Throwin64 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 "NFL free agency finally began late Friday, and the Bears zeroed in on their No. 1 target when they contacted the agent for Antwaan Randle El and discussed at length a long-term deal for the wide receiver/returner from Thornton High School." "The extension of the collective bargaining agreement brought additional teams and dollars into the market. But Angelo and the Bears, in contact with agent Fletcher Smith as soon as the market opened, were seeking to avoid a protracted bidding war with teams that included the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins. The two sides are discussing a deal of five or six years, believed to be valued in excess of $20 million. The Bears will have to wait until Randle El visits the Redskins, but they made a strong start to upgrade their offense. "We still have a ways to go, but I'm optimistic," Smith said. "We'll have to wait and see, but I think we all know where the range is." http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/cs-060310bears,1,4669370.story?coll=cs-bears-headlines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilbur58z Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 5 or 6 years in excess of $20 million. Hmmmm. My guess is that he'll demand a signing bonus between $7 and $9 million. That's a lot of money for a third wideout. That's not far off from what Santana got last year and Randel El doesn't hold a candle to Moss as a wide receiver. I'm wondering if the Redskins are pushing for Randel El simply to keep the 49ers honest in the negotiations for Lloyd. If they make them think they've got other options, the 49ers won't be able to demand as much. But if they're actually pushing to get Lloyd and Randel El, I'd be shocked. That's a lot of money for 2nd and 3rd wideouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinC Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 [quote name=Throwin64 The two sides are discussing a deal of five or six years, believed to be valued in excess of $20 million. The Bears will have to wait until Randle El visits the Redskins, but they made a strong start to upgrade their offense. [/quote] Too much money for him - good player and I'd love to have him but not for that money. Much rather have LLoyd who I would think would come a little cheaper in terms of money but would cost us draft pick(s). Just think he is a better pure receiver although not as versatile. HTTR Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Randle-El is only 5' 10". Don't the redskins already have 437 WRs on the team who are under six feet? What happened to the need for a big possession receiver? I guess it would be nice to have him for special teams as well, but that strikes me as a helluvalotta cash for the type of role he's likely to have in DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 The Bears will have to wait until Randle El visits the Redskins very few can leave Danny, unsigned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSKNfaithfull Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 very few can leave Danny, unsigned I hope Randel El leaves unsinged this guy is looking to get overpaid :doh: Let the Bears be the suckers :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macd36 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 very few can leave Danny, unsigned you got that right Bubba :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballGuy2677 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 but that strikes me as a helluvalotta cash for the type of role he's likely to have in DC. And thats not normal why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlhjr34 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Why is everyone so anti Randal El? Did you watch the superbowl at all? He could have easily been the MVP. He adds a lot of versatility to any offense with his abilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate running the asylum Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I'm wondering if the Redskins are pushing for Randel El simply to keep the 49ers honest in the negotiations for Lloyd. If they make them think they've got other options, the 49ers won't be able to demand as much. Nah, the 49ers dont care what the Skins pay Brandon Lloyd. Because they tendered him $1.6 million, which is the most he will get from them this year, unless they offer a multi-year contract, which they dont have to do. The 49ers only care about the draft pick compensation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Randle-El is only 5' 10". Don't the redskins already have 437 WRs on the team who are under six feet? What happened to the need for a big possession receiver? I guess it would be nice to have him for special teams as well, but that strikes me as a helluvalotta cash for the type of role he's likely to have in DC. I'm not sure when everyone got caught up in the fact that we need a big receiver... We absolutely do not need a big guy out there. Doesn't matter how tall you are if you're burning everyone down field, which Santana Moss and Randel-El would be doing on a regular basis. I love Lloyd's hands though. He's a great receiver. I'm quite honestly torn between the two. Lloyd is an absolute beast out on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCBnG21 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I'll take both Lloyd and Randle-El....that would be just fine I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHUBAKAH Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 IMO Randle El = Smoke and mirrors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Any wide receiver that has a YPC over 10 yards is a possession receiver. There is no prototypical wide receiver. It's the guy who catches footballs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSKN5 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I dotn think we need a big receiver at all... we can use cooley across the middle more to open that up..... I do think that Lloyd is the better of the two for us though.... he would draw a lot of attention from defenses that would open the field way up for Portis and Moss... not to mention Cooley..... it works out good on paper.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadirtbags Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 The big question is....will Randle el be interested in the bears? I dont think receivers like Chicago .....its tough to get great numbers/stats...due to be so cold all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da#1skinsfan Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I think he is interested in them, according to his comments earlier this offseason. If he is standing in the way of us getting Lloyd, then good riddance. If Dannyboy is eyeing obtaining both, well.....go get em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talk show host Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I think he is interested in them, according to his comments earlier this offseason.If he is standing in the way of us getting Lloyd, then good riddance. If Dannyboy is eyeing obtaining both, well.....go get em! Thats exactly what i'm thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDSKINSQ Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Lloyd R-E is going to go to the bears they got more$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drex Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Randel-El may be using the visit to the Redskins to drive up the price that Chicago eventually will pay for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the burgundy and gold Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 i think we should let Joe and Al figure out if we need a big reciever. They'll probobly make the right decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Any wide receiver that has a YPC over 10 yards is a possession receiver.There is no prototypical wide receiver. It's the guy who catches footballs. your right... look at the steve smith and mosses of the league. Why is everyone so anti Randal El? Did you watch the superbowl at all? He could have easily been the MVP. He adds a lot of versatility to any offense with his abilities. honestly he might not bring much as production here, but he will def open up the field for other guys. our offense will be very unpredicatable because of him I'm not sure when everyone got caught up in the fact that we need a big receiver... We absolutely do not need a big guy out there. Doesn't matter how tall you are if you're burning everyone down field, which Santana Moss and Randel-El would be doing on a regular basis.I love Lloyd's hands though. He's a great receiver. I'm quite honestly torn between the two. Lloyd is an absolute beast out on the field. ever hear about the fun bunch.. i agree we dont need a possession reciever ala tall reciever. if u can catch 3rd down and slants ur fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potato Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 The big question is....will Randle el be interested in the bears? I dont think receivers like Chicago .....its tough to get great numbers/stats...due to be so cold all the time Chicago is his hometown team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbob74 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I have to think if those numbers being quoted are anywhere near true, it's too much to pay for him. I'd love him as a Redskins for the options he brings, but I don;t think the team should splash out big on another two receivers when they are paying Moss a good whack already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnacpa Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Just because the Bears have money doesn't mean that they will spend it. They are notoriously cheap and cautious in negotiations. Although that may be changing based on how they handled acquiring Mushin Mohammed last year. I think Randle-El would take Chi over Was if everything was even because it is his hometown ... but he also has to figure that Chicago has one of the worst passing attacks in the league (only 1 WR with over 500 yards last year). Chicago only passed for 2002 yards in the reg season. So he would have a ton of pressure to perform in front of his home town and if they are not getting the ball to the receivers he could look like an overpaid bust quickly. A lot of fans in Chicago figured Mohammed was a bust last year having only 750 yards instead of getting at least 1,000 after a 1400 yard season in 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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