Joey Galloway signed

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Wow, yet ANOTHER 30-something player signed past his prime. How many does that make this off-season?

Kemoeatu
McNabb
LJ
Parker
Ryan
Galloway

Remind me again what has changed since Allen became GM?

Well other than McNabb, the rest are role players, not signed to splashy contracts, but performance based and easily cuttable. The FO isn't on a free for all spendfest, but bringing in young UDFA's and veteran talent in order to find the right mix is not the same as our past FO's plan.

[MTK]

meh who cares

Maybe he gives us something, maybe he's cut before the season.

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Well other than McNabb, the rest are role players, not signed to splashy contracts, but performance based and easily cuttable. The FO isn't on a free for all spendfest, but bringing in young UDFA's and veteran talent in order to find the right mix is not the same as our past FO's plan.

While I concur that the contracts are indeed more easy to swallow than in years past. My concern is as I look around the rest of the NFC East, the other 3 teams are getting younger, whereas the Redskins are getting older.

I'm sure the lack of draft picks in recent years plays a part in that. So when you look at the shear number of over-30 vets signed this year, some of not most will be seeing significant playing time.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

While I concur that the contracts are indeed more easy to swallow than in years past. My concern is as I look around the rest of the NFC East, the other 3 teams are getting younger, whereas the Redskins are getting older.

I'm sure the lack of draft picks in recent years plays a part in that. So when you look at the shear number of over-30 vets signed this year, some of not most will be seeing significant playing time.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

While I concur that the contracts are indeed more easy to swallow than in years past. My concern is as I look around the rest of the NFC East, the other 3 teams are getting younger, whereas the Redskins are getting older.

I'm sure the lack of draft picks in recent years plays a part in that. So when you look at the shear number of over-30 vets signed this year, some of not most will be seeing significant playing time.

I am sure that Skins and Skins fans truly appreciate your concern.

Obviously a lack of draft picks played a part in it. The "shear number of it" doesn't follow, since currently we have at least 80 people under contract, of which 53 will be on the final roster and only 45 on any gameday (I know you know that), so just under half the bodies in camp won't make it, and it's easier to bring in older players like Galloway for a serviceable camp body because you don't have to really spend time teaching him the basics, like you would an undrafted FA. Camp bodies have to come from somewhere, and if some do make the final cut (as I am sure they will) I doubt it will suddenly overwhelm what youth we do have.

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

My concern is as I look around the rest of the NFC East, the other 3 teams are getting younger, whereas the Redskins are getting older.

Originally Posted by 44ever

Yeah, I wouldn't read too much into my choice of words there. Gosh darn golly gee, I was up all night worried about the age of your roster.

[Rainy Parade]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Yeah, I wouldn't read too much into my choice of words there. Gosh darn golly gee, I was up all night worried about the age of your roster.

did you choose that avatar or did you lose a bet?

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

While I concur that the contracts are indeed more easy to swallow than in years past. My concern is as I look around the rest of the NFC East, the other 3 teams are getting younger, whereas the Redskins are getting older.

I'm sure the lack of draft picks in recent years plays a part in that. So when you look at the shear number of over-30 vets signed this year, some of not most will be seeing significant playing time.

Sandtrap, what would you do in this situation: You are a new coach who needs to overhaul the roster. However, it is the beginning of an uncapped year so there are fewer young free agents on the market. You also do not have your full number of draft picks.

What you would do is bring in many older players who might fit your system. If some of them stick, then you've found contributors. If they are too ancient to be capable, you would cut them.

The fact is that if you look closely you will see that Shanahan is trying to get younger but lacks significant resources for doing so.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Rainy Parade

did you choose that avatar or did you lose a bet?

Sandtrap is our token Cowboys fan. There are a couple others, but he visits regularly.

[CrustyRedskin]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Wow, yet ANOTHER 30-something player signed past his prime. How many does that make this off-season?

Kemoeatu
McNabb
LJ
Parker
Ryan
Galloway

Remind me again what has changed since Allen became GM?

We tried to sign your mom but she said she's too busy.

[murphy196]

Originally Posted by Lotus

We now have 10 WR's. Obviously we are gearing up to run the innovative 10-WR Offense.

We will have several unique formations this year in addition to the 10 WR offense, we will have a 5 RB set and then the infamous 4 TE formation. There will be a lot of creativity this season.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by murphy196

We will have several unique formations this year in addition to the 10 WR offense, we will have a 5 RB set and then the infamous 4 TE formation. There will be a lot of creativity this season.

I like it. Keep 'em guessing.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by CrustyRedskin

We tried to sign your mom but she said she's too busy.

I heard that too, Bruce Allen hired Jeff Ireland to interview her!
(Sandtrap, just kidding )

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by murphy196

We will have several unique formations this year in addition to the 10 WR offense, we will have a 5 RB set and then the infamous 4 TE formation. There will be a lot of creativity this season.

This pretty much addresses the poor O line, we just won't put any o lnemen on the field! problem solved!

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

I heard that too, Bruce Allen hired Jeff Ireland to interview her!
(Sandtrap, just kidding )

First thing they said to her, Momma don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys!


(still j/k)