Free Agency/Franchise Tag thread 2011

FrenchSkin · 06-10-2011, 05:27 PM

It might be a beginner ask (but since I'm a beginner it's not that bad), but for what I know (not much) free agency hasn't brought a lot of good to Redskins in the past few years, and I just thought maybe it's because right now we need to build a team that's going to last long... and seeking proven stars that would help us in the short term is not really the best thing to do in that situation... where am I wrong?

SmootSmack · 06-10-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenchSkin

It might be a beginner ask (but since I'm a beginner it's not that bad), but for what I know (not much) free agency hasn't brought a lot of good to Redskins in the past few years, and I just thought maybe it's because right now we need to build a team that's going to last long... and seeking proven stars that would help us in the short term is not really the best thing to do in that situation... where am I wrong?

France?! Nice, whereabouts...just don't tell Monkeydad you're from France.

I think largely you're right. We have made some poor mistakes in free agency but we've also made some good choices. Free agency is not a route we need to completely abandon. We just have to be smart about it

FrenchSkin · 06-10-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

France?! Nice, whereabouts...just don't tell Monkeydad you're from France.

I think largely you're right. We have made some poor mistakes in free agency but we've also made some good choices. Free agency is not a route we need to completely abandon. We just have to be smart about it

lol, seems we french are not liked so much on the other side of the ocean

And this year, what is the smartest move to make for the redskins in free agency?
Because here my fellow football fans, when they stop bullying me for being a redskins fan, say that we should try to get a QB free agent, but I have a better feeling with letting Beck or even Grossman have their shot.

Lotus · 06-10-2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenchSkin

lol, seems we french are not liked so much on the other side of the ocean

And this year, what is the smartest move to make for the redskins in free agency?
Because here my fellow football fans, when they stop bullying me for being a redskins fan, say that we should try to get a QB free agent, but I have a better feeling with letting Beck or even Grossman have their shot.

Welcome to the board!

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-19-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenchSkin

lol, seems we french are not liked so much on the other side of the ocean

And this year, what is the smartest move to make for the redskins in free agency?
Because here my fellow football fans, when they stop bullying me for being a redskins fan, say that we should try to get a QB free agent, but I have a better feeling with letting Beck or even Grossman have their shot.

Interesting. I'm curious, who is the favorite football team in the rest of Europe? Dallas?

FrenchSkin · 06-20-2011, 03:31 AM

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Interesting. I'm curious, who is the favorite football team in the rest of Europe? Dallas?

LOL no not Dallas. I don't know for Europe, among the few fans I know in France you'll find a lot cheering for philadelphia, the giants, and the patriots... but still you'd talk to them because you need people to watch games ^^

I think there's a lot of QB throwing the ball away when under pressure, I'm just saying, with our OL, that's not what whe need...

tryfuhl · 06-10-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FrenchSkin

It might be a beginner ask (but since I'm a beginner it's not that bad), but for what I know (not much) free agency hasn't brought a lot of good to Redskins in the past few years, and I just thought maybe it's because right now we need to build a team that's going to last long... and seeking proven stars that would help us in the short term is not really the best thing to do in that situation... where am I wrong?

Some players just don't become very good no matter the continuity with the team. The key is to find guys that like football and fit your system well. Not to make Jason Taylor a run stopper, Haynesworth a gap filler, Deion a physical corner, etc

CultBrennan59 · 06-10-2011, 06:17 PM

I was watching Sportscenter today and John Clayton said that we should expect the Redskins to be big players in free agency either getting an Aubrayo Franklin, Nnamdi Ashomogua, or a receiver that could fit shanahans offense like Sidney Rice or Santonio Holmes or even Burress (I believe he was mentioned)

SmootSmack · 06-10-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

I was watching Sportscenter today and John Clayton said that we should expect the Redskins to be big players in free agency either getting an Aubrayo Franklin, Nnamdi Ashomogua, or a receiver that could fit shanahans offense like Sidney Rice or Santonio Holmes or even Burress (I believe he was mentioned)

Oh that Professor...

