Update: Panthers Keep Gross; Improve O-Line Through Free Agency or Draft?

[Counter-Tre]

I was listening to ESPN radio the other day and heard Joh Clayton mention that we need to shore up our offensive line (duh, no wonder he makes the big bucks) and one free agent he mentioned in particular is Jordan Gross. What do you guys think?

[Nflnick11]

I think we definetly should, the problem though is that he'll be franchised, and giving up our first and third rounders is NOT worth it

[vallin21]

NO!! We need to fill holes through the Draft not FA. With this OT class so deep we can draft a young OT in the 1st rather than paying top dollar for a 29 yr old OT. Let Gross steal $ from another team.

[skinsfaninok]

If we could get him, I would take him, he is a big time OL and our line is getting older and older, I doubt we will though.....

[GMScud]

He may get franchised by Carolina - it's between him and Peppers. He's the best free agent O-lineman for sure, and will get a huge pay day. I'd love to have him, don't get me wrong, but I think it may be smarter to sign someone less expensive (Vernon Carey perhaps) and draft a lineman as well.

[Warrior1971]

If we can get him, sure why not, would have to be crazy not to want this guy on the O Line. Reality, just as said above they will place the tag on him and no way we play at that point.

[GridIron26]

Perhaps Clayton brought Gross's name up because Redskins organization is well known for big spending on FA? I hope it's because of that, I wouldn't want Redskins to sign O-line players when they re nearing to 30's..

[MTK]

I certainly wouldn't hate going after Gross. Even though he will be 29 when the season starts don't forget OL can often play into their mid 30s at a very high level. So you could easily get a good 5-6 seasons out of him no problem.

[steveo395]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I certainly wouldn't hate going after Gross. Even though he will be 29 when the season starts don't forget OL can often play into their mid 30s at a very high level. So you could easily get a good 5-6 seasons out of him no problem.

Just like how all of our lineman now are playing at a high level into their mid 30s? Some guys can do it, but not all of them. We really need some youth on our o-line.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

....don't forget OL can often play into their mid 30s at a very high level......

That's what we WERE banking on......

I pass on Gross, Carey for less $$$ and build through the draft this year.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

That's what we WERE banking on......

I pass on Gross, Carey for less $$$ and build through the draft this year.

Same thoughts.

[skinsfan_nn]

Although it would be very nice to have Gross. I think the cost/dollar amount required of getting a talent like Gross would outweigh the benefit (HUGE BUCKS WE DON'T HAVE), 2 or 3 years ago heck yea.

I believe this guy has some good years in front of him. I would just like to see us getting younger up front. And even John Clayton is smart enough to understand we need to shore up our O-line, amazing......

[Paintrain]

3 major issues with going after Gross:
1. He's going to want LT money which is more than we can afford to spend.
2. He's going to want to start at LT, where we have Samuels and where other teams can plug him in immediately.
3. He's going to be franchised by the Panthers and it'd be stupid to trade picks for him.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

3 major issues with going after Gross:
1. He's going to want LT money which is more than we can afford to spend.
2. He's going to want to start at LT, where we have Samuels and where other teams can plug him in immediately.
3. He's going to be franchised by the Panthers and it'd be stupid to trade picks for him.

1. Right - hes expected to get an average of 9M/year.... no thanks.
2. If we signed him, he would be our LT right away and Samuels would move to RT.
3. PFT reported yesterday that the Panthers are close to signing Gross to an extension, so fortunately, we wont have to worry about it.

Gross is too old and will want too much money. we need to use FA to fill our other needs and fill our need at OT with our first pick in the draft.

[SFREDSKIN]

Carey just signed 6 year multimillion dollar contract with Dolphins.