2011 Redskins Free Agent Rumors and Reports Thread

Monkeydad · 07-21-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mredskins

I remember a lot folks wanting him here before that draft.

I was one of them.

GTripp0012 · 07-21-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GridIron26

I completely forgot about Branch, how did he fare in Arizona? I remember he fell down to 2nd round after the big hype, and if I recall right, the big knock on him was his laziness. I am sure he has the size to be NT, but if Arizona decide to let him go because of his laziness then I definitely do not want him.

As for those media claiming that Redskins will be big spender in FA; all I can say is, speculation is media's best friend. The idea of Redskins being big spender exploded right after JLC posted his article. And we all know how credible JLC is when it comes to Redskins.

Branch is an Anthony Bryant style player, though just 26. Basically, has the ability to two gap as a nose in the NFL, but the position coach needs to ride him hard to get adequate performance. Work effort concerns that caused him to drop to round two in the draft still evidence, according to Arizona reports.

I am in support of investing in more of the kind of player that Anthony Bryant is, and hoping that one of the two takes advantage of the opportunity in front of them to become the player we need. After all, we don't need both to pan out, only one, and we save a lot of money, and get improved performance over the average free agent.

Ruhskins · 07-21-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GridIron26

I completely forgot about Branch, how did he fare in Arizona? I remember he fell down to 2nd round after the big hype, and if I recall right, the big knock on him was his laziness. I am sure he has the size to be NT, but if Arizona decide to let him go because of his laziness then I definitely do not want him.

As for those media claiming that Redskins will be big spender in FA; all I can say is, speculation is media's best friend. The idea of Redskins being big spender exploded right after JLC posted his article. And we all know how credible JLC is when it comes to Redskins.

Here is a nice article about Branch:

Stay Or Go: Arizona Cardinals Defensive Tackle Alan Branch - Revenge of the Birds

It seems that he was having some work ethic issues in his first two years, but seems to have improved in the last two. I am surprised that his name is hasn't been mentioned, since he is one of the true NTs out there (with the experience). Some of the other names mentioned such as Cofield and Okoye, would probably fare better as 3-4 DEs. I think Branch would be a good pick up and it would give us a nice young group of NTs.

#56fanatic · 07-21-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Just about every reliable source I have talked to says Moss is coming back

I am for bringing Moss back, but why is Santonio Holmes being mentioned?? They seem to me to be the same type of receiver in this offense. I would think Hankerson and Kelly are the guys to watch early in camp. Also having Armstrong who has a year in the offense. I really dont see how we or why would bring in another reciever. Unless its a sydny rice. We need to invest the money on the oline, as we have seen, if the QB can't throw it, no one is going to catch it

Mattyk · 07-21-2011, 07:31 PM

Holmes is probably the backup plan, but I've heard the Jets don't intend on letting him get away.

skinsfaninok · 07-21-2011, 11:08 PM

I'm not too big on Holmes, solid player but not a dominant WR. I'd take him but not for big time $

SBXVII · 07-22-2011, 12:24 AM

The best of the rest.....National Football Report: List of best UDFA's for 2011.

2011 NFL draft undrafted free agents,udfa's | National Football Report

SBXVII · 07-22-2011, 12:27 AM

NFL's Furture.com top 50 UDFA's....

NFLsFuture.com » Blog Archive Top 50 Undrafted Free Agents from the 2011 NFL Draft

ethat001 · 07-22-2011, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

I'm not too big on Holmes, solid player but not a dominant WR. I'd take him but not for big time $

Interesting pun. That's the problem, he's not so big himself. He's 5'11".

We'd be trading SantanA for SantonIO. Not to mention he carries more baggage than Santana -- Holmes has his substance abuse problems.

#56fanatic · 07-22-2011, 08:54 AM

I really hope the front office (shanny) make resigning Moss a priority vs. signing Holmes. This would be the exact moves this franchise has made over the last 11 years. Letting your core guys leave to bring in a FA. We have to rid ourselves of these moves. We have young receivers and we need to develop them. Same as RB's, no need in bringing in a veteran. LB's, we have some young talent there. Lichensleiger (SP), Montgomery, seem to be ready to step up and play center. Let them compete for the job, Raymer has been good, but he may serve as a better back up at this point. We really need to develop our young talent.

Mattyk · 07-22-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by #56fanatic

I really hope the front office (shanny) make resigning Moss a priority vs. signing Holmes. This would be the exact moves this franchise has made over the last 11 years. Letting your core guys leave to bring in a FA. We have to rid ourselves of these moves. We have young receivers and we need to develop them. Same as RB's, no need in bringing in a veteran. LB's, we have some young talent there. Lichensleiger (SP), Montgomery, seem to be ready to step up and play center. Let them compete for the job, Raymer has been good, but he may serve as a better back up at this point. We really need to develop our young talent.

All indications seem to point to that.

KI Skins Fan · 07-22-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SBXVII

The best of the rest.....National Football Report: List of best UDFA's for 2011.

2011 NFL draft undrafted free agents,udfa's | National Football Report

There are a lot of players on that list who are worth a shot. I'm very interested to see who the Skins sign.

NYCskinfan82 · 07-22-2011, 10:51 AM

So far the SKINS FO hide their moves well. The players we are going to bring in probably haven't even been talked about anywhere yet IMO.

Ruhskins · 07-22-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by NYCskinfan82

So far the SKINS FO hide their moves well. The players we are going to bring in probably haven't even been talked about anywhere yet IMO.

Very good point. Which is why I don't get why people get up in arms about any rumors about possible FAs, etc., etc.

NYCskinfan82 · 07-22-2011, 01:00 PM

Brown's Nose Tackle Ahtyba Rubin: Possible Trade Target for Redskins? - Hogs Haven

Saw this wanted to know what you think.

07-21-2011, 07:31 PM	#155
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07-21-2011, 11:08 PM	#156
skinsfaninok Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Norman, OK Age: 26 Posts: 12,980	Re: 2011 Redskins Free Agent Rumors and Reports Thread I'm not too big on Holmes, solid player but not a dominant WR. I'd take him but not for big time $ __________________ Robert Griffin III "if you're good at something, never do it for free"- The Joker

07-22-2011, 12:24 AM	#157
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07-22-2011, 12:27 AM	#158
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07-22-2011, 08:54 AM	#160
#56fanatic The Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte NC Age: 38 Posts: 1,788	Re: 2011 Redskins Free Agent Rumors and Reports Thread I really hope the front office (shanny) make resigning Moss a priority vs. signing Holmes. This would be the exact moves this franchise has made over the last 11 years. Letting your core guys leave to bring in a FA. We have to rid ourselves of these moves. We have young receivers and we need to develop them. Same as RB's, no need in bringing in a veteran. LB's, we have some young talent there. Lichensleiger (SP), Montgomery, seem to be ready to step up and play center. Let them compete for the job, Raymer has been good, but he may serve as a better back up at this point. We really need to develop our young talent.

07-22-2011, 10:51 AM	#163
NYCskinfan82 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Age: 43 Posts: 2,975	Re: 2011 Redskins Free Agent Rumors and Reports Thread So far the SKINS FO hide their moves well. The players we are going to bring in probably haven't even been talked about anywhere yet IMO.

07-22-2011, 01:00 PM	#165
NYCskinfan82 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Age: 43 Posts: 2,975	Re: 2011 Redskins Free Agent Rumors and Reports Thread Brown's Nose Tackle Ahtyba Rubin: Possible Trade Target for Redskins? - Hogs Haven Saw this wanted to know what you think.

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