Updated (06/12/09),defensive and offensive free agents

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

true on not putting barnes on PS but Tryon on the other hand why not?

Jerry Gray has said that Tryon is coming along very well and he thinks Tryon is going to be very, very good for a long time in this league. They will not put him on the PS.

[Nflnick11]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Jerry Gray has said that Tryon is coming along very well and he thinks Tryon is going to be very, very good for a long time in this league. They will not put him on the PS.

And where exactly did you hear or read about this??

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Nflnick11

And where exactly did you hear or read about this??

It was on the Redskins Blog when Matt Terl interviewed Jerry Gray I think. I remember reading it somewhere.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Nflnick11

And where exactly did you hear or read about this??

http://www.thewarpath.net/redskins-l...nerbacks.html?

[53Fan]

Linebacker Greg Ellis agrees with Oakland Raiders on three-year deal - ESPN

[ChickenMonkey]

Although I am 99% sure Jeremy Bridges will end up winning the RT spot..Are any of the FA's below a better option before the season starts?

Levi Jones (LT) - Talented, long-time starter for the Bengals, but has suffered through various injuries over the past few years which have limited his play.
Mark Tauscher (RT) - May not be ready to play until after the regular season starts.
Jon Runyan (RT) - He still wants to play one to two years and should be ready to go some time in July or so.
[Charles Spencer (LT/RT/G) - Very talented and versatile, but hasn't been the same after suffering a horrific leg/knee injury during his rookie season with the Texans.

[Nflnick11]

Originally Posted by ChickenMonkey

Although I am 99% sure Jeremy Bridges will end up winning the RT spot..Are any of the FA's below a better option before the season starts?

Levi Jones (LT) - Talented, long-time starter for the Bengals, but has suffered through various injuries over the past few years which have limited his play.
Mark Tauscher (RT) - May not be ready to play until after the regular season starts.
Jon Runyan (RT) - He still wants to play one to two years and should be ready to go some time in July or so.
[Charles Spencer (LT/RT/G) - Very talented and versatile, but hasn't been the same after suffering a horrific leg/knee injury during his rookie season with the Texans.

A) why do you think bridges will win the spot, not heyer?
B) Levi jones is the only one I would sign on that list, runyan I would sign if our tackles got injured during the season
C) I would definitly bring in derrick brooks at least for a workout he is a great OLB which we desperatly need

[The Goat]

Whether bridges starts I can't say...but if the roster stays as it is i bet he'll get significant playing time time this year. Heyer has suffered injury every year, missing time, and Williams is such a longshot. I'd sign Jones even if it took the rest of our cap room...OL is still such a glaring weakness IMO.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Whether bridges starts I can't say...but if the roster stays as it is i bet he'll get significant playing time time this year. Heyer has suffered injury every year, missing time, and Williams is such a longshot. I'd sign Jones even if it took the rest of our cap room...OL is still such a glaring weakness IMO.

I hate to say this, but with Samuels locked in at LT, and a slew of suitors for RT (with Heyer at the front), I doubt Jones would want to come here. I would want him here, I don't know if he would come here as a backup, unless the team would guarantee him a starting spot.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I hate to say this, but with Samuels locked in at LT, and a slew of suitors for RT (with Heyer at the front), I doubt Jones would want to come here. I would want him here, I don't know if he would come here as a backup, unless the team would guarantee him a starting spot.

I'm sure you're exactly right Ruh. LJ basically has no reason to play for the Skins. He's a legit starter when healthy and someone will need a starter as we get closer to opening day.

Hopefully we get some really nice surprises this year: Samuels and Thomas back healthy, Rinehart/Heyer/Bridges/Williams much improved.

[an23dy]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

Honestly there is no promise that Tryon or Barnes will beat out Smoot or Westbrook for a crack at the starting lineup... An invite to camp doesn't install you instantly in the final roster if you a vetran. It only sets you up with the opportunity to compete. A player like Chris McAllister, Samari Rolle, or Ty Law could come in here and make a positive impact. Filling the roll of the crafty vetran, who can cover the slot and spell Landry at Free Safety on occasion. All I'm worried about is a repeat of the last play of the Rams game last year, when tryon got burned on a game winning play ughh!

I believe Rolle is on the Ravens and I think we're good at corner and we don't need Law or McAllister for the one or two more years that they may be able to play. McAllister hasn't had a healthy year in a long time and Law hasn't played all that well since 2005. If they get put on the roster there's no guarantee a guy like Westbrook won't get picked up off the practice squad and we could lose a good young player. Also if they're on the roster and they get injured then we're short a good player. Lose reps in practice as well. Just overall don't think it's worth it bc I think we have a very solid secondary. Also, I'd much rather have Kareem Moore spelling Landry. I think Tryon will move another spot down on the depth chart and he's improved a lot according to Jerry Gray.