That Guy Presents Freddyg12's First Free Agent Poll

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I want Dockery more than anyone on that list. I've already said it and I'll say it again: If we didn't gain a single player this offseason and just were HEALTHY next year, we'd be back in playoff contention.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I want Dockery more than anyone on that list. I've already said it and I'll say it again. If we didn't gain a single player this offseason and just were HEALTHY next year, we'd be back in playoff contention.

I can agree with this, ASSUMING Gibbs continues to assert his philosophy on offense and ASSUMING G Williams figures out what the hell is wrong with our secondary.

Status quo personnel-wise wouldn't be TERRIBLE (wouldn't be ideal either). But status quo scheme-wise is absolutely not going to get it done.

We definitely need Dockery if we want to continue to enjoy a strong running attack. It's pissing me off that he's not signed, it should have happened by now. Every day that goes by without a deal, he's thinking more and more about free agency. I'm starting to think there is a greater than 50% chance he'll be gone, and it sickens me.

[Bill B]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

I can agree with this, ASSUMING Gibbs continues to assert his philosophy on offense and ASSUMING G Williams figures out what the hell is wrong with our secondary.

Status quo personnel-wise wouldn't be TERRIBLE (wouldn't be ideal either). But status quo scheme-wise is absolutely not going to get it done.

We definitely need Dockery if we want to continue to enjoy a strong running attack. It's pissing me off that he's not signed, it should have happened by now. Every day that goes by without a deal, he's thinking more and more about free agency. I'm starting to think there is a greater than 50% chance he'll be gone, and it sickens me.

Schneed - I'd say it is more like 100% Dockery will test the free agent market. I have heard that the availability of good starting guards on the market is pretty thin and Dockery's agent (does anyone know who is representing him?) probably is telling him he can make a ton more on the free agent market than he can by resigning. Plus for some reason Synder seems to implement much more fiscal restraint when it comes to resigning his own players than other teams free agents.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

I can agree with this, ASSUMING Gibbs continues to assert his philosophy on offense and ASSUMING G Williams figures out what the hell is wrong with our secondary.

here's the problem and what's wrong with our secondary:

-we let ryan clark go, he was starting for the steelers this year.
-we let walt harris go, he was starting for the 49ers this year.
-we let omar stoutmire go, he was starting for the saints this year.
-we let matt bowen go, he was starting for the bills this year.
-prioleau got injured on the first snap of the year and was gone.
-sean taylor isn't the guy to be lining other players up.
-archuleta isn't a guy you want covering anyone.
-vernon fox is a special teamer, not a good NFL starting safety.
-carlos rodgers has serious issues with playing well 14 weeks this year, and even on his good days he can't catch.

we don't have the horses, it's not just a scheme thing, its a serious personnel and depth issue. prioleau will help, rodgers MIGHT get a little consistency. our depth just isn't nearly as good as the last two years though.

[hail_2_da_skins]

Originally Posted by That Guy

here's the problem and what's wrong with our secondary:

-we let ryan clark go, he was starting for the steelers this year.
-we let walt harris go, he was starting for the 49ers this year.
-we let omar stoutmire go, he was starting for the saints this year.
-we let matt bowen go, he was starting for the bills this year.
-prioleau got injured on the first snap of the year and was gone.
-sean taylor isn't the guy to be lining other players up.
-archuleta isn't a guy you want covering anyone.
-vernon fox is a special teamer, not a good NFL starting safety.
-carlos rodgers has serious issues with playing well 14 weeks this year, and even on his good days he can't catch.

we don't have the horses, it's not just a scheme thing, its a serious personnel and depth issue. prioleau will help, rodgers MIGHT get a little consistency. our depth just isn't nearly as good as the last two years though.

I agree with you. The Redskins need to change their free agency philosophy. Stop letting decent players go and throwing big bucks at marginal players. The Skins need to keep their CORE players intact and build through the draft. Stop going after high priced free agents. It should be a priority to bring back players like Derrick Dockery. He is a solid guard. He works well with the current line. You bring in another and it could possibly upset the chemistry. That's what happened with the secondary. The Skins let Ryan Clark go and the whole secondary suffered. The injuries to Prioleau and Springs amplified the problem.