Om Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Here in the middle of a breaking news cycle, when "confirmed" is still a blurry and moving line, I'm getting a kick out of watching some of you magnificent bastiges. Many, even while it's still very much up in the air if Washington has even officially landed Randel El or not, were already yelling from the rooftops that we "overpaid!" for the guy. We did? Meaning what exactly ... that we're headed for "cap hell?" That we've already blown the '06 offseason by only adding WR's and overlooking other needs? I think some of you need a Corona. If the whole CBA affair taught us anything, it should have been that our team actually has a clue. That it actually knows how to both plan for and cover contingencies. Seriously ... are we really thinking, just a few days after the team had a dozen key players voluntarily restructure to clear room so that the team could BE a team because it matters to the players as well as the rest of us, and after seeing the team release only a few guys who were going to get released anyway, that now the team is simply blowing out the checkbook on a particular guy or position at the expense of other needs? I dunno guys ... seems to me this team's earned a little more faith than that of late. Oh, and I see where some are upset Andre Carter left w/o a contract. As if perhaps the Skins don't understand as well as we fans do the need to add a pass rushing DE. Well ... is it possible, just for sake of discussion, that the Skins had a number in mind for this particular gentleman, and this particular gentleman wanted more? That perhaps we didn't want to ... you know ... overpay for the guy? Just sayin.' Breathe, my friends. Enjoy the game, but like the coaches all say, let the game come to you. Dont overrun the play. This message has been brought to you by the letter R. R. Relax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Mods I think this should be merged with all the other threads since it is the same information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 I agree with most of this but... Oh, and I see where some are upset Andre Carter left w/o a contract. As if perhaps the Skins don't understand as well as we fans do the need to add a pass rushing DE. Well ... is it possible, just for sake of discussion, that the Skins had a number in mind for this particular gentleman, and this particular gentleman wanted more? That perhaps we didn't want to ... you know ... overpay for the guy? If 6 years, $31 mil was OK for Randle-El, I dont know what Carter would have had to ask for that we would deem too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 And I would just like to add that..... Well you see............ And another thing........... Sigh. What Om said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Om Posted March 12, 2006 Author Share Posted March 12, 2006 I agree with most of this but...If 6 years, $31 mil was OK for Randle-El, I dont know what Carter would have had to ask for that we would deem too high. Maybe the team thought Randle El was worth that much to this team at this time ... but that whatever number Carter had in mind might be more than they believed HE was worth to them at this time? I know that seems crazy, but there it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 All hail OM. :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy Truer words could not have been written. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Many on here have never heard the VOICE OF REASON. That is until now. Welcome the voice of reason. Blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goaldeje Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 I think some of you need a Corona. You buyin'? Seriously, good call. I think considering that Patten is the only (very debatable) slightly questionable call Gibbs has made this time around, he deserves the benefit of the dount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Maybe the team thought Randle El was worth that much to this team at this time ... but that whatever number Carter had in mind might be more than they believed HE was worth to them at this time?I know that seems crazy, but there it is. I would also add with all the DE and DT signings already Carters numbers just went way up. Curious what other guys we are looking at for help on the DL, and we do need help there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins4eva Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 I just wish we could make these FA signings without all of the media coverage--I know that's not possible, but I like it when we come out of nowhere, like this year and prove all of the pundits wrong. But, I've learned to temper my offseason expectations--with Gibbs in charge, I have a lot more faith in this team and its propensity to spend of FA's, most of which have been fantastic signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Maybe the team thought Randle El was worth that much to this team at this time ... but that whatever number Carter had in mind might be more than they believed HE was worth to them at this time?I know that seems crazy, but there it is. Yeah, thanks, I can read... Just sayin, it seems to me that DE is a bigger need than a third big money WR. I know WHY the Skins are doing what they are doing. Obviously thats pretty simple, its just a question of whether or not everyone agrees. As far as I know theres no problem with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofAlvinWalton Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 I'll give the condensed version: Gibbs & Co. know more than us. It's not our $$ and we will NEVER be in cap hell :2cents: . If the team gets better, who cares what the $$ is. The Skins will sign or draft a DE, maybe Carter, maybe not. Gibbs & Co. know more than us. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECU-ALUM Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Very well said OM...works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudMouth12thMan Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Randel El is worth the money, and these coaches know what they are doing...I agree Reeeeelax. This is a huge day for Redskins fans. HTTR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernSkinsFan Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 ... he deserves the benefit of the dount. Is a dount anything like a donut??? If they're Krispy Kreme, count me in! I deserve the benefit of the donut too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Has Archuleta left yet, or is he just hangin out in DC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Is a dount anything like a donut??? If they're Krispy Kreme, count me in! I deserve the benefit of the donut too! Krispy Kreme... mmmmmmm... that would help me relax! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPinstripe Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 I love all Oms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Pressure Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 People, people, people just sit back and relax. We have Rock Cartwright. The ultimate secret weapon of the league. IMO the Superbowl is gauranteed so we got nothing to worry about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 I think some of you need a Corona. Ug. You can do better than that. A Newcastle at least. Sure, I have a problem with signing Randel El to a big contract. Not that by itself, but the three other guys that we also have big contracts for, not to mention investment in draft picks. I also have a problem with a guy who was the #2 WR on his team, but couldn't even crack 600 yards. Meanwhile, I'm still trying to figure out if there are enough balls to go around for all of these guys? Meanwhile, D-linemen are going off the market like hotcakes, another place where we have serious depth problems. It isn't just the money, but is there anyone there worth signing at the end of the day? So, yeah, I do have a problem with the early signings. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Om Posted March 12, 2006 Author Share Posted March 12, 2006 Yeah, thanks, I can read... Just sayin, it seems to me that DE is a bigger need than a third big money WR. I know WHY the Skins are doing what they are doing. Obviously thats pretty simple, its just a question of whether or not everyone agrees. As far as I know theres no problem with that. The Skins do need a DE. Perhaps even more at this point than Randle El. Not my point. My point is that perhaps this PARTICULAR DE might have priced himself too high for the number the SKINS assigned him, after assessing his particular skill set and determining what it was worth to this team at this time. Not all DE's are created equal. Nor are all WR's. Nor are all specific team needs and skill sets within the broad parameters of "DE" and/or "WR." Sorry. THat's probably hard to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praise_gibbs Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 OM if you ever write a book--I would wait in line to buy it. There is something about your writing that intrigues me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinklein Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Well put sir. You said what I could not find the words for. On another note...Om said "bastiges". :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parlett316 Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Many on here have never heard the VOICE OF REASON.That is until now. Welcome the voice of reason. Blondie Wait, he posts here too! http://extremeskins.com/forums/member.php?u=31207 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMonster Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Nicely said, Om. I love these signings. We are signing cap friendly contracts (since clearly we know some financial accounting tricks that others haven't mastered) for young, talented, undervalued guys and putting them through intense training with our world class coaching staff. Gibbs is a diety. He should be the President of the United States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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