The Salary Cap & Free Agency 2009

SmootSmack · 01-12-2009, 10:41 AM

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How true is that, though? From what I remember, JLC speculated that Cerrato could be on the chopping block, but has that been corroborated anywhere else?

Well what I heard last off-season was that the plan was for Cerrato to move to a more corporate role with the Redskins (and possibly other Snyder) properties within the next couple of years.

But there is a lot of buzz that he may just be gone altogether. I don't know for sure, but I suspect that he probably said "if I'm not on the football side, I don't know there's a place for me here." I don't know all the specifics.

The problem is that no one really knows what the metrics are for it be considered a successful year for VC in 2009. Only Snyder really knows I suppose.

FRPLG · 01-12-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well what I heard last off-season was that the plan was for Cerrato to move to a more corporate role with the Redskins (and possibly other Snyder) properties within the next couple of years.

But there is a lot of buzz that he may just be gone altogether. I don't know for sure, but I suspect that he probably said "if I'm not on the football side, I don't know there's a place for me here." I don't know all the specifics.

The problem is that no one really knows what the metrics are for it be considered a successful year for VC in 2009. Only Snyder really knows I suppose.

That's the million dollar question. I don't know how to really feel about our team right now. Part of me thinks we have the talent to compete at a high level and win a SB...the other part is convinced we (fans and the organization) have vastly over-rated our talent levels.

BigHairedAristocrat · 01-12-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well what I heard last off-season was that the plan was for Cerrato to move to a more corporate role with the Redskins (and possibly other Snyder) properties within the next couple of years.

But there is a lot of buzz that he may just be gone altogether. I don't know for sure, but I suspect that he probably said "if I'm not on the football side, I don't know there's a place for me here." I don't know all the specifics.

The problem is that no one really knows what the metrics are for it be considered a successful year for VC in 2009. Only Snyder really knows I suppose.

where did you hear this? I'm fairly new here, so i apologize for my ignorance, but do you have some sort of insider connection at redskins park or is this just stuff you and your friends have discussed that has no basis in fact, but is just speculation. Obviously, if what you say is true, then its great news, but i dont want to get my hopes up if its just speculation.

SmootSmack · 01-12-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

where did you hear this? I'm fairly new here, so i apologize for my ignorance, but do you have some sort of insider connection at redskins park or is this just stuff you and your friends have discussed that has no basis in fact, but is just speculation. Obviously, if what you say is true, then its great news, but i dont want to get my hopes up if its just speculation.

My friends are insiders

BigHairedAristocrat · 01-12-2009, 03:21 PM

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My friends are insiders

Well if what you said is true, and the "plan" was to move him, then why the charade? why make him the de-facto GM last year? Why not just go ahead and move him?

SmootSmack · 01-12-2009, 04:05 PM

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Well if what you said is true, and the "plan" was to move him, then why the charade? why make him the de-facto GM last year? Why not just go ahead and move him?

Because they couldn't (wouldn't?) get a guy who they believed was ready so they named Cerrato the guy, elevated Campbell to greater responsibilities, and brought back Mo Brown in a higher role than when he left.

BigHairedAristocrat · 01-12-2009, 05:31 PM

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Because they couldn't (wouldn't?) get a guy who they believed was ready so they named Cerrato the guy, elevated Campbell to greater responsibilities, and brought back Mo Brown in a higher role than when he left.

even if thats the case, i dont understand why they insist on keeping Cerrato again this year... especially with all the talented HC/FO guys available. If Snyder really is planning to get rid of Cerrato, why pass up on these guys? At the very least, i certainly hope Snyder prevents Cerrato from trading away any more 2010 picks. we will need as close as we can get to a full compliment of picks to entice GM/HC candidates next year.

SmootSmack · 01-12-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

even if thats the case, i dont understand why they insist on keeping Cerrato again this year... especially with all the talented HC/FO guys available. If Snyder really is planning to get rid of Cerrato, why pass up on these guys? At the very least, i certainly hope Snyder prevents Cerrato from trading away any more 2010 picks. we will need as close as we can get to a full compliment of picks to entice GM/HC candidates next year.

I don't think that Cerrato is the idiot devil everyone else seems to think, but I do think it's in the team's best interests that he be removed of any association with the football team. If for no other than perception can be reality.

FRPLG · 01-12-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

where did you hear this? I'm fairly new here, so i apologize for my ignorance, but do you have some sort of insider connection at redskins park or is this just stuff you and your friends have discussed that has no basis in fact, but is just speculation. Obviously, if what you say is true, then its great news, but i dont want to get my hopes up if its just speculation.

SS won't say it out of modesty but he works for the four letter and worked in DC sports journalism/media for a good time I believe. He knows people who know these things. It's why we pay him top dollar.

SmootSmack · 01-12-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

SS won't say it out of modesty but he works for the four letter and worked in DC sports journalism/media for a good time I believe. He knows people who know these things. It's why we pay him top dollar.

Admittedly though, I've become less and less involved and attuned to what the Redskins are thinking and doing as the years have passed (1998-2002 were my peak years). And I lost a couple of key insiders with Gibbs' retirement. Still not totally out of it though

FRPLG · 01-13-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Admittedly though, I've become less and less involved and attuned to what the Redskins are thinking and doing as the years have passed (1998-2002 were my peak years). And I lost a couple of key insiders with Gibbs' retirement. Still not totally out of it though

You better produce...no excuses. Matty is gonna put you out on your ass. You aren't being paid to be out of touch.

SmootSmack · 01-13-2009, 09:38 AM

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You better produce...no excuses. Matty is gonna put you out on your ass. You aren't being paid to be out of touch.

If Matty paid me a little more, I might have some more information

FRPLG · 01-13-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

If Matty paid me a little more, I might have some more information

Spoken like atrue me-first generation WR. I always knew you were a closet TO fan.

celts32 · 01-12-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well what I heard last off-season was that the plan was for Cerrato to move to a more corporate role with the Redskins (and possibly other Snyder) properties within the next couple of years.

But there is a lot of buzz that he may just be gone altogether. I don't know for sure, but I suspect that he probably said "if I'm not on the football side, I don't know there's a place for me here." I don't know all the specifics.

The problem is that no one really knows what the metrics are for it be considered a successful year for VC in 2009. Only Snyder really knows I suppose.

I never thought I would say this but I am prepared to go 2-14 if that's what it takes to get Vinny out of here. I believe we would be better off in the long run then winning 9 or 10 games and saving his job.

SBXVII · 01-12-2009, 08:38 PM

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I never thought I would say this but I am prepared to go 2-14 if that's what it takes to get Vinny out of here. I believe we would be better off in the long run then winning 9 or 10 games and saving his job.

yeah and it doesn't help having the two teams we beat in the playoffs. Now they will be thinking ....hey we were closer then we thought.

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