The 6 Million Dollar Shopping Spree

[GTripp0012]

Ben Troupe hasn't done a whole lot in his career, and is a worse blocker. Obviously, Faine's not on the market anymore, but we can still do the rest.

If we have signed Collins, Brunell won't be back, even at league min.

[HOGTIMUS PRIME]

Well if I am the GM then I have to say absolutely no to all free agent moves, especially any one that Brings Brunell back! I would have more than enough confidence that I can start filling needs through the draft, which we need to start doing, which is one reason we have very little cap space to begin with.

I would start by drafting Cromartie at CB, I believe CB is our biggest need right now, I would then turn my attention to offensive line. This should be the focal point of our draft, we will not fill all our needs at once there has been to much neglect in the personnel department. The goal this year is to bring in young talent and lower our cap number for next season where a good draft could put us over the top. CB's and O linemen this draft!

All of a sudden Hackett is the next big time WR????????? I do believe we can survive without a big time contract for Hackett!

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Ben Troupe hasn't done a whole lot in his career, and is a worse blocker. Obviously, Faine's not on the market anymore, but we can still do the rest.

If we have signed Collins, Brunell won't be back, even at league min.

comparing him to wilson, who's older and done less, doesn't really prove your point.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by That Guy

comparing him to wilson, who's older and done less, doesn't really prove your point.

Yeah, but you're talking about a guy who had the starters job handed to him on a silver platter, and got beaten out by Bo Scaife, and I'm talking about a guy who has waited behind Tony Gonzalez for 4 years.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Yeah, but you're talking about a guy who had the starters job handed to him on a silver platter, and got beaten out by Bo Scaife, and I'm talking about a guy who has waited behind Tony Gonzalez for 4 years.

you mean gonzalez and dunn (who's not even as good a #2 as ben troupe).

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by That Guy

you mean gonzalez and dunn (who's not even as good a #2 as ben troupe).

Yeah, but for all intents and purposes, Dunn was playing a different position in the offense than Gonzo. If Gonzo had missed a week, it would have been Wilson who took his place, because of Dunn's limited availability in the receving game.

Speaking of that though, Dunn is a free agent.

[dmek25]

easy on Wilson, up here from my neck of the woods. and graduated from the same high school. really good guy. not sure about wanting him on the redskins, though

[rypper11]

I want one FA... Justin Smith. Fill the other holes w/ draft or some after June 1 cuts.

[MTK]

Not sure why we would look to replace Rabach, but I do agree on Hackett.

[SC Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Not sure why we would look to replace Rabach, but I do agree on Hackett.

I couldn't figure that one out either. Seems some misplaced blame for some of the OL woes last year. We need a backup C/G type, but don't need to drop $8 million (apparently Faine got more than $12 million ... whoa) for a center to oust Rabach, who I think has played very well since he's been here.

[Soup's Uncle]

I'd poop my pants at work if we got Hackett.

[theJBexperience]

The Bucs are interested in Hackett. I hope the Redskins schedule a visit soon. The Bucs desperately need another WR, and I'd hate for a deal to get done with them.

[MTK]

Problem is the Bucs have a ton of cap room and can afford to overspend on Hackett.

Seems like the Skins aren't interested in overspending... wow did I just say that?

[Bill B]

[quote=Mattyk72;427495]Problem is the Bucs have a ton of cap room and can afford to overspend on Hackett.

Seems like the Skins aren't interested in overspending... wow did I just say that?[/quote]


Yeep you did - and that is sweet music to my ears! Due to the lack of quality free agents someone will overpay for Hackett so the SKins should go to plan B.

[GTripp0012]

As as a general rule, no move is always a favorable alternative to the wrong moves.