Report: Hackett Agrees to Terms with Panthers

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I've got my fingers crossed he comes here.

I'm not a huge fan, but signing him would free us up to take care of more needs in the draft.

[J. Spanky]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm not a huge fan, but signing him would free us up to take care of more needs in the draft.

which is exactly why we should all hope he comes here. receivers take too long to develop. we can draft at other positions and find at least a couple players who can make significant impacts right now.

even if we draft limas sweed in the 1st round, it could be 2 years before it starts to pay off.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm not a huge fan, but signing him would free us up to take care of more needs in the draft.

yeah good point, it would give us a bit more flexibility in the draft

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm not a huge fan, but signing him would free us up to take care of more needs in the draft.

That's basiaclly where I fall. He is a perfect FA acquisition for whoever gets him. he has some talent and wont cost a ton. He is probably better than every WR in the draft except 3 or 4 in the end so there is no bust factor with him basically. We just need so much more than a WR from the draft Our lines could use complete attention. Take all linemen this year and I'd be happy. I know we need a CB but other than that I'd lvoe to see us go overboard on the lines in a perfect world.

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

That's basiaclly where I fall. He is a perfect FA acquisition for whoever gets him. he has some talent and wont cost a ton. He is probably better than every WR in the draft except 3 or 4 in the end so there is no bust factor with him basically. We just need so much more than a WR from the draft Our lines could use complete attention. Take all linemen this year and I'd be happy. I know we need a CB but other than that I'd lvoe to see us go overboard on the lines in a perfect world.

I agree the idea of just devoting the entire draft to O&D lineman. We'd be beter served if we fill and develop our core on both sides of the ball.

If we plant the seeds this year we'll be formidable in the years to come.

[Bill B]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

That's basiaclly where I fall. He is a perfect FA acquisition for whoever gets him. he has some talent and wont cost a ton. He is probably better than every WR in the draft except 3 or 4 in the end so there is no bust factor with him basically. We just need so much more than a WR from the draft Our lines could use complete attention. Take all linemen this year and I'd be happy. I know we need a CB but other than that I'd lvoe to see us go overboard on the lines in a perfect world.

I agree although I have said on other messages I heard Cerrato on Redskins Radio that one of the draft picks is going to used on a qb to be our 3rd stringer - which is probably a good long term move because you never know what will happen - maybe a severe injury to JC but lets hope not.

I think that we will use 2-3 picks on lineman (hopefully more) with one of the picks on a db as well. I am just excited we have all our picks for this year (pending the extra pick for Dockery we get). So far the restraint by the FO is a breath of fresh air and from the looks of the DJ Hackett situation it looks like we made a fair offer and didn't throw him an obscene contract offer, which is smart because the injury potential and history for DJ is something you have to consider. DJ makes sense in that he is well versed in the system and wants to go over the middle and would be the perfect compliment for Moss and Randle El. The contract numbers I have seen on the board all look reasonable and if he gets that from the Skins that would be a good move for the money.

so far the offseason has been quiet and that is a good thing!

[Skinny Tee]

[quote=Bill B;432552]I agree although I have said on other messages I heard Cerrato on Redskins Radio that one of the draft picks is going to used on a qb to be our 3rd stringer - which is probably a good long term move because you never know what will happen - maybe a severe injury to JC but lets hope not.
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I think the QB pick is a neccesity so we can have someone young who can learn and develop under Jim Zorn, the QB guru.

We bring in someone young with the physical essentials and Zorn should be able to take advantage of his QB coaching expertise.

No QB selections too high though. Those should be reserved for CB and DE. QB should be fourth selection at the earliest.

[EXoffender]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm not a huge fan, but signing him would free us up to take care of more needs in the draft.

Ditto. I came to my senses after watching that playoff game agaonst SEA that Hackett is nothing special. He and Caldwell are very similiar route runners.

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by EXoffender

Ditto. I came to my senses after watching that playoff game agaonst SEA that Hackett is nothing special. He and Caldwell are very similiar route runners.

For the sake of draft picks...I am now officially on the resign caldwell bandwagon.
I dont want to waste a top pick on a WR

[EXoffender]

Originally Posted by skinsnut

For the sake of draft picks...I am now officially on the resign caldwell bandwagon.
I dont want to waste a top pick on a WR

Malcolm Kelly (and Limas Sweed) are good values at 21st overall...

[skinzaholic73]

Good Deal! Now we can move on to bigger and better receivers.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by EXoffender

Malcolm Kelly (and Limas Sweed) are good values at 21st overall...

kelly probably wont be there and i think sweed would be a big mistake. that and the DE talent takes a nose dive once merling and harvey are gone.


i'm really surprised we didn't even offer 2mill per... he's a much better #3 than caldwell.

[T.O.Killa]

I think Carolina stole him. I cant believe we did get him for that kind of money.

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by EXoffender

Malcolm Kelly (and Limas Sweed) are good values at 21st overall...

I dont agree any WR is a good value in the 1st round in general, and based on the Skins needs....I will be disappointed if we invest anything higher than a 5th rounder on one.

I dont like WR draft pick crap shoots...lets use top picks on both lines and CB