Updated: Redskins Trade for Vikings DE Erasmus James

rypper11 · 05-24-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

You have to love this time of year when people think that our entire draft class is going to contribute on the field this coming year and not be a liability in any way.

I too use to have that but then saw many seasons go by where people after the 2nd round have a hard enough time making the team, let alone playing every down.

I wouldn't be suprised to see the top 3 picks combine for 30 receptions and nobody else see anything other than ST duty this year. But, I've been beating that horse in other posts since April so....

James is not worth a look. I think some of the reason he was cut was financial (why pay the 4th DE on your team 1st rounder money) but I doubt he'll find a team before the preseason injuries mount for some team.

MTK · 05-24-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Courney Penn???

Do you mean Courtney Brown from Penn State?

omg that's hilarious

That Guy · 05-25-2008, 04:08 AM

he'd be a better backup than what we have currently, and would be dirt cheap, so there's no real risk.

Daseal · 05-25-2008, 04:12 AM

Remember when people were upset when we didnt take this guy with our 1st round pick?

That said -- hes good depth, and cheap. At this point we can afford to take maybes at that position.

MrJL · 05-25-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rypper11

I wouldn't be suprised to see the top 3 picks combine for 30 receptions and nobody else see anything other than ST duty this year. But, I've been beating that horse in other posts since April so....

James is not worth a look. I think some of the reason he was cut was financial (why pay the 4th DE on your team 1st rounder money) but I doubt he'll find a team before the preseason injuries mount for some team.

Then why wait to cut him until he failed a physical? It's not like it matters in terms of the salary cap?

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 05-25-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

he'd be a better backup than what we have currently, and would be dirt cheap, so there's no real risk.

Would you cut Chris Wilson or Demetric Evans? I think both of those guys have done more than James in the NFL.

That Guy · 05-26-2008, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Would you cut Chris Wilson or Demetric Evans? I think both of those guys have done more than James in the NFL.

you don't have to cut either. we haven't even gotten to a pre season game yet, and the scrubs we signed as FAs are terrible longshots.

dmek25 · 05-26-2008, 07:33 AM

are we that thin, that we want to pick up a guy that cant even pass a physical? lets at least look at players that can at least get on the field

vallin21 · 05-26-2008, 11:08 AM

I would give him the vet minimum problem. Maybe he needs a change

freddyg12 · 05-27-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Courney Penn???

Do you mean Courtney Brown from Penn State?

right
my bad, got some names mixed up. The skins looked hard at Brown in 2000 when we had the 2 & 3 overall picks & got Lavar & Samuels instead.

PSUSkinsFan21 · 05-27-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by freddyg12

right
my bad, got some names mixed up. The skins looked hard at Brown in 2000 when we had the 2 & 3 overall picks & got Lavar & Samuels instead.

Brown went #1 overall though, so the Skins never had the option of taking him.

Defensewins · 05-27-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Would you cut Chris Wilson or Demetric Evans? I think both of those guys have done more than James in the NFL.

That is exactly what I was thinking. Evans and Wilson are currently better than the one knee James.
James has two ACL replacement surgeries on the same knee with in two years.. ..not good. Pius he is an undersized speed pass rush DE, so having a bad knee pretty much takes away his strength (speed). I would not touch the guy.

Ade Jimoh Fan Club · 05-27-2008, 05:45 PM

I just saw on Redskins.com that we TRADED for James. A conditional 7th round pick. Wasn't he cut? That's BS. Only the Redskins could trade for a player that was cut. Also, what does that mean for salary? Instead of picking him up as a FA and giving him a vet. minimum, are we now liable for the rookie 1st Round salary that he's supposed to get paid? Anyone know what that is? This doesn't smell right...

chrisl13 · 05-27-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ade Jimoh Fan Club

I just saw on Redskins.com that we TRADED for James. A conditional 7th round pick. Wasn't he cut? That's BS. Only the Redskins could trade for a player that was cut. Also, what does that mean for salary? Instead of picking him up as a FA and giving him a vet. minimum, are we now liable for the rookie 1st Round salary that he's supposed to get paid? Anyone know what that is? This doesn't smell right...

Exactly what I was thinking.

Redskins Trade for Erasmus James - Redskins Insider

riggins44 · 05-27-2008, 05:59 PM

At least we only gave up a conditional 7th round pick. Just don't think he will be healthy enough to help.

Has he taken or passed team physical?

05-25-2008, 04:08 AM	#33
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	re: Updated: Redskins Trade for Vikings DE Erasmus James he'd be a better backup than what we have currently, and would be dirt cheap, so there's no real risk.

05-25-2008, 04:12 AM	#34
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	re: Updated: Redskins Trade for Vikings DE Erasmus James Remember when people were upset when we didnt take this guy with our 1st round pick? That said -- hes good depth, and cheap. At this point we can afford to take maybes at that position. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

05-26-2008, 07:33 AM	#38
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	re: Updated: Redskins Trade for Vikings DE Erasmus James are we that thin, that we want to pick up a guy that cant even pass a physical? lets at least look at players that can at least get on the field __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

05-26-2008, 11:08 AM	#39
vallin21 The Starter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,177	re: Updated: Redskins Trade for Vikings DE Erasmus James I would give him the vet minimum problem. Maybe he needs a change

05-27-2008, 05:45 PM	#43
Ade Jimoh Fan Club Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 410	re: Updated: Redskins Trade for Vikings DE Erasmus James I just saw on Redskins.com that we TRADED for James. A conditional 7th round pick. Wasn't he cut? That's BS. Only the Redskins could trade for a player that was cut. Also, what does that mean for salary? Instead of picking him up as a FA and giving him a vet. minimum, are we now liable for the rookie 1st Round salary that he's supposed to get paid? Anyone know what that is? This doesn't smell right...

05-27-2008, 05:59 PM	#45
riggins44 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 148	re: Updated: Redskins Trade for Vikings DE Erasmus James At least we only gave up a conditional 7th round pick. Just don't think he will be healthy enough to help. Has he taken or passed team physical?

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