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Originally Posted by skinsguy37
Thanks Dave! I know we, sometimes, tend to be on opposite sides of the spectrum when it comes to the Redskins, but I always enjoy and respect your comments. I also enjoy when we can debate certain Redskins issues, because in the end, we both want the same thing - for the Redskins to be good again, consistently!
I'm all in for Rivera and giving him total control. That being said, I'm most certainly cautious with my optimism. And just so everyone knows, I don't believe this team is going to make the playoffs next year or even have a winning record. I DO expect them to be improved, but it's going to be a process, and I'm willing to give them the time they need to get it done. Like anybody else, I remain skeptical as long as Dan Snyder is the owner, but I do feel like football will be a little more enjoyable than it was this year.
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Well, hell.. They can't very well do a whole lot WORSE than this year, could they? We're pretty much at the threshold of hell. lol.
Way too early to speculate about a record because.. We have no idea what the team is going to look like. Scherff is a FA. Who comes back on the secondary? If Greg G-D Stroman is a starter, I'm not enthused.
What's going to happen at QB? We only have Alex Smith and Dwayne Haskins on roster.
Bostic, Davis, Flowers, Keenum, McCoy, Penn, Scherff and Thompson are all FAs. Jordan Reed.. Likely his career is over. I hope so, at least, for his sake. I still remember the hit about 6 years ago where he was laid out unconscious on the field. He needs to worry about him and retire. And, of course.. What happens with Trent Williams? Can Rivera/Snyder/new GM convince him to come back? Seems his issue was mainly with Allen, but.. it'd be awful hard to come back because the owner, especially THIS owner, could have stepped in and smoothed things over. And, perhaps some of that happened in the background. So, I won't be shocked if he comes back, but I will be surprised.
What happens with Guice? He's going into year 3 of his rookie contract. This is the make-or-break year for him. If he can't stay healthy, he won't get the 5th year deal, which means, Bryce Love will get the feature. What happens with Peterson? I certainly hope they keep him, though if he gets an offer where he'd get significant playing time, I'd hope we wouldn't stand in his way.
What QBs do we keep? I can't imagine Keenum would re-sign to be a backup or possible third stringer (Pending on Smith).. So, I'd guess we go with Haskins, McCoy and Smith. The question will be, whether Smith can pass a physical.
WR.. We could use a good FA pickup here, but this is certainly one of the stronger parts of the team. Sims x 2, McLaurin and Quinn I like all. Richardson is still under contract, though he had a bad year. Which.. I mean, this guy has only played 16 games in a season once in his career. Paying this guy about $8 million a year for ~300 yards a year. Seriously, this guy, over his career, averages 301.5 yards per year. $8 million. That's $26,534/yard. Like to see a 3rd/4th round pick used here.
wow.. I just talked myself into hating Paul Richardson.
TE.. Even without Reed.. Need someone there, but it's not bad. I like Hentges.. Sprinkle isn't bad. The unit isn't as good without Reed, but.. No kidding.
OL.. Draft, draft, draft. Especially if we don't keep Scherff.
DL should be gold. Del Rio, a 4-3, Rivera.. There is just an overload of talent there. We should be talking whether opponents will have positive or negative rushing yards for the game. We SHOULD be the #1 rushing defense in the NFL. That being said, we SHOULD have been #1 THIS year, and we were #31 ( Based on total yards)
LB isn't a concern, other than Reuben Foster. He's just going to be a distraction. I don't think people have forgotten, and even if they have.. They'll be reminded. Even though.. The guy I think does deserve a second chance. God, fate or time handled his punishment with that torn ACL. None of the allegations were proven.. but there's an awful lot of smoke there, and there must be a short leash.
DBs.. what a mess. overhaul. There's some talent there, but.. It's not shining through. Step up or step out. Draft. 2nd rounder.
Kicking game is fine. Both punting and FG.
Draft.. as I've said.. we need to trade back that 2nd overall pick. The question will be, how far back do we go? I do think Isaiah Simmons would be a fantastic pick. Mock drafts have him going 4th to the Giants.. I would take him over Chase Young. Just such as versatile player. he's a game changer, and.. The only reason I say not to trade the 2nd pick is to get him.
What teams might be looking for QBs in the draft.
Bengals.. Burrow is going there, no question.
Detroit. Unlikely, but Stafford is getting up there in age, is a touch fragile. I just mention them because they could surprise by taking one of the top QBs.
Dolphins.. No question they're taking a QB. They have a number of first round picks, as I recall.. Three of them. So, they've got stock to jump up from #5 to #2 to get the QB they want.
Chargers. They need to start looking at replacing Rivers. But I suspect they'll go more for a 2nd to 4th round pick.
Panthers. I doubt Newton returns.
Raiders.. Unlikely, but I don't think Gruden and Carr are a long term situation.
Tampa Bay.. Unlikely Winston returns
New England.. Doubtful they go this route, but..
New Orleans.. they have to look to the future, and what do they do about Bridgewater? He's going to be sought after.
Tennessee.. I think they're happy with Tannehill.
Green Bay.. they have to start thinking about replacing Rodgers, but.. Not this year.
Some of these teams will just go with a recycle. Bridgewater, Winston, Newton will all be available.. As will Keenum, most likely. And Mariota, for that matter.
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