Redskins Update
Well, the Redskins got every player they targeted in free agency. Brandon Lloyd, Antwaan Randle El, Adam Archuleta, Andre Carter, Todd Collins, and Christian Fauria are all Redskins now. Khary Campball and Cedric Killings have been re-signed.
I like most of these acquisitions. The most valuable, by far I think, is the signing of Andre Carter. He's tremendously talented, but was going to waste on a bad 49ers team. Signing him gives the Skins the depth they desperately need on the defensive line. Renaldo Wynn will now be a top reserve, and he'll be a great one. Hopefully, signing Carter won't keep us from re-signing Demetric Evans, a good young player.
I like the signing of Antwaan Randle-El and, to a lesser extent, the trade for Brandon Lloyd. Randle El can do so many different things, and simple receiving statistics do not account for his entire effect on a game. He's also very mature and motivated. Lloyd, I'm not sure about his character. He seems to want to be a rapper more than a football player. He's also very slender, and could really serve to bulk up and gain muscle. He's very talented, though, and if he matures, could develop into a top receiver. I'd rather have had Antonio Bryant than Lloyd, though.
The signings of Christian Fauria and Todd Collins are good ones. Fauria will replace Robert Royal. He's on the downside of his career at 35, but he is a cheap replacement with 3 championship rings. He is a solid blocker and won't drop as many balls as Royal did, either. Collins will be the 3rd quarterback and his most important job will be to mentor Jason Campbell. Nobody knows how good he can pass, since he hasn't had much game experience in years, but he knows Al Saunders' system, and is apparently a genial guy. His signing signals the end for Patrick Ramsey.
That brings me to Adam Archuleta. He's a talented guy, but I don't like this signing. He got more money than any other safety has ever gotten in the history of the NFL. He simply isn't worth that money. He's pretty fast, and is in great shape. He can hit hard and intimidate, but he isn't the best tackler, and his cover skills aren't very good. Most disturbing, though, is his tendency to get injured. He seems to miss 2 or 3 games every year. He'll be 29 in November and is no spring chicken. I'd have much rather signed Ryan Clark for less and brought him back than sign Archuleta for this incredible amount of money.
Hopefully the Skins aren't done in free agency though. Rumor has it that they are working to sign Jeff Mitchell, center/guard who could backup the middle of the toffensive line. They're also apparently interested in Jamar Fletcher, a former first round pick who has been a bust so far but is only 27 and could revive his career as a nickle corner. The Skins probably also need to sign some help at linebacker after losing LaVar Arrington. And, of course, they continue to attempt to trade Patrick Ramsey for a late pick this year.
We'll have to wait and see what happens. Free agency is always exciting around these parts.
I like most of these acquisitions. The most valuable, by far I think, is the signing of Andre Carter. He's tremendously talented, but was going to waste on a bad 49ers team. Signing him gives the Skins the depth they desperately need on the defensive line. Renaldo Wynn will now be a top reserve, and he'll be a great one. Hopefully, signing Carter won't keep us from re-signing Demetric Evans, a good young player.
I like the signing of Antwaan Randle-El and, to a lesser extent, the trade for Brandon Lloyd. Randle El can do so many different things, and simple receiving statistics do not account for his entire effect on a game. He's also very mature and motivated. Lloyd, I'm not sure about his character. He seems to want to be a rapper more than a football player. He's also very slender, and could really serve to bulk up and gain muscle. He's very talented, though, and if he matures, could develop into a top receiver. I'd rather have had Antonio Bryant than Lloyd, though.
The signings of Christian Fauria and Todd Collins are good ones. Fauria will replace Robert Royal. He's on the downside of his career at 35, but he is a cheap replacement with 3 championship rings. He is a solid blocker and won't drop as many balls as Royal did, either. Collins will be the 3rd quarterback and his most important job will be to mentor Jason Campbell. Nobody knows how good he can pass, since he hasn't had much game experience in years, but he knows Al Saunders' system, and is apparently a genial guy. His signing signals the end for Patrick Ramsey.
That brings me to Adam Archuleta. He's a talented guy, but I don't like this signing. He got more money than any other safety has ever gotten in the history of the NFL. He simply isn't worth that money. He's pretty fast, and is in great shape. He can hit hard and intimidate, but he isn't the best tackler, and his cover skills aren't very good. Most disturbing, though, is his tendency to get injured. He seems to miss 2 or 3 games every year. He'll be 29 in November and is no spring chicken. I'd have much rather signed Ryan Clark for less and brought him back than sign Archuleta for this incredible amount of money.
Hopefully the Skins aren't done in free agency though. Rumor has it that they are working to sign Jeff Mitchell, center/guard who could backup the middle of the toffensive line. They're also apparently interested in Jamar Fletcher, a former first round pick who has been a bust so far but is only 27 and could revive his career as a nickle corner. The Skins probably also need to sign some help at linebacker after losing LaVar Arrington. And, of course, they continue to attempt to trade Patrick Ramsey for a late pick this year.
We'll have to wait and see what happens. Free agency is always exciting around these parts.
posted by Willis at 1:24 PM
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Ramsey is gone. Will I feel proud to wear my Redskin jacket this year. I think we will see it as another rebuilding year, but we can hope for more.
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