Redskins Sign S Brandon Meriweather

GTripp0012 · 03-15-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

so, GT, what's our move at safety then? resigning a guy for a lot more money that can't stay on the field and doesn't really care? i mean, come on. there are a bunch of average ho hum safeties out there, and we're going to try a couple of them out.

Are you asking me where would I go from this point, or if I would have decided not to dig a hole in the first place?

That Guy · 03-15-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Are you asking me where would I go from this point, or if I would have decided not to dig a hole in the first place?

well, you've made it clear you'd keep OA and LL at 5mill ea for this year from what i remember, and i don't think wasting that much cap space on guys that are going to be spending most of the year on the bench is any better of a plan than new blood...

GTripp0012 · 03-15-2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

well, you've made it clear you'd keep OA and LL at 5mill ea for this year from what i remember, and i don't think wasting that much cap space on guys that are going to be spending most of the year on the bench is any better of a plan than new blood...

I mean, if your problem with Atogwe was his cap number, then I buy his release as a positive. But that was a football decision, not a cap decision.

Lowery's cap number is $2 million btw.

DCtoAZ · 03-15-2012, 07:43 PM

Just get Fletch signed already WTF

Chico23231 · 03-15-2012, 08:12 PM

Damn Tripp this is still going on? You ever consider law?

30gut · 03-15-2012, 09:30 PM

Meriweather wouldn't have been my 1st choice but it fills a need with a starting caliber player.
Meriweather has the skillset that once made him a pro-bowl Safety.
But his performance of late has not lived up to his talent.
Hopefully Meriweather has decided to re-focus and Raheem Morris can be a catalyst?
If so then the signing would be a steal.
But, even if Meriweather is merely average he fills a need at a fair cost.

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Originally Posted by 30gut

My FA Safety list would look like this:
Reggie Smith, Corey Lynch, Brandon Meriweather, Craig Steltz, Haruki Nakamura, Zbikowski, Atari Bigby

I still hold out hope that Raheem Mooris brings in one of my favorite college football players Corey Lynch Stats - ESPN from Tampa Bay.

los panda · 03-15-2012, 09:39 PM

i liked what i saw from atari bigby, but he faded around the same time that meriweather faded

Defensewins · 03-16-2012, 01:41 AM

Not particularly crazy about this head case Meriweather.
A great pass rush and many sacks will cure a weak defensive backfield. Kerrigan will help. Orakpo needs to step up fulfill his potential. He played very undisciplined at times last year. It also seemed like Orakpo played worse as the year went on, which was a major disappointment.
Amazing that we can now say $2M is a small salary.
I am really tired of the salary cap. I wish it would go away. It destroys good teams.

los panda · 03-16-2012, 01:50 AM

i love the salary cap, i wish daniel snyder would buy the orioles. his strategy would work in baseball...

sdskinsfan2001 · 03-16-2012, 02:42 AM

Dejon Gomes and Meriweather at starting safties with Doughty being the valuable back up swing safety, plus draft a young fast centerfield type saftey and hope he can replace Meriweather later this season or next season. I think Gomes is going to be good, plus he was drafted by our team, I like the idea of having as many starters as possible being drafted by the team.

Secondary and O-line depth will be the focus of our draft and I am confident they will find some solid players.

SirClintonPortis · 03-16-2012, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

Dejon Gomes and Meriweather at starting safties with Doughty being the valuable back up swing safety, plus draft a young fast centerfield type saftey and hope he can replace Meriweather later this season or next season. I think Gomes is going to be good, plus he was drafted by our team, I like the idea of having as many starters as possible being drafted by the team.

Secondary and O-line depth will be the focus of our draft and I am confident they will find some solid players.

Doughty is only good at being burnt toast.

44Deezel · 03-16-2012, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

Doughty is only good at being burnt toast.

True. At least he doesn't jaw at the person before being burned by them

sportscurmudgeon · 03-19-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

Doughty is only good at being burnt toast.

If you think Doughty is "burnt toast" you have not watched much of Merriweather over the last 2 seasons.

Ruhskins · 03-16-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 44Deezel

True. At least he doesn't jaw at the person before being burned by them

Or celebrate after letting an opponent get a first down.

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30gut · 03-19-2012, 08:38 PM

Between Doughty, Gomes and Meriweather which player would be the primary Cover 1/3 FS and which would be the in the box SS?

In Cover 1/3 I would play Meriweather at SS and Reed at Free.

03-15-2012, 07:43 PM	#4
DCtoAZ Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Age: 44 Posts: 623	Re: Redskins Sign S Brandon Meriweather Just get Fletch signed already WTF __________________ "F*CK THE DALLAS JUMBOTRON" NFC EAST CHAMPS RG3 will be back & #12 can run the show until hes ready.We are young w depth. 23,59,89 will all be back.Alfred Morris aka Diesel Hybrid ! @DCtoAZ81 ...2013 NFC CHAMPS

03-15-2012, 08:12 PM	#5
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 35,041	Re: Redskins Sign S Brandon Meriweather Damn Tripp this is still going on? You ever consider law? __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

03-15-2012, 09:39 PM	#7
los panda Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,230	Re: Redskins Sign S Brandon Meriweather i liked what i saw from atari bigby, but he faded around the same time that meriweather faded __________________ 9 21 28 33 42 43 44 49 65 81

03-16-2012, 01:41 AM	#8
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,765	Re: Redskins Sign S Brandon Meriweather Not particularly crazy about this head case Meriweather. A great pass rush and many sacks will cure a weak defensive backfield. Kerrigan will help. Orakpo needs to step up fulfill his potential. He played very undisciplined at times last year. It also seemed like Orakpo played worse as the year went on, which was a major disappointment. Amazing that we can now say $2M is a small salary. I am really tired of the salary cap. I wish it would go away. It destroys good teams.

03-16-2012, 01:50 AM	#9
los panda Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,230	Re: Redskins Sign S Brandon Meriweather i love the salary cap, i wish daniel snyder would buy the orioles. his strategy would work in baseball... __________________ 9 21 28 33 42 43 44 49 65 81

03-16-2012, 02:42 AM	#10
sdskinsfan2001 Living Legend Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hanahan, South Carolina Age: 42 Posts: 20,617	Re: Redskins Sign S Brandon Meriweather Dejon Gomes and Meriweather at starting safties with Doughty being the valuable back up swing safety, plus draft a young fast centerfield type saftey and hope he can replace Meriweather later this season or next season. I think Gomes is going to be good, plus he was drafted by our team, I like the idea of having as many starters as possible being drafted by the team. Secondary and O-line depth will be the focus of our draft and I am confident they will find some solid players.

03-19-2012, 08:38 PM	#15
30gut Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,323	Re: Redskins Sign S Brandon Meriweather Between Doughty, Gomes and Meriweather which player would be the primary Cover 1/3 FS and which would be the in the box SS? In Cover 1/3 I would play Meriweather at SS and Reed at Free.

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