What move would you have not made if you were GM?

MTK · 04-13-2006, 10:49 AM

Of our major moves, which one would you have not made if it was your call?

Randle El
Archuleta
Carter
Lloyd

BDBohnzie · 04-13-2006, 10:57 AM

I'd have to pick one of the receivers, from which I picked Randle El, since he's never been much of a #1 or #2 receiver, and I think Lloyd has more potential.

The Skins can always find a return man, and with Moss, Patten, and Lloyd, doesn't make sense to logjam the position.

TheMalcolmConnection · 04-13-2006, 10:58 AM

I'm going with Archuleta. I would rather have resigned Clark (who played just fine). I have no problem with all this WR depth we have.

I just see the salary of Archuleta being a problem when we want to resign Taylor a few years down the road.

Daseal · 04-13-2006, 10:59 AM

This is tough, I picked Archuleta, because I liked Ryan Clark a lot and he isn't worth the money we gave him for a position I felt was very solid.

Randel El is a very close 2nd.

GTripp0012 · 04-13-2006, 11:01 AM

My vote is for Lloyd because they had to give up 2 picks to get him. The rest came over as FAs

Beemnseven · 04-13-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

My vote is for Lloyd because they had to give up 2 picks to get him. The rest came over as FAs

Yeah, that's how I voted, and for the same reason. Overall, I'm pleased with the pickups. I thought that we needed not one, but two new receivers to fill the #2 and #3 spots. David Patten gives us great depth, and virtually assures that you won't see a big dropoff in wideout production should any of the top three go down. Losing the 3rd and 4th rounder though, that stung a little. Archuleta was a close second, but there again, we probably needed him with Sean Taylor's legal trouble.

backrow · 04-13-2006, 12:23 PM

AA!

Bad back, and demoted in a mediocre to poor Ram Secondary. Probably would not have gotten his starting job back with the Rams, either.

dmek25 · 04-13-2006, 11:09 AM

archeluta because of ryan clark and im not sold on him being a star in this league.i really liked clark and how he fit into greg williams defense.plus it seems like archeluta is always hurt

PWNED · 04-13-2006, 11:10 AM

im also going archuleta. he is fairly unproven as it is, but i think if he stays healthy, he'll change all our minds

PSUSkinsFan21 · 04-13-2006, 11:14 AM

Can we add a none of the above button? I actually agree with all the moves. Lloyd didn't cost too much and you know what you're getting (rather than, say, counting on the draft to grab a Taylor Jacobs). I thought Archuletta made sense given ST's legal uncertainties (although we probably overpaid). Randle El and Carter were FAs, and I don't care what we paid them because we always find a way to stay out of cap hell anyways. Both were good moves for areas of need.

LINEBACKER · 04-13-2006, 11:25 AM

ARCHULETA. He signed the biggest contract for a safety EVER. enough said. I live near St. Louis so I have heard all about him for years. I always liked him (I'm a big fan of the huge hits), but never thought he would bring this kind of money. I'm sure throughout the season we are gonna be singing his praises on a few knockout shots, but more importantly we will be pissed about a few blown coverages. Our run defense will get better, but he won't help our problem of giving up 40+ yard plays. Maybe I'm just sour because Ryan Clark was a true worker and now may not even get a chance to start with the Steelers (are they still trying to sign a safety??)

TheMalcolmConnection · 04-13-2006, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by LINEBACKER

ARCHULETA. He signed the biggest contract for a safety EVER. enough said. I live near St. Louis so I have heard all about him for years. I always liked him (I'm a big fan of the huge hits), but never thought he would bring this kind of money. I'm sure throughout the season we are gonna be singing his praises on a few knockout shots, but more importantly we will be pissed about a few blown coverages. Our run defense will get better, but he won't help our problem of giving up 40+ yard plays. Maybe I'm just sour because Ryan Clark was a true worker and now may not even get a chance to start with the Steelers (are they still trying to sign a safety??)

Hm, I don't think that's his problem to deal with. I think with the athleticism of Taylor, they don't mind him being the coverage safety.

724Skinsfan · 04-13-2006, 11:40 AM

I chose AA solely on the basis of his contract. A little extra money from that contract may have landed us a better linebacker. I believe Randle El will be the new Brian Mitchell. Lloyd the new Gary Clark. Moss is ... Moss, of course.

LINEBACKER · 04-13-2006, 11:28 AM

" What move would you have not made if you were GM? "
How bout would have made differently, because like I said I mostly like AA just not for big $

#56fanatic · 04-13-2006, 02:06 PM

Randel El. 31 million for that guy is a bit too much. plus w/ Moss, Lloyd, Patten, cooley, Portis, I think you have enough options. Arch, Carter, were definate needs. Arch gives us better support on the run and pass that clark. clark was a gamer, but lets face it, arch is a huge upgrade. Carter, SACKS!!!!! all that needs to be said there.

