Burner's Burning Questions: Free Agency, The Mock Drafts, 2015 (Continual Updates)

Unfortunately, the "contract year" thing has become a very broad brush. So much so that any player whose best year to date happens to come in a contract year has to overcome the presumption that he will revert to the pre-contract year (lesser) form once he cashes in that fat new contract on his new team.

Same will hold true for Paea, and in his case he'll have to not only overcome that presumption, but prove he can be effective in a 3-4.

All that said ... pending finding out what the cost will be, my first reaction is positive. Youth, aggressiveness and the ability to "stand out" in a bad defense in Chicago all sound pretty good for a Redskins defense that has largely looked and played old and slow on the DL for ... ever.
 
Fwiw, the analysts/scouts that I respect on twitter all seem to like the move.

Comments range anywhere from "He's good" and "Solid Move" all the way to "Can't believe that's the Redskins."

Lol.....I'm enthused.
 
It looks to be done:

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet · 15m15 minutes ago
#Redskins were interested in #Bears DL Stephen Paea from the beginning. He’s told people that’ll be his destination. They beefed up that DL
 
Okay.....here we go.

Several journalists are claiming that we are close to signing a NT. Paea from Chicago. Some notes below:

Re #Redskins FA NT target Stephen Paea: 4yr vet, 6-foot-1, 300. At combine shattered bench record w 49 reps. Had career-high 6 sacks last yr

Ranking the Chicago Bears' free agents: No. 1 Stephen Paea - ESPN Chicago


Yeah, looks like it's being reported by Tandler that it's pretty much a done deal.

He looks to be awesome at pass-rushing but sub-par at run-stopping. Our weakness on the dline has been the pass-rush and Barry is supposed to be bringing a more one-gap attacking Defense, so he fits. Hopefully he can either improve at stopping the run or be used in a proper rotation where his run-responsibilities are minimized.
 
Love to see contract numbers. Doubt McLovin' is breaking the bank, so this is probably a very positive move.
 
Any chance Paea could become a DE in the 3-4, along with Hatcher, and they still pursue Pot Roast? Paea could then slide inside on 3rd downs or long yardage situations.
 
Andre Johnson was just released...man, he would've been nice here before Garcon showed up
 
Darrelle Revis is heading into Free Agency, too.

Not saying the 'Skins should be interested, just saying.

Nick
 
BB what is the chance we sign Kerrigan to an extension?

No information on that end.

Any chance Paea could become a DE in the 3-4, along with Hatcher, and they still pursue Pot Roast? Paea could then slide inside on 3rd downs or long yardage situations.

Paea is going to be a DE in this defense and could slide inside on occasion. Pot Roast being heavily pursued - Williams too.
 
Darrelle Revis is heading into Free Agency, too.

Not saying the 'Skins should be interested, just saying.

Nick

I'm a bit torn on this because he would instantly become our best corner but he wouldn't come cheap and the idea is to get younger. I'm still not sold on Amerson and think he'd make a better FS than a corner. If we trade back and grab a high risk/high reward guy like Marcus Peters then I'd say pass on Revis (pun intended) and gamble that D. Hall can come back and help.
 
Any details?

It was all over twitter last week or so, looking to find a good source for you now...

Ok, here's what I found on it:

Redskins Off Season ‏@Chris_Worthy_ Mar 1
Chester numbers are down to 1.5 mil with incentives to get some back

In reply to Redskins Off Season
Donnell Wright ‏@D_Wright_One Mar 1 Lorton, VA
@Chris_Worthy_ Chester has a 4.8m salary. You cut him you pay dead money at 800,000 + a player to rule of 51 at 570k. Total Savings: 3.43m

Reply to @D_Wright_One @Chris_Worthy_
Who's in these photos?
Donnell Wright ‏@D_Wright_One Mar 1
@Chris_Worthy_ Takes his salary from 4.8m to 1.5m Total Savings 3.3m. Basically we only get an extra 100k to cut him

Redskins Off Season ‏@Chris_Worthy_ Mar 1
@D_Wright_One Correct made it a very cut friendly offer. Backup numbers


Everyone pretty much took this Chris Worthy guy at his word, though nothing official from the team. I could've sworn there was something, but maybe not. :(
 
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Free Agency, The Mock Drafts, 2015 (Continual Updates)​

Free Agency is set to begin in a few hours as we take another look at the current market for players. Last week we had our second mock – feel free to scroll back and see what was posted. The mocks will slowly increase in number as we get closer to the draft.

We will continue to have FA updates, but will no longer list potential prospects.

Feel free to offer your own ideas about the draft, free agency, team cuts, coaching changes, and anything else related to these subjects. Too, we’d like to see your mocks if you are so inclined.


