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Originally Posted by SmootSmack
From Jason LaCanfora's Washington Post Blog:
Also, Joe has not yet assured us entirely that they will have a full compliment of picks next year - exempting the 4th roudner they are already without from the horrible Duckett trade, of course - and I don't blame him. Shopping Springs hasn't and won't yield much and if they are going to make a play for a quality D Lineman in trade it will have to include 2008 picks.
So, who's out there?
Well, they have not expressed an iota of interest in franchised tackle Cory Redding (Motown) and end Justin Smith (Cincy). Carolina tackle Kris Jenkins (Maryland) is out there (although there are concerns about his weight and attitude among the Skins staff), but I have heard internally that people don't think tackle is near the need that end is. Would they look at the right tackle in the right deal? Sure, but the football people really want another end. It's their biggest need.
So, who do I think they might move for?
Well, I hear that things between Buffalo and pass-rushing end Aaron Schobel are getting dicey. He wants a new deal (he has 2 years left but is way underpaid compared to other players of his ilk) and I get the sense the Bills might eventually put more effort into dealing him. Now, would owner Ralph Wilson do a deal with Dan Snyder, one of his not-so-favorite-people? Maybe not. But I know Schobel was a stud in Gregg Williams's system and I know he would be welcome, if not coveted, around here. Going into next year with Carter and Daniels as starters and Demetric as the top backup might not work out.
Also, Oakland's Derrick Burgress, another pass rushing end, is pushing for a new contract and not showing up for voluntary OTAS and the like. The Raiders might try to make nice here, but he's a guy to watch.
Acquiring any of these kinds of players will be difficult and complicated and they won't come cheap. But they are the best options. Also, if the Redskins do make a big move, I would not be stunned if Springs were released to create cap room - in fact people close to the player tell me he is bracing for it - and if Springs is not here you tell me who the elite coverage CB in the secondary would be?
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So this begs the question, one that is inexhaustably discussed on this site: Do the Redskins rely on the shoddy Dline they currently have, rely on their other Defensive strengths, and hope the Offense can carry them so that they can keep their draft picks for next year; OR do they make a move for one of these players and once again yeild their Draft picks for veterans in the hope that they will make an imediate impact and help to propell us into the Super Bowl?
I'd guess that most of you would prefer the former, and I'd have to agree with you. I am nervous about the strength of our DLine (More so for DE I think Golston has shown alot of potential), and I am worried that this may be the first pitfall casting us into another lousy or mediocre season, but we have alot of young talent on our team, and I would rather see us struggle for a season, and bolster our Dline in the draft next year then squander the picks yet again on vets that don't pan out.