that can expect to get deep into the playoffs this year. If it happens (and yes, stranger things have happened) it would be a shock.They have a new coach, new offense, new defense, an o-line they're only starting to rebuild, potentially a new QB and RB, and some questions at CB.

To me that means you take a more deliberate approach to rebuilding. You draft your tackle high and draft and develop a guy like Dan Lefevour in the 3rd round or so so that you can be competitive in 1-2 years.

And yes, you guys do know me.

I agree with the gist of what you're saying.This team, however, is in no position to draft need over talent. If Bradford is the best player available at 1.04, then they should take him without hesitation, unless they can get a bonanza from some other team by trading down. And qb is a need for this team as well, although clearly not as big of a need as OL.

I don't disagree, however it's my understanding that these guys have comparable ratings, so that means you then allow other factors to be considered, such as needs and alternative picks that can be used to address those needs as part of an overall draft strategy.This is a deep draft which, if managed right, might enable the makings of years of success the way that the 1981 draft did for the team.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

With the Redskins offering J.Campbell a 1st round tender does that change anything with thier draft plans? Could they possibly ignore the QB position and focus more on an OT?

 

[Peggy Starfish]

With the Redskins offering J.Campbell a 1st round tender does that change anything with thier draft plans? Could they possibly ignore the QB position and focus more on an OT?

Yes, with an emphasis on "possibly".

 

[fatness]

I understand under the previous regime(s) this happened, but are you saying that Shannahan weights offensive players higher as well? Because he's the guy running the show now.

So they say. Owners often buy new coaches a few trinkets. Snyder loves to buy big-name players as trinkets. If what's reported is true --- that they're going to seriously go after Peppers --- that is a Dan Snyder move through and through. The only people who might not see that are some Redskin fans.

 

[fatness]

I guarantee you that if the price was right, New England would sign Peppers and play him at OLB in a heartbeat. And last I checked Belichick is a pretty smart football guy.

That has nothing to do with the Redskins. The Redskins seldom if ever sign free agents at the right price. They overpay and leave too little money for other team needs, which mount every year.I can't believe we've gone through 2 consecutive seasons of watching the offensive line, neglected for years, deteriorate so badly that it collapsed the season. 2 years. And people are still talking about spending high dollars for glamor players.That's how this mess was made --- lots of dollars for glamor players.It's time to get players we need and build a team again.

 

[fatness]

This team, however, is in no position to draft need over talent. If Bradford is the best player available at 1.04, then they should take him without hesitation, unless they can get a bonanza from some other team by trading down. And qb is a need for this team as well, although clearly not as big of a need as OL.

A QB coming off a serious injury should never be rated the 4th best player available.

 

[fatness]

This is a deep draft which, if managed right, might enable the makings of years of success the way that the 1981 draft did for the team.

Exactly. There is a great deal of opportunity in the draft this year.

 

[Marvelous]

I guarantee you that if the price was right, New England would sign Peppers and play him at OLB in a heartbeat. And last I checked Belichick is a pretty smart football guy.

That has nothing to do with the Redskins. The Redskins seldom if ever sign free agents at the right price. They overpay and leave too little money for other team needs, which mount every year.I can't believe we've gone through 2 consecutive seasons of watching the offensive line, neglected for years, deteriorate so badly that it collapsed the season. 2 years. And people are still talking about spending high dollars for glamor players.That's how this mess was made --- lots of dollars for glamor players.It's time to get players we need and build a team again.

But remember, there is no cap this year. So if Danny is willing, there is still plenty of money left for the OL.

 

[Marvelous]

I understand under the previous regime(s) this happened, but are you saying that Shannahan weights offensive players higher as well? Because he's the guy running the show now.

So they say. Owners often buy new coaches a few trinkets. Snyder loves to buy big-name players as trinkets. If what's reported is true --- that they're going to seriously go after Peppers --- that is a Dan Snyder move through and through. The only people who might not see that are some Redskin fans.

