Drafting a safety.

gabe1984 · 01-16-2007, 09:36 AM

How does everyone feel about trying to get an athletic safety who's known for his coverage with a late roud draft pick? As everyone knows, this team has some serious issues at that position. I think it's a good idea because Archuletta sucks, Vincent is getting old, Prioleau is about 30 now, I'm not sold on Fox being a starter, and if we move Springs to safety, we all know how injury prone he is. There's a lot of good safeties in the NFL who were not taken in the first round.

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-16-2007, 09:47 AM

Only 26 or 27 I believe. That's just entering the prime of his career. Honestly, it wasn't even an issue for two seasons. I think it's the problems up front causing the problems in back.

gabe1984 · 01-16-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Only 26 or 27 I believe. That's just entering the prime of his career. Honestly, it wasn't even an issue for two seasons. I think it's the problems up front causing the problems in back.

Pioleau was born 08/06/1977 Washington Redskins

Bill B · 01-16-2007, 10:50 AM

I don't know how much he is going to command, but what about going after Ken Hamlin of the Seahawks?

GhettoDogAllStars · 01-16-2007, 11:06 AM

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I don't know how much he is going to command, but what about going after Ken Hamlin of the Seahawks?

He's good, but he'd be overpriced, and I think he's kinda old (correct me if I'm wrong). However, that would definitely seem like the typical FA signing for the Redskins. I'd rather not sign any FAs this year, unless a good value presents itself.

Bill B · 01-16-2007, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

He's good, but he'd be overpriced, and I think he's kinda old (correct me if I'm wrong). However, that would definitely seem like the typical FA signing for the Redskins. I'd rather not sign any FAs this year, unless a good value presents itself.

If he is overpriced I'd like the Skins to show a little fiscal responsiblity.

I think Hamlin is not too old - he is 25 and has been in the NFL for 4 years - although I believe he had a severe head injury so I would not throw a lot of money at him.....

USATODAY.com - Seattle safety Ken Hamlin in intensive care after fight

henry12portis26 · 01-23-2007, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill B

I don't know how much he is going to command, but what about going after Ken Hamlin of the Seahawks?

Thats exact what the Skins should do.... and draft a D-Linemanin the 1st round

MTK · 01-16-2007, 10:52 AM

Ryan Clark might come available.

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-16-2007, 11:56 AM

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Ryan Clark might come available.

That's the optimal situation. I think he's under contract which might command some kind of trade.

MTK · 01-16-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

That's the optimal situation. I think he's under contract which might command some kind of trade.

He lost his starting job this year so he could be cut.

JDALY27 · 01-16-2007, 12:01 PM

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He lost his starting job this year so he could be cut.

Ryan Clark isn't the answer either. Who was saying a word about him last year? Everyone wants to say he was awesome b/c the washingtonpost claims he was Taylor's only friend on the team. This is the NFL, if Taylor's play is impacted dramtically by having a friend on the team we're in trouble. Clark is a back up at best. We don't need to bring him back at all.

You know why Taylor had a sub-par year for his standards? NO SACKS UP FRONT!!!!! How many times did you see him chasing a running back who wasa not touched by a D lineman or LB????

We don't need to draft a safety, we're fine at that position.

Gmanc711 · 01-16-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

That's the optimal situation. I think he's under contract which might command some kind of trade.

Well its not like he would go for anymore than a late round pick, and I'm fine trading a 6th or 7th away for Clark.

Schneed10 · 01-16-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Ryan Clark might come available.

If Clark is let go by the Steelers, could there be a bigger no-brainer in the world?

Bottom line: he worked well with ST, they communicated well, and they got results. He knows how we do things. F Ken Hamlin, F drafting somebody, F paying anybody a lot of money... if Clark is available, he should be our #1 target, hands down.

Coff · 01-19-2007, 12:47 PM

[quote=Schneed10;270341]If Clark is let go by the Steelers, could there be a bigger no-brainer in the world?
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A no-brainer for whom? Don't forget, this is the Redskin front office you're talking about.

dmek25 · 01-17-2007, 12:36 PM

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Ryan Clark might come available.

i would welcome Clark back, but do you think the boys in the front office could swallow their pride, and resign him? sometimes its hard to admit mistakes

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gabe1984 Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 372	Drafting a safety. How does everyone feel about trying to get an athletic safety who's known for his coverage with a late roud draft pick? As everyone knows, this team has some serious issues at that position. I think it's a good idea because Archuletta sucks, Vincent is getting old, Prioleau is about 30 now, I'm not sold on Fox being a starter, and if we move Springs to safety, we all know how injury prone he is. There's a lot of good safeties in the NFL who were not taken in the first round.

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