Hackett visits Redskin Park

Have to say that I like the approach we have taken as far as FA in the offseason. We didn't go hog wild or anything. We have been conservative and are staying the course. I don't think too much was broken so we don't need to fix a whole lot. We seem intent on addressing needs through the draft which is a welcome change.

That said, I like that we are bringing in Hackett for a visit. He seems like he could be a good fit for the 'Skins. Now that we have jettisoned the problematic Lloyd, we need a true #2 WR. Moss is solid at #1 and Randle El is a good #3 in the slot but it would be good to get a bigger target at the #2 WR. Hackett is in the prime of his career and at 6' 2" and 205 lbs. is a larger target that we could use and have been looking for. The other good thing is that he knows Zorn and the offense so his transition would be minimal and he could help in teaching the other WRs the system.

I haven't been a fan of Cerrato but I must say that he seems to be doing/saying the right things recently. Regarding Hackett, Vinny said, "[Hackett] has some size to him. He knows the offense and he would be able to help the other receivers learn the offense, which would be a big advantage."

If the Redskins are able to sign Hackett, he would likely serve as an outside receiver, with Antwaan Randle El moving to the slot, Cerrato said.

"We've watched film on [Hackett] and he has played for coaches on our staff," Cerrato said. "If we did sign him, we'd know exactly what kind of worker he is, what kind of guy he is. There are no questions with him--we would know exactly what he would do."

We'll see if it pans out.