WR Andre Roberts has agreed to deal with Redskins

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Roberts at this price will be a much stronger addition a year from now when Garcon is a cap casualty. Assuming the Redskins aren't done signing receivers (spoiler: they aren't), his reps are going to be tough to come by this year.

Yeah, I saw couple reports stating Roberts goes opposite Garcon, but thats not the case. Roberts goes into the slot, but think we go really big WR on the outside.

Roberts isnt going to be a 5 yards and out in the slot, Gruden will send the slot downfield a good amount, opens Garcon up underneath.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Yeah, I saw couple reports stating Roberts goes opposite Garcon, but thats not the case. Roberts goes into the slot, but think we go really big WR on the outside.

Roberts isnt going to be a 5 yards and out in the slot, Gruden will send the slot downfield a good amount, opens Garcon up underneath.

Truth be told, I don't like spending money at all on WR considering how deep the draft is at the position. There will be starters available on day 3.

This is a much better signing than Josh Morgan was two years ago. 33% cheaper, and a chance to be better. And the Redskins were always probably going to do something in free agency, given how bad they were at the position last year.

Jordan Reed is going to be the deep threat in the offense next year.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Truth be told, I don't like spending money at all on WR considering how deep the draft is at the position. There will be starters available on day 3.

This is a much better signing than Josh Morgan was two years ago. 33% cheaper, and a chance to be better. And the Redskins were always probably going to do something in free agency, given how bad they were at the position last year.

Jordan Reed is going to be the deep threat in the offense next year.

I think we will go WR in the draft and specifically target a deep threat.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Lotus

I think we will go WR in the draft and specifically target a deep threat.

I know. I was just pointing out that investing in anyone in a weak FA WR class is going to lead to some level of buyers remorse. Roberts and the money spent on him are wholly unoffensive, if you ignore that the strategy is probably flawed.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Truth be told, I don't like spending money at all on WR considering how deep the draft is at the position. There will be starters available on day 3.

This is a much better signing than Josh Morgan was two years ago. 33% cheaper, and a chance to be better. And the Redskins were always probably going to do something in free agency, given how bad they were at the position last year.

Jordan Reed is going to be the deep threat in the offense next year.

Yeah, gives up multiple options, Roberts and Jordan...its a match up game depending on looks of who goes and when.

When you need a first down, JR will be the guy for sure.