RedskinsFanInTX Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 The Redskins have agreed to terms with cornerback E.J. Biggers, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed. LINK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallascrushers Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Who????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajlaird82 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Good signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Basically another nickle CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSkinsFan1975 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Who????????????????? A 7th round pick from Tampa. Depressing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofSparta Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 http://www.nfl.com/player/e.j.biggers/238489/draft Selected By: Tampa Bay BuccaneersRound: 7 Pick (Overall): 8 (217) Pick Analysis: There's no question Biggers is a good athlete. The Miami native was named Dade County Player of the Year in high school, which is awarded to the best player in the talent-rich region. However, defensive back/quarterback wasn't heavily recruited in-state, and considered Kansas, Iowa, Ohio State and Penn State before final choosing Western Michigan over Kansas. Biggers intercepted seven passes in 46 games for Western Michigan, adding 136 tackles and 19 passes defensed overall. After finishing his Broncos career, Biggers returned to South Florida to train in Davie, Fla. with Western Michigan teammate Louis Delmas. "Finishing up the season I knew I was going to have to work out and work hard to get ready for these drills," Biggers told the Kalamazoo Gazette after his March pro day. "The film shows a lot, but you also want to work out in the eye of the coaches. You want to look good in front of them because a lot of coaches haven't been to games this year and sometimes they probably weren't even paying attention to who you were. You come out here, people know who you are because you are singled out more." The problem he faces making an NFL roster is excelling at one position. He's very fast and a willing tackler at 6-feet, but lacks the technique right now to hang with NFL receivers. And a switch to safety would be difficult on his lanky build. Biggers will need to make an early impression on special teams until it's determined if he can make it as an NFL corner or safety. Will be only 26, with 4 years of NFL experience (though no stats for 2009, not sure if injury or just no playing time because he was a 7th round pick). Plus the Raheem/Tampa connection is there. At worst, competition/camp fodder. At best, a cheap upgrade to our DB corps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammond72 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 This is bad. Morris seems to want to bring all of his former players to DC. Talib had an altercation with in London and they tried to bring him in. Biggers was on a team with a pass defense worse than the Skins. This signing is a step backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 This is bad. Morris seems to want to bring all of his former players to DC. Talib had an altercation with in London and they tried to bring him in. Biggers was on a team with a pass defense worse than the Skins. This signing is a step backwards. Biggers had an altercation with Talib in London? Or Morris? He'll compete for a spot on the roster... he may(not) be the starter. Maybe a nickel if they don't have Cedric ??? back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zanggg Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 From Rotoworld - (don't be too quick to judge negatively!) It's an underrated get for the cap-strapped Redskins. The 6'0/185 Biggers was the lone bright spot in Tampa's rancid secondary last season, grading out as a top-20 coverage corner according to ProFootballFocus. There's also a familiarity in the scheme as former Bucs head coach and current Redskins secondary coach Raheem Morris was with Biggers for his first two NFL seasons. Still just 25 years old, the 2009 seventh-round pick has 24 career starts under his belt. If the Redskins don't re-sign free agent DeAngelo Hall, Biggers could be penciled in at left corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I like the signing. Biggers rated higher than any of our corners last year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludomaniac Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 We dont really have any other choice but to sign a guy like this, who will possibly start week 1. It seems unrealistic to start our 2nd round corner day 1 so this guy will likely be the starter and let our 2nd rounder come in on nickel or dime packages and just learn, and possibly start later in teh season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 We dont really have any other choice but to sign a guy like this, who will possibly start week 1. It seems unrealistic to start our 2nd round corner day 1 so this guy will likely be the starter and let our 2nd rounder come in on nickel or dime packages and just learn, and possibly start later in teh season Signing Biggers means we'll probably go with a safety in round 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJValleySkinz Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 This is awful. We need big name signings that will be talked about on ESPN and NFL Network all day in order to win. There's a reason Vinny Cerrato retired a D.C Sports hero and icon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklynskinsfan Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Signing Biggers means we'll probably go with a safety in round 2. as we should Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuriousD Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Signing Biggers means we'll probably go with a safety in round 2. I don't think that necessarily follows. Sure there is still a good chance we select DB in round 2. But there is also a good chance we go BPA and get lucky that man fills a need somewhere on the roster. I dont see CB or Safety as a lock in round 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timdaley73 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Another client of our buddy Drewwwwwwwwwwwww.... 4.32 for his 40 time! Not bad... Not bad at all... http://www.mlive.com/broncos/index.ssf/2009/04/biggers_speedy_pro_day_workout.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Year_of_The_Monk Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Well, just turned on my Madden 13 just to see how Biggers was rated in the game. ( Objectivity?) The things I liked about him were the speed/acceleration however the things I didn't like were his catching ability and tackling. So I don't expect alot of ints for this guy or making those tackles that DeAngelo used to make. But hopefully, he can have alot of passes defended to help expedite the offense getting off the field on 3rd down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I have no idea who that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve09ru Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Well, just turned on my Madden 13 just to see how Biggers was rated in the game. ( Objectivity?) The things I liked about him were the speed/acceleration however the things I didn't like were his catching ability and tackling. So I don't expect alot of ints for this guy or making those tackles that DeAngelo used to make. But hopefully, he can have alot of passes defended to help expedite the offense getting off the field on 3rd down. The sad thing is, I don't know if this is a serious post because it has become a normal type posting around here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzSkinsFan63 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Good signing IMHO...considering the cap struggle we are in. I do trust this FO with getting high value draft picks and cheap FA's...Take That Mara! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 How is Chase Minnefield's rehab coming along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Year_of_The_Monk Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 The sad thing is, I don't know if this is a serious post because it has become a normal type posting around here I was just trying to get a feel for this guy because besides from the 1 highlight link someone put up, what else do we have to go on? Its not like anyone has ever paid attention to this guy before we cut DeAngelo. You probably guessed I play Madden alot but I know a downgrade when I see one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 D Hall is still in play & could still wind up back here. This signing should get his attention & again show that the CB market is soft as hot butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobGriffin Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 The sad thing is, I don't know if this is a serious post because it has become a normal type posting around here Lol he was serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mike Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Considering our cap situation and needs, this is a *great* signing. Decent size, good experience, great speed - cheap. As for our second round pick, our three biggest needs are corner, safety, and OL. I would expect our pick to be the best available talent at one of these positions with OL being the lowest priority of the three considering just how bad our pass defense was last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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