Rolle Signed?

e16bball · 03-03-2005, 01:14 PM

www.profootballcentral.com

They are reporting that we have agreed to terms with Samari Rolle. So it looks like after 1.5 days of FA, our goal of just re-signing Pierce and Smoot is out the window.

The only good news is, we have a bit more money than we would have had re-signing them both. What does anyone think about the Rolle signing (if it is completed) and what should we do with any more money we have?

I am thinking a solid run at Marcus Pollard might be in the cards. He is a perfect fit for the Redskins offense. He could play the next two years, then Royal could step in full-time and we would be set at TE for years. Also, I wouldn't mind it one bit if we went after Chike Okeafor. He would upgrade that 4 man rush in a hurry.

SmootSmack · 03-03-2005, 01:17 PM

If the Rolle deal is true, I'd like to know the terms of the deal

celts32 · 03-03-2005, 01:21 PM

I think this is a disasterous day...

BossHog · 03-03-2005, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by celts32

I think this is a disasterous day...

Why? As long as the money is right, it's ok.

celts32 · 03-03-2005, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BossHog

Why? As long as the money is right, it's ok.

I would not sign Rolle over Smoot for the same money. The only way this deal makes any sense to me at all is if Rolle got less than Smoot will get. Smoot is not even in his prime yet. Rolle will be 29 in September. I know that everyone seems to think that 2 or 3 years is not that big an age difference, but when it comes to football players I do not agree. Football players have very short carreers by comparison to other sports. the amount of guys that play at a high level into their mid 30's are few and far between. Most guys are winding it down in their early 30's. We are giving up 2 very productive seasons in choosing Rolle over Smoot. Also Rolle is not even much better than Smoot is now and Smoot may still get better, whereas Rolle is not getting better at 29 years old. Also Smoot is a current Redskin who was drafted by the Redskins. Doesn't that mean anything to the Redskins? This is just spinning wheels I think. They are going to disrupt continuity and go give roughly the same money to a different corner. Why? To prove a point that Smoot is not worth a big bonus, but Rolle is. It makes no sense. It's like they are biting off their nose to spite their face...

BossHog · 03-03-2005, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by celts32

I would not sign Rolle over Smoot for the same money. The only way this deal makes any sense to me at all is if Rolle got less than Smoot will get...

I agree with your logic. But time is running out. If Smoot is saying no to what we have on the table and another one of these guys says yes, so be it.

celts32 · 03-03-2005, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BossHog

I agree with your logic. But time is running out. If Smoot is saying no to what we have on the table and another one of these guys says yes, so be it.

Thanks, you may be the first person on this website that ever agreed with me...

I don't want to sign any other corner until Smoot says no. Infact, if they decide that Smoot is to expensive I would rather they let Harris start then pay Rolle big money. The only CB I think they should give a big contract to is Smoot, otherwise start Harris.

BossHog · 03-03-2005, 01:23 PM

Okeafor? No. Pollard? Maybe. I'm anxious to know the terms of the Rolle deal. Hopefully, is isn't what was initially 'rumored'. And Smoot is still available? Hmmm. It seems other teams are balking at the coveted $15 million dollar (bonus) signing price too.

e16bball · 03-03-2005, 01:24 PM

Yeah I definitely would as well. Apparently they haven't been disclosed the details yet. This is the only source I have heard confirming the signing yet, and so I don't know if I would accept it as gospel.

SkinsRock · 03-03-2005, 01:26 PM

I don't believe this....at least until it is confirmed by another source.....especially with Smoot still out there...

e16bball · 03-03-2005, 01:24 PM

I'm just curious, Boss, why no Okeafor?

BossHog · 03-03-2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by e16bball

I'm just curious, Boss, why no Okeafor?

I really don't know much about him. But I believe that what we were able to accomplish as a defense last year works. If Okeafor is a pass rushing DE who plays the run equally well as long as the money is right, sign him. I'm sold on drafting a WR and a DE in the upcoming draft. On my wishlist is DT Shaun Cody USC and WR Troy Williamson SC.

hurrykaine · 03-03-2005, 01:26 PM

If this is true, and the deal goes through:

1. Draft Williamson in the 1st round
2. Sign Marcus Pollard
3. Draft another Guard/Center in the 3rd round, which would solidify the left side of the line.

We're set on offense.

On defense:
1. Try and sign either Reggie Hayward or Chike
2. Still need a replacement for Pierce - We probably don't have the cap room to sign Ed Hartwell

BossHog · 03-03-2005, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hurrykaine

...1. Try and sign either Reggie Hayward or Chike...

Now, I liked Hayward until he signed with JAX. Okeafor hasn't been plagued with injuries has he? If not, give him a go.

BDBohnzie · 03-03-2005, 01:26 PM

seems strange to think that pro football central has a foot up on ESPN, and just about any other publication in the free world

and would Rolle sign without visiting the Skins?

03-03-2005, 01:14 PM	#1
e16bball Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 163	Rolle Signed? www.profootballcentral.com They are reporting that we have agreed to terms with Samari Rolle. So it looks like after 1.5 days of FA, our goal of just re-signing Pierce and Smoot is out the window. The only good news is, we have a bit more money than we would have had re-signing them both. What does anyone think about the Rolle signing (if it is completed) and what should we do with any more money we have? I am thinking a solid run at Marcus Pollard might be in the cards. He is a perfect fit for the Redskins offense. He could play the next two years, then Royal could step in full-time and we would be set at TE for years. Also, I wouldn't mind it one bit if we went after Chike Okeafor. He would upgrade that 4 man rush in a hurry.

03-03-2005, 01:17 PM	#2
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Rolle Signed? If the Rolle deal is true, I'd like to know the terms of the deal __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-03-2005, 01:21 PM	#3
celts32 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hackettstown NJ Age: 52 Posts: 2,665	Re: Rolle Signed? I think this is a disasterous day...

03-03-2005, 01:23 PM	#8
BossHog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 665	Re: Rolle Signed? Okeafor? No. Pollard? Maybe. I'm anxious to know the terms of the Rolle deal. Hopefully, is isn't what was initially 'rumored'. And Smoot is still available? Hmmm. It seems other teams are balking at the coveted $15 million dollar (bonus) signing price too.

03-03-2005, 01:24 PM	#9
e16bball Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 163	Re: Rolle Signed? Yeah I definitely would as well. Apparently they haven't been disclosed the details yet. This is the only source I have heard confirming the signing yet, and so I don't know if I would accept it as gospel.

03-03-2005, 01:26 PM	#10
SkinsRock Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Crofton, MD Age: 54 Posts: 907	Re: Rolle Signed? I don't believe this....at least until it is confirmed by another source.....especially with Smoot still out there...

03-03-2005, 01:24 PM	#11
e16bball Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 163	Re: Rolle Signed? I'm just curious, Boss, why no Okeafor?

03-03-2005, 01:26 PM	#13
hurrykaine Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washington, D.C. Age: 51 Posts: 762	Re: Rolle Signed? If this is true, and the deal goes through: 1. Draft Williamson in the 1st round 2. Sign Marcus Pollard 3. Draft another Guard/Center in the 3rd round, which would solidify the left side of the line. We're set on offense. On defense: 1. Try and sign either Reggie Hayward or Chike 2. Still need a replacement for Pierce - We probably don't have the cap room to sign Ed Hartwell

03-03-2005, 01:26 PM	#15
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Rolle Signed? seems strange to think that pro football central has a foot up on ESPN, and just about any other publication in the free world and would Rolle sign without visiting the Skins? __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

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