smer Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Finally a visitor An NFL source just told me that Seattle receiver D.J. Hackett will become the first free agent to visit Redskin Park when he comes on Wednesday night, nearly two weeks after the signing period started. Hackett, 26, caught just 32 passes for 384 yards and three touchdowns last year, but he knows new coach Jim Zorn well from their four years together with the Seahawks. The 6-foot-2, 208-pound Colorado product has the size the Redskins have been seeking to complement undersized holdovers Santana Moss and Antwaan Randle El. http://video1.washingtontimes.com/redskins/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCchillin89 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Nice. Good signing if he takes a modest contract. He's kind of like Todd Collins, as he will help other WR adapt to the WCO. I could see him making an impact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveStrongSkins Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 If he comes with a low price and stays healthy signing him could look like a great move. This allows us to focus purely on the lines in this years draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Let's play guess that contract! I'm gonna say 4 years, $15M with a $5M signing bonus. That puts the first year cap hit at about $1.2M leaving plenty of space should the Skins want to pursue other options in FA. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackest Eyes Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I would not be opposed to signing him for a small contract. Make him prove that he can stay healthy and produce first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corrupt3d Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 vet min + incentives come on, someone had to say it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXREDSKINS44 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Certainly won't hurt to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch_Lives59 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 "Sure Dan, I'll come to Redskins Park for a visit". Cha ching, momma im gunna get paid...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I mean, I guess. Too injury prone for me to get excited about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisxcore Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 At this point, it's worth a look. Later this week, almost two weeks since free agency started, the price he's demanding should have dropped drastically. On the other hand, it could easily be matched by Seattle if that's the case. I'm all for cheap help @ WR, especially with a guy who knows Zorn and the system he'll be implementing. However, I would NOT be thrilled with getting into any sort of bidding war with the Seahawks for Hackett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Hunter Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 still not sold on this but i'll take him. we gotta play this smart though and not overpay. even if we signed him i still wouldn't be opposed to drafting a WR somewhere. example- jordy nelson with a 3rd or monk 6th-7th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I love it, and since we waited so long, I bet we can get some great potential at a bargain price. Him and Moss should be a great duo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamyesme1111 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I am excited, I really hope we sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 With any luck we sign him and all the 'draft a WR' talk will end. Please, oh please, oh please, oh please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Fakeman Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 undersized holdovers ......................3xactly......................... #85.............don't sleep... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkFan8 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I'd be shocked if we didn't end up landing him. He knows the HC, and would come in right away as the #1 WR. Hopefully the price is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdarugar Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Did JLC get scooped? Any confirmation from Andyman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoot Point Really Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Let's play guess that contract!I'm gonna say 4 years, $15M with a $5M signing bonus. That puts the first year cap hit at about $1.2M leaving plenty of space should the Skins want to pursue other options in FA. :thumbsup: I'm fine with this... I think this guy is a huge gamble, and it's clear that other teams feel that way. We can't feel the pressure to make this move... At this point in his "career", finding guys like this isn't all that difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 The fact teams haven't been showing a lot interest in him, coupled with the fact he will/could have a large role here and has worked with Zorn before, should lower his asking price. For the right price, why not? We could hold off on drafting a WR until the 2nd or 3rd round, and acquire help elsewhere, like D-line and CB. The more holes we address now, the more likely we will use a draft pick on the lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 With any luck we sign him and all the 'draft a WR' talk will end. Please, oh please, oh please, oh please. :laugh: Why don't you want the Skins to draft a WR? Does that just pertain to this season, or in general? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCchillin89 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 With any luck we sign him and all the 'draft a WR' talk will end. Please, oh please, oh please, oh please. Yup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I'm thinking it's pretty much a lock that we'll sign him. Anyone else get that feeling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I'm fine with this... I think this guy is a huge gamble, and it's clear that other teams feel that way. We can't feel the pressure to make this move... At this point in his "career", finding guys like this isn't all that difficult. Exactly. I feel the same way about him. I actually hope the Skins still look at a WR in this years draft even if they sign this guy. Nothing wrong with some competition in camp;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loxley Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I think he would be a fool not to seriously consider what this team offers him, in terms of dollars AND playing time. It would be a good fit for us and for him. I think that the lines are in more need of some draft-loving than the WR corps tbh and I think that this is the sentiment around the forum here too. I hope we do take Hackett, even if its just for a year or two to see how he pans out. The lines are much older and we need to have some new bodies there now so that they can learn and gel together before the current crop of talent gets far too old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passizle Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I mean, I guess. Too injury prone for me to get excited about. Here here... I was more excited about Bryant Johnson... Better than nothing I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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