Huge FA Class in 2011 - But will anyone want to come here?

[SmootSmack]

What about OJ Atogwe? He'll be available most likely, though he's apparently said he might be willing to take less to stay in St. Louis

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm not saying we're interested at all...but, how would people feel about Robert Gallery?

I actually looked on the raiders pg. once last year to see why he wasn't starting (he was hurt). I thought he might be available in a trade. Gallery is intriguing. He couldn't cut it at tackle I think because of footwork/movement issues, so is his agility suited for the zone scheme?

He seems to have resurrected his career to some degree after many called him a bust. He shouldn't be too expensive so if the shans think he's a zone blocker, I'm all for it. I always assumed that they ran more of a power running system in Oak.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

I actually looked on the raiders pg. once last year to see why he wasn't starting (he was hurt). I thought he might be available in a trade. Gallery is intriguing. He couldn't cut it at tackle I think because of footwork/movement issues, so is his agility suited for the zone scheme?

He seems to have resurrected his career to some degree after many called him a bust. He shouldn't be too expensive so if the shans think he's a zone blocker, I'm all for it. I always assumed that they ran more of a power running system in Oak.

Cable's all about zone blocking. Gallery was pretty decent after Cable moved him to guard.

Personally, I'm not sure I would sign Gallery. Just asking if others would

[IrMitchell]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

What about OJ Atogwe? He'll be available most likely, though he's apparently said he might be willing to take less to stay in St. Louis

Overrated. The guy is just mediocre now, it's unfortunate.. but we'll pass.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Cable's all about zone blocking. Gallery was pretty decent after Cable moved him to guard.

Personally, I'm not sure I would sign Gallery. Just asking if others would

The last two guys you brought up are ok...Gallery a free agent? I thought he was under contract?

[MTK]

Gallery definitely is not a prototypical Shanahan O-lineman.

[SirClintonPortis]

As long as Gallery is agile, they WILL consider him. His size and power are also quite handy in the NFC East. The lack of size is not what Shanahan cares about, it's quickness and agility, which lighter linemen usually have. But if he could find a BIG lineman with the same agility and quickness, he's going to pounce just like he did with Clady.

[JoeRedskin]

I think Gallery is an upgrade over anyone we currently have - even if he is simply an average to above average player.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I not of fan of his personality, but he needs a change of scenary. Young, decent arm, affordable, little risk, still has potential, etc. I would give him a shot. I think if he struggle and wouldnt be a fit, we could still get the same play out of Grossman...bridging that gap to our draft pick.

What is the ideal QB situation next year for us? Another Vet? Maybe a fail draft pick (Alex Smith, Leinhart, Quinn, Young), Draft pick? Grossman?

My 3: Grossman, Leinart, and draft pick

Bulger still gets a lot of buzz. Though I can't quite figure out why

I don't see Young or Quinn here, but stranger things have happened

I mentioned last year that Shanahan likes Leinart (like him 5 years ago at least) and that there were rumors Leinart might be with the Skins via a trade (for a late conditional pick). It's still possible, but less likely now I think. Leinart's a free agent and I don't believe he wants to be here, prefers to stay out west (Though if Jeff Fisher comes calling, that might be different)

The Alex Smith speculation I seem to have started here is based more on what I know of what type of QB may interest them (and a couple other things), but the name Alex Smith has been only casually mentioned in passing. So, if you were to ask me what FA QB they going after based on information directly given I'd tell you Leinart, Bulger, or even JaMarcus Russell before I said Alex Smith. But if you read between some of the lines (lines which I know not everyone has access to read). Similarly, when you-the collective you-asked last year about who the Redskins would draft. The conventional names I gave were Russell Okung, Eric Berry...but reading between the lines it was Trent Williams.

[IrMitchell]

Having just looked through the list of RFAs/UFAs/etc.. I have a question.

Since there will be a new CBA, will somebody like Reed Doughty (who would have been an RFA going by last years format) allow us to receive compensation if he leaves still?

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by IrMitchell

Having just looked through the list of RFAs/UFAs/etc.. I have a question.

Since there will be a new CBA, will somebody like Reed Doughty (who would have been an RFA going by last years format) allow us to receive compensation if he leaves still?

Depends on the rules of the new CBA.

[Lotus]

SS, in the name of getting younger I don't know that I would sign either Atogwe or Gallery.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by SkinzWin

WHY?! He Sucks. End of story.

Showboating wannabe playboy glamor whore.

Agreed. He's HORRIBLE.

I'd rather play Beck, seriously.



Robert Gallery would be a solid short-term solution.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Bulger still gets a lot of buzz. Though I can't quite figure out why

I don't see Young or Quinn here, but stranger things have happened

I mentioned last year that Shanahan likes Leinart (like him 5 years ago at least) and that there were rumors Leinart might be with the Skins via a trade (for a late conditional pick). It's still possible, but less likely now I think. Leinart's a free agent and I don't believe he wants to be here, prefers to stay out west (Though if Jeff Fisher comes calling, that might be different)

The Alex Smith speculation I seem to have started here is based more on what I know of what type of QB may interest them (and a couple other things), but the name Alex Smith has been only casually mentioned in passing. So, if you were to ask me what FA QB they going after based on information directly given I'd tell you Leinart, Bulger, or even JaMarcus Russell before I said Alex Smith. But if you read between some of the lines (lines which I know not everyone has access to read). Similarly, when you-the collective you-asked last year about who the Redskins would draft. The conventional names I gave were Russell Okung, Eric Berry...but reading between the lines it was Trent Williams.

Still no Kyle Orton or Kolb I assume?

[skinsfaninok]

Leinart is trash and if we sign him I will be very disappointed in Shanny..