Redskins Free Agency 2016

[30gut]

My Maroon and Yellow free agent board/target list Offense:


In no particular order:

QB: Colt McCoy, Scott Tolzien, Matt Flynn, Bruce Gradkoski
All rhythm drop back/wco QBs with varying levels of experience

RB: Robert Turbin, Kendall Hunter...well rounded prospects with ties to Scott

WR: Jermaine Kearse, Mo Sanu....well rounded ties to Scott/Jay respectively

TE: Jermaine Gresham-has familiarity w/ Jay and the offense, solid run blocking TE which was sorely lacking--role: stopgap, run block TE/back-up TE

Dwayne Allen (depending on money)

James Hanna-blocking TE, pending health check

Imo the team can address interior OL C/LG internally and add depth in the later rounds of the draft

[JoeRedskin]

Nice list. Only one I slightly disagree with is Allen. I think he is more of a pass catcher and will be a bit more expensive as a result.

Back-up QB and run blocking TE are positions which are eminently suited for being filled from the UFDA market. As you note, lots of guys in those positions with ties to Scot or Jay.

[KI Skins Fan]

Jermaine Gresham seems like a perfect fit to me.

I like Robert Turbin, as well. Power back who could be a decent backup RB.

Is Chris Ivory available? He's a favorite of mine.

[JoeRedskin]

Ivory's available but probably a bit pricey.

[That Guy]

i don't think we bring in a big name FA receiver unless he's super cheap/a value contract. sanu isn't really as good as his hype unfortunately. if we want a WR, the draft may be better just because of the money tied up there, unless we're cutting PG, in which case it's a downgrade in top 22 talent (though possibly better in talent/$). really wouldn't like a gradkowski signing either. colt mccoy is obviously the most likely, and he's shown he's fine.

I'd definitely kick the tires on the NTs and LBs (williams, harrison, trev) and at least see what they're asking. I think the draft in so deep at DT this year that you've probably got to take one in the 1st or 2nd anyways, just because of the value compared to almost any other year there. still, those are 3 really good FAs that would be huge upgrades if they can be had. trev won a superbowl, so he's probably getting overpaid. DTs sometimes end up cheaper than they should be relative to impact though...

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Jermaine Gresham seems like a perfect fit to me.

I like Robert Turbin, as well. Power back who could be a decent backup RB.

Is Chris Ivory available? He's a favorite of mine.

I rather pay Matt forte higher on what would be essentially a short 2 year deal than get into a long term deals with free agent rb Doug Martin, Chris ivory, or Lamar Miller.

[Irrefutable]

some crazy stuff here: Washington Redskins Free Agency Simulation: - Hogs Haven

$2.8 million for a WR who had 10 receptions last year ???? Andre Roberts 2.0

[30gut]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Nice list. Only one I slightly disagree with is Allen. I think he is more of a pass catcher and will be a bit more expensive as a result.

You could be right. My thinking is that Allen's limited production and injury history will keep his market down.

If the price is right I like him because he's a well rounded TE with more ability then his production would indicate. If the cost isn't favorable for us then pass, that would be my approach throughout FA.

[30gut]

My junior GM's Free Agency board 2016 Defense:

ILB: Jerrell Freeman, Tahir Whitehead, Danny Lansanah............Dekoda Watson (personal fav),re-unite Donald Butler with Joe Barry and maybe Joe gets him playing good again and for a favorable price?

NT: I would bring Knighton back, solid player, affordable but if he cost too much then.....Ian Williams....Mike DeVito
for me draft is too deep at DL to chase FA NT

CB: Patrick Robinson ties to Joe B, Janoris Jenkins stud, Jeremy Lane slot w/ ties to Scott, William Gay, Brandon Boykin, Kyle Wilson, Leon Hall, Casey Hayward, Prince Amukamara,

Nickel Package rusher/edge rusher:4 man line someone that can rush from the edge while Preston kicks inside or someone that can play on the inside while Preston plays the edge........William Hayes, Derrick Shelby, John Simon, Charles Johnson....outrageous signing: Bruce Irvin, Oliver Vernon

Safety: I believe in sticking with the transition of Hall to FS this year and getting Dash to re-structure or.......kick rocks...would also bring back Duke for team friendly prove it deal......Eric Weddle only because I believe a FS that can call the defense can raise the level of the entire defense and Weedle knows this defense and knows Barry

I wouldn't expect to acquire 1 from each group, but 1 "big" signing and a mid level signing from 1 or 2 units

[KI Skins Fan]

"Legal Tampering" starts today. Illegal tampering has been underway for some time now but today is when we start to hear more facts and rumors connecting UFA's and the teams who are trying to sign them. BTW, isn't "legal tampering" an oxymoron like "jumbo shrimp"?

Team will not be allowed to sign players until 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 9th. You can count on hearing news of some signings at 4:01 P.M. that day.

Will the Redskins be active early on in FA? Probably not but I wouldn't be shocked if they were. I say that because I think it might make sense for the Skins to try to sign just a couple of good young FA's this time around. Perhaps a safety and a NT.

[That Guy]

there's not really a safety worth getting. weddle is the best available, but he's 31 and wants big money. he would be an upgrade, but possibly only a marginal one and only for a year or two. there are 2 DTs worth looking at (as starters).

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by Irrefutable

some crazy stuff here: Washington Redskins Free Agency Simulation: - Hogs Haven

$2.8 million for a WR who had 10 receptions last year ???? Andre Roberts 2.0

never heard of steve shroup. his plan is pretty terrible though. blackmon was a mid season signing, yet somehow he's worth 3-4mill per year? we're not even going to bring him back unless we can't find younger guys.

[30gut]

Any FA rumors from twitterverse?

[Ruhskins]

So no DY next year:

Mike Jones ‏@MikeJonesWaPo 4s4 seconds ago
Redskins have informed fullback Darrel Young that they are going in another direction, source says. Has spent all 6 NFL seasons w Washington

Don't know how to feel about this.

[Ruhskins]

Looks like Redskins are parting ways with Hatcher as well:

https://twitter.com/MasterTes/status/706870209412521984

I think this makes DL the priority in the draft. Good thing it is a deep/talented class at this position.