Zorn and Skins to pursue D. J. Hackett

skinsfan_nn · 03-13-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by freddyg12

I believe the Bucs still have a lot of cap space. He'd be a good fit there & if Gruden likes him, I see them paying him the most he can get. They have a pretty big need at wr too.

Very true freddy.

If he leaves DC without a deal....and lands in Tampa with the cash they are spending and have to spend, also have a need at the position. I'll be very surprised if that isn't his new home.

skinsnut · 03-13-2008, 01:44 PM

I agree with you guys....pretty much between the skins and tampa....
I dont see Carolina as a "playoff contender with a good qb"

In my opinion, if we dont get him today, Tampa will get it done.
And.....no way this guy gets a 10 mil signing bonus.

Hopefully we offer him something like 4 year 12 mil with a 3.5 Mil signing bonus....with a bunch of performance stuff to assure his injury potential doesn't haunt us.

Is this a reasonable amount for this guy?
Am I far off on his value?
Opinions?

skinsnut · 03-13-2008, 01:57 PM

Remeber, Randel El signed a 7 year 31 Million deal with 11 Million in signing bonuses over the life of the deal....thats more than 4 mil a year for a guy the Skins thought would be a legitamate #2 with no injury risk + special teams ability.

I'm thinking this guy could make as much as 5 mill a year but 3.5 would be more likely...
I dont know if I want him for more than 3 or 3.5/yr

DGreene28 · 03-13-2008, 02:17 PM

I think the Skins are in a position where they are holding all the cards. For the first time since I can remember they are entertaining a free agent which they don't need to sign.

They can:

- Draft an impact WR in the first few rounds
- See if Mix is the man
- Wait to see if a big WR becomes availiable via trade
- SIgn Hackett to a reasonable deal

It's nice for a change

Slingin Sammy 33 · 03-13-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsnut

IIn my opinion, if we dont get him today, Tampa will get it done.
And.....no way this guy gets a 10 mil signing bonus.

Hopefully we offer him something like 4 year 12 mil with a 3.5 Mil signing bonus....with a bunch of performance stuff to assure his injury potential doesn't haunt us.

Is this a reasonable amount for this guy?
Am I far off on his value?
Opinions?

Looks like he left for Tampa earlier this afternoon.

Hackett Visits Redskins Park

I'd like to see us get something done with him, but it appears we're not "breaking the bank" for him (which is a good thing). Hopefully he and Skins have a gentleman's agreement to give the Skins an opportunity to match any offer he gets from Tampa.

T.O.Killa · 03-13-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Looks like he left for Tampa earlier this afternoon.

Hackett Visits Redskins Park

I'd like to see us get something done with him, but it appears we're not "breaking the bank" for him (which is a good thing). Hopefully he and Skins have a gentleman's agreement to give the Skins an opportunity to match any offer he gets from Tampa.

How do you know he left for Tampa?

Slingin Sammy 33 · 03-13-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

How do you know he left for Tampa?

In the link, third paragraph, it mentions "Hackett departed Redskins Park on Thursday afternoon. He was expected to travel to Tampa Bay to visit with the Buccaneers..."

redwagonskins · 03-13-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Looks like he left for Tampa earlier this afternoon.

Hackett Visits Redskins Park

I'd like to see us get something done with him, but it appears we're not "breaking the bank" for him (which is a good thing). Hopefully he and Skins have a gentleman's agreement to give the Skins an opportunity to match any offer he gets from Tampa.

Only if he liked the vibe he got from VC and DS. If we aren't throwing money at FAs anymore (which I like), it will be interesting to see where we really stand in the eyes of FAs.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-13-2008, 05:10 PM

According to PFT, Hackett got an offer from the Redskins, rejected it, and moved onto Tampa Bay.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 03-13-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

According to PFT, Hackett got an offer from the Redskins, rejected it, and moved onto Tampa Bay.

Wow a free agent rejected a Redskins offer, he must have been kinda pissed that we werent throwing him a 7 year 35 million dollar deal.

redwagonskins · 03-13-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

Wow a free agent rejected a Redskins offer, he must have been kinda pissed that we werent throwing him a 7 year 35 million dollar deal.

this is the other side of being fiscally responsible. everybody on this board would play for the Skins for a nickel, but if we aren't throwing cash around anymore, a lot more FAs are going to enjoy their plane ride and dinner, and then move on.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 03-13-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by redwagonskins

this is the other side of being fiscally responsible. everybody on this board would play for the Skins for a nickel, but if we aren't throwing cash around anymore, a lot more FAs are going to enjoy their plane ride and dinner, and then move on.

plane ride and dinner what a date!

redwagonskins · 03-13-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

plane ride and dinner what a date!

What can I say, Danny is a romantic.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 03-13-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by redwagonskins

What can I say, Danny is a romantic.

old-fashioned too.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-13-2008, 05:32 PM

I'm not even sure that we fired up Redskins1 for Hackett.

03-13-2008, 01:44 PM	#107
skinsnut Playmaker Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,975	Re: Zorn and Skins to pursue D. J. Hackett I agree with you guys....pretty much between the skins and tampa.... I dont see Carolina as a "playoff contender with a good qb" In my opinion, if we dont get him today, Tampa will get it done. And.....no way this guy gets a 10 mil signing bonus. Hopefully we offer him something like 4 year 12 mil with a 3.5 Mil signing bonus....with a bunch of performance stuff to assure his injury potential doesn't haunt us. Is this a reasonable amount for this guy? Am I far off on his value? Opinions? __________________ I hate Dallas...Period

03-13-2008, 01:57 PM	#108
skinsnut Playmaker Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,975	Re: Zorn and Skins to pursue D. J. Hackett Remeber, Randel El signed a 7 year 31 Million deal with 11 Million in signing bonuses over the life of the deal....thats more than 4 mil a year for a guy the Skins thought would be a legitamate #2 with no injury risk + special teams ability. I'm thinking this guy could make as much as 5 mill a year but 3.5 would be more likely... I dont know if I want him for more than 3 or 3.5/yr __________________ I hate Dallas...Period

03-13-2008, 02:17 PM	#109
DGreene28 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 335	Re: Zorn and Skins to pursue D. J. Hackett I think the Skins are in a position where they are holding all the cards. For the first time since I can remember they are entertaining a free agent which they don't need to sign. They can: - Draft an impact WR in the first few rounds - See if Mix is the man - Wait to see if a big WR becomes availiable via trade - SIgn Hackett to a reasonable deal It's nice for a change __________________ Optimism can make you look stupid, but cynicism always makes you look cynical. - Calum Fisher

03-13-2008, 05:10 PM	#114
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 8,317	Re: Zorn and Skins to pursue D. J. Hackett According to PFT, Hackett got an offer from the Redskins, rejected it, and moved onto Tampa Bay.

03-13-2008, 05:32 PM	#120
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 8,317	Re: Zorn and Skins to pursue D. J. Hackett I'm not even sure that we fired up Redskins1 for Hackett.

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