Prospects for Shanahans offense/Hasletts 3-4 D

Skins' interest in Sproles is pretty genuine. Though I have a feeling Sproles is planning to use the Redskins to get what he really wants. A big contract from the Chargers.

Not sure Sproles is aware that he'll be dealing with Bruce Allen.

Lombardi reporting that Rolle will be resigned in Arizona. They just don't want to pay him 12 mil for one year. Is there a reason why they can't just extend his contract? Why cut him so he was free to sign with another team? Just seems a little risky.

Okay so now our RB conversation is Clinton Portis, Ladell Betts, Quinton Ganther, Rock Cartwright, Marcus Mason, Anthony Alridge, and PJ Hill with the addition of possibly via Free Agency Peyton Hillis, Mike Bell, Tatum Bell, Ladainian Tomlinson, and Darren Sproles on top of possibly drafting, Jahvid Best, CJ Spiller, Montario Hardesty, or Ben Tate.

.......I think the offseason has officially gotten on my nerves.....

Can't wait for Redskins 1st workouts on March 15 to hear the Shanahan's talk about guys like Brennan and Alridge so we can gauge what direction we may be goin in.

You mean you can't wait to hear some football talk based in reality? I hear ya there.

This is from Casserly's comments about picking up some of the FA OL....

This year's class of unrestricted free agents is not considered an overwhelming one. Green Bay's Chad Clifton and Arizona's Mike Gandy appear to be the top tackles available. San Francisco's Tony Pashos played under Chris Foerster, Washington's new offensive line coach, with the 49ers and in Baltimore. While he seemed like an early favorite, 49ers head coach Mike Singletary said last week that he's hopeful Pashos will be locked up before he can hit the open market.


I honestly hope Pashos is smart enough to stall his talks with the 49ers until the market opens. I think since he already knows Foersters offensive scheme plus knowing the Skins need OL he would atleast wait and see what the Skins offer him. Hell I'd take whatever the Skins offered just to get away from the nut job of a HC out there.

It will be interesting to see how many of those named wait to test the market or if they are slightly interested in working under Shanahan since he's known to alway have the best offensive line in the NFL.

Matty- You guys sound really silly right now. We are the Redskins with Dan Snyder as the owner. We will be in play for some free agents. The faces may have changed, but the business stays the same young fella. I honestly think it will be between us and the Seahawks for most players. Although it will be between the Buccs and Bears for the services of Peppers.

Skins' interest in Sproles is pretty genuine. Though I have a feeling Sproles is planning to use the Redskins to get what he really wants. A big contract from the Chargers.

Not sure Sproles is aware that he'll be dealing with Bruce Allen.

It may come down to his personal preference as well vs. money. I mean taking the job with the Skins could mean more money then he's getting yes, but how much more is the question, then there is the fact that Shanahan always had a decent running game which will pad his stats.

Then there's who do you work for.... Norv who hasn't mad it to a SB as a HC yet or Shanahan who has?

Under the radar pick up- Kyle Van DonBosh to play that other dend position. Played with Haynesworth before and has a high motor plus size.

Matty- You guys sound really silly right now. We are the Redskins with Dan Snyder as the owner. We will be in play for some free agents. The faces may have changed, but the business stays the same young fella. I honestly think it will be between us and the Seahawks for most players. Although it will be between the Buccs and Bears for the services of Peppers.

I want to agree with you but if Haslett is enamored as the media said with Peppers..... I can see us picking him up. Both the Bucs and Bears are not known to be teams who spend money so if it comes down to a hand full of teams I can see him coming to the Skins. But.... Peppers supposedly has made a comment that he wants to go to a team that is the hunt for a championship. I'm not doubting the Skins but 4-12 does not ring of SB next yr and I would guess as most when starting a new HC it will take 3-5 yrs to get there. Does Peppers have 3-5 yrs left in his tank? and is he willing to be patient?

Matty- You guys sound really silly right now. We are the Redskins with Dan Snyder as the owner. We will be in play for some free agents. The faces may have changed, but the business stays the same young fella. I honestly think it will be between us and the Seahawks for most players. Although it will be between the Buccs and Bears for the services of Peppers.

We sound silly? Really?

Of course we will be in play for some free agents, some being the key word.

Sb- normally I would agree with you, but I think this team has a faster turn around time. Last year the players gave up on Zorn. The team is better than they looked. There is a new buz around reskins park with Shanny here and Vinny gone. Secondly the Skins have the freedom to go after who ever they want with no cap to stay under. I honestly think we are a offensive line and runningback away from being back in contention.