UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer

vallin21 · 03-12-2009, 09:50 PM

Lets not kid ourselves, our current RT's are either washed up (Jansen) or unproven (Heyer). Shaffer can give us 2-3 good productive yrs, and then we can draft a younger RT. If we sign him, that's 1 less need we have to worry about going into the draft.

skinsfan_nn · 03-12-2009, 09:55 PM

I would certainly take a look at KS if I where the Skins quickly, as I don't think he will be on the market long.

IMO he could be a huge upgrade over what we have now at RT, and this is going to be one if not the most important holes left to fill. Still relatively young at 29, good size, doesn't miss games, or have injury problems. And is a solid performer.

Scout.com: Browns Release RT

Pocket$ $traight · 03-12-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Scout.com: Browns Release RT

I hear we have needs at tackle.

Can he play strongside linebacker or defensive end too?

53Fan · 03-12-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Schneed's Salary Cap projection puts the OL hit at 3.5, so we would have to work something out with him to get the deal done. Course we could release Rabach and gain 2.3 but that would mean we HAVE to do something for the Center position.

Like draft Alex Mack?
Samuels
Dockery
Mack
Thomas
Shaffer
Oh yeah.
I could live with that. And JC would probably live a lot longer with that.

GridIron26 · 03-12-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 53Fan

Like draft Alex Mack?
Samuels
Dockery
Mack
Thomas
Shaffer
Oh yeah.
I could live with that. And JC would probably live a lot longer with that.

That sounds pretty good; however I'm pretty sure if we sign Shaffer, we will go on defensive side and draft LB or DE..

53Fan · 03-12-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GridIron26

That sounds pretty good; however I'm pretty sure if we sign Shaffer, we will go on defensive side and draft LB or DE..

Maybe. But you've got to admit that would be a hell of a line.

The Goat · 03-12-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 53Fan

Maybe. But you've got to admit that would be a hell of a line.

Ditto... it's also tempting because we could let Rabach go and save a pile of cash.

... if we sign a legit RT in FA, which I'm thinking the FO will, then trading back to get Mack and a LB is best case scenario. But I still doubt this works. I think we're stuck at 13.

SmootSmack · 03-12-2009, 11:01 PM

I think the Browns will try to bring him back

53Fan · 03-12-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think the Browns will try to bring him back

I think they would like to. But I wonder if given a choice who he would rather play for?

hooskins · 03-12-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think the Browns will try to bring him back

Insider info?

Lotus · 03-12-2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

I would certainly take a look at KS if I where the Skins quickly, as I don't think he will be on the market long.

IMO he could be a huge upgrade over what we have now at RT, and this is going to be one if not the most important holes left to fill. Still relatively young at 29, good size, doesn't miss games, or have injury problems. And is a solid performer.

Scout.com: Browns Release RT

I agree with this. And, as Smootsmack pointed out, the Browns aren't trying to get rid of him. They want him back, presumably for less money.

I say unless the bidding gets too high, grab him. One less slot to worry about. I like the idea of a drafted tackle but he is not that old and we have many holes to fill without many good FA choices or many draft choices.

Lotus · 03-12-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hooskins

Insider info?

No, it said in the story I read that the Browns want him back.

Edit: link: Scout.com: Browns Release RT

GusFrerotte · 03-13-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Riggo44

The only question I have is how much do you guy's think it would cost to sign him?

I would go for it if there were no cap concerns, but it sounds like this guy is a mixed bag anyway. Why sign a guy that needs help often with a speedy pass rush. Draft a stud that is willing to learn and can play either side if called upon to do so. I mean the frigging Browns released him. They are on hurting unit also!!!!!!

MTK · 03-13-2009, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by hooskins

Insider info?

Yes, it's called "inside the article" info.

freddyg12 · 03-13-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Yes, it's called "inside the article" info.

It's great that we have peops on the wp that can provide the kind of insight that comes from inside of an article!

I don't know about this guy, but if he could compete for a starting job at RT & we can afford it, sign him.

I disagree w/those that say sign him & then we can draft on D. Even if he's signed, there is still a major long term need at OT. We should draft the best prospect of the OT/LB/DE pool that is available IMO.

03-12-2009, 09:50 PM	#31
vallin21 The Starter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,180	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer Lets not kid ourselves, our current RT's are either washed up (Jansen) or unproven (Heyer). Shaffer can give us 2-3 good productive yrs, and then we can draft a younger RT. If we sign him, that's 1 less need we have to worry about going into the draft.

03-12-2009, 09:55 PM	#32
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer I would certainly take a look at KS if I where the Skins quickly, as I don't think he will be on the market long. IMO he could be a huge upgrade over what we have now at RT, and this is going to be one if not the most important holes left to fill. Still relatively young at 29, good size, doesn't miss games, or have injury problems. And is a solid performer. Scout.com: Browns Release RT __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

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