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Hail2em

03-13-2006, 09:51 PM

Here's a little article i found. looks like i answered my own question...lol

Washington officials also met over the weekend with New York Jets (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=nyj) defensive end John Abraham (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5042), who was designated a franchise player, but is on the trading block. The Jets are expected to demand a trade package involving a first-round draft pick, and Washington does not own a selection in the opening stanza of the lottery. Clearly, the Redskins decided it was easier to sign Carter rather than chase Abraham, who is set to meet with three other teams this week.

The Redskins, who statistically ranked No. 9 in total defense in 2005, had already added former St. Louis strong safety Adam Archuleta (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5467) to their secondary.

Securing an explosive upfield rusher like Carter should further enhance an already strong defense, one that over the last two years has been forced to manufacture sack opportunities through the clever maneuvering of creative coordinator Gregg Williams. In Carter, who ranked No. 20 among ESPN.com's top unrestricted free agents, the Redskins gain a rusher who at least has the potential to net double-digit sacks.

The Redskins had 35 sacks in 2005 but only one lineman, end Phillip Daniels (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=3634), had more than four. And the veteran Daniels collected five of his eight sacks in the final two games of the campaign.

Carter, 26, was the seventh overall choice in the 2001 draft and posted a career-high 12 ½ sacks in 2002. Since then, however, he has never had more than 6½ sacks in a season. And Carter, the son of former NFL player and assistant coach Rubin Carter, has only twice played in all 16 games in a season. Carter has been a starter at end in a 4-3 front, which the Redskins use, and at linebacker in a 3-4 alignment.

The consensus around the league is that Carter, who is not particularly stout versus the run, is most effective when he plays at right end in a 4-3. In 69 games, Carter has 188 tackles, 32 sacks, seven forced fumbles, two recoveries and 12 passes defensed.

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	Commanders Post at The Warpath > Commanders Football > Locker Room Main Forum > Abraham PDA Abraham Hail2em 03-13-2006, 08:35 PM Just wondering even though Abraham visited, I'm assuming we will probably not pursue him? seeing how he's going to cost 2 1st round draft picks and I'm also assuming that Carter will be the DE. just wanted to get some input because i know everyone here hears different things and have proably different sources to go by on what they read and hear. steveo395 03-13-2006, 08:36 PM we're not going to get him...especially after we got carter VTSkins897 03-13-2006, 08:36 PM i wouldn't expect for us to get abraham 3rd ID SOLDIER 03-13-2006, 09:06 PM If We Did Would Daniels End Up As A Non Starter? Pocket$ $traight 03-13-2006, 09:40 PM Daniels can play tackle as well. Wanga Skins 03-13-2006, 09:49 PM I wouldn't really expect to get him either but isn't carter capable of playing DE and LB. If so thats still makes signing abraham a possibility but the cost is what concerns me, both salary and draft picks. Sheriff Gonna Getcha 03-13-2006, 09:49 PM I keep hearing all these rumors about us going after Abraham. If so, we are friggin crazy. Hail2em 03-13-2006, 09:51 PM Here's a little article i found. looks like i answered my own question...lol Washington officials also met over the weekend with New York Jets (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=nyj) defensive end John Abraham (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5042), who was designated a franchise player, but is on the trading block. The Jets are expected to demand a trade package involving a first-round draft pick, and Washington does not own a selection in the opening stanza of the lottery. Clearly, the Redskins decided it was easier to sign Carter rather than chase Abraham, who is set to meet with three other teams this week. The Redskins, who statistically ranked No. 9 in total defense in 2005, had already added former St. Louis strong safety Adam Archuleta (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=5467) to their secondary. Securing an explosive upfield rusher like Carter should further enhance an already strong defense, one that over the last two years has been forced to manufacture sack opportunities through the clever maneuvering of creative coordinator Gregg Williams. In Carter, who ranked No. 20 among ESPN.com's top unrestricted free agents, the Redskins gain a rusher who at least has the potential to net double-digit sacks. The Redskins had 35 sacks in 2005 but only one lineman, end Phillip Daniels (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=3634), had more than four. And the veteran Daniels collected five of his eight sacks in the final two games of the campaign. Carter, 26, was the seventh overall choice in the 2001 draft and posted a career-high 12 ½ sacks in 2002. Since then, however, he has never had more than 6½ sacks in a season. And Carter, the son of former NFL player and assistant coach Rubin Carter, has only twice played in all 16 games in a season. Carter has been a starter at end in a 4-3 front, which the Redskins use, and at linebacker in a 3-4 alignment. The consensus around the league is that Carter, who is not particularly stout versus the run, is most effective when he plays at right end in a 4-3. In 69 games, Carter has 188 tackles, 32 sacks, seven forced fumbles, two recoveries and 12 passes defensed. Len Pasquarelli is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. To check out Len's chat archive, click here (http://sports.espn.go.com/chat/sportsnation/story?page=ChatArchivePasquarelli) http://espn.go.com/i/in.gif. 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All in this year people, it's Gibbs last stand!!!! f@#$ the Money and the Cap All snyder needed was a taste of the playoffs and it put gas on the fire! :insane: