Is the new Redskins Front Office Gun Shy?

Yea, we've generally been pretty damn aggressive in FA. We won 4 games last year. We've got a ton of holes on an aging team. We've cut 10+ players. It's time to do a little rebuilding here. It's not a time to shill out a ton of $ on players who will most likely be old in a few years when we need them to be in their prime.

The Skins aren't going to be "fixed" overnight. So gun shy, no. It actually feels like they have a plan as opposed to previous years.

Good post 12thMan...I'm in total agreement with your assessment relevant to the difference this coachng staff will make. When I look back at how competitive we were in most games last year save for a few bad breaks here and there, we could easily have been at least an 8-8 team.

It's just encouraging to see a FO structure with a plan as opposed to a fix. The time has come when all the (good fit's) as we love to refer to them as, will have to fit someplace else. Vinny is gone, hopefully to never return.

Pretty much. Even though we finished 4-12, I too think we're probably more like an 8-8 team. That's the great deception with this squad, we're really not that bad.

And as it's been stated here as well as other threads, there weren't a ton of quality free agents out there, unless you're giving up a top tier pick. Take the Bears for instance, they're not rebuilding they're trying to save face and a few asses.

Two people, among a few others, that I feel will be key to how far we go this year will Jason Campbell, for obvious reasons, and Levi Jones. He's the big wild card I'm counting on. If this guy can kill it in training camp and just become NFL starting material, I think we're on our way. Chad Rinehart, eh? I don't know, he should improve but I'm counting on Levi to step up more than Chad, although I'd be happy with either doing a good job.

I have to admit, I was the biggest whiner that we weren't spending money, but maybe it was someone on NFLN who laid it out nicely for me.

Sure, I'm sitting here thinking, "Wow, the one year we CAN spend money, we're not doing it." A total paradigm shift obviously, but now after hearing their explanation, I'm totally convinced what they're doing now is a great idea.

Sure, there's no cap this year, but what about next year for the people who have giant contracts they took on this year. Who are they going to be able to sign? We're setting ourselves up for a serious, thought-out rebuild, so I'm absolutely changing my opinion on the front office thus far this offseason.

Come on baby!! Sign Peppers, Dansby, ANYONE!!!

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While I am not completely pleased with the moves and non-moves the Redskins have made so far, I think that Shanahan and Allen are working toward a larger purpose. They are changing the culture and reputation of the Washington Redskins. This is no longer a place for guys to come who "want to get paid." We will not overspend for anyone. Lets take Clifton for example. We need a LT BADLY and Clifton would have been a nice stop-gap. Yes we could have had him on a 3year contract and could have cut him in 2011 with little to no cap penalty if the cap returns. Even though there would be no negative consequences for overspending on Clifton, we were determined not to do it. Not signing him may hurt us in 2010. However, not signing him (or Peppers, Dansby, etc. for that matter) sends a message to players that things have changed and that we don't want players here who just want to get their big payday. In the short-term, this strategy is hurting the team. However, in the long-term, this will help change the character and makeup of the team for the better.

Pretty much. Even though we finished 4-12, I too think we're probably more like an 8-8 team. That's the great deception with this squad, we're really not that bad.

And as it's been stated here as well as other threads, there weren't a ton of quality free agents out there, unless you're giving up a top tier pick. Take the Bears for instance, they're not rebuilding they're trying to save face and a few asses.

Two people, among a few others, that I feel will be key to how far we go this year will Jason Campbell, for obvious reasons, and Levi Jones. He's the big wild card I'm counting on. If this guy can kill it in training camp and just become NFL starting material, I think we're on our way. Chad Rinehart, eh? I don't know, he should improve but I'm counting on Levi to step up more than Chad, although I'd be happy with either doing a good job.

Fill me in on the status of Levi Jones. He's still listed on the roster, but is he currently under contract or is he an URFA?

Fill me in on the status of Levi Jones. He's still listed on the roster, but is he currently under contract or is he an URFA?

All I know is he signed a FA contract last year. I'm not sure if the Skins have decided to keep him or what, to be honest. I'd like to see him back in camp and competing for a starting spot at tackle.

I am just so shocked to hear that Redskins fans are complaining of how the team is dealing with free agency. Over the past 5 years the team has been trigger happy and the team has become the offseason champs. Finally, management is actually viewing our current roster and making great money decisions. Everyone Jumps. Relax, we have great minds in office and dont be surprised when 3 big moves happen within the next 4 weeks.

[QUOTE=freddyg12;671422]I would also add that it's not just about the cap. We may think Snyder has bottomless pockets but it's not secret that some of his ventures (6 flags e.g.) have not been doing well. I'm sure revenue at the stadium was down this year.

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this is what im wondering too. the DS paid a boat of money last year just to go 4-12. now, with no floor and no expectation of winning, he can go 4-12 for half the price.

if we are not going to be a contender for the SB this year, why spend millions on band-aid players like clifton, pashos, etc.

us signing or not signing chad clifton will have very little impact on whether we are contending for a SB 2 years from now. imo.

while i would have liked dansby here, he got paid more than i would have given up for a 100 tackle no turnover ILB.

so far, the FO gets a thumbs up from me.

What, are we 5 days into FA now?

We've taken out the trash (no disrespect to the individual players) and already added a versatile OFFENSIVE LINEMAN.

We're doing fine. Plenty of time to make moves. The FA pool will continue to grow, not shrink.

As long as we have the line covered in the draft, I'm happy with the job they've done.