skinsfan913 Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Redskins Complete Deal With Free Agent Tight End By Mark Maske Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, October 6, 2003; 12:41 PM The Washington Redskins completed a contract agreement today with free agent tight end Byron Chamberlain, sources said. Chamberlain was at Redskins Park this morning, although the deal perhaps was contingent on him passing a physical later today. Tight end Zeron Flemister said he was released by the club this morning to clear a roster spot. "I was a little surprised, but I can understand," Flemister said. "I haven't played well this year. I've been hurt. They had to get rid of somebody, I guess." The Redskins signed Flemister to a three-year, $2.02 million contract extension in December. The deal included a $350,000 signing bonus. But he had only one catch this season and missed two games because of a foot injury. The injury had been described as an strained Achilles' tendon. But Flemister said as he left Redskins Park that he had bone spurs with a slight fracture in his heel. He said he was well enough to play, however. He participated in about 10 plays in the Redskins' 27-25 loss on Sunday at Philadelphia. Chamberlain, 31, reportedly agreed to a two-year deal worth slightly more than $2 million, including incentives. He impressed Redskins officials during a workout on Friday after being released by the Minnesota Vikings last Monday. The Vikings chose not to retain him after he was reinstated by the league following a four-game suspension for testing positive for ephedra. He had 57 catches for the Vikings in 2001 and was selected to the Pro Bowl. He has 163 receptions in eight NFL seasons for the Denver Broncos and Vikings. He joins second-year pro Robert Royal as the tight ends on the Redskins' 53-man roster. Team officials had been trying to add a proven pass-catching tight end since the offseason and moved quickly when Chamberlain became available. The two sides had a deal basically in place before the Redskins' defeat in Philadelphia, sources said, and applied the finishing touches today. Royal had two catches in that game to give Redskins tight ends six receptions in five games this season. © 2003 The Washington Post Company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlobberKnockinFootball Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Ok, this is an upgrade. That's fine with me. I wonder if Spurrier plans on using him in his passing game a little bit more than he's used the TE's in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 This might be a good thing, gives Rasmey another target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Good thing for another target to throw too, but at least Flem had some blocking ability. However, as I said I'd do, welcome to the Redskins, Byron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 a young qb's best friend on third down is a zone sitting TE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Z-Flem, dont let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 I can't him even being ready to play until after the bye-week....at the earliest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlobberKnockinFootball Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Dude, what in the hell did you just say??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posse81 Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Well done by FO to move in and grab this guy. I think the reason we weren't throwing to the TEs much this year is because they had lost all confidence in Flemister (and he was hurt of course) and Royal is still developing but very slow. So good move, here. I wonder how long it will take him to get up to speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Originally posted by El fantasma de Bufford I can't see him even being ready to play until after the bye-week....at the earliest. yeah its gonna take quite a bit of time for him to digest the playbook. Well at least we know Royals will get plenty of playing time until then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 I wonder how much time it will take for him to learn a certain number of plays to help on third down conversions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saqs Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Seemed like doomsday for the Vikes when he got suspended. Good article on him here. http://www.cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/6476217 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Hopefully he can shed some lbs and learn the audible system fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 This might be a good thing, gives Rasmey another target. And from the sound of it, he's quite a big target too. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesome Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 I agree Bufford, but seriously, how hard is it to learn some basic stuff: Ok, it's 3rd down Byron, go in there, run ten yards turn around and look for the ball. I can't imagine he'll see extensive action till after the bye, but that's not to say he can't be productive here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsbadd Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Hope he is a good blocker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 I think a ham sandwich would be an improvement at TE over what Flemister brought to the table. Seriously, he had to be the poorest starting TE in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Originally posted by speedwagon20 This might be a good thing, gives Rasmey another target. And from the sound of it, he's quite a big target too. :laugh: Exactly Speedwagon... A BIG heavy TARGET:rotflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sashae Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Yeah, but can he block? -s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate running the asylum Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Hmm. Flemister said he hadn't played well this year and he was hurt? Thats what he also said last year too. :laugh: I hope this starts to send a message to a few players who think there is a country-club atmosphere at Redskin Park. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Big D. Gardner was hurt also but turned out pretty good for us. One can only hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor The Invincible Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Well, the only thing this guy will bring to the table in this offense is the hope that he can block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saqs Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 And the hope that he doesnt know how to false start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjinhan Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 umm but 2 yr for 2 million... i know we dropped flemister's salery but still i think paying 1 mil per year for a TE in this offense is little too much i think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 I'd suspect that, like many of SS's backs, he'll be blocking a lot more often than he'll be receiving. Does the TE block for screens? But, a reliable safety valve could be worth a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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