Current 2014 Free Agents

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Lotus

That's a pretty good rundown on our needs.

Thanks. I forgot Punter. Scary, ain't it?

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

This I can't quite comprehend, Why would a 3-10 team just be looking for depth? We have some depth. It's quality starters that we don't have at many positions.

We have no safeties.
We have no Offensive RT.
We have no #2 Receiver.
We need upgrades at OG and C.
We need at least one starter at ILB.
We need a shut down CB.
We need a PR/KR.

Because using free agency to find starters and to build your team doesn't really work. Redskins have to draft well and build a foundation of starters than they can go and use free agency to find a starter or two.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by donofriose

Because using free agency to find starters and to build your team doesn't really work. Redskins have to draft well and build a foundation of starters than they can go and use free agency to find a starter or two.

I don't see any reason why the process needs to be linear, starting with the draft. We could certainly find a young starter in FA, then draft to fill another position, or vice versa. I think it can work both ways.

The key is to not pay big dollars for older FA's. Pierre Garcon is an example of a good FA signing. The Skins signed him while he was still on the way up and they should get the full benefit of his contract.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

I don't see any reason why the process needs to be linear, starting with the draft. We could certainly find a young starter in FA, then draft to fill another position, or vice versa. I think it can work both ways.

The key is to not pay big dollars for older FA's. Pierre Garcon is an example of a good FA signing. The Skins signed him while he was still on the way up and they should get the full benefit of his contract.

I have no problem signing a player to a low risk deal.

I have a problem offering any player a 50 million deal believing that one player will drastically change an outcome.

[Alvin Walton]

Originally Posted by donofriose

Because using free agency to find starters and to build your team doesn't really work. Redskins have to draft well and build a foundation of starters than they can go and use free agency to find a starter or two.

Vinnys not here any more.
It works for other teams.....
We need upgrades....now

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

Vinnys not here any more.
It works for other teams.....
We need upgrades....now

Or the Skins can upgrade these positions through the draft and show some patience and not try to go for the immediate fix.

Tampa Bay, Miami, and Buffalo all tried to use free agency for the immediate fix. It did not work.

The only position that you can have immediate improvement through free agency is QB. Is Manning or Brees out there? If not there is no need to sign a player to a 6 year 70 million dollar deal because you want to build your team like Madden, instead of building an NFL team.

[skinsfaninok]

I'd like Decker but he won't leave manning, as for DBs yes we need to look at Byrd and ward for sure. I don't want bad signings but smart , there is a difference. We have the $$$

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

I'd like Decker but he won't leave manning, as for DBs yes we need to look at Byrd and ward for sure. I don't want bad signings but smart , there is a difference. We have the $$$

I don't mind 1 or 2 splashy but reasonable signings, and we're definitely hurting for a #2 WR (because Hankerson's NOT it. Sorry folks) and S/CB.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

I don't mind 1 or 2 splashy but reasonable signings, and we're definitely hurting for a #2 WR (because Hankerson's NOT it. Sorry folks) and S/CB.

FS Jairus Byrd
CB Alterraun Verner
C Alex Mack
WR Jeremy Maclin
T Eric Winston
WR/KR Brandon Tate (Maybe, I would almost rather draft De'Anthony Thomas or La'Damian Washington)

There is my FA wish list.

[los panda]

some players i wouldn't mind having around

• eric decker
• danario alexander
• hakeem nicks
• devin hester
• jimmy graham
• any of those top 15 tackles
• tyson jackson
• brandon spikes
• aqib talib
• deangelo hall
• aaron ross
• any of those top 20 safeties
• donnie jones

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by los panda

some players i wouldn't mind having around

• eric decker
• danario alexander
• hakeem nicks
• devin hester
  
• jimmy graham
• any of those top 15 tackles
• tyson jackson
• brandon spikes
• aqib talib
• deangelo hall
• aaron ross
• any of those top 20 safeties
• donnie jones

I wouldn't mind having Jimmy Graham around either. LOL.

From the FA list, I want us to pursue Brent Grimes, Jairus Byrd, Jon Asamoah, and Ted Ginn Jr. Obviously punter is a need to, so maybe the best punter available.

[Monkeydad]

Some juicy WR, CB and O-line choices.


I want Veldheer and Mack first. A #2 WR should be easy to get although adding someone like Boldin would be amazing.

At Guard, Wharton was Gruden's guy in Cincy so he's a good possibility. I'd like Rinehart back as we should never have let him go and would not have if Shanahan wasn't set on the "small, fast" zone run scheme guys.

I like Verner at CB to replace Wilson. Keep Hall and Amerson. Byrd at S would be amazing but he wants top money, maybe too much.

We need someone who can return kicks, maybe McCluster, who is versatile on offense and can line up at RB or WR and run the gimmick/trick plays that work when your WB is Robert Griffin III. I also like Jacoby Jones as a #2 WR and return man option.

ORAKPO MUST BE RESIGNED. Rob Jackson also with Fletcher's departure.



My targets:
T - Veldheer, Albert, Gross or Oher
C - Mack
G - Wharton, Rinehart or Waters
WR/KR - Jacoby Jones, Josh Cribbs, Brandon Tate, Tedd Ginn or Dexter McCluster
WR (non returner) - James Jones, Golden Tate, Andre Roberts, Denario Alexander (could be steal if gets healthy), Jacoby Ford, Mario Mannigham, Riley Cooper


CB - Verner, Shields, Munnerlyn (who has return experience)
S -Byrd, TJ Ward or Malcolm Jenkins as cheaper option
DT - Paul Soliai, Corey Peters, Alex Carrington
DE - Lamarr Houston, Robert Ayers, Michael Bennett




edit: Forgot punter. Get Zoltan.

[Monkeydad]

Let it go. He was drunk and said something stupid.

It's only a big deal because of he media. He put it behind him, the team did, and he had a great year for one of our biggest rivals. I'd love to get him away from Chip Kelly. He's better than any of our WRs aside from Garcon.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Let it go. He was drunk and said something stupid.

It's only a big deal because of he media. He put it behind him, the team did, and he had a great year for one of our biggest rivals. I'd love to get him away from Chip Kelly. He's better than any of our WRs aside from Garcon.

If he came out and said he was gay would you move on from it? Probably not. He can stay with the Eagles for all I care; small minded bigot.

[Chico23231]

Punter and d tackle will be the biggest need if we go 4-3