(Merge) Redskins Sign Todd Wade to 2 year deal

I agree that this is a good signing--especially given the over-inflated market for o-linemen. Hey, if you want quality, you've got to pay. There's no free lunch. Wade is a quality backup, and we saw that he could start in the NO game. One thing this team needs is DEPTH, people. This is the right way to spend the Danny's money, IMO.

As for that other rumor, blah. Do not worry about that nonsense...

It also could wind up that if Wade DOES start at guard, he could be an "upgrade" over Dockery. At least Wade has the athleticism to actually pull when asked.

If we sign Ian Scott, I firmly believe we're going to do a little wheeling-and-dealing in the draft to still pick up one of the top DEs (any of the big three should be available at the Texans spot) and get another early round pick that we can spend on whatever we want!

it'd really cement a good offseason. not flashy, but still fairly impressive. if we don't sign ian scott, we should probably go okoye. If we do, we could drop a bit and take carriker (+3rd round OG) and i'd be pretty happy about that.

I was thinking maybe even look at a CB. I REALLY would like to know what they plan on using Wade for before I made that judgment, but if he really is taking over for Dock, it couldn't hurt to get a CB with that pick just in case. Nickel would be a great starting place.

I heard Scheffter last night and I did not think he said flat out that the skins were trying to move up for Russel. I took it as more of a general comment that teams in the top of the draft may think about moving up after the Russell workout. He did mention the word Redskins but I took it as nothing more than speculation since they pick high and were on hand at the workout. It was no big deal...he was not really reporting anything.

I had mentioned in an earlier post that it would be a good idea to consider resigning Wade in hopes he could be moved to the guard position. According to JLC's article in today's WashingtonPost that is the intention. He's a good talent, and if he can convert it will be a positive signing for the team. He's much more talented than a back-up player, and I think the team recognizes it and want to get him into the lineup. Good move!! Someone in the FO must be hearing what we say here.

I had mentioned in an earlier post that it would be a good idea to consider resigning Wade in hopes he could be moved to the guard position. According to JLC's article in today's WashingtonPost that is the intention. He's a good talent, and if he can convert it will be a positive signing for the team. He's much more talented than a back-up player, and I think the team recognizes it and want to get him into the lineup. Good move!! Someone in the FO must be hearing what we say here.

JLC's article also said that "privately" some defensive players said he was outplaying Jansen. I know Jansen has played his entire career at RT & he's the senior skin, but I see him being a better fit at guard. Maybe they'll let the guys compete for the tackle spot & the loser will play guard? I imagine it will depend on who we bring in to play guard in fa & the draft.

It also could wind up that if Wade DOES start at guard, he could be an "upgrade" over Dockery. At least Wade has the athleticism to actually pull when asked.

One other thing to add - at least with Dock gone we will not have as many false starts!

As of right now you have to believe Wade is slated to be the starter at LG. Otherwise why would he have re-signed to simply be a backup?

Even if he is just a backup he's still a bargain considering how crazy these contracts have been this offseason.

Deal is done. Washington Redskins (http://www.redskins.com/) :)