Current 2014 Free Agents

[Irrefutable]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

The Washington Post confirms the Redskins have "expressed interest" in free agent CB Aqib Talib.

There are many connections for Talib in D.C.; DBs coach Raheem Morris was his head coach in Tampa Bay, and GM Bruce Allen drafted Talib when Allen was the Buccaneers' GM in 2008. Per the Post, Talib is "believed to be seeking a contract that would pay him $9 million to $10 million a season." A league insider told the paper the Redskins want to "make a statement at DB" this offseason.

I bolded the last sentence. I assume that they want to make a different statement at DB than the one they made last season.

If the Skins sign Talib, I'll be OK with it. Most of us know the arguments against it, but we also know that he is a true #1 corner. He can cover most #1 receivers one-on-one and virtually take them out of the game. If the Skins add Talib and a solid FS who has good range, we should be much improved in the secondary.

Plan B could be to add Talib, move DHall to FS, start Amerson at the other corner, play Crawford in the slot and start Thomas at SS. That might work, too.

I wonder: Is it possible that the Skins are printing cap money in the basement at Redskins Park?

the only statement they would be making is they still don't know how to manage their salary cap.

The Redskins already have $11 million in dead cap space now,and they will probably be close to $20 million by the start of the season. Will they ever learn ? It is foolish to sign big long term contracts to older players.

[Chico23231]

I hope he has his act together, last chance for sure.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Redskins Free Agency Rumors - Hogs Haven

Here some more brain exploding info

[skinsfaninok]

I'd like Talib but not for 10 plus a yr, we have other major needs at WR and OL as well.. Rather just sign pretty good players all around than 1 and a bunch of guys that wont make a difference

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Now Nicks has said that he is open to a 1 year prove it deal, are you all ok with that? Because no doubt Nicks can play.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

Now Nicks has said that he is open to a 1 year prove it deal, are you all ok with that? Because no doubt Nicks can play.

best move he could make but he's going to Carolina I just have always thought that

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

Now Nicks has said that he is open to a 1 year prove it deal, are you all ok with that? Because no doubt Nicks can play.

He's spent two years carefully crafting that doubt.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

Now Nicks has said that he is open to a 1 year prove it deal, are you all ok with that? Because no doubt Nicks can play.

Yeah, anything other than a 1 year deal Im not down with. Ive been saying a prove it deal for Nicks this entire offseason, but I do think someone dumb is going with a bigger offer. Indy probably gonna way overpay Eric Decker, so dont think Nicks lands there.

[SirLK26]

Hakeem Nicks wants to play with Colts' Andrew Luck - NFL.com

Now Nicks is clarifying that he wants a long-term deal from a team with a established quarterback and a need at wide receiver.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by SirLK26

Hakeem Nicks wants to play with Colts' Andrew Luck - NFL.com

This guy has sucked for the last two seasons and now he's telling the NFL what he wants for Christmas?

If he gets a lucrative, multi-year contract then we'll know that spending on FA's is completely out of hand.

[Skinzman]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

This guy has sucked for the last two seasons and now he's telling the NFL what he wants for Christmas?

If he gets a lucrative, multi-year contract then we'll know that spending on FA's is completely out of hand.

Some GM will give him a big contract using the reasoning that he didnt try due to his contract. Someone will assume that his effort will be there if he is given a big contract. Im hoping we stay away from him. Dont want players that give up when things dont go their way. Its a Vinny move and I am hoping we are past that.

[That Guy]

i'd take nicks on a prove 1-year deal. there's no way i'd throw a full contract at him though unless it was all incentive based (production AND playing time).

i'd rather grab roberts or britt (assuming they're cheap) and call it a day there.

[Chico23231]

The more I hear about Mike Mitchell, the more I dont want him. Rather pay the high price of Byrd than overpay for a bust FA.

[chewman]

Report: Jairus Byrd looking for $9 million per season | ProFootballTalk

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by chewman

Report: Jairus Byrd looking for $9 million per season | ProFootballTalk

No way is a safety getting that kind of money. He needs to lower his demands.