Free Agency/Franchise Tag thread 2011

I'm not suggesting to ignore free agency. I'm saying the opposite, pay more attention -- more attention to the ones not getting that much attention -- hence the "low profile" players.

What I do sort of suggest to ignore (more like stay away from) - are the free agents demanding huge contracts.

I'm not suggesting to ignore free agency. I'm saying the opposite, pay more attention -- more attention to the ones not getting that much attention -- hence the "low profile" players.

What I do sort of suggest to ignore (more like stay away from) - are the free agents demanding huge contracts.
For role players, 100% agree with you. To ignore prospective starters, those who have proved it elsewhere yet fit A)team needs, B) the right profile (youth, character, etc) and C) the budget, is just as foolish as blindly spending.

For role players, 100% agree with you. To ignore prospective starters, those who have proved it elsewhere yet fit A)team needs, B) the right profile (youth, character, etc) and C) the budget, is just as foolish as blindly spending.

I think we just have 2 different approaches. You would consider giving a free agent a huge contract. I wouldn't. Not anymore I wouldn't. I just consider this a mistake that the redskins have been making what it seems like forever to me. You just don't see it the same way. I think we wil see what the redskins will do and if it works out or not.

But I'll be honest, if i'm proven right either way. I'll exercise my bragging rights. Hopefully it won't be a consolation to a redskins losing season.

And to correct someones post recently and so some fans don't go around spewing incorrect redskins trivia - Gary Clark and Santana moss were not redskins free agent pickups

I think too many people are still traumatized by big time gaffes committed by this team in free agency such as overpaying questionable talent (Archuleta), giving up picks for washed up/semi-washed up players (Jason Taylor/McNabb), really dumb trades (TJ Duckett), and giving a ton of money to headcases (Haynesworth).

We definitely should build through the draft, but that doesn't exclude getting good free agents. I think Bruce Allen has shown us that he's not going to overpay someone who isn't worth it (see LJ, Parker, etc., etc.). And due to a number of circumstances, we are going to see a number of young talented players that will be available in free agency.

Shockey is done with the Saints

"Jay Glazer
I'm reporting the Saints are terminating the contract of TE Jeremy Shockey.
4 minutes ago from ÜberSocial"

I think we just have 2 different approaches. You would consider giving a free agent a huge contract. I wouldn't. Not anymore I wouldn't. I just consider this a mistake that the redskins have been making what it seems like forever to me. You just don't see it the same way. I think we wil see what the redskins will do and if it works out or not.

But I'll be honest, if i'm proven right either way. I'll exercise my bragging rights. Hopefully it won't be a consolation to a redskins losing season.

And to correct someones post recently and so some fans don't go around spewing incorrect redskins trivia - Gary Clark and Santana moss were not redskins free agent pickups

I see what your saying BUT if S.Rice is there and we obviously have a big need at WR, You wouldn't offer him a deal? He's 24 and has been a pretty good player. Drafting a WR is 50-50 but a proven one is out there for us to look at. I'm all for Drafting but we simply don't have enough picks this year to compete, either way we will be big players in FA again this off season.

Shockey is done with the Saints

"Jay Glazer
I'm reporting the Saints are terminating the contract of TE Jeremy Shockey.
4 minutes ago from ÜberSocial"

Can you say Oakland?

Can you say Oakland?

Him and Zach Miller? Interesting.

Him and Zach Miller? Interesting.

I just figured he was a Raiders guy lol. The Saints made a wise move, that Jimmy Graham kid is good

I see what your saying BUT if S.Rice is there and we obviously have a big need at WR, You wouldn't offer him a deal? He's 24 and has been a pretty good player. Drafting a WR is 50-50 but a proven one is out there for us to look at. I'm all for Drafting but we simply don't have enough picks this year to compete, either way we will be big players in FA again this off season.

The reason why I wouldn't give anyone a break-the-bank contract is the same reason why I would trade down in the first round to acquire more picks. It means the ability to pick up more quality players. I don't people realize that when you tie that much money up to one player it ends up hurting the team. Because it takes away the ability to improve the team in other areas. And god knows the redskins need to improve in almost every area of the team.

This has been my contention. But I'm
a Justin bieber kind of guy. I will never say never. There would be exceptions to this rule. But it would have to be a perfect situation.