If you look back at Shanahan's time in Denver, he would bring in lots of players and sign a bunch of turds to big contracts. Gruden also loved shopping for veterans, especially qbs. I think Shanahan's thinking on free agent spending may not be that different than Snyder's, but hopefully with more football judgement involved.If the Redskins sign Peppers, I believe Shanahan thinks its a good idea.

 

[Marvelous]

Vikings tender Tarvaris at third-round level

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 3, 2010 8:42 PM ET

If Brett Favre retires, Tarvaris Jackson would be the favorite to start at quarterback for the Vikings in 2010.

But if another team wants to take Jackson from the Vikings, it would require nothing more than a contract offer with a poison pill, combined with a third-round draft pick.

Jackson is set to become a restricted free agent, and NFL Network reports that the Vikings tendered him at the third-round level. If another team signs Jackson to an offer sheet, the Vikings would have seven days to match the offer or get that team's third-round pick.

A third-round draft pick isn't much compensation for a starting quarterback, but the tender offer may be an indication that the Vikings believe Favre will come back.

Or maybe it just means the Vikings don't think the rest of the league thinks very highly of Jackson, and that they doubt any team would sign him to an offer sheet.

UPDATE: After several readers raised questions about this item, we need to clarify. Jackson was tendered at the original-round level, and he was a second-round draft pick. But because the Vikings used a second-round tender on Fred Evans, they cannot receive second-round compensation for Jackson. If another team signs Jackson to an offer sheet and the Vikings don't match the offer, the Vikings will get that team's third-round pick.

The relevant language in the Collective-Bargaining Agreement reads, "Notwithstanding Subsections 2(b)(i) and 2(b)(ii) above, in the event that a Prior Club tenders any of its Restricted Free Agents originally selected in a draft round lower than the second round a Qualifying Offer that requires Draft Choice Compensation of one second round selection (the "©(ii) Upgraded Tender"), the Prior Club shall only be eligible to receive Draft Choice Compensation of one third round selection for any of its Restricted Free Agents originally selected in the second round of the Draft, unless such Restricted Free Agents have each received a Qualifying Offer of at least the amount of the ©(ii)Upgraded Tender."

If the Redskins think Tavaris Jackson is a good qb, a 3rd round pick and a contrat with a poison pill sounds pretty tempting. Of course, the Redskins would need trade to get a 3rd round pick, snce they used theirs for Jarmon in last year's supplemental draft.

 

[fatness]

But remember, there is no cap this year. So if Danny is willing, there is still plenty of money left for the OL.

There will be caps in future years. The team will get financially hamstrung then. $20 million a year for Peppers in an uncapped year is one thing. In a capped year it takes away the ability to sign multiple other players. And this team has so many holes and weak spots.

 

[fatness]

Has anything changed at Redskins Park now that real football people are running the Washington Redskins instead of a puppet regime? We'll soon find out.

Will owner Dan Snyder turn the lack of a salary cap into an opportunity for a one-year turnaround and a bid for a Super Bowl championship? Or will coach Mike Shanahan and GM Bruce Allen take a more selective approach? Frankly, who knows given the front office shuffle, but bet on a spending spree.

Rick Snider

 

[Marvelous]

But remember, there is no cap this year. So if Danny is willing, there is still plenty of money left for the OL.

There will be caps in future years. The team will get financially hamstrung then. $20 million a year for Peppers in an uncapped year is one thing. In a capped year it takes away the ability to sign multiple other players. And this team has so many holes and weak spots.

There probably will be a salary cap in future years. But no one knows how it will be implemented. But I am pretty certain that the cannot go back and amortize 2010 signing bonuses and apply it to a future salary cap. When a new cap comes, every team will be starting with no dead money and no cap hits for cutting players.So unless the Redskins hand out guaranteed contracts (like Portis'), I don't see any dire straights capwise for signing anyone to ridiculous contracts. Of course the team chemistry issues and how all the players mesh together are still important, but the cap issues are history.

 

[Sebowski]

I've been happy to sit back and wait with this new regime. I will defer to them until they prove to me I shouldn't. He's my thoughts before everything gets going Friday.

