Rolle Signed?

e16bball · 03-03-2005, 01:14 PM

www.profootballcentral.com

They are reporting that we have agreed to terms with Samari Rolle. So it looks like after 1.5 days of FA, our goal of just re-signing Pierce and Smoot is out the window.

The only good news is, we have a bit more money than we would have had re-signing them both. What does anyone think about the Rolle signing (if it is completed) and what should we do with any more money we have?

I am thinking a solid run at Marcus Pollard might be in the cards. He is a perfect fit for the Redskins offense. He could play the next two years, then Royal could step in full-time and we would be set at TE for years. Also, I wouldn't mind it one bit if we went after Chike Okeafor. He would upgrade that 4 man rush in a hurry.

SmootSmack · 03-03-2005, 01:17 PM

If the Rolle deal is true, I'd like to know the terms of the deal

celts32 · 03-03-2005, 01:21 PM

I think this is a disasterous day...

e16bball · 03-03-2005, 01:24 PM

Yeah I definitely would as well. Apparently they haven't been disclosed the details yet. This is the only source I have heard confirming the signing yet, and so I don't know if I would accept it as gospel.

e16bball · 03-03-2005, 01:24 PM

I'm just curious, Boss, why no Okeafor?

hurrykaine · 03-03-2005, 01:26 PM

If this is true, and the deal goes through:

1. Draft Williamson in the 1st round
2. Sign Marcus Pollard
3. Draft another Guard/Center in the 3rd round, which would solidify the left side of the line.

We're set on offense.

On defense:
1. Try and sign either Reggie Hayward or Chike
2. Still need a replacement for Pierce - We probably don't have the cap room to sign Ed Hartwell

SkinsRock · 03-03-2005, 01:26 PM

I don't believe this....at least until it is confirmed by another source.....especially with Smoot still out there...

BDBohnzie · 03-03-2005, 01:26 PM

seems strange to think that pro football central has a foot up on ESPN, and just about any other publication in the free world

and would Rolle sign without visiting the Skins?

SkinsRock · 03-03-2005, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

seems strange to think that pro football central has a foot up on ESPN, and just about any other publication in the free world

and would Rolle sign without visiting the Skins?

Exactly.

e16bball · 03-03-2005, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

seems strange to think that pro football central has a foot up on ESPN

I've thought this too, but ESPN is virtually last in actually posting signings. I think this is because they are held to higher standards than places such as profootballcentral, and they can't afford to post incorrect material, so they wait until everything is official and signed. Their rumor central does list the Skins as big players for Rolle, though. That said, I won't consider it a done deal until someone else confirms.

e16bball · 03-03-2005, 01:36 PM

Okeafor is definitely a little weak against the run, but he has 8 and 8.5 sacks in his last two years with Seattle. I was only thinking him because Reggie Hayward has signed with the Jags and the Skins need an edge rusher. Cody is good, but he would be unable to pressure off the edge. Now someone like Shawne Merriman? He would be awesome pressuring the QB. If Williams isn't there at 9, I think we should think long and hard about drafting Merriman, if he's even there.

Daseal · 03-03-2005, 01:39 PM

Merriman is an outside linebacker. If I remember correctly he's even smaller than Freeney who is tiny by DE standards. We have the OLB positioned filled to the brim.

BDBohnzie · 03-03-2005, 01:40 PM

my thought on mentioned ESPN by name was for that exact purpose...Pastabelly wants to be right about this...and to still call the Skins the main suitor for Rolle, when neither side has met, and the Post reporting those as false rumors, i figure that his article is all but written, sitting in the web director's inbox, with PRINT WHEN THE RED PHONE FLASHES in the subject, and will be posted post haste.

if a deal was imminent, someone would have talked about it this morning over the wires...but there was nothing. he visted KC late yesterday...and with all the resources these guys have these days, someone would have seen Redskins One picking Rolle up in KC if this was true...

BDBohnzie · 03-03-2005, 01:43 PM

Merriman is a 3-4 LEO guy...can be a 3rd down pass rusher, as well as an OLB. he is definitely best suited for a 3-4, but would work in a 4-3, but not as a DE...

he's 6'4", 255 i believe...

e16bball · 03-03-2005, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daseal

Merriman is an outside linebacker. If I remember correctly he's even smaller than Freeney who is tiny by DE standards. We have the OLB positioned filled to the brim.

