2011 Redskins Free Agent Rumors and Reports Thread

I see a lot of value in resigning Jammal Brown, Santana Moss, and Ray Buchanon.

Brown's 2009 injury is the type that takes two years for a full recovery. He should be able to perform more like his old self this coming season.

Santana would be the solution to our need for a slot receiver. Moving him to the slot, assuming that we acquire a replacement for him on the outside, would make our offense more potent and prolong his career. I think the Skins should focus on landing a wideout like Santonio Holmes or Sidney Rice, move Moss to the slot, and let the rest of the current receivers and draftees fight it out for the starting job on the other side and backup roles.

I think Buchanon is a solid backup. He has done a good job in the past in multiple roles and he knows our defense.

I'd really like to see the Skins focus on the younger FA's. I want players who will be around for at least 4 or 5 good years so we can build with them.

Players I'd like to see us try to sign in FA:

Marshall Yanda (G/T): I just love the way this guy plays. He an athlete and a fighter. I think we should make a run at him with a very attractive offer. Screw the Ravens!

Cullen Jenkins (DL) and Barry Cofield (DL): That's right; both of them. These guys are both versatile and they can really play.

Kevin Burnett (ILB): He had 95 tackles last season for SD while playing ILB in a 3-4 defense. He would be a big upgrade for the Skins.

Brent Grimes (CB): This guy is a warrior. He can cover and he's much tougher than he looks at 5-10, 181.

Santonio Holmes (WR) or Sidney Rice (WR): Top-notch WR's who could replace Santana Moss on the outside when we move him to the slot.

Apparently what they like about him is his ability to call out assignments and make adjustments for the line on the field.

I still haven't forgiven him for the Chargers game from a couple of years back

Question with the interior Oline situation. It seems we will be targeting 1 new starting Guard in free agency. Is the FO content to the other starting Guard spot to come from players already on the roster?

Question with the interior Oline situation. It seems we will be targeting 1 new starting Guard in free agency. Is the FO content to the other starting Guard spot to come from players already on the roster?

As is my understanding yes

I'm going to go insane if they line up Rabach at center again. Dude gets trucked over time after time it is ridiculous. I know he's a nice guy and a good leader, but we need to get better period.

I think their no. 1 priority should be guard, and RT if Brown leaves. I really hope Brown doesn't leave, b/c that would mean another bunch of draft picks wasted. Yanda would be a HUGE pick up, I think we should pay Yanda anything he wants. The guy 26 years old and could be a force a guard for years to come.

I don't get the fascination with Cofield. If we were 4-3 team I'd say let's go after him, but the guy has played as a 4-3 DT for his entire career and I don't think we need another 4-3 player taking a year to learn the 3-4 defense. I like C. Jenkins, I wish he was younger. K. Jenkins would be a nice pick up (for a reasonable price) as a NT mentor to our young linemen.

I see a lot of value in resigning Jammal Brown, Santana Moss, and Ray Buchanon.

Brown's 2009 injury is the type that takes two years for a full recovery. He should be able to perform more like his old self this coming season.

Santana would be the solution to our need for a slot receiver. Moving him to the slot, assuming that we acquire a replacement for him on the outside, would make our offense more potent and prolong his career. I think the Skins should focus on landing a wideout like Santonio Holmes or Sidney Rice, move Moss to the slot, and let the rest of the current receivers and draftees fight it out for the starting job on the other side and backup roles.

I think Buchanon is a solid backup. He has done a good job in the past in multiple roles and he knows our defense.

I'd really like to see the Skins focus on the younger FA's. I want players who will be around for at least 4 or 5 good years so we can build with them.

Players I'd like to see us try to sign in FA:

Marshall Yanda (G/T): I just love the way this guy plays. He an athlete and a fighter. I think we should make a run at him with a very attractive offer. Screw the Ravens!

Cullen Jenkins (DL) and Barry Cofield (DL): That's right; both of them. These guys are both versatile and they can really play.

Kevin Burnett (ILB): He had 95 tackles last season for SD while playing ILB in a 3-4 defense. He would be a big upgrade for the Skins.

