Redskins Free Agents Signings Thread

[KI Skins Fan]

I think this may be the plan: The Skins are targeting specific young players who are affordable. If they can't sign them, then they will fill the needs temporarily with proven veterans who can give them a year or two. Draft players for the positions that are not filled by young FA's.

I've changed my mind about Ryan Clark. I hope he signs with us. He is a good veteran who can only help us for a while. He will mentor our young safties.

If the Skins hadn't seen something they like about Lauvau and thought that he would be a good fit, then they wouldn't have signed him to a 4-year contract on the first day of FA. I'm keeping an open mind about him.

Anthony Spencer's microfracture surgery concerns me. Is Antonio Smith out of the picture?

Hatcher left Seattle without a deal. He'll be in Oakland today. The Raiders have tons of cap space but they continue to look like hell as an organization. There may be a chance that Hatcher visits us, after all, either because of the Saffold debacle or because he is determined to make all three visits. I would prefer Hatcher to Spencer due to my concerns about Spencer's health.

I think that any one of A. Smith, Spencer, or Hatcher would improve our defense. I'd actually like to have two of them.

I'm thinking that ILB can wait until the draft. We have Riley, Keenan, and Hayward. We can re-sign Barnett and draft Borland or Skov.

[Skinsfanatic]

So PFT confirms that we are trying to trade for Sproles. I think he would make a great addition, but I just can't see giving up more than a 6th or 7th for him. According to Schefty, NO thinks they should get a 3rd or 4th. That would piss me off.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Skinsfanatic

So PFT confirms that we are trying to trade for Sproles. I think he would make a great addition, but I just can't see giving up more than a 6th or 7th for him. According to Schefty, NO thinks they should get a 3rd or 4th. That would piss me off.

Absolutely agree.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Skinsfanatic

So PFT confirms that we are trying to trade for Sproles. I think he would make a great addition, but I just can't see giving up more than a 6th or 7th for him. According to Schefty, NO thinks they should get a 3rd or 4th. That would piss me off.

Can you imagine them getting a 3rd for a player they were going to cut? Neither can I.

They are not getting a 3rd or 4th from anybody. It is simply a negotiating tactic. They're probably being offered a 6th or 7th, so they think they might be able to get a 5th.

[Skinsfanatic]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Can you imagine them getting a 3rd for a player they were going to cut? Neither can I.

They are not getting a 3rd or 4th from anybody. It is simply a negotiating tactic. They're probably being offered a 6th or 7th, so they think they might be able to get a 5th.

I can't imagine it, but that doesn't mean it couldn't happen. I think even a 5th would piss me off. I on on the fence about a 6th, but I would be ok with it because I think Gruden will be able to get good use out of him.

[Gary84Clark]

I like how we are looking for value. Forget the big name splashes. Some will turn out glood and some will not.

[Alvin Walton]

No picks for Sproles.
They can have Royster and Biggers for him.

[NYCskinfan82]

They have NO cap space wait long enough they will have to letnhim go.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Sproles will be a Redskin. #OnwardsToMADDEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[KI Skins Fan]

The interest in Sproles is not just about winning now. It's also about helping RGIII to develop as a pocket QB. RGIII could use an outstanding receiving option out of the backfield to help him keep the chains moving and the pass rush off-balance. Getting Sproles is a good idea, it's not a fantasy football move.

[Skinsfanatic]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

The interest in Sproles is not just about winning now. It's also about helping RGIII to develop as a pocket QB. RGIII could use an outstanding receiving option out of the backfield to help him keep the chains moving and the pass rush off-balance. Getting Sproles is a good idea, it's not a fantasy football move.

Sproles is gone to the Eagles.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Skinsfanatic

Sproles is gone to the Eagles.

#@%&*$#@*&#! That might be the worst possible place he could have gone for our interests.

[htownskinfan]

Yes that really sucks him going to the Eagles
They are loaded in the backfield now hurts us two ways I was hoping we would get him

[Chico23231]

Brandon Browner - DB - Seahawks Free agent CB will visit the Redskins Thursday night.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Brandon Browner - DB - Seahawks Free agent CB will visit the Redskins Thursday night.

Browner is one big, tough SOB. I like that. Let's sign him and beat up the other teams' WR's for a change. We can get by for four games without him.