Redskins best free agent move

But it's the fact that we have 4 legit receiving threats that will make our offense so much more productive. And Randle-El adds more than just another legit receiving threat, he adds punt returns and trick plays.

I'm not saying he will duplicate Moss (which I stated in my original post), but his impact will be enormous, especially in the ripple effects it creates for the entire offense. With him on the field, Portis could blow away all previous Redskin records for RBs.

Carter is a very valuable addition as well. But if you're going to doubt Randle-El for not putting up a 1000 yard season, by the same token you have to be concerned that Carter hasn't surpassed 10 sacks since 2002. Randle-El's versatility will help us more than anyone else.

as a DE he averages 8 sacks a year, and an LB, its 4.5

Im all about Brandon Lloyd! Ive been crowing about him since I found out he was an RFA at the end of last year! We'll just have to see if he gets a spot on my dynasty fantasy league team...

Does anyone else feel nervous about Lloyd? Tony K pointed out his excuse for not feeling welcomed in SF was people weren't "feeling my style". Also if you watch the interview with carter he all but says he didn't like the man.

Just seems to have some maturity issues.


What is important Carter choose to come here knowing Lloyd was going to be his team-mate again. He had other options, so obviously he didn't think he was so much of a distraction he could no longer be on the same team with him. Further, Lloyd will not be laughing after a loss on a JG coached team, his first laugh will be his last.

I think picking up Randle-El was the best move so far, because I expect (just a prediction based on his past performance) him to have more of an impact on the entire team. I would suspect that the redskins' concern after the last few games was the offense, specifically the passing game (I know there maybe some arguments with this, but oh well). Well, if I assume this, the logical position of "need" on the team would be wideout - the 2nd/3rd wr (any productive wideout not named Santana). I thought the redskins d was kicking ass as usual even without a proven pass rusher, so I never considered their side of the field. This to me would be a strong argument for greatest impact because Randle-El would free up Moss, making the passing game stronger, which would free up the running game - with Portis and also taking off the pressure off of Brunell, which would also help the line, and so on.

But not only does he provide that, he adds that unpredictable/big play/surprise element to the offense that will surely take advantage of his skills ala Saunders - which would make his acquisition a two-fold impact.

as a DE he averages 8 sacks a year, and an LB, its 4.5

good point, after reading the wp article today it makes sense that his sack #s dropped off, he was playing out of position at LB, and peterson was their weakside guy who was blitzing more.
his downside is his run stopping, but I'm not too worried about that. Can't wait to see how quick this defense gets to the ball!
on O, I'm worried about Loyd too, hope the other guys can keep him level. Players often get into little spats over things when the team sucks, maybe it was the losing that made his actions look worse.
Next priority, sign Dock to a 4-5 yr. deal, we need to keep this o-line in tact.

the redskins best free agent move was randle el we needed another wide reciever badly way more then a de

i disagree. arch isnt exactly old, he is 28. also, his whole career he played a much less aggressive, less talented defensie scheme. under williams, he will be able to blitz often which is his main strength. he fits perfectly into our system. he was in cover 2 his whole career, now he is coming to one of the top defenses in the league that plays to his strengths

I didn't say Arch was old, I merely said he is older than our other FA acquisitions and we've seen more of what he can do. I like him, I just think the other guys have more to prove, are younger, and have more overall upside and potential.

If you combine Randle El and Lloyd (since they address our problems at WR) I would have voted for that.......but as a single move, I think Carter is the best move so far. I've been dying for a pass rushing DE for years now, and I think Carter is going to be just what our D needed to become a truly scary defense for the rest of the league.he gives Greg williams an incredible weapon. he give qb pressure w/ out blitzing. he can create so many packages that we havent even seen yet because in the past he had to blitz just to get qb pressure. its gonna be fun to watch

I picked Randle El regardless of whether he ends up #2 or #3. He will electrify the return games, be utilized on reverses and option passes, and stretch the field on 3rd and long. His most valuable contribution offensively could come as a diversion to free up guys like Moss, Cooley, Patten, and Lloyd. However, if Lloyd or Patten move ahead of him on the depth chart, I could end up being wrong.

Technically, Lloyd comes as a trade, not a free agent, so he wouldn't be among the choice of "best free agent" on redskins.com.

Of the choices on this survey, I selected Lloyd not so much for talent as for where the offense and defense stand. Carter adds more pass rush to an already talented defense. They should be a top ten squad next season, but were top ten in the past two seasons. The offense has one and a half deep receiving threats (Moss & Cooley) to go with a power running game. After Patten's injury, opposing defenses stacked the line and double-triple covered Moss, but the offense couldn't make them pay. Lloyd & R-El both (should) add a new dimension to the passing game that will have a greater impact on the offense that Carter will on the D.

Lloyd should emerge as the #2 WR. I see Randle-El and I think "Brian Mitchell;" versatile with his biggest impact on special teams.

How soon before the season starts? :frusty: