Apparently, Jeff Cutler is trying to get back together with Cavallari and given that Olsen is the one that came b/t them, it is just too awkward to be in the huddle together so someone had to go.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Pears shopping Olsen
Apparently, Jeff Cutler is trying to get back together with Cavallari and given that Olsen is the one that came b/t them, it is just too awkward to be in the huddle together so someone had to go.
Skins pick up DE Stephen Bowen
Guy is in his prime and understands the 3-4. He was supposed to be the starter in Dallas but we pried him over. Another needed piece for our revamped defense.
Again, I like not overspending and locking guys who are in their prime into multi-year deals.
Need to grab some O linemen.
Again, I like not overspending and locking guys who are in their prime into multi-year deals.
Need to grab some O linemen.
Assessment of Redskins moves
Have to say that I am pleased with what the Redskins have done and their approach to FA. Here are a few things that I have been happy with:
1. Taking care of the McNabb and Haynesworth issues: In a matter of 24 hours, they got rid of both of these guys. McNabb is a standup guy and a class act and I'm glad we did right by him and traded him as soon as possible. Haynesworth is the anti-McNabb but we needed to jettison him ASAP so he wouldn't become a distraction and unnecessary story going into the season.
2. WR depth: We brought in a number of quality vets. There are no superstars in this group but these guys can produce and coupling them with some of our younger guys creates good competition. Not all of these guys will make the team but we have a bunch of guys that will bring out the best in each other and who will fight to make the team. Many of these guys have something to prove.
3. Pickup of Josh Wilson: Pretty much ends the Carlos Rogers era. I liked Carlos but he never panned out to what was expected of him. Also, the guy had hands of stone. He had countless opportunities for easy INTs that could have made differences in games. He's still a solid corner but I'm sure he expects big time money and I don't have a problem seeing him go particularly when we get a player like Josh Wilson. He's smaller but has great speed and is a qualty CB that understands the 3-4.
4. Pickup of Cofield: This guy can play DE or NT in the 3-4. He's younger and talented and will help free up guys like Orakpo and Kerrigan. This will be a big addition.
5. Staying away from the high profile marquee names: Love this. We have stayed away from Santonio Holmes who just got one of the biggest contracts for a WR. He's a good player but I don't think he is WAY up there. His stats haven't been overly impressive. Sure, he is a good player but people/teams get enamored by these big names and end up overspending big time. The Skins have been guilty of this numerous times. Holmes is also one strike away from significant suspension time. Instead of Asomugha, we get Wilson. I like Asomugha as he seems to have great character but he will command big bucks and at 30 years old not sure how much you would want to commit to a guy like that.
We need to address the O line and I would still love to see Cullen Jenkins here as he is familiar with the 3-4 and could make a difference.
Still, I love the approach to FA this season. Getting solid guys but not overspending on anyone. We have several holes and it seems like this management team is going about it the right way by bringing in quality guys to fill many holes as opposed to bringing in one or two high priced, big name players and forgetting about the rest of the needs.
HAIL SKINS!!!
1. Taking care of the McNabb and Haynesworth issues: In a matter of 24 hours, they got rid of both of these guys. McNabb is a standup guy and a class act and I'm glad we did right by him and traded him as soon as possible. Haynesworth is the anti-McNabb but we needed to jettison him ASAP so he wouldn't become a distraction and unnecessary story going into the season.
2. WR depth: We brought in a number of quality vets. There are no superstars in this group but these guys can produce and coupling them with some of our younger guys creates good competition. Not all of these guys will make the team but we have a bunch of guys that will bring out the best in each other and who will fight to make the team. Many of these guys have something to prove.
3. Pickup of Josh Wilson: Pretty much ends the Carlos Rogers era. I liked Carlos but he never panned out to what was expected of him. Also, the guy had hands of stone. He had countless opportunities for easy INTs that could have made differences in games. He's still a solid corner but I'm sure he expects big time money and I don't have a problem seeing him go particularly when we get a player like Josh Wilson. He's smaller but has great speed and is a qualty CB that understands the 3-4.
4. Pickup of Cofield: This guy can play DE or NT in the 3-4. He's younger and talented and will help free up guys like Orakpo and Kerrigan. This will be a big addition.
5. Staying away from the high profile marquee names: Love this. We have stayed away from Santonio Holmes who just got one of the biggest contracts for a WR. He's a good player but I don't think he is WAY up there. His stats haven't been overly impressive. Sure, he is a good player but people/teams get enamored by these big names and end up overspending big time. The Skins have been guilty of this numerous times. Holmes is also one strike away from significant suspension time. Instead of Asomugha, we get Wilson. I like Asomugha as he seems to have great character but he will command big bucks and at 30 years old not sure how much you would want to commit to a guy like that.