View Poll Results: Of our major moves, which one would you have not made if it was your call?
Randle El	29	17.79%
Archuleta	40	24.54%
Carter	5	3.07%
Lloyd	22	13.50%
All of the above	1	0.61%
None of the above	66	40.49%
Voters: 163. You may not vote on this poll

04-13-2006, 10:59 AM	#4
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Re: What move would you have not made if you were GM? This is tough, I picked Archuleta, because I liked Ryan Clark a lot and he isn't worth the money we gave him for a position I felt was very solid. Randel El is a very close 2nd. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

04-13-2006, 12:23 PM	#7
backrow The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 36.28 x 76.22 Age: 73 Posts: 1,812	Re: What move would you have not made if you were GM? AA! Bad back, and demoted in a mediocre to poor Ram Secondary. Probably would not have gotten his starting job back with the Rams, either. __________________ '37, '42, '83, '88, '92. Championship!

04-13-2006, 11:09 AM	#8
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: What move would you have not made if you were GM? archeluta because of ryan clark and im not sold on him being a star in this league.i really liked clark and how he fit into greg williams defense.plus it seems like archeluta is always hurt __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

04-13-2006, 11:10 AM	#9
PWNED The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ZOMGZZZ!!111 Age: 32 Posts: 1,160	Re: What move would you have not made if you were GM? im also going archuleta. he is fairly unproven as it is, but i think if he stays healthy, he'll change all our minds __________________ 143 lbs of twisted steel and sex appeal.

04-13-2006, 10:49 AM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	What move would you have not made if you were GM? Of our major moves, which one would you have not made if it was your call? Randle El Archuleta Carter Lloyd

04-13-2006, 10:57 AM	#2
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: What move would you have not made if you were GM? I'd have to pick one of the receivers, from which I picked Randle El, since he's never been much of a #1 or #2 receiver, and I think Lloyd has more potential. The Skins can always find a return man, and with Moss, Patten, and Lloyd, doesn't make sense to logjam the position. __________________ 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

04-13-2006, 10:58 AM	#3
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: What move would you have not made if you were GM? I'm going with Archuleta. I would rather have resigned Clark (who played just fine). I have no problem with all this WR depth we have. I just see the salary of Archuleta being a problem when we want to resign Taylor a few years down the road. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

04-13-2006, 11:01 AM	#5
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: What move would you have not made if you were GM? My vote is for Lloyd because they had to give up 2 picks to get him. The rest came over as FAs __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

04-13-2006, 11:14 AM	#10
PSUSkinsFan21 The Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 48 Posts: 1,340	Re: What move would you have not made if you were GM? Can we add a none of the above button? I actually agree with all the moves. Lloyd didn't cost too much and you know what you're getting (rather than, say, counting on the draft to grab a Taylor Jacobs). I thought Archuletta made sense given ST's legal uncertainties (although we probably overpaid). Randle El and Carter were FAs, and I don't care what we paid them because we always find a way to stay out of cap hell anyways. Both were good moves for areas of need. __________________ "Hail to the Redskins!" and "Fight on State!"

04-13-2006, 11:25 AM	#11
LINEBACKER Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: IL Age: 39 Posts: 39	Re: What move would you have not made if you were GM? ARCHULETA. He signed the biggest contract for a safety EVER. enough said. I live near St. Louis so I have heard all about him for years. I always liked him (I'm a big fan of the huge hits), but never thought he would bring this kind of money. I'm sure throughout the season we are gonna be singing his praises on a few knockout shots, but more importantly we will be pissed about a few blown coverages. Our run defense will get better, but he won't help our problem of giving up 40+ yard plays. Maybe I'm just sour because Ryan Clark was a true worker and now may not even get a chance to start with the Steelers (are they still trying to sign a safety??)

04-13-2006, 11:40 AM	#13
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: What move would you have not made if you were GM? I chose AA solely on the basis of his contract. A little extra money from that contract may have landed us a better linebacker. I believe Randle El will be the new Brian Mitchell. Lloyd the new Gary Clark. Moss is ... Moss, of course. __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

04-13-2006, 11:28 AM	#14
LINEBACKER Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: IL Age: 39 Posts: 39	Re: What move would you have not made if you were GM? " What move would you have not made if you were GM? " How bout would have made differently, because like I said I mostly like AA just not for big $

04-13-2006, 02:06 PM	#15
#56fanatic The Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte NC Age: 50 Posts: 1,801	Re: What move would you have not made if you were GM? Randel El. 31 million for that guy is a bit too much. plus w/ Moss, Lloyd, Patten, cooley, Portis, I think you have enough options. Arch, Carter, were definate needs. Arch gives us better support on the run and pass that clark. clark was a gamer, but lets face it, arch is a huge upgrade. Carter, SACKS!!!!! all that needs to be said there.

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