jsco1112 Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Considering that all reports have indicated that for some reason the Chargers will not franchise tag Drew Brees, do the Skins make a play for him in the open market. In my mind, if we could get this guy I don't think we would need much else to be ready to compete for a championship. He is still young at 27. Yes he does have an uncertain shoulder but just thinking about having this guy on the team is exciting. I know it is probably very doutful it happens but it has to be something to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USDsk8ter123 Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 no i dont think we should get another qb. we have already taught campbell the offense for a whole year and he is probley almost ready, and mark brunell played pretty well next year so he will be the starter or 2nd string Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Considering that all reports have indicated that for some reason the Chargers will not franchise tag Drew Brees, do the Skins make a play for him in the open market. In my mind, if we could get this guy I don't think we would need much else to be ready to compete for a championship. He is still young at 27. Yes he does have an uncertain shoulder but just thinking about having this guy on the team is exciting.I know it is probably very doutful it happens but it has to be something to consider. Or how about that guy who led his team into the playoffs, two wins against there bitter rivals, and nearly took them to the Superbowl. Brunell is it? Or the youngster who learned the System, sat on the sidelines taking notes, learned the playbook (granted there will be a newer one now), and was drafted by a Coach who knows what he wants in a QB. Jason Campbell. Our quarterback Situation is fine, and although its uncertain who will start, either way, we dont need another QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianbien83 Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 I think what this actually means is that there is no way that the Chargers trade Rivers for Abraham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinFan63 Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Considering that all reports have indicated that for some reason the Chargers will not franchise tag Drew Brees, do the Skins make a play for him in the open market. In my mind, if we could get this guy I don't think we would need much else to be ready to compete for a championship. He is still young at 27. Yes he does have an uncertain shoulder but just thinking about having this guy on the team is exciting.I know it is probably very doutful it happens but it has to be something to consider. Ahhh.......but you forget....we are in cap hell and we are falling apart, and we can't afford to pay attention, and we will be playing with all rookies and the end of the world is coming and we're all going to die and the sky is falling and I think I have the Avian Flu!!!! Hail!:point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Adama Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Short answer, no. Longer answer, the Skins drafted Campbell as their QB of the future. If they picked up Brees then they would be in the same boat as the Chargers. So, no the Redskins will stand pat with what they have, and if they trade Ramsey, then they will pick up a 3rd string QB in Free Angency or in the later rounds of the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdowwe Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Just stick with Brunell or start Campbell. We dont need Brees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy2Der Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 I really feel sorry for rivers the kid has the sit on the bench while Eli is starting in New York winning the Division and Ben has already won a superbowl. He needs to be able to start I think San Diego should move on and go with rivers or get value for rivers while he is still young and has value cause pretty soon nobody is going to want him because they are yet to see him play in an nfl regular season game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 They aren't going to franchise him because they are going to sign him to a decent contract. His stats have been pro-bowl worthy the last two years and he is the leader of that team by far and the other players are more than happy to announce that over and over again. I'm sure they are concerned about his shoulder and I'm doubtful he can return to that type of form but they are not going to let this guy walk. And it's extremely doubtful they get rid of Rivers either because of Brees' injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsco1112 Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 They aren't going to franchise him because they are going to sign him to a decent contract. His stats have been pro-bowl worthy the last two years and he is the leader of that team by far and the other players are more than happy to announce that over and over again. I'm sure they are concerned about his shoulder and I'm doubtful he can return to that type of form but they are not going to let this guy walk. And it's extremely doubtful they get rid of Rivers either because of Brees' injury. No. All indications are that tehy will just let him walk and make Rivers the starter. Now I know Campbell has been pegged as the future and Brunell did well for us last year, but how many of you can say that if we had Brees comfortable in the system - you wouldn;t prefer that over one of the current options. That's all I'm saying. Yes we have some money issues, but I think they are being blown out of proportion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 What indications??? They don't want to franchise him simply because it would cost them almost $10 million. That's extremely reasonable. But they were talking all year about re-signing him to a long-term contract. Immediately after the game he was injured and the season ended, their GM came out with a statement and said that Brees was their future and he planned on going ahead with negotiations with Brees and his agent about that contract. That