Brent Grimes (CB): This guy is a warrior. He can cover and he's much tougher than he looks at 5-10, 181.

Santonio Holmes (WR) or Sidney Rice (WR): Top-notch WR's who could replace Santana Moss on the outside when we move him to the slot.



Big time player, ATL would be insane

I'd like to see Nnamdi but idk about that price..

i'm going to go insane if they line up rabach at center again. dude gets trucked over time after time it is ridiculous. I know he's a nice guy and a good leader, but we need to get better period.

I think their no. 1 priority should be guard, and rt if brown leaves. I really hope brown doesn't leave, b/c that would mean another bunch of draft picks wasted. Yanda would be a huge pick up, i think we should pay yanda anything he wants. The guy 26 years old and could be a force a guard for years to come.

I don't get the fascination with cofield. If we were 4-3 team i'd say let's go after him, but the guy has played as a 4-3 dt for his entire career and i don't think we need another 4-3 player taking a year to learn the 3-4 defense. I like c. Jenkins, i wish he was younger. K. Jenkins would be a nice pick up (for a reasonable price) as a nt mentor to our young linemen.

ditto

We will sign the big name CB Asamough, Shanahan loves his shut down corners.
(anyone remember ol' champ?)

Skins Fans, look at it this way, there is no way our defensive line could play any poorly this year than last. With the addition of nnamdi and Atogwe to an already solid Landry and Hall..........along with the addition of our stud rookie OLB, our defense is looking much better and definitely rejuvenated. Add an upgraded NT, and you got yourselves a damn good defense. I am actually itching to get asamough. He might be the upgrade needed to turn our secondary as well as our defense from solid to great.


People seem to be forgetting, we have some excellent players on the defensive side of the ball! Here are my list of optomistic points that some fans might be forgetting about.

1. Secondary. With Atogwe added, FS is a concern no longer. Landry is free to roam and obliterate people, and should have a lot more oppurtunities this year than last. Last season he was a beast. Lets see how he grows when he actually has a solid FS, and possibly one of the premier shut down corners in the game roaming the WR wastes with him (Asamough). Expect Landry to be an all pro this season.

2. Our LB's - Cant wait to see the rookie beast play alongside Orakpo and Fletcher. Put a beefy, solid ILB next to fletcher thru free agency, and you have yourselves a very talented, very solid group. Expect big things from them this season.

3. Our D-Line - It cant get much worse than last year. I think its a foregone conclusion that we sign a FA NT this offseason, and I cant wait for that to happen. That instantly upgrades the line. Lets hope Carriker keeps hammering away, and we find the player on our roster who will take the reigns at the other DE position and excel. This unit will be MUCH improved this season.

4. Our Front Office - Shanahan and his son can do nothing but improve on last season. They are committed to making this team better, and with a heady decision maker in Allen, and an owner who will do and spend anything to win, lets hope their best attributes mend together into a winning formula. They proved they want competition on the roster and will let younger guys compete, as evidenced by the end of last season, and the largest draft class in the league. I think with the experience and wise decision making that BA and MS brought to this team when they were hired, it should really let Daniel Snyders best qualities shine through.

I'm going to go insane if they line up Rabach at center again. Dude gets trucked over time after time it is ridiculous. I know he's a nice guy and a good leader, but we need to get better period.

I think their no. 1 priority should be guard, and RT if Brown leaves. I really hope Brown doesn't leave, b/c that would mean another bunch of draft picks wasted. Yanda would be a HUGE pick up, I think we should pay Yanda anything he wants. The guy 26 years old and could be a force a guard for years to come.

I don't get the fascination with Cofield. If we were 4-3 team I'd say let's go after him, but the guy has played as a 4-3 DT for his entire career and I don't think we need another 4-3 player taking a year to learn the 3-4 defense. I like C. Jenkins, I wish he was younger. K. Jenkins would be a nice pick up (for a reasonable price) as a NT mentor to our young linemen.

I'm sure guys like Kory L. and Montgomery will get strong looks at C, but I'm not expecting them to look outside the team for a new center

JLC thinks Tavaris Jackson is a possibility for us? Wow...hope not.


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