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Redskins "cooling" off but still making moves posted on 08/01/2011

The Redskins have been incredibly active since free agency started, but not as active as most people were speculating.  Instead the Beagles went the way of the past Redskins and signed every old big-name player on the market. 

Instead of over-paying for a 30+ corner we got a solid better-valued one in Josh Wilson (arguable the Ravens best corner last year in their 3-4). 

Packers DL Cullen Jenkins (aged 31) wanted 40 million but we got Cowboys DE Stephen Bowen (Age 27 and their best past rusher last year). 

49ers NT Aubrayo Franklin (age 31)  wanted 10 million a year but we got the Giants tackle Barry Cofield (age 27 and pivotal to the Giants D last year) to be our NT at a mere 5 million a year. 

Instead of bringing in a guy that doesnt know our system on the O-line, like Max Starks or Harvey Dahl we re-signed Jamaal Brown (a young former pro bowler who progressed throughout the year). 

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Stealing Away Some Rival Talent posted on 07/28/2011

Another busy day for the Redskins front office.  There is a new strategy in DC these days, steal away talent from your rivals.  Instead of looking all over the country for players, we looked at situations in our division and up 95 to shore up our roster.  Let's take a look at the recent moves.

Josh Wilson CB Ravens - Wilson is a local product having gone to Dematha and then on to UMD.  He was a 2nd round pick ny the Seahawks in 2007.  He was traded to the Ravens on the last year of his contract when injuries decimated the Ravens secondary.   He quickly stepped up his game and landed himself in a starting position.  He also has experience returning kicks and punts so he could help in special teams as well.  His skills are just as good as Carlos Rogers except he has goood hands and is 4 years younger.  He is automatically a starter opposite DHall and a huge upgrade.  So long Butterfingers Rogers.

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Redskins Free Agent Activity!! posted on 07/27/2011

So the Redskins were said to be making a huge "splash" in free agencey, which they haven't really done.  The main targets for the Redskins (WR Santonio Homes, OL Marshal Yanda, and OL Doug Free, CB Ike Taylor) all re-signed with their respective teams.  So, plan B.  They made some moves pretty quick although they weren't what was expected.

 The first move they made was dumping Donovan Mcnabb which ends yet another highly anticipated era that ended poorly.  I'm happy we got rid of him and were able to get some value (even though it was a 6th rounder).  Bruce Allen has yet again been able to turn a bad situation good and save a little dignity to this Snyder franchise.  It was a great move, and we will save millions on the cap that we are already more than 20 million under (somehow).  We could sign 3 players with the money we are going to save which we kinda did.

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The Mcnabb/Hanysworth fiasco and what we can do posted on 07/25/2011

What to do oh what to do.  The Redskins have 2 of the players on the top 10 of "Players that need to leave their teams" list.  Donovan Mcnabb didn't work in Washington and who really thought he would?  He was good in one type of system and it obviously wasn't ours.  Here are a few scenarios where we could get rid of the baggage, save some money, and drop players that don't want to be here.

DMac and Aworth traded to Minnesota for a 3rd round pick - The Vikings are VERY interested in Mcflab and one half of the Williams brothers will be 39 this year so they need a 4-3 DT.  This keeps Worthless out of Philly and we get some value from both.  1 3rd rounder is better than 2 6ths or something similar.

Fat Albert and Dmac traded to Denver for Kyle Orton - We may need to "Sweeten the pot" by throwing in a pick but we would be getting a 4000 yard passer on the cusp of his prime and unloading 2 nasty contracts and 2 unhappy players.  I bet a 4th round pick would be enough.  Denver passed on DTs which was a glaring need to select LB Von Miller in the draft so they still need a DT, and if they unload Orton they will need a veteran presence for Quinn and Tebow. We have a good history with trading with the Broncos, so this could work.

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Free Agency: Who the Redskins should and shouldn't sign posted on 07/25/2011

Okay, now comes our only "successful" part of the season as history has gone.  The Redskins always make a big splash in free agency and usually strikeout.  There have been a couple years when they took the year off and didn't do a whole lot (last year) but they are poised to make some big moves this year according to most credible sources.  As usual they are linked to many big-name free agents and will spend a lot of money unless they listen to me!

Nnamdi Asomugha - The Raiders free agent corner has been linked to so many teams and is widely regarded as the best free agent on the market.  He will be comanding 16-18 million a year and on the wrong side of 30 is a big thumbs down for me.  He is not a big turnover machine and is only good on one side.  He would not be good with our scheme nor opposite DHall.  We could get a few players for that price that would contribute and I want us to STAY AWAY!!

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