Cerrato: Skins won't be a big player in free agency

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Just saw where zack thomas is going to the cowturds. How can he do this? I thought free agency period has not started.Perhaps there's a distinction between FAs whose contracts have expired and those who have been released. I believe that Thomas was released last week, so perhaps he was then free to sign with anyone immediately.

Perhaps there's a distinction between FAs whose contracts have expired and those who have been released. I believe that Thomas was released last week, so perhaps he was then free to sign with anyone immediately.

correct, teams have sole negotiating rights w/their players until 2/29 (start of free agency). If they release them, they release negotiating rights.

This decision stems more from the lack of ability to be active in FA due mainly to cap restraints.

Cerrato spoke of the astronomical amounts being paid to FA's, that has never seemed to be a deterrent in the past, we're faced with a situation that offeres little other choice.

This decision stems more from the lack of ability to be active in FA due mainly to cap restraints.

Cerrato spoke of the astronomical amounts being paid to FA's, that has never seemed to be a deterrent in the past, we're faced with a situation that offeres little other choice.

It started to be a deterrent last year with how FA deals absolutely blew up sky high. It will probably be more of the same this year.

This decision stems more from the lack of ability to be active in FA due mainly to cap restraints.

Cerrato spoke of the astronomical amounts being paid to FA's, that has never seemed to be a deterrent in the past, we're faced with a situation that offeres little other choice.

You may be right, but you also mention "that has never seemed to be a deterrent in the past" implying that we signed players for big $ in the past when common fiscal sense would dictate otherwise.

Obviously they're limited by the cap, but I think all here could agree that if Danny et al wanted to find cap space to sign somebody they would. Perhaps I'm wrong, but wasn't it pointed out by Schneed & Crazy Canuck that cutting Daniels, Griffin & Springs would free up some space?

I'm trying to look on the bright side & view this as a true sign of change. If they're keeping some vets in leiu of signing some free agents, that's one up for continuity.

It started to be a deterrent last year with how FA deals absolutely blew up sky high. It will probably be more of the same this year.


I remember, and I actually hope we continue to operate along these lines for the foreseeable future.

also meant to add that maybe Danny & Vinny watched some of the big signings last year, e.g. 49ers, and see that it worked no better for them either. In addition, the Skins got great value out of a number of players this past season that were draft picks, undrafted or relatively inexpensive free agents.

looks like it going to be all draft this year bad ofseason and season!!!!!

looks like it going to be all draft this year bad ofseason and season!!!!!


and you are basing this on??????????????????????

From our good....friend Peter King:

7. The Redskins are telling agents they're not going to overpay in free-agency this year, which would take an incredibly valuable stalking horse away from the market. We'll see how long this lasts, but I hear Washington has put a number on its top free agents, and if the Skins are outbid, they will be willing to let them go rather than up the ante. Bad news for agents. Great news for teams who hate Dan Snyder paying jillions for the Brandon Lloyds of the world.

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I'm really starting to think that Cerrato is starting to become a positive influence on Synder. It also looks like he learned a thing or two from Gibbs about picking players and building a team. I will say that the way he came to power was sketchy, but the guy seems to be doing a good job of balancing between what his coaches want and doing whats best for the team.