was a long time ago (it seems like now) and things may have changed but I haven't seen anything reporting that. The only reason that the GM had mentioned the franchise tag was because they were worried about his injury, but I would be very surprised if they didn't sign him to some short contract and then renogotiate if he proves himself healthy from injury next year. This is just my understanding and what I've heard. If I'm missing something, please post the site or whatever but I haven't seen anything yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty-eight Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Considering that all reports have indicated that for some reason the Chargers will not franchise tag Drew Brees, do the Skins make a play for him in the open market. In my mind, if we could get this guy I don't think we would need much else to be ready to compete for a championship. He is still young at 27. Yes he does have an uncertain shoulder but just thinking about having this guy on the team is exciting.I know it is probably very doutful it happens but it has to be something to consider. :doh: very doubtful, try NO CHANCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/SD/9141858 http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/SD/9147244 This one is really what I'm thinking though. I mean when the Chargers' GM is saying he wants to sign Brees long-term (and he said it even after the injury) that tells me they'd rather sign him to a decent deal worth $5-7 million a year rather than a $10 million franchise. But this news is about a month old so if you have anything new please let me know. http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/SD/9159200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsco1112 Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/sullivan/20060219-9999-1s19sullivan.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jofizz Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 brees is injury prone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 I still dont buy any of it. One quote from the GM saying he doesnt like things cloudy, as opposed to him earlier stating that he wants to sign brees and keep him long-term. Four straight paragraphs beginning with 1) It's possible that... 2)It's conceivable that... 3)It could be that... 4)Yet however it may be rationalized... I'll take the actual GM's words over some writer's speculation. It's just like all the D.C. media saying things that aren't even close to the truth that everyone complains about so much. No way they'll let someone as good as brees walk with no compensation and risk everything they've built in the last two years on a "rookie" who's proved nothing and may have less arm strenght then a rehabilatated drew brees. They wont just let him walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinklein Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Obviously the thought of Brees in the Burgundy and Gold is tempting, but realistically it won't happen. I think a Quarterback is one of the last things on Gibbs' mind after drafting Campbell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsFanatic Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Having Drew Brees would be great, my best friends team is the Chargers and he's always knocking his ability..always joked that I would take him on the Redskins anytime...but I agree with Kevinklien..quarterback is one of the last thing on Gibbs' radar for 'need' although it should be higher. I have little to no faith in Brunell but he did produce this year so hats off to him. ~ Bottom line would I personally want Drew here? YES..will it ever happen, not a chance. Go Skins'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhutanibeast Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 brees is injury prone No hes not he got hurt once in the past two years and it was in the last game of the season. He made a stupid play and dove under the pile. He is not injury prone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the burgundy and gold Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Mark Brunell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant15fromNJ Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I say YES he is proven and is still young if we would get him campbell is a waste but we would have a QB trade Campbell and we have one of the best O's in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Gude Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Considering that all reports have indicated that for some reason the Chargers will not franchise tag Drew Brees, do the Skins make a play for him in the open market. In my mind, if we could get this guy I don't think we would need much else to be ready to compete for a championship. He is still young at 27. Yes he does have an uncertain shoulder but just thinking about having this guy on the team is exciting.I know it is probably very doutful it happens but it has to be something to consider. Are we talking about the San Diego Drew Brees? We can't be because I'd rather count on Brunell next year than the one in San Diego. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsFanatic Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Why would you say that Larry?....makes no sense. You've seen Drew play? Would be great in D.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinzOwnU Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 No interest in brees whatsoever. Any resources that could be used to get him should be used to fill other gaps like receiver and DE. We already have so much invested in Jason Campbell that if we got brees it would be a waste of everything we gave up to get Campbell. This is just a bad idea. Plus, brees isn't that good and his injury is severe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmo002 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I say no to getting Brees. He's coming off shoulder injury. Plus why would we waste our pick in Campbell by replacing him for Brees. Campbell will succeed Brunell cuz that's how Gibbs wants it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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