We need to address the O line and I would still love to see Cullen Jenkins here as he is familiar with the 3-4 and could make a difference.
Still, I love the approach to FA this season. Getting solid guys but not overspending on anyone. We have several holes and it seems like this management team is going about it the right way by bringing in quality guys to fill many holes as opposed to bringing in one or two high priced, big name players and forgetting about the rest of the needs.
HAIL SKINS!!!
Haynesworth is gone!
Before defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth could get to training camp and take his conditioning test, the Washington Redskins traded him to the New England Patriots for a fifth-round draft pick in 2013, according to league sources.
In trading Albert Haynesworth, the Redskins part with a potential headache, while the Patriots are banking on Bill Belichick's ability to turn malcontents into team players, writes Dan Graziano.
Washington believes it is ridding itself of a player it had no intention of bringing back to its team this season. Haynesworth clashed repeatedly with Redskins coach Mike Shanahan and frequently skipped workouts. Shanahan suspended him for the final four games of last season for conduct detrimental to the team.
Love the move as we know longer have the headache or distraction of Haynesworth. Even Orakpo said that he didn't want to deal with it this season. All of a sudden, even from a fan's perspective, it seems like there is a feeling of cleaning out the dirty laundry and the rest of the team can move forward with football.
In trading Albert Haynesworth, the Redskins part with a potential headache, while the Patriots are banking on Bill Belichick's ability to turn malcontents into team players, writes Dan Graziano.
Washington believes it is ridding itself of a player it had no intention of bringing back to its team this season. Haynesworth clashed repeatedly with Redskins coach Mike Shanahan and frequently skipped workouts. Shanahan suspended him for the final four games of last season for conduct detrimental to the team.
Love the move as we know longer have the headache or distraction of Haynesworth. Even Orakpo said that he didn't want to deal with it this season. All of a sudden, even from a fan's perspective, it seems like there is a feeling of cleaning out the dirty laundry and the rest of the team can move forward with football.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Skins snag CB Josh Wilson
After a flurry of moves designed to improve the depth and quality of their receiving corps, the Redskins appear to have taken a break and made a move to improve their defense. Jamison Hensley of the Baltimore Sun reported via Twitter that the Redskins have agreed to a deal with cornerback Josh Wilson of the Baltimore Ravens. Adam Schefter reports that it's a three-year, $13.5 million deal with $9 million guaranteed for Wilson, who replaces Carlos Rogers in what looks to be a pretty strong Washington secondary.
Wilson showed last season in Baltimore that he's fully capable of being a starting cornerback, which he's likely to be in Washington now opposite DeAngelo Hall and with LaRon Landry and O.J. Atogwe playing safety. Wilson is undersized (5-foot-9), but his speed is a great asset in coverage and helps him make up for mistakes he might make there. He has the talent to keep improving, and he looks like a very nice investment for a Redskins team that's rebuilding all over the field but suddenly has a lot of very interesting pieces in the second year of Jim Haslett's 3-4 defense.
Wilson showed last season in Baltimore that he's fully capable of being a starting cornerback, which he's likely to be in Washington now opposite DeAngelo Hall and with LaRon Landry and O.J. Atogwe playing safety. Wilson is undersized (5-foot-9), but his speed is a great asset in coverage and helps him make up for mistakes he might make there. He has the talent to keep improving, and he looks like a very nice investment for a Redskins team that's rebuilding all over the field but suddenly has a lot of very interesting pieces in the second year of Jim Haslett's 3-4 defense.
Skins get Brandon Stokley
Another veteran WR. He's older but can still be productive. With 14 WRs on the team, all of sudden there is quite a bit of depth at the position. There are no superstars but it's a solid group with a mix of vets and younger guys. Should be interesting to see who makes the team and the depth chart with this group.
Skins trade Jarmon for Jabar Gaffney
Not a bad trade. Jarmon wasn't a good fit for the 3-4 as he was too immobile to play LB and not big enough for the line. I like that we are trying to get the players needed to fit the scheme.
Gaffney is no superstar but like Stallworth, he is a quality WR that helps fill a need. Our WR corps last year was Moss, Armstrong, and anyone else we could find. It goes from that to Moss, Stallworth, Gaffney, Armstrong, and the rookie from Miami. It's not a stellar group but it is solid and certainly a heck of a lot better than what we had last season.
Gaffney is no superstar but like Stallworth, he is a quality WR that helps fill a need. Our WR corps last year was Moss, Armstrong, and anyone else we could find. It goes from that to Moss, Stallworth, Gaffney, Armstrong, and the rookie from Miami. It's not a stellar group but it is solid and certainly a heck of a lot better than what we had last season.
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