Washington Redskins Pending Unrestricted Free Agents - 2008

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by jamf

I don't think we should keep caldwell. He only ran 2 routes all year. You could see the seahawks jumping his routes. Hopefully we can upgrade that position with someone either really big or a speed burner. Caldwell is not a threat.

I know I'm in the minority when I say I would rather see McCardell back next year.

Keep in mind we picked up Caldwell mid season, so I doubt he would've known much about the playbook. He's still a young guy who seemed pretty dependable. I also like McCardell, but he's getting kind of old. I'd say keep Caldwell and see what Mix or Espy does next pre-season. We might already have what we need.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

I agree. Just wonder about Caldwell though. He looked good, but didn't get too many balls.

It's a complex offense, plus Moss got healthy right when Caldwell started getting comfortable. He's a #3, maybe a #2 at best, but a solid contributor. Someone mentioned earlier that he had a problem with drops, but I don't remember him dropping anything. He's reliable, unselfish, and a hard worker. I think he's a good fit. I just wonder if we'll stand pat at WR or go after a bigger guy. Maybe bring Anthony Mix into, ahem, the mix?

[Skins fan 44]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

God I hope Brunnel opts out

Why would Brunnel want to opt out? What is he making 2 or 3 million to do nothing? Where else could he get that?

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by Skins fan 44

Why would Brunnel want to opt out? What is he making 2 or 3 million to do nothing? Where else could he get that?

Agreed. Honestly, having two very capable vets backing up Campbell is a good thing for us.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Skins fan 44

Why would Brunnel want to opt out? What is he making 2 or 3 million to do nothing? Where else could he get that?

I may be wrong, but I think Brunell restructured last offseason and now makes the veteran minimum for his position. I'm pretty sure he isn't making $2 or $3 million a year.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Albright, Ethan
Brunell, Mark (via opt out)
Caldwell, Reche
Cartwright, Rock (via opt out)
Collins, Todd
DeMulling, Rick
Fabini, Jason
Frost, Derrick
Godfrey, Randall
Macklin, David
McCardell, Keenan
Prioleau, Pierson
Pucillo, Mike
Suisham, Shaun

I put in bold the guys I would try to keep around.

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by 2BIG2BSKINNY

keep Collins and Cartwright the rest via con dios...

i agree, plus albright

[Big C]

Albright, Ethan- keep
Brunell, Mark (via opt out)- release
Caldwell, Reche- keep
Cartwright, Rock (via opt out)- keep
Collins, Todd- keep
DeMulling, Rick- release
Fabini, Jason- keep
Frost, Derrick- keep, but bring in competition
Godfrey, Randall- keep
Macklin, David- keep
McCardell, Keenan- keep
Prioleau, Pierson- doesnt matter either way
Pucillo, Mike- keep
Suisham, Shaun- keep, but bring in competition (bironas is RFA, if we get bironas let him go)

[That Guy]

besides todd, its a bunch of vet min guys. shouldn't have too many problems keeping guys there.

[hail_2_da_skins]

Keepers

Ehan Albright, LS
Reche Caldwell, WR
Rock Cartwright, RB
Todd Collins, QB
Jason Fabini, OL
Pierson Prioleau, S
Nehemiah Broughton, FB
Shaun Suisham, K

Must Go

Mark Brunell, QB
Derrick Frost, P

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Albright, Ethan
Brunell, Mark (via opt out)
Caldwell, Reche
Cartwright, Rock (via opt out)
Collins, Todd
DeMulling, Rick
Fabini, Jason
Frost, Derrick
Godfrey, Randall
Macklin, David
McCardell, Keenan
Prioleau, Pierson
Pucillo, Mike
Suisham, Shaun

Got a little work to do here. Suisham and Frost, probably keep them because they're not terrible. Godfrey played well, I'd think you want him back. Prioleau is GW's boy, you need Albright as the long snapper, and then you gotta get Rock, Collins, and Caldwell back. Those three were all pretty key this past season.

I'd resign Albright, Caldwell, Rock, Fabini (for backup money), Godfrey, and the kick specialists. I hope that the next regime brings in competition for the kickers. I saw Sam Swank kick for Wake Forest this year - that dude has a big-time leg. It never hurts to bring in young blood to compete.