Rumor: Strahan Wants To Be A Redskin

[Beemnseven]

By the way, the 13th player selected in that draft was defensive tackle Ty Warren by New England. Other players taken after #13 -- Troy Polamalu, Bryant Johnson, Willis McGahee, Dallas Clark, Larry Johnson. Of course, the notion that the Redskins would have taken a defensive tackle is rather silly. There's a city ordinance in Washington that prohibits that don't you know.

But to further confuse things, what if we had stayed with the #13 pick and taken, say ... Troy Polamalu -- would we then have the need for Sean Taylor in 2004? Then, we could have selected Kellen Winslow -- but then, we might not have taken Chris Cooley -- and then we would have had another second round pick in 2005 ...

Headache ensues....

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

By the way, the 13th player selected in that draft was defensive tackle Ty Warren by New England. Other players taken after #13 -- Troy Polamalu, Bryant Johnson, Willis McGahee, Dallas Clark, Larry Johnson. Of course, the notion that the Redskins would have taken a defensive tackle is rather silly. There's a city ordinance in Washington that prohibits that don't you know.

But to further confuse things, what if we had stayed with the #13 pick and taken, say ... Troy Polamalu -- would we then have the need for Sean Taylor in 2004? Then, we could have selected Kellen Winslow -- but then, we might not have taken Chris Cooley -- and then we would have had another second round pick in 2005 ...

Headache ensues....

Ty Warren sure would look real nice on our team. Solid player on NE's defense.

[SmootSmack]

And it continues...NFL.com - NFL News

" A source close to Strahan said the defensive end wants to discuss his future, and where the Giants intend to take their team in the future. If Strahan doesn't like what he hears, he always has the option of walking away to a TV job that is out there waiting for him, whenever he decides to retire.

And, if talks unexpectedly break down, then there would be another option Giants fans would have a hard time stomaching -- Strahan finishing his career in Washington.

The Redskins have had a long history of signing big-name players such as Strahan. Plus, he would help solve one of the team's greatest needs while his addition would weaken a division rival. NFL personnel people said over the weekend they believe the Redskins and Strahan would be an ideal match.

Yet all sides involved expect the talks between Strahan and Reese to resolve any questions they have, with the veteran defensive end returning to the position and place he manned last season in the Giants locker room."

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

And it continues...NFL.com - NFL News

" A source close to Strahan said the defensive end wants to discuss his future, and where the Giants intend to take their team in the future. If Strahan doesn't like what he hears, he always has the option of walking away to a TV job that is out there waiting for him, whenever he decides to retire.

And, if talks unexpectedly break down, then there would be another option Giants fans would have a hard time stomaching -- Strahan finishing his career in Washington.

The Redskins have had a long history of signing big-name players such as Strahan. Plus, he would help solve one of the team's greatest needs while his addition would weaken a division rival. NFL personnel people said over the weekend they believe the Redskins and Strahan would be an ideal match.

Yet all sides involved expect the talks between Strahan and Reese to resolve any questions they have, with the veteran defensive end returning to the position and place he manned last season in the Giants locker room."

Did you catch this little gem a bit further down? From the same article:

"San Francisco has two factors that are going to be awfully enticing for free-agent offensive tackle Leonard Davis.

For starters, the 49ers have more salary-cap room than any team in the league -- close to $40 million.

And second, the 49ers offensive line coach is George Warhop, the former Cardinals offensive line coach who drafted and tutored Davis during his time in Arizona.

Those two factors could make the 49ers the favorite to land Davis.

But Dallas and Washington also will be interested.

Yet Washington's biggest needs are on defense. When the free-agent signing period starts, many NFL personnel men expect the Redskins to make a significant push at Buffalo's free-agent linebacker London Fletcher-Baker. He would be an ideal fit for the Redskins on and off the field. He could make the defensive plays the team needs and provide the leadership it has lacked.

There was talk that Detroit would pursue Fletcher-Baker, but it seems as if the Lions now are channeling their energies into other areas. They know when the Redskins want a certain free agent, they usually succeed. And chances are they will do the same with Fletcher-Baker."

Leonard Davis? Where did Scheffter here that Washinton was interested? Granted, he seemed to diffuse his own statement by saying that Washington's needs are on defense. But still ... where the hell did that come from? Leonard Davis???

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Did you catch this little gem a bit further down? From the same article:

"But Dallas and Washington also will be interested.

Leonard Davis? Where did Scheffter here that Washinton was interested? Granted, he seemed to diffuse his own statement by saying that Washington's needs are on defense. But still ... where the hell did that come from? Leonard Davis???

Yeah, I noticed that too. I'm guessing that Schefter came up with that based on (A) the perception that Washington is in the mix for every free agent, (B) the speculation that Washington will try to nab Davis as a replacement for Dockery if Dock leaves via free agency, or (C) some inside information.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

By the way, the 13th player selected in that draft was defensive tackle Ty Warren by New England. Other players taken after #13 -- Troy Polamalu, Bryant Johnson, Willis McGahee, Dallas Clark, Larry Johnson. Of course, the notion that the Redskins would have taken a defensive tackle is rather silly. There's a city ordinance in Washington that prohibits that don't you know.

True, but other "busts" from that class are Michael Haynes by Chicago at #14, Jerome McDougle by Philly at #15, Calvin Pace by Arizona at #18, Kyle Boller by Baltimore at #19, George Foster (who is probably going to be cut) by Denver at #20, William Joseph by NYG at #25, Kwame Harris by SF (who's been a disappointment, but not a bust) at #26, and Sammy Davis by San Diego at #30 (who just got cut by the 9ers). Who knows who we would have picked at #13.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

True, but other "busts" from that class are Michael Haynes by Chicago at #14, Jerome McDougle by Philly at #15, Calvin Pace by Arizona at #18, Kyle Boller by Baltimore at #19, George Foster (who is probably going to be cut) by Denver at #20, William Joseph by NYG at #25, Kwame Harris by SF (who's been a disappointment, but not a bust) at #26, and Sammy Davis by San Diego at #30 (who just got cut by the 9ers). Who knows who we would have picked at #13.

Oh I know. And who's to say all the 'hits' in that round would have flourished in Washington with Steve Spurrier coaching?

Just goes to show the whole thing is a crap shoot.