Risk or Reward Albert Haynesworth???

[djnemo65]

I think his performance this year has proved his value as a player and he will help whichever team he ends up with. But he is probably going to command something in the Dwight Freeney range and we can't and shouldn't try to afford that. Going into the second year of the new agreement I think the contracts should be ridiculous this year as well.

[RMSkins]

Haynesworth is very tempting, but I think it would be best to continue to develop Montgomery, Golston, and not to forget we still have Griffin who I think can still be effective for a couple more seasons.

[Master4Caster]

Here are team needs the way I see it:

1. Defensive line
2. Wide receiver/s
3. Offensive line
4. Defensive backs
5. Running back

The Redskins need to pay draft attention to the lines [O and D]. We've been working on the cheap with finds like Stephon Heyer and Anthony Montgomery. We can put off selecting an O-lineman for another year with Pete Kendall in the roster, but we need a pass rush from a down lineman even with improved coverage by the secondary.

So, yes, if a talent like Albert Haynesworh is available, we should take a look.

Cap room is a factor and the Redskins may be in even worse shape than usual next season. Shawn Springs will be gone. CP may be gone. There will be a cap hit to release Brandon Lloyd. Some high profile vets [Samuels?] may choose not to restructure their contracts and could be traded or released.

So, the Skins could be forced to mine the undrafted free-agent market -- again. But what they need is elite talent, like Haynesworth, and the cap room to sign them.

[rypper11]

Originally Posted by Master4Caster

Cap room is a factor and the Redskins may be in even worse shape than usual next season. Shawn Springs will be gone. CP may be gone. There will be a cap hit to release Brandon Lloyd. Some high profile vets [Samuels?] may choose not to restructure their contracts and could be traded or released.

So, the Skins could be forced to mine the undrafted free-agent market -- again. But what they need is elite talent, like Haynesworth, and the cap room to sign them.

You listen to Peter King too much. Next year's team will be very similar to this year's with a few minor exceptions. The biggest offseason change will probably be wr or backup qb(s).

[Beemnseven]

Screw it. Take him.

I've always liked the guys with the 'I'll rip off your helmet and stomp on your face' attitude.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Screw it. Take him.

I've always liked the guys with the 'I'll rip off your helmet and stomp on your face' attitude.

Especially if it's a Cowboy face getting stomped....maybe we should try to get him.

[EternalEnigma21]

I dont like him. too many issues. Im gonna hold out hope that we trade up to take laron's teammate and draft dorsey

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by canthetuna

I dont like him. too many issues. Im gonna hold out hope that we trade up to take laron's teammate and draft dorsey

dorsey's going to go too high for our pick. hopefully, we can grab a guy just as good at our pick... that's right- sedrick ellis! nah, he'll be gone top 10 too.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by canthetuna

I dont like him. too many issues. Im gonna hold out hope that we trade up to take laron's teammate and draft dorsey

canthetuna, that's funny considering your name; you want to make a deal w/the tuna for the #1 pick is essentially what you're saying. As it stands now, Dorsey looks like the #1 pick in the draft.

Tuna would love to trade down, problem is he'll want a few picks in return.

[FRPLG]

Rumor is he'll get tagged.

[MTK]

Haynesworth is a hell of a DT. He's worth the gamble. I'm not saying the Skins should go after him, I'm just saying he's worth the gamble for someone.

[BleedBurgundy]

The Titan's record while he was out this year says volumes about his importance to that team. If they let him hit the market, they're insane. That said, no way we sign him.

[redsk1]

I'd leave this one up to JG's but he's been really good for 2 years now right? I would have to guess w/ AM & KG we might be set at the d tackle position. I'd still rather spend $ in another area.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by redsk1

I'd leave this one up to JG's but he's been really good for 2 years now right? I would have to guess w/ AM & KG we might be set at the d tackle position. I'd still rather spend $ in another area.

There's a pretty good article in today's Washington Post about Montgomery and Golston (too lazy to link)

[SC Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

There's a pretty good article in today's Washington Post about Montgomery and Golston (too lazy to link)

A big difference from last year when both were forced to start against Tennessee and were both consistently pushed 5-10 yards off the LOS. That was one of the worst performances I've ever seen, they've come a long way.

Next year is also the first time when the Skins can save money by releasing Griffin (1.65M - more, I assume, if they do so after June 1). I'd hate to see him go, but we'll see.