UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer

skinsfan69 · 03-12-2009, 09:06 PM

Cleveland had the worst offense in the NFL and they're letting this guy go. I think that pretty much tells all I need to know.

CRedskinsRule · 03-12-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Cleveland had the worst offense in the NFL and they're letting this guy go. I think that pretty much tells all I need to know.

Not really, look at all the drops their receivers had, and their qb rotations, I actually think their line held up very well.

Let me put it like this, we had the 28th or so scoring offense, would you tell me that you wouldn't take Cooley if we cut him due to salary cap reasons, or if Cooley is too much of a standout, what about Betts, or Samuels?

skinsfan69 · 03-13-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Not really, look at all the drops their receivers had, and their qb rotations, I actually think their line held up very well.

Let me put it like this, we had the 28th or so scoring offense, would you tell me that you wouldn't take Cooley if we cut him due to salary cap reasons, or if Cooley is too much of a standout, what about Betts, or Samuels?

Well if this guy is an upgrade over Jansen and Heyer then I'm fine with it.

BigHairedAristocrat · 03-12-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Cleveland had the worst offense in the NFL and they're letting this guy go. I think that pretty much tells all I need to know.

I was thinking the same thing. So what if this guy started on a team thats been crappy the entire time he was there (and pretty much forever before then)? Nothing about this guy makes me feel he would automatically be an upgrade over what we have.

CRedskinsRule · 03-12-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I was thinking the same thing. So what if this guy started on a team thats been crappy the entire time he was there (and pretty much forever before then)? Nothing about this guy makes me feel he would automatically be an upgrade over what we have.

Wow I am really defending a guy I don't know that much about, but I did read the different sports sites analysis', looked at Cleveland's info, and stayed at a day's inn. This guy DEFINITELY could start for us, since his 3rd year he has been a constant starting RT, Jansen at 29 was a beast- this guy looks like he should be in the prime of his career, and with Buges and crew he would solidify our Right side and give us an opportunity to take who we want in the draft, instead of being forced into a corner-rather a tackle

Now it may not work money wise, he would be at the top of our range, and he may have a fatal flaw that i don't see, but this seems like a solid move that we could make and come away with a solid offensive starting lineup of

Samuels
Dockery
Rabach
Thomas
Shaffer

and better depth than last year.

GTripp0012 · 03-12-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Cleveland had the worst offense in the NFL and they're letting this guy go. I think that pretty much tells all I need to know.

Well, they like Ryan Tucker who has been out two years with a staph injury. Time will tell if this is the right move.

vallin21 · 03-12-2009, 09:50 PM

Lets not kid ourselves, our current RT's are either washed up (Jansen) or unproven (Heyer). Shaffer can give us 2-3 good productive yrs, and then we can draft a younger RT. If we sign him, that's 1 less need we have to worry about going into the draft.

NM Redskin · 03-12-2009, 09:08 PM

I say sign him. We have too many needs at LB, DE and T to hope we can fill those all with less than a full allotment of draft picks.

The Goat · 03-12-2009, 09:14 PM

Surprised but not surprised... this just confirms that FOs around the league plan on walking away from the draft w/ franchise talent at OT. J Smith, Monroe and Oher all go in the top 10 now, mark it. What surprises me is the Browns did this so early... maybe they like the guy quite a bit and wanted to give him the best shot of signing a good contract elsewhere because after the draft he's likely to be competing w/ the likes of Levi Jones, etc.

... this has big draft implications for us IMO. A Smith will be the only top talent OT available at 13. I don't want the risk for such a high pick. Also I think it's looking less likely we get good value trading back, in which case we really give up on some top talent at another position. Regardless of whether we sign Shaffer I think we need to get an OT, preferably the best who comes available, in FA. That leaves us the ability to basically draft the BPA at 13 if we can't get shit trading down... YEAH FOR REY!!!

... btw Vinny and the FO are getting smart IMO!!! We didn't go after Willis that hard and just sat on Barnes and now we're seeing better talent come available.

skinsfan_nn · 03-12-2009, 09:55 PM

I would certainly take a look at KS if I where the Skins quickly, as I don't think he will be on the market long.

IMO he could be a huge upgrade over what we have now at RT, and this is going to be one if not the most important holes left to fill. Still relatively young at 29, good size, doesn't miss games, or have injury problems. And is a solid performer.

Scout.com: Browns Release RT

Lotus · 03-12-2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

I would certainly take a look at KS if I where the Skins quickly, as I don't think he will be on the market long.

IMO he could be a huge upgrade over what we have now at RT, and this is going to be one if not the most important holes left to fill. Still relatively young at 29, good size, doesn't miss games, or have injury problems. And is a solid performer.

Scout.com: Browns Release RT

I agree with this. And, as Smootsmack pointed out, the Browns aren't trying to get rid of him. They want him back, presumably for less money.

I say unless the bidding gets too high, grab him. One less slot to worry about. I like the idea of a drafted tackle but he is not that old and we have many holes to fill without many good FA choices or many draft choices.

Pocket$ $traight · 03-12-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Scout.com: Browns Release RT

I hear we have needs at tackle.

Can he play strongside linebacker or defensive end too?

SmootSmack · 03-12-2009, 11:01 PM

I think the Browns will try to bring him back

53Fan · 03-12-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think the Browns will try to bring him back

I think they would like to. But I wonder if given a choice who he would rather play for?

hooskins · 03-12-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think the Browns will try to bring him back

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03-12-2009, 09:06 PM	#1
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,439	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer Cleveland had the worst offense in the NFL and they're letting this guy go. I think that pretty much tells all I need to know.

03-12-2009, 09:50 PM	#7
vallin21 The Starter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,180	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer Lets not kid ourselves, our current RT's are either washed up (Jansen) or unproven (Heyer). Shaffer can give us 2-3 good productive yrs, and then we can draft a younger RT. If we sign him, that's 1 less need we have to worry about going into the draft.

03-12-2009, 09:08 PM	#8
NM Redskin The Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,014	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer I say sign him. We have too many needs at LB, DE and T to hope we can fill those all with less than a full allotment of draft picks. __________________ Despite my solid 40 time and great intangibles I went undrafted AGAIN!

03-12-2009, 09:14 PM	#9
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,662	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer Surprised but not surprised... this just confirms that FOs around the league plan on walking away from the draft w/ franchise talent at OT. J Smith, Monroe and Oher all go in the top 10 now, mark it. What surprises me is the Browns did this so early... maybe they like the guy quite a bit and wanted to give him the best shot of signing a good contract elsewhere because after the draft he's likely to be competing w/ the likes of Levi Jones, etc. ... this has big draft implications for us IMO. A Smith will be the only top talent OT available at 13. I don't want the risk for such a high pick. Also I think it's looking less likely we get good value trading back, in which case we really give up on some top talent at another position. Regardless of whether we sign Shaffer I think we need to get an OT, preferably the best who comes available, in FA. That leaves us the ability to basically draft the BPA at 13 if we can't get shit trading down... YEAH FOR REY!!! ... btw Vinny and the FO are getting smart IMO!!! We didn't go after Willis that hard and just sat on Barnes and now we're seeing better talent come available. __________________ 24-34

03-12-2009, 09:55 PM	#10
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer I would certainly take a look at KS if I where the Skins quickly, as I don't think he will be on the market long. IMO he could be a huge upgrade over what we have now at RT, and this is going to be one if not the most important holes left to fill. Still relatively young at 29, good size, doesn't miss games, or have injury problems. And is a solid performer. Scout.com: Browns Release RT __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

03-12-2009, 11:01 PM	#13
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer I think the Browns will try to bring him back __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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