Who should we go for in Free Agency?

Dallas OT Jeremy Parnell to Jags.

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So two of our top three gone (Newton, Parnell). I am thinking it's Baluga or no one. I think Baluga is going to cost top dollar but, if we can make it a long term deal, it would be worth it to have bookends like T.Williams/Baluga for the next three years (at least). Also, Baluga can swing to LT if Williams gets hurt.

Not thrilled with a Baluga signing, but not opposed either. He's young and good. It lets Moses develop and be ready to step in.

We'll see.

Baluga would be a great signing, IMO. He's only 25, so he could be penciled into the lineup for 6-7 years.

You may go gray waiting for Moses to develop.

Dallas OT Jeremy Parnell to Jags.

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So two of our top three gone (Newton, Parnell). I am thinking it's Baluga or no one. I think Baluga is going to cost top dollar but, if we can make it a long term deal, it would be worth it to have bookends like T.Williams/Baluga for the next three years (at least). Also, Baluga can swing to LT if Williams gets hurt.

Not thrilled with a Baluga signing, but not opposed either. He's young and good. It lets Moses develop and be ready to step in.

We'll see.


Parnell starts 7 games, and gets a $32 million dollar contract .. WTH

Parnell starts 7 games, and gets a $32 million dollar contract .. WTH

i mean, if that doesnt scream free agent bust then...oh wait the Raiders just gave a Center 45 million...well

Baluga would be a great signing, IMO. He's only 25, so he could be penciled into the lineup for 6-7 years.

You may go gray waiting for Moses to develop.

This would be a no brainer IMO.

Baluga would be a great signing, IMO. He's only 25, so he could be penciled into the lineup for 6-7 years.

You may go gray waiting for Moses to develop.

Baluga at starting LT money with a contract that requires him to renegotiate or be cut in 3 years is not a great signing in my book. It may be a desperation signing and secure us a good player at a position of need, but it would continue the ways of paying great money to good players.

You may be right on Moses. You may be wrong. His pros are mostly natural, uncoachable attributes (prototypical tackle strength and length) while his cons are mostly technique related (bend at waist, balance & pad level issues, bad footwork). How about we realize players like Moses are exactly the type of guys we need to give room to develop and properly coach up. Getting these mid-round (3-5) picks to be valuable contributors over time is what builds winners.

Say we sign Baluga, he is penciled into the starter role for a minimum of 3 years. During that time, Moses spot starts or otherwise steps in short term and plays well - shows real growth. After three years, we are stuck renegotiating with Baluga while Moses enters his 4th year and walks in UFA (ex. Jeffrey Parnell). At some point, we need to have the patience to develop these picks who may take 3-4 years to develop. Otherwise, it's the same cycle with new names.

Baluga at a UFA market price for a RT price is fine by me. I just don't think he is worth LT money which is what I think he is seeking.

Given what Parnell got, are you willing to pay $9M/year for Baluga?

When does Williams contract run out? Whatever you pay Baluga, add at least 50% to hold onto Trent.

Hi Vinny.

Like how we are playing the field...if we can score one of the safeties from either San Diego or Kansas City and then add Dan Williams or Knighton at DT...then id be a very happy.

Baluga at starting LT money with a contract that requires him to renegotiate or be cut in 3 years is not a great signing in my book. It may be a desperation signing and secure us a good player at a position of need, but it would continue the ways of paying great money to good players.

You may be right on Moses. You may be wrong. His pros are mostly natural, uncoachable attributes (prototypical tackle strength and length) while his cons are mostly technique related (bend at waist, balance & pad level issues, bad footwork). How about we realize players like Moses are exactly the type of guys we need to give room to develop and properly coach up. Getting these mid-round (3-5) picks to be valuable contributors over time is what builds winners.

Say we sign Baluga, he is penciled into the starter role for a minimum of 3 years. During that time, Moses spot starts or otherwise steps in short term and plays well - shows real growth. After three years, we are stuck renegotiating with Baluga while Moses enters his 4th year and walks in UFA (ex. Jeffrey Parnell). At some point, we need to have the patience to develop these picks who may take 3-4 years to develop. Otherwise, it's the same cycle with new names.

Great post. Could not agree more. Bulaga would be nice but not for his price. We draft guys for a reason and that means a lot more now than it use to.

From Twitter:

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RT @JenLada: Hearing the #Redskins are closing in on a 4 year deal with DT Stephen Paea. #RedskinsTalk

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Hearing the Redskins are closing in on a 4 year deal with DT Stephen Paea. #NFLFreeAgency

^Ok I guess, not what I was expecting