pjfootballer Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Sorry but I disagree. We're not in Ph1 of free agency and the big contracts have gone for the most part. This is where you have to secure those solid 2nd and 3rd tier guys that make up the depth of a roster and we haven't done well in this pahse of free agency since Shanahan and Bruce have come along. The proof? The fact that we have started off the past two season relatively well only to drop off dramatically midseason when injuries kick in. The past 3 offseasons, there have been a lot of vets who come in here during this phase of FA for a visit and leave elsewhere for less than enormous contracts. You cannot compare the last 2 free agent periods with this one. First year, under the CBA, the list of tier one free agents was nill. There were less than 10 "superstar" free agents due to the uncertainty of the CBA. Last year, with the lockout, free agency was a whirlwind of activity within a 2 week period to get the FAs in for training camp. This is the first year they've been able to sit down and analyze what is out there, before making a decision. This was also one of the largest, if not THE largest FA class in the history of the NFL. Throw in the 18 million penalty that further handicapped any plans (maybe Winston or Jackson) they may have had, I think they've done a good job. You're also asking them to overturn a roster that was in shables and had zero depth in less than 2 years. The fact that guys like Gomes, Hankerson, Austin, Davis, Smith, Hurt, etc. could actually step in and play decent (not great, but decent) is an attestment to how well they've done. We were not blown out in any game this year with the exception of the last game against the Eagles. I think getting off to a 3-1 start was inherently bad for the fans, because it raised expectations that simply shouldn't have been there, unlike fast starts in the past. We were never supposed to contend last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36HAMMER Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 my concern has been that the Coach would over value his olineman and it seems that he may have. Granted the of cap hi-jack by the nfl and goodell has really hurt what they could have gotten for oline help but haven't. i truely believe the major reason we have had such trouble scoring inside the redzone is the lack of size and strength of lich (lg) and montgomery. these guys are technitians, they block with brains and angles not strength or size.the days for 300 pound or less olineman are over.montgomery is shaped like a coke bottle, i really want a dominate center and one with an attitude.heres hopeing they find some in the draft.httr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsInFebruary Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 And yet I'm willing to bet our sack numbers improve dramatically with a QB that doesn't crumble if he can't find his checkdown (Beck) or has the speed of three legged yak (Grossman).Once the passing game improves, our running game should also open up. That would probably work out after the QB's rookie or first couple of seasons. This guy's extraordinary, but his rookie year in the NFL he needs a legit OL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chump Bailey Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4958/demetrius-bell The Redskins remain in talks with free agent OT Demetrius Bell.The best tackle left on the market, Bell's signing would likely signal the end of Jammal Brown's time in Washington. Bell would also provide insurance for LT Trent Williams, who was suspended for the final four games of 2011. Mar 20 - 9:22 PMSource: John Keim on Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinC Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4958/demetrius-bell I'd like to sign Bell but even if we do I think we will keep Brown at least through camp and preseason but he will be on the bubble and have to prove he is healthy and win the job - if he does not win the job or is still having problems with his mobility he will be a camp cut. Bell is also a guy with an injury history so even if we sign him we need depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Robert Griffin Experience Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 my concern has been that the Coach would over value his olineman and it seems that he may have. Granted the of cap hi-jack by the nfl and goodell has really hurt what they could have gotten for oline help but haven't. i truely believe the major reason we have had such trouble scoring inside the redzone is the lack of size and strength of lich (lg) and montgomery. these guys are technitians, they block with brains and angles not strength or size.the days for 300 pound or less olineman are over.montgomery is shaped like a coke bottle, i really want a dominate center and one with an attitude.heres hopeing they find some in the draft.httr Montgomery is 310 pounds. How many centers are there in the NFL that weigh more than 310 pounds? Manigold is 303. Myers is 292. Maurkice Pouncey is 304. Just to name a few examples. Montgomery is also pretty strong as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chump Bailey Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I'd like to sign Bell but even if we do I think we will keep Brown at least through camp and preseason but he will be on the bubble and have to prove he is healthy and win the job - if he does not win the job or is still having problems with his mobility he will be a camp cut. Bell is also a guy with an injury history so even if we sign him we need depth. Well, we have Tyler Polumbus (MS draft) and Smith. Tyler played well inside and out last season. We have to think OT will be looked at strongly in the draft regardless of whether we keep Brown or not. I think we should try and trade him along with anyone else not in their longterm plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I'd like to sign Bell but even if we do I think we will keep Brown at least through camp and preseason but he will be on the bubble and have to prove he is healthy and win the job - if he does not win the job or is still having problems with his mobility he will be a camp cut. Bell is also a guy with an injury history so even if we sign him we need depth. He'd probably be a June 1st cap casualty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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