Commanders 2023 Free Agency Thread

EdmundDorf · 03-13-2023, 03:10 PM

All of course subject to passing physicals on Wednesday, particularly Gates though I think he played last year didn't he?

SFREDSKIN · 03-13-2023, 03:15 PM

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Thomas and JDM are coming back from pretty bad injuries, highly doubt there'd be any trade value for them.

Then release them.

EdmundDorf · 03-13-2023, 03:16 PM

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We need to get a LT in the first round. There are a handful. Our oline would be vastly, vastly improved…at least on paper. Can still get a good corner and ilb early in the draft. Than just go bpa for depth. Picking up two starters on the oline really opens shit up. This is very good news.

Ron already said he didn't want to go into the draft with needs at some positions. This gives him flexibility but it would be nice to see some young guys added to the OL, especially a LT.

Chico23231 · 03-13-2023, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by punch it in

We need to get a LT in the first round. There are a handful. Our oline would be vastly, vastly improved…at least on paper. Can still get a good corner and ilb early in the draft. Than just go bpa for depth. Picking up two starters on the oline really opens shit up. This is very good news.

Honestly, I thought Leno was our best Olineman last year, but he is in the last year of his deal.

Schneed10 · 03-13-2023, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

Honestly, I thought Leno was our best Olineman last year, but he is in the last year of his deal.

Leno is fine, and if he leaves next year he counts towards the comp pick formula, whereas if we cut him this year he won't.

sdskinsfan2001 · 03-13-2023, 03:31 PM

Still think a LT and G prospect are high priorities for the draft. Roullier is a good player, but I ain't counting on him for 17 games. So its likely Gates will start some games at C, and someone would need to play for him at LG. Or the rookie could possibly start and Gates could be used in the role of Wes Schweitzer. Swing G that can play C if needed. His contract isn't so prohibitive where he has to start to be of value (as compared to his contract).

SFREDSKIN · 03-13-2023, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

Honestly, I thought Leno was our best Olineman last year, but he is in the last year of his deal.

Paying his ass $9.25 mil this year. I would seriously consider trading Samuel, he's on the hook for $10.1 mil

AnonEmouse · 03-13-2023, 04:05 PM

Is a starting OT likely still there at #16? Most projections suggest one of the top 3 CBs will be there. Unless we trade back of course. Signing these 2 and Johnson (depth) suggests to me they'll go after a starting CB as priority. I'd still take an OT at 16 if he's BPA, but I'd rather have a top CB right now. With St Juste as #3 we'd have probably the top DL and secondary in the division. Add another starting LB and we have a D with no holes.

2 more OL in draft and a TE; what's left? Could go BPA with 5 or 6 picks and end up with a good young roster.

Agree on Samuel, though I'd rather try and restructure him. He was pretty solid last year. But if Dotson moves up to #2, 10M is a lot for a #3/gadget WR.

punch it in · 03-13-2023, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

Honestly, I thought Leno was our best Olineman last year, but he is in the last year of his deal.

That isn’t saying much. Our oline was piss poor across the board. I remember thinking turnstile a lot.

punch it in · 03-13-2023, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AnonEmouse

Is a starting OT likely still there at #16? Most projections suggest one of the top 3 CBs will be there. Unless we trade back of course. Signing these 2 and Johnson (depth) suggests to me they'll go after a starting CB as priority. I'd still take an OT at 16 if he's BPA, but I'd rather have a top CB right now. With St Juste as #3 we'd have probably the top DL and secondary in the division. Add another starting LB and we have a D with no holes.

2 more OL in draft and a TE; what's left? Could go BPA with 5 or 6 picks and end up with a good young roster.

Agree on Samuel, though I'd rather try and restructure him. He was pretty solid last year. But if Dotson moves up to #2, 10M is a lot for a #3/gadget WR.

Broderick Jones, Paris Johnson, Peter Skoronski. Those are the three guys. Could definitely be there at 16.

Giantone · 03-13-2023, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by EdmundDorf

All of course subject to passing physicals on Wednesday, particularly Gates though I think he played last year didn't he?

Yes.

EdmundDorf · 03-13-2023, 05:04 PM

Nicki Jhabvala on Twitter

The Commanders claimed CB Cameron Dantzler off waivers from Minnesota, source confirmed (1st by @TomPelissero).

EdmundDorf · 03-13-2023, 05:05 PM

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Nicki Jhabvala on Twitter

The Commanders claimed CB Cameron Dantzler off waivers from Minnesota, source confirmed (1st by @TomPelissero).

Wasn't he a former 1st round pick or did I dream it. Lots of cornerbacks on the roster right now, less pressure to draft one?

Ruhskins · 03-13-2023, 05:34 PM

@TomPelissero
The #Commanders are signing former #Seahawks LB Cody Barton to a one-year, fully guaranteed deal, per source.

EdmundDorf · 03-13-2023, 05:37 PM

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Wasn't he a former 1st round pick or did I dream it. Lots of cornerbacks on the roster right now, less pressure to draft one?

Nevermind , he was a 3rd rounder

03-13-2023, 03:10 PM	#151
EdmundDorf The Starter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UK, South Posts: 1,919	Re: Commanders 2023 Free Agency Thread All of course subject to passing physicals on Wednesday, particularly Gates though I think he played last year didn't he?

03-13-2023, 03:31 PM	#156
sdskinsfan2001 Living Legend Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hanahan, South Carolina Age: 41 Posts: 19,463	Re: Commanders 2023 Free Agency Thread Still think a LT and G prospect are high priorities for the draft. Roullier is a good player, but I ain't counting on him for 17 games. So its likely Gates will start some games at C, and someone would need to play for him at LG. Or the rookie could possibly start and Gates could be used in the role of Wes Schweitzer. Swing G that can play C if needed. His contract isn't so prohibitive where he has to start to be of value (as compared to his contract). __________________ Turkish: What's happening with them sausages, Charlie? Sausage Charlie: Five minutes, Turkish. Turkish: It was two minutes five minutes ago.

03-13-2023, 04:05 PM	#158
AnonEmouse The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Age: 58 Posts: 2,228	Re: Commanders 2023 Free Agency Thread Is a starting OT likely still there at #16? Most projections suggest one of the top 3 CBs will be there. Unless we trade back of course. Signing these 2 and Johnson (depth) suggests to me they'll go after a starting CB as priority. I'd still take an OT at 16 if he's BPA, but I'd rather have a top CB right now. With St Juste as #3 we'd have probably the top DL and secondary in the division. Add another starting LB and we have a D with no holes. 2 more OL in draft and a TE; what's left? Could go BPA with 5 or 6 picks and end up with a good young roster. Agree on Samuel, though I'd rather try and restructure him. He was pretty solid last year. But if Dotson moves up to #2, 10M is a lot for a #3/gadget WR.

03-13-2023, 05:04 PM	#162
EdmundDorf The Starter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UK, South Posts: 1,919	Re: Commanders 2023 Free Agency Thread Nicki Jhabvala on Twitter The Commanders claimed CB Cameron Dantzler off waivers from Minnesota, source confirmed (1st by @TomPelissero).

03-13-2023, 05:34 PM	#164
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,221	Re: Commanders 2023 Free Agency Thread @TomPelissero The #Commanders are signing former #Seahawks LB Cody Barton to a one-year, fully guaranteed deal, per source. __________________ R.I.P. #21

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