Current 2014 Free Agents

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

we have actually tried drafting the past few years under Shanny and the problem is we can't develop talent.

We've had the same hits and misses just like any other team. The reason why people are so against free agency, is because some people think Vinny is still in charge.

[diehardskin2982]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

We've had the same hits and misses just like any other team. The reason why people are so against free agency, is because some people think Vinny is still in charge.

I agree... They don't understand its our best option with no 1st round pick.

Last 4 drafts:
The redskins have drafted 7 Offensive lineman and 15 defensive players. They don't take the time to develop them or can't. that is the real problem.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

I agree... They don't understand its our best option with no 1st round pick.

Last 4 drafts:
The redskins have drafted 7 Offensive lineman and 15 defensive players. They don't take the time to develop them or can't. that is the real problem.

I agree with the last part. And until they fix that the Redskins will still be where they have been the past 15 years, even if they sign free agents.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

We've had the same hits and misses just like any other team. The reason why people are so against free agency, is because some people think Vinny is still in charge.

It has nothing to do with Vinny. I think there's a proven track record, not only here but other teams as well, that going on a big free agent spending spree doesn't parlay into wins.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

We've had the same hits and misses just like any other team. The reason why people are so against free agency, is because some people think Vinny is still in charge.

Miami tried it, it didn't work.
Tampa Bay tried it, it didn't work for them.
Bills tried it to some extent, it didn't work for them.

There is a reason that teams like the Pats, Packers, Ravens, Seahawks, Saints, 49ers, and now the Panthers have been successful. They do not panic and sign big name free agents. All those teams draft their own players, develop them, and stay patient even when fans are screaming for them to spend 80 million dollars on a free agent that will magically fix the team. They still sign players, but they wait until they have the leverage. Only exception is a franchise QB. But teams do not let those guys go very often.

[ethat001]

Originally Posted by donofriose

Miami tried it, it didn't work.
Tampa Bay tried it, it didn't work for them.
Bills tried it to some extent, it didn't work for them.

There is a reason that teams like the Pats, Packers, Ravens, Seahawks, Saints, 49ers, and now the Panthers have been successful. They do not panic and sign big name free agents. All those teams draft their own players, develop them, and stay patient even when fans are screaming for them to spend 80 million dollars on a free agent that will magically fix the team. They still sign players, but they wait until they have the leverage. Only exception is a franchise QB. But teams do not let those guys go very often.

I think you're missing the entire point. We ARE going to draft players, we're not going to give up on the draft.

BUT we happen to have $30 MILLION DOLLARS to spend on FA. It would be idiotic not to use it. ALL of the teams you mentioned bring in big impact FA all the time - off the top of my head, just recently the Pats got Amendola/Talib, Seahawks have Harvin, 49ers got Boldin, Denver with Wes Welker, and on and on...

I think what you are concerned about is overspending and missing on overvalued players past their prime. And I believe that has usually been Snyder in the past. Bruce and Shanny have recently signed younger FA to more reasonable deals, hope we can continue this.

The best part is that NOW is the perfect time to spend in FA -> in order for the new coach to revamp the team to players that suit his system. Hope we bring in good locker room guys and not people like Brandon Spikes.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by ethat001

I think you're missing the entire point. We ARE going to draft players, we're not going to give up on the draft.

BUT we happen to have $30 MILLION DOLLARS to spend on FA. It would be idiotic not to use it. ALL of the teams you mentioned bring in big impact FA all the time - off the top of my head, just recently the Pats got Amendola, Seahawks have Harvin, 49ers got Boldin, Denver with Wes Welker, and on and on...

I find it hilarious that the examples you gave are the exact evidence that counters your argument.....LOL None of those acquisitions have helped those teams out much. All three of them have been injured for the most part. I'm almost willing to bet that those teams would take a mulligan if given the chance. Also, several of those were trades.


You don't just spend for the sake of spending. Who cares if you have 30 million or 50 million in cap room. You draft young talent, you develop them, and you pay them when it's time and let them go right before their downward slope of their career. Good teams do it and bad ones do not.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by donofriose

Miami tried it, it didn't work.
Tampa Bay tried it, it didn't work for them.
Bills tried it to some extent, it didn't work for them.

There is a reason that teams like the Pats, Packers, Ravens, Seahawks, Saints, 49ers, and now the Panthers have been successful. They do not panic and sign big name free agents. All those teams draft their own players, develop them, and stay patient even when fans are screaming for them to spend 80 million dollars on a free agent that will magically fix the team. They still sign players, but they wait until they have the leverage. Only exception is a franchise QB. But teams do not let those guys go very often.

Aqib Talib, Danny Amendola, Anquan Boldin, Marshawn Lynch, Darren Sproles, and Ben Grubbs are are all pretty big free agents acquired by some of these teams. You make it sound like people are asking for the team to go after an Albert Haynesworth type player all over again.

We've already drafted a lot of young talented players that we're developing. You know that CORE of players that you don't think makes up the core of our team? That's them. I'm sure we're going to draft a whole bunch of young players again in this year's draft. But I'm sure we can get a decent starter or two through free agency.

After Garcon's success as a free agent acquisition (hey what do you know, a successful free agent signing), I'm willing to put my faith on Bruce Allen to get another impact player (or two) through free agency.

[diehardskin2982]

The Lineman coach is still here unfortunately.

[That Guy]

we need DBs and at least an OT. we have money, they're available. might as well plug dem der holes.

[KI Skins Fan]

Can we please get this thread back on track? Regardless of what you or I may think of Free Agency in general. the Redskins ARE going to sign some Free Agents. So who do you like?

[diehardskin2982]

Is Devin Hester considered on the downside of his career?

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

Is Devin Hester considered on the downside of his career?

In the last two years combined he's only taken one kick to the house. This is very different from his glory years, when he had 5 or 6 a season.

Y! SPORTS

[mooby]

Originally Posted by Lotus

In the last two years combined he's only taken one kick to the house. This is very different from his glory years, when he had 5 or 6 a season.

Y! SPORTS

If I remember correctly that 1 was against us last year lol. Bad memories. It would be fine if our ST hadn't been so hilariously terrible last year.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by mooby

If I remember correctly that 1 was against us last year lol. Bad memories. It would be fine if our ST hadn't been so hilariously terrible last year.

Of course it was against us!

I may be wrong, but didn't Methuselah take one to the house against our ST last season? There were so many big returns against us that I've lost track of them.