Another Redskins mistake

Zero2Cool
Elite Member Topic Starter

9 years ago

When you complain about the Packers not making a big splash in free agency, keep this signing in mind because it's going to haunt the Redskins. They signed cornerback Josh Norman (28 years old) after one really good season to a $75 million contract with $36.5 million guaranteed.

That's $15 a year, which would put him higher than every cornerback in the NFL for 2016.

I want to give Scot McCloughan (former Packers scout) the benefit of the doubt, but I can't help think, Albert Haynesworth, much?

Edit, higher than every other cornerback other than Darrelle Revis.

Edit2, more details on the contract. I still say not a wise decision.

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DakotaT
Select Member

9 years ago

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

I'd just settle for a couple starteresque second tier free agents. I completely understand we're not signing guys like this. My problem with Ted is that he chooses to sit on $10 to $15M to resign a player in December than trying to give the current team a better chance at a championship by shoring up some weaknesses.

wpr
Preferred Member

9 years ago

You don't have to spend $75-100 million to sign quality players.

Heck I would be happy if GB actually called and talked to some of the better player's agents once in a while. That would be a step in the right direction.

Zero2Cool
Elite Member Topic Starter

9 years ago

Originally Posted by: wpr

So now they are better players because a team over pays for them and then ends up cutting them two or three years into the bloated mistake riddled contract? Oh, and the Packers should hold a damn press conference to say they attempted to woo player X and failed, right? Yeah, because you don't hear it about from ESPN that means it never freaking happened.

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Smokey
Veteran Member

9 years ago

We will all see how well the Redskins did in week 11 when the Packers travel to Washington, DC.

[cheers]

wpr
Preferred Member

9 years ago

So now they are better players because a team over pays for them and then ends up cutting them two or three years into the bloated mistake riddled contract?

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

I never said that nor did I even imply that.

Oh, and the Packers should hold a damn press conference to say they attempted to woo player X and failed, right? Yeah, because you don't hear it about from ESPN that means it never freaking happened.

WE KNOW EVERYTHING!!!

I have read and heard several FAs say GB never contacted him or his agent. Perhaps it is not true but why would they lie?

TheKanataThrilla
Veteran Member

9 years ago

He had a great season, but I still say he is a product of the system. Without the pass rush of the Panthers will he be anywhere near as effective?

Wade
Veteran Member

9 years ago

It's Dan Snyder's team.

You can safely assume it's a dumb move.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2 (NKJV)

Rockmolder
Honored Member

9 years ago

It's Dan Snyder's team.

You can safely assume it's a dumb move.

Originally Posted by: Wade

It's amazing how, every time the 'Skins look like they're making sensible moves and seem to be moving in the right direction, something like this pops up.

Theye weren't really bad last year, but this feels like a move you maybe make if you believe you're one piece away from winning it all. They're far from being that good a team. And even that this would be a questionable move.

Rockmolder
Honored Member

9 years ago

#10

Originally Posted by: wpr

I agree. A guy like Bruce Carter could've helped your ILB situation.

Karlos Dansby would've given you an amazing option in the middle for a year.

Nick Farley would've been a great signing on a 1-year prove-it deal.

All guys who would've cost next to nothing, but could've made a big impact for a year. And even if they wouldn't have, there's next to no risk, because you're not investing more than $1-3 million with little guarantees in these guys.

Of course, we did sign Jared Cook to a similair sort of deal, so we have been on the lookout for reinforcements this off-season, which was a pleasent surprise. I just feel that we could've done with spending another million or two on a guy who you know could really help us out (on defense).

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