2012 Redskins Free Agency (and Trades) Tracker (Verse II)

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Monksdown

Down the road, will Perry Riley be the quarterback of the defense? Or will it be whoever we eventually get to replace London?

That's the real question; is Perry Riley's leadership skills and understanding of the defense accelerating as rapidly as his physical play on the field did last season. If he's up to the task, we draft someone mid rounds for depth that may turn into the next Perry Riley. And Perry becomes the next London Fletcher.

I think this is the reason why London needs to be back. I feel that Riley needs another year under London to become a good QB of the defense.

On a somewhat related note, I was listening to an interview with Patrick Willis on ESPN's Football Today podcast. And I was thinking that the 49ers must have the best ILB duo in the NFL in Willis and Navarro Bowman.

[skinsfan69]

Fletch has seen that the market for him is slim pickens. He'll be back but it's time to get a young guy behind him.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Monksdown

Down the road, will Perry Riley be the quarterback of the defense? Or will it be whoever we eventually get to replace London?

That's the real question; is Perry Riley's leadership skills and understanding of the defense accelerating as rapidly as his physical play on the field did last season. If he's up to the task, we draft someone mid rounds for depth that may turn into the next Perry Riley. And Perry becomes the next London Fletcher.

I think he'll be fine. I think we have a player there for the next several years.

[theJBexperience]

Originally Posted by iRepDMV

Free Safety Madieu Williams expected to be visiting today...

UFA safety Madieu Williams to visit Redskins

Anyone know why this guy didn't get on the field last year?

[Monkeydad]

Byron Westbrook now a FA:

Byron Westbrook - Washington Redskins - 2012 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

The Redskins failed to tender restricted free agent CB Byron Westbrook, making him an unrestricted free agent.
Westbrook went undrafted back in 2007, but was picked up by Washington and has been there ever since. Brian's little brother spent his first two years on the practice squad, but has contributed on special teams and provided depth at corner over the last three seasons. There's a good chance he lands a camp invite despite the non-tender. Apr 5 - 3:47 PM

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I think this is the reason why London needs to be back. I feel that Riley needs another year under London to become a good QB of the defense.

On a somewhat related note, I was listening to an interview with Patrick Willis on ESPN's Football Today podcast. And I was thinking that the 49ers must have the best ILB duo in the NFL in Willis and Navarro Bowman.

Absolutely...that crew is scary good.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Byron Westbrook now a FA:

Byron Westbrook - Washington Redskins - 2012 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

Didn't this happen like two months ago? Why is Rotoworld talking about it now?

[mbedner3420]

Why would a parent name their kids Brian and Byron? Still confuses me!

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by mbedner3420

Why would a parent name their kids Brian and Byron? Still confuses me!

Mike and Ike.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by iRepDMV

Free Safety Madieu Williams expected to be visiting today...

UFA safety Madieu Williams to visit Redskins

He's got an offer from us.

I really wanted him a few years back, solid player and an even better person. Has had some tough injuries in recent years though and I'm not sure it makes sense to take a chance on both him and Cedric

[Ruhskins]

Apparently the Redskins made Madieu Williams an offer...

John Keim ‏ @john_keim
heard on S Madieu Williams: Did receive an offer from the #Redskins; has another visit Monday he wants to keep.

[ethat001]

No crystal ball here, but suppose this means we're looking for an RT with the 3rd round pick? If Fletch is back at ILB, Williams as a possible safety, Cedric / Merriweather -- seems like RT is the glaring unmet immediate need. Unfortunately a 3rd (or later) round rookie may not start this year anyway, so I hope we are able to get a viable solution more reliable than Yoga Brown..

We know Shanahan's great at picking late-round O-line gems, so with 6 late-round picks, I hope he can work some magic.

[Counter-Tre]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Apparently the Redskins made Madieu Williams an offer...

John Keim ‏ @john_keim
heard on S Madieu Williams: Did receive an offer from the #Redskins; has another visit Monday he wants to keep.

According to a report from The National Football Post, the Washington Redskins have offered a contract to the San Francisco 49ers' free agent safety Madiew Williams. The 30 year old safety played his 8th season in the league for the 49ers in 2012 after two longer stints with the Vikings and the Bengals. Williams played in 15 games for the 49ers but did not see heavy rotation, and he registered only 9 tackles, significantly fewer than in previous years.
The terms of the Redskins offer to Wiliams are unknown at this time. The 49ers defensive backfield has already seen some action this offseason: the team parted ways with Reggie Smith, who signed with the Carolina Panthers, and they applied the franchise tag to Dashon Golson. With depth at safety a concern for the team, if Williams leaves for Washington the team would likely be looking for safety help in the upcoming draft.

[REDSKINS4ever]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Byron Westbrook now a FA:

Byron Westbrook - Washington Redskins - 2012 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

I like Westbrook. I always favor the underrated players. He was the hero of the Arizona game when he recovered that fumble to secure a win. While I personally think that he'd be a better safety than a CB, he's a most excellent special teams player. I would definitely like to see him back in 2012.

[The Goat]

Our secondary is underwhelming, to say the least. I don't know that we can hope to see any improvement over last year apart from, wait for it Tripp, significantly better play from Hall. I'm never certain of anything about Hall, except the fact he's got potential to be elite because he's shown (brief) flashes of brilliance. Seeing as how the offense hasn't had a bona fied star while Hall's been a "star" on defense, maybe the automatic attention toward Griffin has Hall preparing for his best season ever?