Longtimefan · 06-17-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

I was watching Sportscenter today and John Clayton said that we should expect the Redskins to be big players in free agency either getting an Aubrayo Franklin, Nnamdi Ashomogua, or a receiver that could fit shanahans offense like Sidney Rice or Santonio Holmes or even Burress (I believe he was mentioned)

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musicmaster45 · 06-10-2011, 08:37 PM

Welcome French Skin, and in my opinion the best free agent prospects include OT ryan Harris of the broncos who was drafted by shannahan specifically for zone blocking. The next would be abroyo Franklin NT of the 49ers. Solid NT. and finally i would pick up a coner back in Ike Taylor or Johnathon Joesph

FrenchSkin · 06-11-2011, 05:31 AM

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Welcome French Skin, and in my opinion the best free agent prospects include OT ryan Harris of the broncos who was drafted by shannahan specifically for zone blocking. The next would be abroyo Franklin NT of the 49ers. Solid NT. and finally i would pick up a coner back in Ike Taylor or Johnathon Joesph

Thank you. So it seems obvious picking up offensive linemen is really important right now, I was surprised Shanahan drafted only one this year. But it was a very good thing to have 6 new guys on defense.

musicmaster45 · 06-11-2011, 10:33 AM

I agree we needed a youth spark at the skill positions. I also thought if we do sign a Free Agent quarterback lets get Drew Stanton from the lions, even though he was a third stringer originally he started a few games this year and was actually really good. He would add some competition to the position

Skins4L · 06-19-2011, 03:08 AM

Let's say Reggie Bush wants out/gets out...

I think he'd be a good pickup. We need weapons period.
Spell em in.. let Beck dump it off.. he'd be a cool Skin.

FrenchSkin · 06-11-2011, 01:21 PM

I think we need a QB that can take preassure, that doesn't panic and who's able to carry the ball at least a couple of yards. Because Grossman wasn't that bad in the last three games of the season and he has a very good arm, but each and every time he hadn't a perfect protection (and let's face it it occured plenty of times) he seemed to be scared and threw the ball away more quickly than I've ever seen. I don't know if experience on the field can improve that.

06-10-2011, 05:27 PM	#1
FrenchSkin Playmaker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Yokohama, Japan Posts: 4,525	Re: Free Agency/Franchise Tag thread 2011 It might be a beginner ask (but since I'm a beginner it's not that bad), but for what I know (not much) free agency hasn't brought a lot of good to Redskins in the past few years, and I just thought maybe it's because right now we need to build a team that's going to last long... and seeking proven stars that would help us in the short term is not really the best thing to do in that situation... where am I wrong? __________________ Derz Ambassaderz in the Land of the Rising Sun. Oui Monsieur.

06-10-2011, 06:17 PM	#8
CultBrennan59 Pro Bowl Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,526	Re: Free Agency/Franchise Tag thread 2011 I was watching Sportscenter today and John Clayton said that we should expect the Redskins to be big players in free agency either getting an Aubrayo Franklin, Nnamdi Ashomogua, or a receiver that could fit shanahans offense like Sidney Rice or Santonio Holmes or even Burress (I believe he was mentioned) __________________ "Anyones better than Madieu Williams"

06-10-2011, 08:37 PM	#11
musicmaster45 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 374	Re: Free Agency/Franchise Tag thread 2011 Welcome French Skin, and in my opinion the best free agent prospects include OT ryan Harris of the broncos who was drafted by shannahan specifically for zone blocking. The next would be abroyo Franklin NT of the 49ers. Solid NT. and finally i would pick up a coner back in Ike Taylor or Johnathon Joesph __________________ Shanahann loves the colleges i do...... Purdue and Nebraska FTW!!!!

06-11-2011, 10:33 AM	#13
musicmaster45 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 374	Re: Free Agency/Franchise Tag thread 2011 I agree we needed a youth spark at the skill positions. I also thought if we do sign a Free Agent quarterback lets get Drew Stanton from the lions, even though he was a third stringer originally he started a few games this year and was actually really good. He would add some competition to the position __________________ Shanahann loves the colleges i do...... Purdue and Nebraska FTW!!!!

06-19-2011, 03:08 AM	#14
Skins4L Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 886	Re: Free Agency/Franchise Tag thread 2011 Let's say Reggie Bush wants out/gets out... I think he'd be a good pickup. We need weapons period. Spell em in.. let Beck dump it off.. he'd be a cool Skin. __________________ ALL HAIL

06-11-2011, 01:21 PM	#15
FrenchSkin Playmaker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Yokohama, Japan Posts: 4,525	Re: Free Agency/Franchise Tag thread 2011 I think we need a QB that can take preassure, that doesn't panic and who's able to carry the ball at least a couple of yards. Because Grossman wasn't that bad in the last three games of the season and he has a very good arm, but each and every time he hadn't a perfect protection (and let's face it it occured plenty of times) he seemed to be scared and threw the ball away more quickly than I've ever seen. I don't know if experience on the field can improve that. __________________ Derz Ambassaderz in the Land of the Rising Sun. Oui Monsieur.

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