2011 Redskins Free Agent Rumors and Reports Thread

12thMan · 07-26-2011, 03:07 PM

Just heard Orakpo...I think he's ready to step up to be the defensive leader. This guy sounds seriously amped.

CultBrennan59 · 07-26-2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

I know things are moving fast and furious. But unless your name is SmootSmack - who is getting his info straight from his connections, I don't see any excuse for not providing a link to the source of your information.

Or if you heard it on the airways, say what show and station you heard it on. Don't throw unsubstantiated crap out there, at least link to the twitter feed so the reader can decide for themselves how credible the information is.

The Mods should not have to chase people on this, we should all know the rules by now.

Harumph.

How do you know that someone posting the rumors also works for a major sport outlet like SmootSmack does, and gets even more accurate better information than him?

Alvin Walton · 07-26-2011, 03:10 PM

Looks like Vincent Jackson stays home too.

Vincent Jackson - San Diego Chargers - 2011 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

mredskins · 07-26-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

How do you know that someone posting the rumors also works for a major sport outlet like SmootSmack does, and gets even more accurate better information than him?

Becasue we have been on this site for many years and I have yet to see anyone predict as well as him.

Alvin Walton · 07-26-2011, 03:12 PM

I dont see us picking up two hot shot WR's unless we had a hot shot QB to throw to them.

MTK · 07-26-2011, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schneed10

I know things are moving fast and furious. But unless your name is SmootSmack - who is getting his info straight from his connections, I don't see any excuse for not providing a link to the source of your information.

Or if you heard it on the airways, say what show and station you heard it on. Don't throw unsubstantiated crap out there, at least link to the twitter feed so the reader can decide for themselves how credible the information is.

The Mods should not have to chase people on this, we should all know the rules by now.

Harumph.

Agreed.

Let's stick to the reliable sources. There's enough credible rumors floating around without having to wade through the BS of Joe Schmoe on Twitter making shit up.

12thMan · 07-26-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

How do you know that someone posting the rumors also works for a major sport outlet like SmootSmack does, and gets even more accurate better information than him?

edited.

JoeRedskin · 07-26-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

How do you know that someone posting the rumors also works for a major sport outlet like SmootSmack does, and gets even more accurate better information than him?

B/c no one else has made the claim. If someone else here has legitimate insider information, great - let us know who your source is & how you know this is reliable info. Otherwise, you're just blowing smoke and cluttering the thread. Of course, if you have such insider info, people would probably give such claims more credence if they had been made and demonstrated prior to the a day in which rumour, innuendo and false leads are bound to be rampant (you know, like Smootsmack did).

Double Harumph!!

12thMan · 07-26-2011, 03:18 PM

Well, if I know a few players on the Skins I don't want to air that on Warpath and say so and so said...

Look, it's an exciting first day back to football. If the Mods mandate that you have to source your rumor, so be it.

12thMan · 07-26-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Agreed.

Let's stick to the reliable sources. There's enough credible rumors floating around without having to wade through the BS of Joe Schmoe on Twitter making shit up.

So something on Twitter isn't a reliable source or does it depend on who's tweeting? Just trying to clarify.

MTK · 07-26-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

So something on Twitter isn't a reliable source or does it depend on who's tweeting? Just trying to clarify.

Depends on the source.

Schefter, Mort, local DC media, etc. = good

Horny4Zorny = probably not so good

NM Redskin · 07-26-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Honestly I think Moss returns, just seems like the Redskins are not throwing themselves at him.

I hope so, I'd rather have Moss over Edwards. Edwards could be a nice complement to Moss, but Edwards as our #1, now that's scary!

SmootSmack · 07-26-2011, 03:25 PM

Adam Schefter says the Cowboys are going to release Roy Williams

And here's a link

Twitter

As for Sidney Rice and Braylon Edwards both coming here, do you remember where you heard that skinsfaninok? I'm guessing it was on Colin Cowherd's show maybe? Based on the time you posted

I just asked one of our ESPNDallas execs about it and they said they hadn't heard that, that he's still hearing Santonio Holmes. But like I've said I've heard all three from various places now...which probably means we're signing James Jones. But seriously...

Lotus · 07-26-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

How do you know that someone posting the rumors also works for a major sport outlet like SmootSmack does, and gets even more accurate better information than him?

SS posts links when possible. If something is just a rumor, he says it is just a rumor. In so doing he inspires trust.

Alvin Walton · 07-26-2011, 03:27 PM

More Roy Williams.....

Cowboys are dropping like flies today.
LMAO!

Roy Williams - Dallas Cowboys - 2011 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

07-26-2011, 03:07 PM	#286
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: 2011 Redskins Free Agent Rumors and Reports Thread Just heard Orakpo...I think he's ready to step up to be the defensive leader. This guy sounds seriously amped.

07-26-2011, 03:10 PM	#288
Alvin Walton Pro Bowl Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 5,741	Re: 2011 Redskins Free Agent Rumors and Reports Thread Looks like Vincent Jackson stays home too. Vincent Jackson - San Diego Chargers - 2011 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968

07-26-2011, 03:12 PM	#290
Alvin Walton Pro Bowl Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 5,741	Re: 2011 Redskins Free Agent Rumors and Reports Thread I dont see us picking up two hot shot WR's unless we had a hot shot QB to throw to them. __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968

07-26-2011, 03:18 PM	#294
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: 2011 Redskins Free Agent Rumors and Reports Thread Well, if I know a few players on the Skins I don't want to air that on Warpath and say so and so said... Look, it's an exciting first day back to football. If the Mods mandate that you have to source your rumor, so be it.

07-26-2011, 03:25 PM	#298
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: 2011 Redskins Free Agent Rumors and Reports Thread Adam Schefter says the Cowboys are going to release Roy Williams And here's a link Twitter As for Sidney Rice and Braylon Edwards both coming here, do you remember where you heard that skinsfaninok? I'm guessing it was on Colin Cowherd's show maybe? Based on the time you posted I just asked one of our ESPNDallas execs about it and they said they hadn't heard that, that he's still hearing Santonio Holmes. But like I've said I've heard all three from various places now...which probably means we're signing James Jones. But seriously... __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

07-26-2011, 03:27 PM	#300
Alvin Walton Pro Bowl Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 5,741	Re: 2011 Redskins Free Agent Rumors and Reports Thread More Roy Williams..... Cowboys are dropping like flies today. LMAO! Roy Williams - Dallas Cowboys - 2011 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968

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