JMac Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 IF.... IF the CBA is agreed to, I think the Skins need to go agter Robert Mathis from Indy. he led them in sacks this year with 12 and is only 25 years old. Indy gave him the transition tag meaning that they can match offers or recieve draft picks. We all know we dont care about draft picks and Snyder knows how to make deals (ala jets) that teams dont want to match. Obviously this is all contingent upon the CBA but i will take Mathis over Abraham and his injuries anyday. here is an article on Mathis http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2352024 INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts offered Pro Bowl linebacker Cato June and sack leader Robert Mathis one-year tenders Thursday in an effort to keep the core of their improved defense intact next season. Robert Mathis Defensive End Indianapolis Colts Profile 2005 SEASON STATISTICS Tot Ast Solo FF Sack Int 36 29 7 7 12 0 June's agent confirmed that his client was given a tender worth $1.55 million. Agent Hadley Engelhard said Mathis was offered $2.069 million. Both were set to become restricted free agents when the market opens Monday. Colts spokesman Craig Kelley said he could not confirm the offers. Mathis led the Colts with 11½ sacks last season, his second straight season with a double-digit sacks total. June blossomed in his second season as a starter. The converted safety recorded 109 tackles, third most on the team, and intercepted a team-high five passes, which helped him earn his first Pro Bowl selection. June and Mathis can still negotiate with other teams, but the Colts can match any deal they sign. If the Colts choose not to match the deal, they would receive a draft choice as compensation from the other team. The two moves Thursday were the latest intended to shore up the Colts defense, which was faster and better last season. On Wednesday, the Colts agreed to a multiyear deal leading tackler Gary Brackett, leaving David Thornton as the only starting linebacker still set to become an unrestricted free agent Monday. The Colts also signed defensive lineman Raheem Brock to a five-year deal Saturday. The Colts, who are $6 million to $10 million over the NFL's salary cap of $94.5 million, also reportedly lost an arbitration ruling that would have helped them get underneath the cap. The ruling prevents the Colts from converting roster bonuses totaling about $19 million into signing bonuses for Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison. Now team president Bill Polian faces some tough decisions. Agents for defensive tackles Corey Simon and Montae Reagor and receiver Brandon Stokley, who all have base salaries of at least $1.5 million next year, said the Colts had given them no indication whether their players might be cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefPowhatan17 Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I think as of right now, we are just trying to get through the whole CBA situation. yes, he would be great to get, but if we stay at 94.5 million, we aren't going to be able to afford anyone.:logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterwagen Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Let's be careful about that 12 sack number. Let's not forget who else was playing on that line and getting a LOT of attention - a guy named Freeney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyalligator Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 No way should we go after this guy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0mega Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Let's be careful about that 12 sack number. Let's not forget who else was playing on that line and getting a LOT of attention - a guy named Freeney. Money. His stats are inflated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SackMachine Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Ive always enjoyed watching Freeney play, he's like a spinning top, just keeps spinning and spinning and spinning. Mathis isnt that good as stated above, hes just good because of the others on the line, maybe the same can be said about Osi Umenyiora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 He's going to want too much $ and I think he's overrated playing alongside Freeney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurent Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Robert Mathis isn't a good fit for this team. If you listen to the coaching staff they repeatedly mention that they don't necessarily look for guys that can get to the QB, but players that can do it all along the DL. Robert Mathis is listed at 6'2" 235lbs and there is no way in hell he can be a three down player on our defense. He'd be a major liability against the run and that's not something GW would put up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate running the asylum Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 IF.... IF the CBA is agreed to, I think the Skins need to go agter Robert Mathis from Indy. he led them in sacks this year with 12 and is only 25 years old.Indy gave him the transition tag meaning that they can match offers or recieve draft picks. We all know we dont care about draft picks and Snyder knows how to make deals (ala jets) that teams dont want to match. Sorry to dash your hopes but the Skins wont be going after Mathis. The Colts "tendered" Mathis $2M, they didn't "transition tag" him as you state. There is a difference. A transition tag doesn't require compensation, but tendering a RFA player can. If we signed Mathis and the Colts chose not to match the contract, we would have to give them a 1st and 3rd round draft pick because of the amount they tendered him. Much to high for Mathis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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