CRobi21 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 With all the talk about this free agent and that free agent, draft possibilities and trade possibilities, many of us have been torn. "I wanted us to stay away from FA, but I didn't want us to be completely silent. We need this guy." Or, "I like this approach, I'm glad our name isn't in the papers as much." Well I've been on both sides of the battle. One day I want us to pick up the big name FA, then I read a certain draft senario, and I'm think the hell with that guy, lets go through the draft. At one point I was ready to pull my hair out. Then I remembered who our coach is again: http://www.redskins.com/news/multimedia.jsp?id=34656 I mean this guy sounds like a genious when he talks about his plans here in Washington. I really do think he got a great plan. He seems confident, and ready to go to work. If you knew nothing about football, I don't think you'd ever think he wasn't a head coach before. As for Vinny C, and "The" Dan, I've never really had harsh words towards them. But they've finally seemed to grasp the idea of what we need to do to win games. http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34660 It looks like we'll have another quiet offseason, much like last year. Where the only "big" names we brought in were London Fletcher and Smoot. Both were questionable moves at the time. With London up there in age, and Smoot having down years in Minny, both performed VERY well in '07. So basically, I am no longer worried about the FA. Sure I'll have my hopes of picking up a big name, but whatever Zorn and company decide to do will be alright by me, and will be the best thing for this team. Lets let the Wizard work his magic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CM916 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I've had a good feeling from day one and it just keeps getting better. :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris0894 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Good post STB...I completely agree with you on this, I am feeling more and more comfortable with the FO more and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Most of the players with value are not to be found in free agency, but rather in trades. There has been a RASH of trades since the start of free agency that dwarfs anything I remember in prior years. The last thing the Redskins can afford to do though is to give up draft choices. We don't have any extra picks as the Eagles and some other clubs do. The free agent class itself is underwhelming. The Raiders were a horrible team in 2007 and they think signing a solid but unspectacular safety to a $40M deal is going to help them climb in the AFC West? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 you're very rational for someone who lives in van down by the river. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsince72 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 The best way I can describe the FO right now is the "No Nonsense FO". They are observing and being objective. The cap has a good deal to do with that but Dan, IMO, could have been making much more cap room to go after a big name. I think Vinny, Zorn, and Scott Campbell are burning the midnight oil and making sound decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 This has to be killing Czaban and the WTEM crowd :laugh: No doubt they were thinking the Redskins were going to be the ones offering up $40M for Gibril Wilson :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinzdar55 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 With all the talk about this free agent and that free agent, draft possibilities and trade possibilities, many of us have been torn. "I wanted us to stay away from FA, but I didn't want us to be completely silent. We need this guy." Or, "I like this approach, I'm glad our name isn't in the papers as much."Well I've been on both sides of the battle. One day I want us to pick up the big name FA, then I read a certain draft senario, and I'm think the hell with that guy, lets go through the draft. At one point I was ready to pull my hair out. Then I remembered who our coach is again: http://www.redskins.com/news/multimedia.jsp?id=34656 I mean this guy sounds like a genious when he talks about his plans here in Washington. I really do think he got a great plan. He seems confident, and ready to go to work. If you knew nothing about football, I don't think you'd ever think he wasn't a head coach before. As for Vinny C, and "The" Dan, I've never really had harsh words towards them. But they've finally seemed to grasp the idea of what we need to do to win games. http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34660 It looks like we'll have another quiet offseason, much like last year. Where the only "big" names we brought in were London Fletcher and Smoot. Both were questionable moves at the time. With London up there in age, and Smoot having down years in Minny, both performed VERY well in '07. So basically, I am no longer worried about the FA. Sure I'll have my hopes of picking up a big name, but whatever Zorn and company decide to do will be alright by me, and will be the best thing for this team. Lets let the Wizard work his magic! I'm with ya man. Don't get me wrong, I have my own ideas on what should happen, but I am perfectly comfortable in saying that I am nowhere near qualified to make these decisions so.... LET' GO Z-MAN LET'S GO :applause: :applause: :wavetowel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINS FAN #56 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I've had a good feeling from day one and it just keeps getting better. :applause: Same here. I don't know why, but I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant15fromNJ Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Coach Z!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kansas-redskin Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 i agree, seems like we're turning a corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 It looks like we'll have another quiet offseason, much like last year. Where the only "big" names we brought in were London Fletcher and Smoot. Both were questionable moves at the time. With London up there in age, and Smoot having down years in Minny, both performed VERY well in '07. Vinny mentioned preferring to sign free agent players that the coaches had dealt with before, if possible...both Fletcher and Smoot fall into that category, and both worked out beautifully. The year before, we had Archuletta, Duckett and Lloyd, none of which fell into that category...and all of which turned out to be insane busts. So basically, I am no longer worried about the FA. Sure I'll have my hopes of picking up a big name, but whatever Zorn and company decide to do will be alright by me, and will be the best thing for this team. Amen to that ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 The main thing is that I believe the FO's hands were tied this year by the cap. We did not see "cap hell," but we were above enough that we had to restructure Jansen who we may otherwise have not since he could only have one year left in D.C. (OPINION) We have $ to make moves, but not many worthwhile names are out there. (OPINION) I do think however, that if they believe this team is in good shape as is, than I would consider a big time WR, because that could help this team out in a big way. Look at Moss in NE and I honestly think he was the single biggest reason that they won 18 straight. (OPINION) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SittingBull Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I'm comfortable with what the team is doing right now, but we won't know if anything done so far will help bring success or failure to this team until midway through the season. All we can do right now is hope the right decisions are being made whether we agree with them or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972FAN Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 No complaints so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 it's not only about 2008 but what this team is setting itself up to do once Campbell fully establishes himself as the leader on the field while he learns the position and grows it is important the club drafts the players that are going to complement him in 2008 but also in future years. the Redskins have to get younger at critical spots on both sides of the ball, but it can be done in a way that the team can remain competitive during the transition. the key is keeping draft choices and making smart decisions on when NOT to sign players to new contracts, ie knowing when to let them walk a la Derrick Dockery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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