Commanders 2025 Offseason Thread

[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

If the Commanders are going for it this coming season then yes. There is no other player, if he becomes available, that could do more to help us go all the way than Trey Hendrickson. He is one of the very best in the league at a critical position where we have a great need and he is not slowing down.

Here is something I read recently that makes me think the Bengals won't be able to sign him:

From their Executive VP Katie Blackburn, "I think he [Hendrickson] should be happy at certain rates that maybe he doesn't think he'd be happy at," Blackburn said Tuesday, via NFL Media. "I think some of it is on him to be happy at some point, and if he's not, you know, that's what holds it up sometimes. So, you know, it takes him to say yes to something, and also, we have all the respect in the world for him. He's been a great player. We're happy to have him. And so maybe we'll find a way to get something to work. We're just gonna see where it goes."

I bolded the worst parts of her stupid comments. What she says is not negotiating. It is telling him to stop being "greedy" and take what they are willing to offer. We all know this team is cheap and they have already gone out of character to sign three offensive players to monster contracts. I doubt that they will even tag Hendrickson because they won't want to have another huge contract on the books. Now would be a good time for the Commanders to make Cincy a very good trade offer for him that they can hardly refuse due to their cheapness and then sign him to a nice contract.

p.s. It seems to me that Trey needs a better agent.

They need to make the move now to get Hendrickson. Hendrickson vocally stated a few days ago about being frustrated with his contract and Cincy not budging. Not only that but there are rumors of a potential relocation of the Bengals. I'd offer the 1st straight up for Hendrickson and give him the big deal. We need a playmaker on defense and this trade makes sense.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by WCommandersfan99

They need to make the move now to get Hendrickson. Hendrickson vocally stated a few days ago about being frustrated with his contract and Cincy not budging. Not only that but there are rumors of a potential relocation of the Bengals. I'd offer the 1st straight up for Hendrickson and give him the big deal. We need a playmaker on defense and this trade makes sense.

Great minds think alike.

[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Great minds think alike.

I honestly view it as the missing link for this team to go to and win a Super Bowl is a legit playmaker on defense. Defense should be improved, but we need more. Get Hendrickson and draft another defensive playmaker. Load up on more oline also.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by WCommandersfan99

I honestly view it as the missing link for this team to go to and win a Super Bowl is a legit playmaker on defense. Defense should be improved, but we need more. Get Hendrickson and draft another defensive playmaker. Load up on more oline also.

at this point you can't get him AND draft a defensive playmaker. He's not worth the cap/draft cost at this point, focus on the talent in the draft and LFG.

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[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

at this point you can't get him AND draft a defensive playmaker. He's not worth the cap/draft cost at this point, focus on the talent in the draft and LFG.

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You would have a rookie on a rookie contract and give Hendrickson the big deal. Quite plausible. Getting a rookie is an unknown. Hendrickson is an absolute proven stud sack machine at a super important position of need. I cannot emphasize enough how important a pass rushing def end is in the NFL. Hendrickson has missed 1 start in the last 5 years. Make it happen.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by WCommandersfan99

You would have a rookie on a rookie contract and give Hendrickson the big deal. Quite plausible. Getting a rookie is an unknown. Hendrickson is an absolute proven stud sack machine at a super important position of need. I cannot emphasize enough how important a pass rushing def end is in the NFL. Hendrickson has missed 1 start in the last 5 years. Make it happen.

The reason I said you can't have both is because in order to get Hendrickson you would have to trade away your first or second round pick which would take away the impact rookie you are saying to get. Glad AP is in charge!

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[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

The reason I said you can't have both is because in order to get Hendrickson you would have to trade away your first or second round pick which would take away the impact rookie you are saying to get.

