Some Notes From Bram's Blog

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Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

You never know with this economy. Danny might have to start pinching because his investments might be tanking.

But really, the Redskins are still considered a marquee franchise so they will always have that desireability from prospective free agents.

We don't need to cry over free agents we didn't land if we are building a strong team from within. They will merely serve as icing on the cake.

I am curious if this is really true. Were FAs attracted to the Skins because this is a marquee franchise or because we gave away suitcases full of cash to anyone with a pulse? It will be interesting to see if this organization is the marquee organization so many people think it is, or if we will fall back to the pack without the reputation for being over-spenders. Right now, I am of the opinion that there has been a swing in our reputation among FAs because of this change in philosophy. Without the ludicrous contracts, FAs are going to shy away until Coach Zorn and his staff show that they are capable of winning in this league. FA's are interested in big money or winning. Since we are no longer paying the stupid contracts, it's a wait and see as to the winning. I think that once the staff proves itself as winners, then we will once again be looked at as a marquee franchise among FAs.