FA: It ain't my money. If Allen and Shanny want Peppers, Dansby, and Sproles, go get 'em. Who cares. We are the Yankees now. Don't forget or deny it. There is no cap. Snyder spends the money on the team or it sits in his bank account. I have no problem with him spending it on the team. Footballwise, Peppers only makes sense to me if we can trade Carter (which I believe we can), or Peppers is willing to play and can be effective as a DE (assuming we are switching to a 3-4). Take Peppers out of the equation and I think Dansby would be a great fit in the middle with Fletcher with Rak and Rocky on the outside in a 3-4. Sproles, I would have the hardest time swallowing. I agree with DGreen here. These return/change of pace specialist drop off quickly after their rookie deals. These are guys we need to trade, not sign. But, if the new regime does it, I will wait and see.

Draft: If Shanny believes in Bradford, take him. He won with Plummer and Griese. He won;t take a QB just for the sake of it. If he takes a QB I instantly have faith in him. If its Okung I'm feeling pretty happy. Anyone else and I'll take a wait and see.

I like Jarmon, but I really wish we had a 3rd round pick. Looks like the perfect year to steal a RB right where our 3rd would be.

Randoms:

If the Chargers would take Betts for Cromartie, do it.

No trades for WRs. We don;t have the depth to give anything up for a luxury. I wouldn't mind signing Bryant and cutting EL. Start Bryant and DT with Moss in the slot.

Glad to hear Shanny wants to use Kelly more.

Portis will be comeback player of the year

 

[dgreen]

So, Gholston, Doughty, McIntosh, Heyer, and Wilson get 2nd round tenders and Campbell and Rogers get 1st round tenders. Anyone expect any of these guys to go, giving us extra picks? I don't any of them being as valuable as those draft picks to other teams.

 

[DCThunder]

So are they tracking the tail number of Redskins One over at Extremeskins?

 

[Dexter Manley]

This team, however, is in no position to draft need over talent. If Bradford is the best player available at 1.04, then they should take him without hesitation, unless they can get a bonanza from some other team by trading down. And qb is a need for this team as well, although clearly not as big of a need as OL.

A QB coming off a serious injury should never be rated the 4th best player available.

I disagree with this.If he's cleared medically, by our team doctor who is the same guy that did his surgery, then I see no logical reason to let the injury negatively affect his rating on the draft board.

See Drew Brees.

 

[Dexter Manley]

But remember, there is no cap this year. So if Danny is willing, there is still plenty of money left for the OL.

There will be caps in future years. The team will get financially hamstrung then. $20 million a year for Peppers in an uncapped year is one thing. In a capped year it takes away the ability to sign multiple other players. And this team has so many holes and weak spots.

I guess we'll find out how smart and creative Skeletor and Allen are wrt the contracts they hand out.Right now, it's possible that the league has seen the last of the salary cap.And even if the cap comes back, I have a hard time believing the league will retroactively count signing bonuses handed out this year to the new cap.For example, the Skins could front load these contracts with huge bonuses and very manageable year to year salaries in the future for players they sign this offseason.

 

[Dexter Manley]

I understand under the previous regime(s) this happened, but are you saying that Shannahan weights offensive players higher as well? Because he's the guy running the show now.

So they say. Owners often buy new coaches a few trinkets. Snyder loves to buy big-name players as trinkets. If what's reported is true --- that they're going to seriously go after Peppers --- that is a Dan Snyder move through and through. The only people who might not see that are some Redskin fans.

If you look back at Shanahan's time in Denver, he would bring in lots of players and sign a bunch of turds to big contracts. Gruden also loved shopping for veterans, especially qbs. I think Shanahan's thinking on free agent spending may not be that different than Snyder's, but hopefully with more football judgement involved.If the Redskins sign Peppers, I believe Shanahan thinks its a good idea.

Agreed. The thing everyone needs to remember is that Shanny is not only a brilliant football mind, but the guy is also reportedly a control freak to the highest degree (wasn't this one of the main reasons he got shipped from Denver?). I have a hard time believing Snyder is going to have much if any influence on which players the team signs apart from how much $$$ he is willing to spend on the team in FA.