KENDALL to the Redskins (confirmed)

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Well, his contract got adjusted here in Washington. He got what he wanted, the extra $1 million added to his salary. Seems like now he should be satisfied and would be willing to take any painkillers if need be.

I think that's a crappy rumor though, and just something to fuss over. I don't think this issue will have any impact on the Washington Redskins.

If the Pete Kendall experiment doesn't work out, it won't be because of the painkiller issue. It will be because he has to pick up a new blocking scheme, get used to new teammates, or because he actually gets injured.

For the record, I think the Pete Kendall experiment will work out just fine.

Let's hope so. So now we have two former Jets playing guard for us.

As an aside, Chad Pennington aint looking so good this preseason.

[JWsleep]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

From a salary cap standpoint, the Lemar Marshall move now makes all the sense in the world. Cutting Marshall and signing Godfrey cleared approximately $1 million in cap space. I'd be shocked if the Marshall cut wasn't partially driven by the need to clear space for Kendall's $2.7 million hit this season.

To me, the pieces of the puzzle all fit now. The 'Skins clearly have been working behind the scenes to acquire an answer at LG. They needed to clear the cap space, the Marshall move allowed them to fit Kendall under the cap and still maintain enough space to extend Cooley this year if they wish.

It may be just a rumor at this point, but I think the salary cap moves of late speak to this being a 100% done deal. I'd take it to the bank, Kendall is a 'Skin.

Great series of moves IMO. Way to go FO.

Good post, Schneed. I agree.

[SmootSmack]

So it looks like it will be a 2009 pick, conditional pick 4th or 5th (depending on playing time I suppose)

Not a bad deal I suppose. He's old, but he can still hold it down for another couple of years.

[70Chip]

So is there a possibility that Wade could play LT until Samuels comes back? I know he's not 100% himself and it matters less to me since Campbell probably won't play anyway, but it might be some improvement over Heyer. Or does Wade's failure at LG mean he is purely suited to playing the right side?

If Wade is back to being a backup tackle, then I don't see why he shouldn't do exactly that - backup an injured tackle.

BTW, assuming there isn't some poison pill aspect to the Kendall deal, his health or some other surprise, he looks like a brilliant acquisiion, if you look at him as Dockery's replacement. (As oppossed to an act of desperation) Less expensive and at least as good at the very worst. He is oldish but we can just say experienced instead.

I guess I have to give it up for the FO. They never would have gotten a deal like this in FA. I prefer the approach of putting together your team and soldiering forward regardless, but this move seems like it was too good to pass up. (I guess I have visions of Snyder getting carried away and plotting more and more trades every time someone makes a bad play in a pre-season game)

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So it looks like it will be a 2009 pick, conditional pick 4th or 5th (depending on playing time I suppose)

Not a bad deal I suppose. He's old, but he can still hold it down for another couple of years.

Does anyone know where our roster ranks in terms avg. age per player?

Smooty, check your PM.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Does anyone know where our roster ranks in terms avg. age per player?

Smooty, check your PM.

There's nothing in my inbox

[skinsfan69]

Hopefully this allows Wade to go back to his natural position, because frankly Jansen looks like poop. We may need Wade to fill in for Jansen at some point.

[Skinny Tee]

It's a nice aquisition but it seems like it will be a while for him to learn the offense.

I don't see any offensive cohesion with him until the second half of the season.

I like the add, but I don't want to be a dreamer.

[JWsleep]

Don't know if Wade can play on the left, but I imagine he can, if he was going to LG. But having him backup Jansen is crucial.

[RMSkins]

This is a great short term signing by the Skins. Kendall will be able to fill the void at LG, Wade just couldn't get the job done, but who knows if Jansen struggles at RT Wade could jump in there right away. I now feel a hell of a lot more comfortable about the O-line depth. Samuels, Kendall, Rabach, Thomas, Jansen starting, and Wade, Pucillo, Heyer, and Fabini as capable backups. One thing that concerns me is how old our Line is, we're definitely going to need to get some youngblood in here after this season, but we still have this season to be excited about.

[PSUSkinsFan21]

I like the trade.

Just an observation: are the New York Jets officially our farm team, or is it still unofficial?

[MTK]

So who's the bozo that doesn't like this move?

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by RMSkins

This is a great short term signing by the Skins. Kendall will be able to fill the void at LG, Wade just couldn't get the job done, but who knows if Jansen struggles at RT Wade could jump in there right away. I now feel a hell of a lot more comfortable about the O-line depth. Samuels, Kendall, Rabach, Thomas, Jansen starting, and Wade, Pucillo, Heyer, and Fabini as capable backups. One thing that concerns me is how old our Line is, we're definitely going to need to get some youngblood in here after this season, but we still have this season to be excited about.

I agree, AND we still have a good number of high draft picks left for us to TAKE said linemen with.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Great move FO. i hope this sures up the oline issues. Also I think you guys are right about getting rid of Marshal to clear room for Kendall, and also upgrading the position of LB with signing of Godfrey. Now that we seem pretty set on our roster, we should concentrate on getting cooley locked up for years to come. Hail!!

[SC Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So it looks like it will be a 2009 pick, conditional pick 4th or 5th (depending on playing time I suppose)

Not a bad deal I suppose. He's old, but he can still hold it down for another couple of years.

CNNSI is reporting either a 2008 5th rounder or a 2009 4th rounder, presumably based on playing time, but they could very well be wrong. If that is the deal, barring injury, it would appear that the 2009 4th rounder would be the most likely outcome. By the way, Kendall apparently was signed through 2009 by the Jets (with base salaries of $2 million for 2008 and $2.393 million for 2009; ESPN.com). Anyone know how the Redskins dealt with the contract? Adam Schefter reports a 2-year contract (is that an extension, or was the old Jets contract just voided out?). Just curious, but all the details probably aren't out there yet. At this point, I like the move, probably the best option they had and a 4th rounder two years out doesn't seem so bad to me (at least in 2007 it doesn't).