Official Washington Redskins Forum Thread

[Guest]

looking to spend that $18mil; lol

but
not bad.......
Decker or Britt would be really nice.

still waiting to see who they looking at defensively. we really need another DB and MLB


* and yes; let Moss walk.....although; i think he will anyway

Defensive side of the ball worries me. In a 3-4, you want the bookend OLB, but Orakpo is set for a nice raise in FA and I don't think his all-around game warrants that amount of money. The franchise tag is a hard sell because of the value of other OLB and the damage to the cap space we just got back won't be helpful. We also have Fletcher to replace, as well as Perry Riley as a free agent, whom I would re-sign provided his contract demands don't go through the roof. Oh, and Rob Jackson is also a free agent. Lots of work to be done for the linebackers as well.

As for the secondary, we invested a lot of draft choices there last year- Amerson, Thomas and Rambo. Both Wilson and Hall are free agents, as are Meriweather and Doughty. Wilson is likely gone, because I imagine we sign a free agent corner to be the #1, and with the depth on the roster, I don't see a spot for him. For all the crap I gave him, Hall actually played surprisingly well, and if he doesn't want big money, I would bring him back for another year or two if the price is right. Our eyes should definitely be on either Grimes or Verner, though I think Grimes is a likely franchise tag for the Dolphins.

As for safety, work needs to be done there as well. Meriweather should be gone, but I would bring back Doughty. He takes a lot of flak from fans, because he can't cover. We all know this, but he's a good guy to have in the box, he plays special teams, but the important part is his leadership. With Fletcher heading into retirement, Doughty is needed to help lead the defense and special teams.

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Defensive side of the ball worries me. In a 3-4, you want the bookend OLB, but Orakpo is set for a nice raise in FA and I don't think his all-around game warrants that amount of money. The franchise tag is a hard sell because of the value of other OLB and the damage to the cap space we just got back won't be helpful. We also have Fletcher to replace, as well as Perry Riley as a free agent, whom I would re-sign provided his contract demands don't go through the roof. Oh, and Rob Jackson is also a free agent. Lots of work to be done for the linebackers as well.

As for the secondary, we invested a lot of draft choices there last year- Amerson, Thomas and Rambo. Both Wilson and Hall are free agents, as are Meriweather and Doughty. Wilson is likely gone, because I imagine we sign a free agent corner to be the #1, and with the depth on the roster, I don't see a spot for him. For all the crap I gave him, Hall actually played surprisingly well, and if he doesn't want big money, I would bring him back for another year or two if the price is right. Our eyes should definitely be on either Grimes or Verner, though I think Grimes is a likely franchise tag for the Dolphins.

As for safety, work needs to be done there as well. Meriweather should be gone, but I would bring back Doughty. He takes a lot of flak from fans, because he can't cover. We all know this, but he's a good guy to have in the box, he plays special teams, but the important part is his leadership. With Fletcher heading into retirement, Doughty is needed to help lead the defense and special teams.

i think we let Orakpo walks unless he takes a bit cut in salary.....he didnt do much after his injury.
we should keep Riley as well since Fletcher is retired.
no thanks to Rob Jackson.....see FAs.

for DBs;
clean house except for the young guys.
Wilson, Meriweather and Doughty can go....kinda leaning to have Hall stay.
if signs for less without bonus; keep him.

so;
i agree with you.
we need to see how P.Thomas does after that season ending injury. not sure how well he will perform but he is young so he could bounce right back.
unlike; Orakpo or Meriweather who are older.

[Guest]

i think we let Orakpo walks unless he takes a bit cut in salary.....he didnt do much after his injury.
we should keep Riley as well since Fletcher is retired.
no thanks to Rob Jackson.....see FAs.

for DBs;
clean house except for the young guys.
Wilson, Meriweather and Doughty can go....kinda leaning to have Hall stay.
if signs for less without bonus; keep him.

so;
i agree with you.
we need to see how P.Thomas does after that season ending injury. not sure how well he will perform but he is young so he could bounce right back.
unlike; Orakpo or Meriweather who are older.

I think we agree except on Jackson and Doughty. If we let Orakpo go, I think we have to keep Jackson, if only for the transitional period as I could see us drafting someone. Jackson is also a magnet for big plays, I was really impressed with him in 2012 when he replaced Orakpo. I think we have to keep Doughty for another year to transition someone- probably Kerrigan- into the leadership role on defense. Right now, I don't see anyone except Cofield stepping into it and being a positive influence, and who knows how much longer he will be here. I think Kerrigan is here for quite a long time and should be the guy we develop.

[SuperKevin]

I think the Skins draft another CB early in round 2. There is a ton of talent at the position and inevitably a 1st round talent will fall to them in round 2. I'd love it if one of the Florida guys dropped.

