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Pocket$ $traight · 10-19-2009, 11:53 AM

I think many of the contracts determine who we will keep but I would definitely clean out every player who is underperforming their current deal.

That would include:

1. Randle El - Worst contract on the team
2. Portis - I love the guy but he just is not worth what we are paying him. This really isn't an argument if you think about the position and how many good backs are available on the cheap every year.
3. A. Carter (good season and good player but we have Orakpo, Jarmon, Alexander, Wynn, etc... so Carter is overkill)
4. Randy Thomas - Pure warrior but we cannot afford his cap number for a guy who's body has told him it is time to quit

Guys who may or may not need to be let go but have to be considered:

1. Samuels - I think the doctors will decide what the next step is
2. Cooley - Is a pass catching tight end worth his salary when our line is so bad that he is either blocking or doesn't have time to run his route?
3. Landry - He shows flashes but is the production worth what he is getting paid?
4. You could probably consider Kelly and Thomas as well. They aren't breaking the bank but there is essentially zero production so what do you do?
5. Santana Moss - Great when healthy but he has a fat contract and is on the back half of his career.

Just some things to think about. I think getting rid of the inflated contracts is a step in closing dow Redskins Country Club...

10-19-2009, 11:53 AM	#10
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 49 Posts: 4,261	Re: Who would you keep?? I think many of the contracts determine who we will keep but I would definitely clean out every player who is underperforming their current deal. That would include: 1. Randle El - Worst contract on the team 2. Portis - I love the guy but he just is not worth what we are paying him. This really isn't an argument if you think about the position and how many good backs are available on the cheap every year. 3. A. Carter (good season and good player but we have Orakpo, Jarmon, Alexander, Wynn, etc... so Carter is overkill) 4. Randy Thomas - Pure warrior but we cannot afford his cap number for a guy who's body has told him it is time to quit Guys who may or may not need to be let go but have to be considered: 1. Samuels - I think the doctors will decide what the next step is 2. Cooley - Is a pass catching tight end worth his salary when our line is so bad that he is either blocking or doesn't have time to run his route? 3. Landry - He shows flashes but is the production worth what he is getting paid? 4. You could probably consider Kelly and Thomas as well. They aren't breaking the bank but there is essentially zero production so what do you do? 5. Santana Moss - Great when healthy but he has a fat contract and is on the back half of his career. Just some things to think about. I think getting rid of the inflated contracts is a step in closing dow Redskins Country Club...