He's actually bigger than Freeney and the remarkable thing about him is that he carries 275 and looks like he is 255. In other words, he could put on another 15 lbs. easily, and be bigger than Peppers. He really won't play OLB in a 4-3 set. He doesn't have nearly the cover skills necessary. His best fit is as the rush LB in the 3-4, but many, including myself, think he would be more than fit to play DE in a 4-3.

03-03-2005, 01:14 PM	#1
e16bball Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 163	Rolle Signed? www.profootballcentral.com They are reporting that we have agreed to terms with Samari Rolle. So it looks like after 1.5 days of FA, our goal of just re-signing Pierce and Smoot is out the window. The only good news is, we have a bit more money than we would have had re-signing them both. What does anyone think about the Rolle signing (if it is completed) and what should we do with any more money we have? I am thinking a solid run at Marcus Pollard might be in the cards. He is a perfect fit for the Redskins offense. He could play the next two years, then Royal could step in full-time and we would be set at TE for years. Also, I wouldn't mind it one bit if we went after Chike Okeafor. He would upgrade that 4 man rush in a hurry.

03-03-2005, 01:17 PM	#2
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 44,617	Re: Rolle Signed? If the Rolle deal is true, I'd like to know the terms of the deal __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-03-2005, 01:21 PM	#3
celts32 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hackettstown NJ Age: 43 Posts: 2,656	Re: Rolle Signed? I think this is a disasterous day...

03-03-2005, 01:24 PM	#4
e16bball Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 163	Re: Rolle Signed? Yeah I definitely would as well. Apparently they haven't been disclosed the details yet. This is the only source I have heard confirming the signing yet, and so I don't know if I would accept it as gospel.

03-03-2005, 01:24 PM	#5
e16bball Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 163	Re: Rolle Signed? I'm just curious, Boss, why no Okeafor?

03-03-2005, 01:26 PM	#6
hurrykaine Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washington, D.C. Age: 41 Posts: 762	Re: Rolle Signed? If this is true, and the deal goes through: 1. Draft Williamson in the 1st round 2. Sign Marcus Pollard 3. Draft another Guard/Center in the 3rd round, which would solidify the left side of the line. We're set on offense. On defense: 1. Try and sign either Reggie Hayward or Chike 2. Still need a replacement for Pierce - We probably don't have the cap room to sign Ed Hartwell

03-03-2005, 01:26 PM	#7
SkinsRock Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Crofton, MD Age: 44 Posts: 907	Re: Rolle Signed? I don't believe this....at least until it is confirmed by another source.....especially with Smoot still out there...

03-03-2005, 01:26 PM	#8
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 35 Posts: 4,465	Re: Rolle Signed? seems strange to think that pro football central has a foot up on ESPN, and just about any other publication in the free world and would Rolle sign without visiting the Skins? __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

03-03-2005, 01:36 PM	#11
e16bball Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 163	Re: Rolle Signed? Okeafor is definitely a little weak against the run, but he has 8 and 8.5 sacks in his last two years with Seattle. I was only thinking him because Reggie Hayward has signed with the Jags and the Skins need an edge rusher. Cody is good, but he would be unable to pressure off the edge. Now someone like Shawne Merriman? He would be awesome pressuring the QB. If Williams isn't there at 9, I think we should think long and hard about drafting Merriman, if he's even there.

03-03-2005, 01:39 PM	#12
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 31 Posts: 8,214	Re: Rolle Signed? Merriman is an outside linebacker. If I remember correctly he's even smaller than Freeney who is tiny by DE standards. We have the OLB positioned filled to the brim.

03-03-2005, 01:40 PM	#13
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 35 Posts: 4,465	Re: Rolle Signed? my thought on mentioned ESPN by name was for that exact purpose...Pastabelly wants to be right about this...and to still call the Skins the main suitor for Rolle, when neither side has met, and the Post reporting those as false rumors, i figure that his article is all but written, sitting in the web director's inbox, with PRINT WHEN THE RED PHONE FLASHES in the subject, and will be posted post haste. if a deal was imminent, someone would have talked about it this morning over the wires...but there was nothing. he visted KC late yesterday...and with all the resources these guys have these days, someone would have seen Redskins One picking Rolle up in KC if this was true... __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

03-03-2005, 01:43 PM	#14
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 35 Posts: 4,465	Re: Rolle Signed? Merriman is a 3-4 LEO guy...can be a 3rd down pass rusher, as well as an OLB. he is definitely best suited for a 3-4, but would work in a 4-3, but not as a DE... he's 6'4", 255 i believe... __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

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