UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer

2BIG2BSKINNY · 03-13-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GridIron26

That sounds pretty good; however I'm pretty sure if we sign Shaffer, we will go on defensive side and draft LB or DE..

If we got this guy we don't need to only draft on the defense as Mack is projected late or even 2nd round so this gives us the position to trade down get another pick in late 2nd or another 3rd... then we can address more needs... IMO there are three top grade centers...Mack is one , Unger is another ( he is valuable as he has played guard as well) and Wood!
All are 2nd round projected or the very last picks of the first round..

Just something to think about.. I think there is room to upgrade the o-line with youth while we solidify the holes at SLB and DE!

SmootSmack · 03-13-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by hooskins

Insider info?

Hardly, actually didn't read the article though. But I thought I had heard somewhere last week that they were going to probably cut him with the intention of bringing him back at a lower price.

Not much time for much Insider stuff these days, just a few things here and there, busy time at work.

bigant · 03-13-2009, 09:33 AM

Lets bring him in and sign him immediately,because we need an DE and outside backer so Bad it ain,t funny unless we sign one of the LB,s om the free agent market,there is some pretty good ones still out there

Soup's Uncle · 03-13-2009, 09:36 AM

Yeah, I'd sign him, and take best of available of OT, DE or LB at 13, or try to trade down to late first and pick up a 2nd as well.

If we sign this dude, then this truly has been a bomb free agency IMO. 2 starting linemen, a beast DT and a pro bowl CB. Plus all of our (4) draft picks.

johno · 03-13-2009, 10:13 AM

I agree Soup, that would be quite the offseason for the skins. How realistic is it that we actually are able to fit this last piece of the puzzle into our D before the draft even begins?

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.

SmootSmack · 03-13-2009, 06:51 PM

Browns just signed Porkchop Womack...watch out!

CRedskinsRule · 03-13-2009, 09:03 PM

Any implication that we might have a shot at getting him, or just relaying a fact?

vallin21 · 03-14-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Any implication that we might have a shot at getting him, or just relaying a fact?

I haven't heard any word out of Ashburn, but that might be a good thing when the FO is quiet, because all the FA's we were supposedly linked to (Willis Brown), Cerrato denied it. The reason that makes Shaffer different than those two is that he has more playing experience and he can play solid for a good 2 years. To answer your question, I definetly think we have a shot at getting him, and I think Shaffer would want to play hear (Salisbury, MD) it all comes down to A. If we have enough cap room and B. How much $$ are we willing to pay him.

RedskinPete · 03-14-2009, 11:03 AM

Who is better Willis or Shaffer? What I read about Shaffer is good and could work out but that cash thing keeps coming up! Here is the thing is he better then a 1st round pick in the draft that we could get? That would leave big holes left at LB and DE. Just too many needs!

terpsez11 · 03-14-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

3/12 seems to be the going market rate for a starting caliber left tackle at this age.

That's pretty much what I would offer him as well.

sounds reasonable...then the pick can be used on defense

SmootSmack · 03-18-2009, 01:13 PM

The Browns say they want to bring Shaffer back...but since cutting him they've signed OT Floyd Womack and OT John St. Clair

The Associated Press: Browns sign OL John St. Clair

BleedBurgundy · 03-18-2009, 01:20 PM

Have there been any reports of us going after this guy? Usually we're the first name mentioned for a free agent...

Soup's Uncle · 03-18-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

Have there been any reports of us going after this guy? Usually we're the first name mentioned for a free agent...

I'm constantly checking all of the Redskin sblogs and various rumor mills and haven't heard him linked to us.

CRedskinsRule · 03-18-2009, 01:39 PM

I think at this point many teams (i guess us included? ) are waiting to see what happens in the draft, and once the draft shakes out, those in need will start picking up what's left.

03-13-2009, 09:33 AM	#48
bigant Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: garfield new jersey Posts: 158	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer Lets bring him in and sign him immediately,because we need an DE and outside backer so Bad it ain,t funny unless we sign one of the LB,s om the free agent market,there is some pretty good ones still out there

03-13-2009, 09:36 AM	#49
Soup's Uncle Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 354	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer Yeah, I'd sign him, and take best of available of OT, DE or LB at 13, or try to trade down to late first and pick up a 2nd as well. If we sign this dude, then this truly has been a bomb free agency IMO. 2 starting linemen, a beast DT and a pro bowl CB. Plus all of our (4) draft picks. __________________ "No one runs on the Cowboys" - Wade Phillips Incorrect Wade...the Burgundy and Gold just ran all over you.

03-13-2009, 10:13 AM	#50
johno Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest, DC Posts: 599	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer I agree Soup, that would be quite the offseason for the skins. How realistic is it that we actually are able to fit this last piece of the puzzle into our D before the draft even begins?

03-13-2009, 06:51 PM	#52
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer Browns just signed Porkchop Womack...watch out! __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-13-2009, 09:03 PM	#53
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 58 Posts: 21,698	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer Any implication that we might have a shot at getting him, or just relaying a fact?

03-14-2009, 11:03 AM	#55
RedskinPete The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Camino,Ca Posts: 1,174	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer Who is better Willis or Shaffer? What I read about Shaffer is good and could work out but that cash thing keeps coming up! Here is the thing is he better then a 1st round pick in the draft that we could get? That would leave big holes left at LB and DE. Just too many needs!

03-18-2009, 01:13 PM	#57
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer The Browns say they want to bring Shaffer back...but since cutting him they've signed OT Floyd Womack and OT John St. Clair The Associated Press: Browns sign OL John St. Clair __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-18-2009, 01:20 PM	#58
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer Have there been any reports of us going after this guy? Usually we're the first name mentioned for a free agent...

03-18-2009, 01:39 PM	#60
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 58 Posts: 21,698	re: UPDATE: Bears Sign 29 Year Old RT Shaffer I think at this point many teams (i guess us included? ) are waiting to see what happens in the draft, and once the draft shakes out, those in need will start picking up what's left.

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