Free Agency 2015​

Free Agents Obtained:
Ricky Jean Francois, DE/DT
Stephen Paea, DE/DT (Agreement Reached)

Unrestricted Free Agent Predictons:
Brian Orakpo, OLB - Walks
Tyler Polumbus, OT - Walks
Roy Helu, RB – Walks
Jarvis Jenkins, DE – Re-signs (One year prove it deal)
Brandon Meriweather, S - Walks
Leonard Hankerson, WR – Walks
Niles Paul, TE – Re-signs (As Predicted)
Chris Neild, DT – Walks
Colt McCoy, QB – Re-signs (Not Re-signed, Walks)
Ryan Clark, S - Walks, Retires (As Predicted)
Santana Moss, WR - Walks
E.J. Biggers, CB - Walks
Justin Rogers, CB - Walks
Tanard Jackson, S - Stays suspended

Exclusive Rights Free Agent Predictions:
Trenton Robinson, Tendered
Chris Thompson, Tendered

Restricted Free Agent Predictions:
Duke Ihenacho, S – Tendered (Re-Signed)
Kai Forbath, K - Tendered (As Predicted)
Tom Compton, LT - Tendered (Re-signed)
Travian Robertson, DT – Tendered
Rishaw Johnson, OT – Tendered

Possible Cuts And Cap Savings:
Stephen Bowen - $5.5 Million (Released)
Barry Cofield - $5.0 Million (Released)
DeAngelo Hall - $4.0 Million (Restructured Contract)
Chris Chester - $4.0 Million
Perry Riley - $3.0 Million
Shawn Lauvao - $3.0 Million
Andre Roberts - $2.75 Million
Tracy Porter - $2.3 Million
Logan Paulsen – $1.75 Million
Josh LeRibeus - $700,000


Available Free Agents:​

Quarterbacks:
None. Look for the Redskins to draft a prospect or sign an UDFA.

Running Backs, Fullbacks:
Justin Forsett, Ravens
C.J. Spiller, Bills

There are rumors of the Redskins being interested in Forsett and Spiller.

Tight Ends:
None.

Wide Receivers:
Kenny Britt, Rams

Britt is underrated and would’ve had higher numbers if the QB situation was stable.

Offensive Tackles:
Joe Barksdale, Rams

A solid year for Barksdale at RT in 2014 could get him a visit to Redskins Park.

Offensive Guards:
None.

Centers:
None.

Defensive Tackles:
Dan Williams, Cardinals
Terrance Knighton, Broncos

Williams and Knighton are rumored to be favored by the Redskins. Look for the Redskins to add one DT, most likely it will be Williams.

Defensive Ends:
Tyrunn Walker, Saints
Stephen Paea, Bears

Walker could be a great option – young, talented, and not tendered by the Saints due to salary cap constraints. Paea would be a DE in the Redskins 3-4.

Outside Linebackers:
Jabaal Sheard, Browns

Sheard has a lot with experience at DE – could be special in a hybrid 3-4 scheme – excellent size.

Inside Linebackers:
Jacquian Williams, Giants

It will depend on what is done with Perry Riley and the draft. Williams is a tackling machine.

Cornerbacks:
Chris Culliver, 49ers
Walter Thurmond III, Giants
Brandon Browner, Patriots (Team Option Pending)

Culliver and Thurmond stand out, but depth is needed and Thurmond is a former pick of Scot McCloughan.

Safeties:
Ron Parker, Chiefs
Marcus Gilchrist, Chargers

Parker could be signed - if affordable. He is a SS with considerable experience at CB. Many names being linked to the Redskins indicates that one or two safety signings is likely.

Special Teams:
None. A returner should be targeted as an UDFA after the draft.

Feel free to add names to the list or subtract from what has been posted. Who do you prefer to be the main target(s) in free agency? Who would you keep? Who would you not re-sign? Who would you cut? That is all for now. See you as we go along.

Hail To The Redskins!
 
Four hours to go.

Jake Russell ‏@_JakeRussell
Allen says the Redskins have had conversations w/ the representatives of Ryan Kerrigan, Trent Williams and other players about extensions.
 
Andre Johnson was just released...man, he would've been nice here before Garcon showed up

I'd rather have Reggie Wayne. But regardless, you have to have a good passer to get good performances from your WR. Doesn't work the other way around. Johnson would have done squat on our team.

Let's put it another way. The Skins would have an awesome offense, if only we had an awesome QB, because we are stacked with playmakers. But without the playmaking QB, we get pedestrian results. 15 pts per game is down right bad. That's what Jason Campbell gave us.
 
Four hours to go.

Jake Russell ‏@_JakeRussell
Allen says the Redskins have had conversations w/ the representatives of Ryan Kerrigan, Trent Williams and other players about extensions.

This is good news. Keep our core guys and lock them up early.
 
Okay, it appears that the top O-linemen are now gone from FA. It might not be that bad, as I read one of them was poor at pass-blocking--maybe not a great fit here.

The top safety is gone.

I love the wait-and-see attitude, but McLovin is really going to have to be sharp now in the draft to fill so many holes.

Either the coaches will just have to make what we already have work, or we can hope to use Mariota as a bargaining chip.
 
Or maybe a few players nobody thinks much of, will come here and flourish. The "experts" get it wrong, every year. Be it the draft, FA, trades, whatever.
 

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