Re: Redskins 2015 Signings (and Re-Signings) Thread
 

I have to believe that Scot will go into the draft with an open mind about either using the #5 pick or trading down. If there is an opportunity to trade the pick, I think that it will come down to the perceived value of each scenario.

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[quote=KI Skins Fan;1109289]I have to believe that Scot will go into the draft with an open mind about either using the #5 pick or trading down. If there is an opportunity to trade the pick, I think that it will come down to the perceived value of each scenario.[/quote]

Spoken like a true politician haha, I get what you're saying though.

We won't know anything until it actually happens. The way we've been operating though, I'm not worried at all.

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[quote=sevier2;1109290][B]S[/B][B]poken like a true politician[/B] haha, I get what you're saying though.

We won't know anything until it actually happens. The way we've been operating though, I'm not worried at all.[/quote]

Yes, I feel strongly both ways.

Re: Redskins 2015 Signings (and Re-Signings) Thread
 

I am hearing that the Skins are still in play for Cox who would be our nickel corner.

I would love to add him and Johnson from the Seahawks. If we can pull that kid in and Cox this would be a an A plus free agency for our team.

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Anyone know if we get a supplemental draft pick for losing Orakpo? By the way, he had some nice things to say on his way out. Classy guy, good luck to him in Tenn.

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[quote=SFREDSKIN;1109296]Anyone know if we get a supplemental draft pick for losing Orakpo? By the way, he had some nice things to say on his way out. Classy guy, good luck to him in Tenn.[/quote]

I doubt we will. The super secret formula would way Orakpo against Knighton and Culliver so far. IF we did I think at best it would be a late 6th.

Re: Redskins 2015 Signings (and Re-Signings) Thread
 

FYI - Jeron Johnson is listed as a strong safety...... he has started 1 game, and has 1 pass deflection in 4 years

not a resume for a potential starter

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[quote=Irrefutable;1109299]FYI - Jeron Johnson is listed as a strong safety...... he has started 1 game, and has 1 pass deflection in 4 years

not a resume for a potential starter[/quote]

the counter to that is this from Mike Jones at the WashPost
[quote]Signed by Seattle as an undrafted free agent out Boise State in 2011, when McCloughan served as a senior personnel executive for the team, Johnson has spent the last four seasons as a backup strong safety to Kam Chancellor, a three-time Pro Bowl pick. The 5-foot-10, 212-pound Johnson also ranked among the Seahawks’ top special teams tacklers.[/quote]

I would say sitting behind Kam Chancellor would give a bit of a reason for not starting games. I don't know anything about him, but I will ask if he could be any worse than Merriweather?

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1109300]the counter to that is this from Mike Jones at the WashPost


I would say sitting behind Kam Chancellor would give a bit of a reason for not starting games. I don't know anything about him, but I will ask if he could be any worse than Merriweather?[/quote]

Maybe he would be backup to D. Hall at safety, if we pick up Cox too and he gets pushed to safety.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1109300]the counter to that is this from Mike Jones at the WashPost


I would say sitting behind Kam Chancellor would give a bit of a reason for not starting games. I don't know anything about him, but I will ask if he could be any worse than Merriweather?[/quote]

we do not need to sign special teams players, 1 pass deflection in 48 games is not what we need.... they may already have strong safeties better than Merriweather

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[quote=Irrefutable;1109303]we do not need to sign special teams players, 1 pass deflection in 48 games is not what we need.... they may already have strong safeties better than Merriweather[/quote]

The point is he was behind Kam Chancellor, who started 46 of those 48 games and was a pro bowler in 2 of those 3 years, and Earl Thomas who started 48 of those 48 games and a pro bowler all 3 years. This is a guy who watched solid safety play, and practiced with a top defensive staff.

Seems like this would be a case of buying low, IF he has the ability. Not saying he does or doesn't but I would not be upset at all if he were brought in at a reasonable price.

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And the fact that he was a leading special team tackler, to me, says he understands angles, has speed, and can tackle. Not bad things for a safety to have.

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The signing of Chris Culliver all but assures that he will be the starting corner opposite Breeland. If Amerson can't cut it as a nickel back then he doesn't belong in the NFL.

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[QUOTE=Irrefutable;1109299]FYI - Jeron Johnson is listed as a strong safety...... he has started 1 game, and has 1 pass deflection in 4 years

not a resume for a potential starter[/QUOTE]

He was signed out of college by Scotty and has had a really strong buzz among twitter insiders for weeks.

I have been hoping we would grab this guy. I hope they don't let him leave town w/out a contract. I think he is a huge under the radar guy who we can get relatively cheap.

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Re: Redskins 2015 Signings (and Re-Signings) Thread
 

[quote=Irrefutable;1109299]FYI - Jeron Johnson is listed as a strong safety...... he has started 1 game, and has 1 pass deflection in 4 years

not a resume for a potential starter[/quote]

Well backed up both Earl Thomas and Cam Chancellor, so playing times was a little hard to come by behind two of the best safeties in the nfl.

Last I checked we don't have a starter at either safety spot... why is everyone not concerned with both spots???