Drafting a safety.

gabe1984 · 01-16-2007, 09:36 AM

How does everyone feel about trying to get an athletic safety who's known for his coverage with a late roud draft pick? As everyone knows, this team has some serious issues at that position. I think it's a good idea because Archuletta sucks, Vincent is getting old, Prioleau is about 30 now, I'm not sold on Fox being a starter, and if we move Springs to safety, we all know how injury prone he is. There's a lot of good safeties in the NFL who were not taken in the first round.

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-16-2007, 09:47 AM

Only 26 or 27 I believe. That's just entering the prime of his career. Honestly, it wasn't even an issue for two seasons. I think it's the problems up front causing the problems in back.

gabe1984 · 01-16-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Only 26 or 27 I believe. That's just entering the prime of his career. Honestly, it wasn't even an issue for two seasons. I think it's the problems up front causing the problems in back.

Pioleau was born 08/06/1977 Washington Redskins

Bill B · 01-16-2007, 10:50 AM

I don't know how much he is going to command, but what about going after Ken Hamlin of the Seahawks?

Mattyk · 01-16-2007, 10:52 AM

Ryan Clark might come available.

Redskins_P · 01-16-2007, 11:05 AM

I really like Reggie Nelson from UF. He has the speed, he can hit, and he can actually catch INT's. But he's not good enough to draft at 6. The only way we get him is if we trade down.

GhettoDogAllStars · 01-16-2007, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill B

I don't know how much he is going to command, but what about going after Ken Hamlin of the Seahawks?

He's good, but he'd be overpriced, and I think he's kinda old (correct me if I'm wrong). However, that would definitely seem like the typical FA signing for the Redskins. I'd rather not sign any FAs this year, unless a good value presents itself.

Bill B · 01-16-2007, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

He's good, but he'd be overpriced, and I think he's kinda old (correct me if I'm wrong). However, that would definitely seem like the typical FA signing for the Redskins. I'd rather not sign any FAs this year, unless a good value presents itself.

If he is overpriced I'd like the Skins to show a little fiscal responsiblity.

I think Hamlin is not too old - he is 25 and has been in the NFL for 4 years - although I believe he had a severe head injury so I would not throw a lot of money at him.....

USATODAY.com - Seattle safety Ken Hamlin in intensive care after fight

gabe1984 · 01-16-2007, 11:19 AM

Hamlin is only 26 Seattle Seahawks - Team But, I don't think we should go after him because, and I could be wrong about this, I believe that he known more as a big hitter than a cover guy. His nick name is "Hitstick Hamlin." We already have a big hitter. I'd rather go after a guy in the draft. I would not be opposed to trading up draft picks, there seem to be a lot of good defensive linemen that we can get anyway.

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-16-2007, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Ryan Clark might come available.

That's the optimal situation. I think he's under contract which might command some kind of trade.

Mattyk · 01-16-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

That's the optimal situation. I think he's under contract which might command some kind of trade.

He lost his starting job this year so he could be cut.

Gmanc711 · 01-16-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

That's the optimal situation. I think he's under contract which might command some kind of trade.

Well its not like he would go for anymore than a late round pick, and I'm fine trading a 6th or 7th away for Clark.

Schneed10 · 01-16-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Ryan Clark might come available.

If Clark is let go by the Steelers, could there be a bigger no-brainer in the world?

Bottom line: he worked well with ST, they communicated well, and they got results. He knows how we do things. F Ken Hamlin, F drafting somebody, F paying anybody a lot of money... if Clark is available, he should be our #1 target, hands down.

gabe1984 · 01-16-2007, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JDALY27

AA and Taylor will be starting for Skins next year. We need to draft a stud D lineman, CB, or LB with the 6th pick. Hamlin isn't the answer.....

AA will be starting for the Skins next year?

Mattyk · 01-16-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JDALY27

Yes! His Cap # is too large to part ways with him. The Defense as a whole had one of the worst years in Redskins history. AA will be back in the starting lineup next year. 100% guaranteed.

Sorry but you're dead wrong. If he's cut after June 1 we would save about $600k this year with approx. $7M hitting us in dead cap next year.

It can be done very easily.

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Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sterling, VA Age: 34 Posts: 4,065	Re: Drafting a safety. I really like Reggie Nelson from UF. He has the speed, he can hit, and he can actually catch INT's. But he's not good enough to draft at 6. The only way we get him is if we trade down.

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gabe1984 Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 372	Re: Drafting a safety. Hamlin is only 26 Seattle Seahawks - Team But, I don't think we should go after him because, and I could be wrong about this, I believe that he known more as a big hitter than a cover guy. His nick name is "Hitstick Hamlin." We already have a big hitter. I'd rather go after a guy in the draft. I would not be opposed to trading up draft picks, there seem to be a lot of good defensive linemen that we can get anyway.

01-16-2007, 09:36 AM	#1
gabe1984 Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 372	Drafting a safety. How does everyone feel about trying to get an athletic safety who's known for his coverage with a late roud draft pick? As everyone knows, this team has some serious issues at that position. I think it's a good idea because Archuletta sucks, Vincent is getting old, Prioleau is about 30 now, I'm not sold on Fox being a starter, and if we move Springs to safety, we all know how injury prone he is. There's a lot of good safeties in the NFL who were not taken in the first round.

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