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I think we agree except on Jackson and Doughty. If we let Orakpo go, I think we have to keep Jackson, if only for the transitional period as I could see us drafting someone. Jackson is also a magnet for big plays, I was really impressed with him in 2012 when he replaced Orakpo. I think we have to keep Doughty for another year to transition someone- probably Kerrigan- into the leadership role on defense. Right now, I don't see anyone except Cofield stepping into it and being a positive influence, and who knows how much longer he will be here. I think Kerrigan is here for quite a long time and should be the guy we develop.

i have a feeling orakpo will be taking a cut and lower salary......i am not convinced that other teams are willing to take a chance on him based on this years "comeback" performance.
but
i guess if Orakpo walks; then Jackson have to be resigned.

by the looks of some the FAs coming up;
defense could get beefed up: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap200...gents-for-2014

[Guest]

i have a feeling orakpo will be taking a cut and lower salary......i am not convinced that other teams are willing to take a chance on him based on this years "comeback" performance.
but
i guess if Orakpo walks; then Jackson have to be resigned.

by the looks of some the FAs coming up;
defense could get beefed up: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap200...gents-for-2014

I'd love to see Byrd or Ward in addition to Grimes/Verner. Kind of surprised to see that list have Orakpo #3, but not a surprise with Grimes ranked #9. He was the second ranked CB according to Pro Football Focus, so why is he so low on this list? Confusing.

Also, Doug Williams is now officially in the front office, in the personnel department.

[Guest]

DeAngelo Hall was re-signed to a four year deal that will pay him $4 million a season. A modest amount, but I will be interested to see if move is to make him a safety, or transition him over there next season. I can't think that the Redskins won't sign more secondary help. I would love to see Brent Grimes or Jarius Byrd, or Alterun Verner. I would sign Grimes or Verner, have Amerson start opposite the signing, and then have Hall play the slot this season.

"Little progress" in talks with Perry Riley. This must mean he thinks he is worth more than he is, or he's holding the Redskins over the fire because they know it would be difficult to lose both inside linebackers in one off-season. We need to have Riley back, but not at an exorbitant price.

For the Redskins to trade Kirk Cousins, the word is that a second round pick is expected back in return. With a pretty good draft of QBs shaping up, I can't see a team offering that for Cousins this year.

I also have to at Fred Davis for getting suspended indefinitely for marijuana. All personal opinions aside, it's a banned substance by the league, he's already lost about $700,000 for previous suspensions, why continue doing it? What a clown.

[Argath]

I was gonna play in the NFL.. but then I got high

[Guest]

And to make matters worse for Davis, he was caught yesterday or the day before for DUI and was arrested. What an assclown. Sad part is some team will give him a chance on a one year deal for the vet minimum.

[Guest]

The Washington Redskins have no plans -- or any interest -- in trading backup quarterback Kirk Cousins, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Cousins had told the Redskins after the season that he would welcome a trade and recently reiterated his desire publicly.

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KeimRedskins officials say they have no plans to trade Kirk Cousins, but that doesn't mean the third-year backup QB will be disruptive. He's a pro who understands his role and won't be a distraction to the team, writes John Keim. Blog

"Nothing changes from the day I was drafted," said Cousins, a fourth-round pick in 2012 -- three rounds after Robert Griffin III. "There's no chance to compete, so if I can't get it in D.C., I'd be open to having that chance somewhere else."

But the Redskins like Cousins as insurance for Griffin, coming off a tough 2013 that began with knee surgery and ended with him being benched for the final three games. Cousins said new coach Jay Gruden made it clear to him that Griffin will be the starter. Also, Gruden's agent, Bob LaMonte, said one reason his client was intrigued by this job was Griffin's potential.

Cousins is under contract through the 2015 season so there's no urgency to deal him at this time. It's uncertain if the Redskins' stance would change should another team make a can't-refuse offer.

Earlier this week, the Washington Post reported the Redskins wanted at least a second-round pick for Cousins, a high price given his relative inexperience. Cousins has started four games for Washington and appeared in four others. He has completed 56.2 percent of his passes for 1,320 yards with eight touchdowns and 10 interceptions. As a starter, he's thrown for 1,176 yards, six touchdowns and seven interceptions.

Last week, Cousins said he could accept whatever happened.

"I won't lose a lot of sleep over the unknowns," Cousins said. "If it doesn't present itself, then I enjoyed being part of the Redskins and look forward to being with them. Until I'm told otherwise, I'm a Redskin and I expect to handle the role as No. 2 as best I can."

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10...xpected-traded

Thank you Redskins. The market was not going to materialize for a first, and his performance last year didn't really justify that, so the best move is still keeping Cousins.

[Guest]

Chris Baker re-signed to a three year, $12 million deal, keeping him off the free agent market. Solid signing, as Baker can play both end spots as well as nose tackle, and he did a good job replacing Bowen down the stretch. Baker is a good fit at right end on rushing downs, and Bowen can replace him on passing downs.

I think that about ends the defensive line, so we can focus on other areas of the roster. I am also anticipating Carriker's release.

[Guest]

It is not looking likely that we keep Orakpo, and it seems he will hit the open market. The franchise tag is $11.5 million this season, which is a sizable portion of what we have available. With his injury history, I think the Redskins would be best served bringing Jackson back and finding some depth for LB in the draft, which is now much needed.

[x0xHumblex0x]

It is not looking likely that we keep Orakpo, and it seems he will hit the open market. The franchise tag is $11.5 million this season, which is a sizable portion of what we have available. With his injury history, I think the Redskins would be best served bringing Jackson back and finding some depth for LB in the draft, which is now much needed.

wow...........

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10544512/washington-redskins-designate-brian-orakpo-franchise-player

[SuperKevin]

Only positive in designating Orakpo is that we can draft a young player to sit behind him for a year.

[x0xHumblex0x]

Only positive in designating Orakpo is that we can draft a young player to sit behind him for a year.

but we need DBs