Some interesting names here:
1. DE Dwight Freeney (Colts): likely to be franchised
2. OLB Lance Briggs (Bears): Bears are usually a frugal bunch, likely to walk
3. TE Tony Gonzalez (Chiefs): likely to void his final 2 years and walk
4. OG Eric Steinbach (Bengals): versatile lineman figures to get paid top $$
5. DE Justin Smith (Bengals): solid all around player could get franchised
6. DE Charles Grant (Saints): Saints won't overpay for him, he could walk
7. DE Patrick Kerney (Falcons): high motor/character guy but is injury prone
8. OG Kris Dielman (Chargers): tenacious lineman looking for a big pay raise
9. CB Nate Clements (Bills): inconsistent but physical corner
10. LB Adalius Thomas (Ravens): versatile tweener, very athletic
marius
11-23-2006, 12:37 PM
How good would it be to see Freeney line up in Redskin colours? Fat chance but we can dream. I think a top fllight DE like him could improve the play of Andre Carter greatly.
12thMan
11-23-2006, 12:42 PM
Freeney is having a so-so year. And for some reason I've always thought that he (Freeney) indirectly benefited from Indy's passing game, as oddly as that may sound. Last year Indy's offense was much more higher pace, if you will, than this year's version..and the opposing offense's were often forced to keep pace...which in turn were more suited to Freeney's strengths.
This is one guy I wouldn't break the bank for.
Gmanc711
11-23-2006, 12:44 PM
If we sign a "big name" guy anywhere, it NEEDS to be across the defensive line. I'm all about consistancy this offseason and keeping the group we got. I dont want to see any new DT's because I think Griffin is still a heck of a player and I think we should establish the rookies. At DE however, I wouldnt mind brining someone in.
dmek25
11-23-2006, 01:26 PM
i dont see anyone on that list that i would say, the redskins HAVE to have this player. how about trying to keep the core guys together? a maybe on clements
mheisig
11-23-2006, 02:29 PM
I would go for pretty much any of those DE's, with the exception maybe of Karney. I wouldn't be opposed to Clements either, as Rogers is trying his best to show everyone he has no business being a starter in the NFL. Shoring up the D-line and getting a decent pass rusher would be a big help to the defense I think.
dall-assblows
11-23-2006, 02:31 PM
i would like to get #2, #9, #10. i think lance briggs could be our MLB. he is amazing.
#5 would be a good pick up. i've always thought he was pretty good, but never the great player he was sappose to be
SmootSmack
11-23-2006, 03:06 PM
What about Simeon Rice? The Bucs are probably going to let him go at the end of this year.
Do you guys think this year was just an off year, or that he's on the downward slope of his career?
Freeney is really undersized. He benefits from the colts always being up 14+ points on teams.
Rice is solid, but older.
I would settle for some young, hungry guys with a chip on their shoulder.
mooby
11-23-2006, 04:26 PM
What about Simeon Rice? The Bucs are probably going to let him go at the end of this year.
Do you guys think this year was just an off year, or that he's on the downward slope of his career?
He only has a couple more years left in him. I'd rather see us go after someone younger with more upside.