Do I really need to explain this to you? If you trade the 1st, you get the defensive playmaker with the 2nd rd pick and vice versa. There will be dudes available to meet this criteria. You may need to start your draft homework asap with it getting closer since you think that's not plausible. There have been countless defensive studs and playmakers drafted in the 2nd round. Using a 1st round pick is not a requirement to get one.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by WCommandersfan99

Do I really need to explain this to you? If you trade the 1st, you get the defensive playmaker with the 2nd rd pick and vice versa. There will be dudes available to meet this criteria. You may need to start your draft homework asap with it getting closer since you think that's not plausible. There have been countless defensive studs and playmakers drafted in the 2nd round. Using a 1st round pick is not a requirement to get one.

again, I am glad AP is our GM. 1st, I trust him not to give up a 1st plus for an 30 year old overpay. (at best we would give up the 2nd). 2nd, I trust him to find a blue chip player at 29, or trade and make pick 29 into two and still get a blue chip in the top of the 2nd plus get a pick back either in this draft or next.

If there was a trade to be made for Hendrickson I think AP would have made it, but with 2 weeks to go, I think they are content with getting top talent in the draft.

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[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

again, I am glad AP is our GM. 1st, I trust him not to give up a 1st plus for an 30 year old overpay. (at best we would give up the 2nd). 2nd, I trust him to find a blue chip player at 29, or trade and make pick 29 into two and still get a blue chip in the top of the 2nd plus get a pick back either in this draft or next.

If there was a trade to be made for Hendrickson I think AP would have made it, but with 2 weeks to go, I think they are content with getting top talent in the draft.

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You know very well that we could get an additional defensive playmaker in the 1st or 2nd rd and acquire Hendrickson. An overpay????? He lead the NFL in sacks last season and had 17.5 the year before that. He is a bonafide star and extremely durable at only 30. I'm also glad AP is the gm but we can have get both under my scenario easily.

[skinsnut]

If there is someone worth gunning for it is TJ Watt if Pittsburgh cant make him happy due to a potential Aaron Rodgers cost. The risk here is that TJ Watt could be just as easily traded to the eagles. No idea on trade value but Id think it would be our 2nd+ or our 1st and get some change back. TJ Watt can stop the run, Hendrickson cant. The problem is they are both 30 and want 35-40M a year which is insane.
My guess is we draft a guy and grab an old vet who gets cut to make room for one of these young draftees. To me, unless it is Watt, you arent solving the run defense problem. We learned last year you can generate sacks via scheme if you have too. Not as easy to stop the run without big boys or guys know know how to set an edge and form tackle. Watt would be a dream trade in my eyes. Also an attitude fit

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

again, I am glad AP is our GM. 1st, I trust him not to give up a 1st plus for an 30 year old overpay. (at best we would give up the 2nd). 2nd, I trust him to find a blue chip player at 29, or trade and make pick 29 into two and still get a blue chip in the top of the 2nd plus get a pick back either in this draft or next.

If there was a trade to be made for Hendrickson I think AP would have made it, but with 2 weeks to go, I think they are content with getting top talent in the draft.

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I agree. Hendrickson seems to be weak vs. the run and he wants a huge payday?
Pass!

[Darrell Green Fan]

I think they are done making splash moves involving draft picks. I was on board with every trade they made but at some point they need to build through the draft and not spend a high pick and a lot of cap space on 30 year olds.

[AnonEmouse]

Yep, splash moves imply players and/or picks, and we have few of the latter. Of the former, who do we have that someone would come sniffing around, that we'd be prepared to trade? I can't think of anyone. Draft then a few more FA's. As long as we get a top edge, every other pickup will be depth or icing on the cake.

[88Commanders00]

Draft is over. There’s still free agents out there. Will we take another dip into free agency to find a player to fill a need, like edge? Maybe a one year deal? Or we are done with player acquisition for 2025.

[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by 88Commanders00

Draft is over. There’s still free agents out there. Will we take another dip into free agency to find a player to fill a need, like edge? Maybe a one year deal? Or we are done with player acquisition for 2025.

Any playmakers on defense can help and should be sought. Still bummed edge was not addressed in the draft. One of the few things I've disagreed with Peters on. Also not thrilled after losing Fowler Jr. to Dallas as he put up 10.5 sacks last year. Offense should be great. Defense needs more pieces.