Free Agency, The Mock Drafts, 2017 (Continual Updates)
Greetings from BBQ. Today we have the latest free agency update and there are a few changes.
The offseason fighter jet is tracking targets and zeroing in on free agency which is just two days from now. The combine is over and later this month we will have the first mock of March as we countdown to the draft. After free agency simmers down, the mocks will increase in frequency until the very moment we reach the first round.
We will look at our own free agents including those who are re-signed, released, and those who may not return. We will list candidates to be released and the cap savings/hit. We’ll provide updates as needed.
We will no longer list free agents from other teams, just team needs for the Redskins.
We take the latest chatter from Redskins Park and media pundits as BBQ tries to formulate what could happen in the coming days, weeks and months. Who will the Redskins target, re-sign and release? Feel free to offer your ideas on free agency and the draft.
Team Needs:
Free Safety
Defensive Line
Wide Receiver
Inside Linebacker
Left Guard
Running Back
Free Agents Obtained:
A.J. Francis, DT
Phil Taylor, DT
Earl Wolff, SS
Free Agents Re-signed:
Nick Sundberg, LS
Junior Galette, OLB
Unrestricted Free Agents:
Pierre Garcon, WR – (Very likely walks)
DeSean Jackson, WR – (Very likely walks)
Chris Baker, DL – (Possibly re-signs)
Vernon Davis, TE – (Possibly re-signs)
Terence Garvin, ST – (Possibly re-signs)
John Sullivan, C – (Probably re-signs)
Greg Toler, CB – (Unknown)
Duke Ihenacho, SS – (Unknown)
Ziggy Hood, DE – (Possibly re-signs)
Cullen Jenkins, DL - (Very likely walks)
Donte Whitner, SS – (Very likely walks)
Kedric Golston, DL (Very likely walks, retires?)
Josh Evans, SS – (Unknown)
Restricted Free Agents:
Chris Thompson, RB – (Very likely tendered)
Will Compton, ILB – (Very likely tendered or short term deal)
Exclusive Rights Free Agents:
Kirk Cousins, QB – (Re-signs, plays on the tag, or traded)
Ty Nsehke, OT – (Very likely re-signs)
Vinston Painter, OT – (Very likely re-signs)
Possible Cuts, Cap Savings, Candidates For Restructure:
Kory Lichtensteiger, C - (Retired - $3.5 Mil saved)
Shawn Lauvao, LG – (Probably stays, Salary reduction? - $4 Mil saved if cut)
Ricky Jean Francois – (Unknown - $3 Mil saved if cut)
Mason Foster, ILB - (Likely stays – $1.225 Mil saved if cut)
Will Blackmon, FS - (Likely stays - $1.0 Mil saved if cut)
Derek Carrier, TE - (Unknown - $1.075 Mil saved if cut)
Matt Jones, RB – (Unknown - $1.218 Mil saved if cut)
Ryan Grant, WR – (Likely stays – $690K saved if cut)
Zach Vigil, ILB – (Unknown - $615K saved if cut)
DeAngelo Hall, FS – (Possibly released - $4.25 Mil saved if cut)
Niles Paul, TE – (Unknown - $2.0 Mil saved if cut)
Suspension:
Silas Redd, RB – (Released)
Offseason Updates:
The Redskins have announced the offseason practice schedule:
Rookie Camp
May 12-14
OTAs
May 23-25
May 30-June 1
June 5-8
Veterans Mini Camp
June 13-15
The cap for 2017 is $167M, $1M lower than expected. After the tag that was placed on Kirk Cousins, the Redskins have about $34.4M in cap space.
With the hiring of Torrian Gray as the new DB coach (via Florida and Virginia Tech), look for a substantially huge improvement from the corners and safeties. Many of his former players are in the league and several are expected to be drafted (some highly) in 2017.
BBQ did not plan to dwell or speculate on the Scot McCloughan situation other than to say that the structure in place is likely the same and he is truly handling a family matter. However, the mounting reports suggest that he will be let go just after the draft. BBQ now believes this is the case.
The agent for Chris Baker and the Redskins are talking – expect a contract offer within the next day or so.
There are some schools of thought (with Redskins pundits and players) that center on Anthony Lanier becoming a good player in the mold of Lorenzo Alexander, but even better.
There is no truth to the rumor of a three way trade with the 49ers and the Cowboys. It was dreamed up by an NFL reporter. Redskins media has said that the Redskins have no interest in Tony Romo.
It is possible that the Redskins could make a run at Eagles DT/DE Bennie Logan and Rams WR Kenny Britt in free agency.
Could the Redskins add Calais Campbell? Maybe.
Expect Morgan Moses to get a contract extension in the offseason.
There continues to be a growing chorus of insiders and pundits who think Bashaud Breeland could be moving to free safety.
It’s possible that Spencer Long will receive a contract extension this offseason.
It is very likely that DeSean Jackson will be playing for another team in 2017.
It is also very likely that Pierre Garcon will be playing for another team in 2017
Personal Thoughts:
With the retirement of Kory Lichtensteiger, my likely to be released list has narrowed to DeAngelo Hall.
I also think it is possible that the team moves on from Niles Paul. I would prefer to keep him, but this is just a wildcard feeling.
Could Cowboys DT Terrell McClain be a target in FA? It sounds like it.
If the team releases DeAngelo Hall, BBQ wouldn’t mind seeing him in a front office role.
I’m hearing a few whispers about the Redskins having interest in Rams receiver Brian Quick.
BBQ has never said that Kirk Cousins is a candidate to be traded. This is why the mocks have never included a trade. It is still our belief that a long term deal will be reached in the coming months. Anything can change, but BBQ has never wavered on this school of thought.
Hail To The Redskins!
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Take McCloughan out of the equation and I'm not sure we have that - and going BPA without really good talent evaluation is a recipe for disaster.
