TBD.com: Redskins' Andre Carter expecting to move on

[authentic]

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“I think overall, this scheme made me more versatile. I’ve remained a professional this whole time, but I’m always going to be a defensive end,” Carter -- who entered this season coming off of his best year as a Redskin, having recorded 11 sacks, 62 tackles and three forced fumbles as a defensive end in 2009 -- said on Friday. But the switch to the 3-4 prevented Carter from building on last season’s success.

“I think if I had’ve been able to play this position earlier in my career it might’ve been different,” Carter added. “This league can put some years on you. This is year No. 10. Father Time keeps ticking.”

This morning at Redskins Park, Carter’s feelings were the same. He was asked if he would be surprised if the Redskins picked up the option that would extend his contract to the end of the 2011 season, and he said yes.

“I would,” he said. “Actually, I would. Anything’s possible, and I’m sure whatever decision is made not only for myself but for the other players, we shall see. But I would [be surprised].”

[TheLongshot]

You know, if Big Al had this attitude, fans wouldn't have felt ill will toward him. Instead, he decided to ***** and moan and in the end refuse to do what the coaches wanted him to do.

Props to Carter, but we should have traded him during the last offseason when his value was higher.

[Tweedr01]

Carter epitomizes professional, I'm glad he was/is a part of our team. If he does move on I really hope for the best for him, the man deserves it. From all the crap that happened this year he could have joined in and been a child like others, but he did what he was told and did not complain. Thanks very much Andre!

[Hitman21ST]

He's a great player, but I think it's time to part ways.

I hope he has a great rest of his career in a 4-3 defensive end. Just not against us.

[Bibby]

Andre Carter will probably be gone. That's okay, good luck where ever you end up.

[PortisBetts]

He's a great player, but I think it's time to part ways.

I hope he has a great rest of his career in a 4-3 defensive end. Just not against us.

Exactly. He couldnt have been better for us. One of the bright moves Cerrato made. It would be better for both the skins and carter to part ways mutually. What Carter does best is not what we need, and what he does best, we wont ask him to do, so let him go do what he does best somewhere where he can be truly successful. He gave us all he had and he deserves that much. Just dont go in the division and dont play well against us lol. otherwise, best of luck either way.

[TD_washingtonredskins]

I didn't realize the club had to pick up the option to retain him. That being the case, he's most likely going to leave quietly...no chance for a trade either. Good luck to him...I think he still has a few more years as a very good 43 DE.

[themurf]

Carter will likely move on and I will likely be sad. Easily one of my favorite guys I've ever had the chance to meet covering sports.

[Mr. Cooke]

Carter's a real professional (just like McNabb) but not a good fit (just like McNabb) for the staff's preferred system. Thanks for the effort, Andre. But his departure is an opportunity to get younger.

[authentic]

Props to Carter, but we should have traded him during the last offseason when his value was higher.

I was vying for this at the time that Shanny first committed to the 3-4. We knew he wouldn't be a good fit, though he did show improvement through out the season. Anyways, i wish him the best where ever he goes. He's a really character guy.

[Hitman21ST]

I didn't realize the club had to pick up the option to retain him. That being the case, he's most likely going to leave quietly...no chance for a trade either. Good luck to him...I think he still has a few more years as a very good 43 DE.

Would you consider it unprofessional for them to pick up the option then trade him?

[SkinsCrushCowboys]

Good luck to him, cannot see him back. I am sure he would have prefered to be traded after an 11 sack season like he had in 2009. He can still be a player somewhere for a while in the 4-3.

[Unforgiven]

Yeah, Carter is a class act all the way.

He was played out of position this year and looked really uncomfortable out in coverage, but he gave it his best and didn't whine about it. He can still be a good DE in a 4-3, so he'll help someone out next year.

[authentic]

Would you consider it unprofessional for them to pick up the option then trade him?

I know the question wasn't directed towards me. However I think it would be totally professional. Remember its a business, and you have to make some shrewd decisions that will benefit your team.

[War Paint]

I hope he gets to go to a good team.

[Stadium-Armory]

Too bad the circumstances are what they are. Class guy with his head screwed on straight. Wish I could say the same about others on the D Line.

[TD_washingtonredskins]

Would you consider it unprofessional for them to pick up the option then trade him?

No, I'd love that. However, I hope that they'd know that they have a trade partner prior to picking up the option. If he's not a fit for the defense, I don't think you want to pay him and be stuck with him if no one is interested in trading for him.

[authentic]

Too bad the circumstances are what they are. Class guy with his head screwed on straight. Wish I could say the same about others on the D Line.

Truth be told, i think there are alot of good guys on the team. Too bad they aren't all that talented though. And i think this is the reason why some of the moves this offseason will hurt alot of people's hearts.

[Stadium-Armory]

No, I'd love that. However, I hope that they'd know that they have a trade partner prior to picking up the option. If he's not a fit for the defense, I don't think you want to pay him and be stuck with him if no one is interested in trading for him.

Yes, but at the same time, I don't feel compelled to get something for him. I feel like we got a few good years out of him, and considering his attitude through all of this, I hope we give him every opportunity to move on and make something of whatever years he has left even if that means an outright release.

[Hitman21ST]

Yes, but at the same time, I don't feel compelled to get something for him. I feel like we got a few good years out of him, and considering his attitude through all of this, I hope we give him every opportunity to move on and make something of whatever years he has left even if that means an outright release.

Wouldn't we get a compensatory pick anyway if he's signed?

[addicted]

Andre Carter will probably be gone. That's okay, good luck where ever you end up.

I agree that he will likely be gone this season and I wish him well but the truth is we are more then a day late and a buck short on this. How many teams would have given up a draft pick for a 10 sack Defensive Linemen? Like all of them? What do we decide to do instead of cash in on his value? Play him out of position virtually guarenting that he has a bad season and we get next to nothing for him when we dump him. This is a completely boneheaded decision to get rid of him this year instead of last year. I can't call that "ok" I call that "stupid"

[TD_washingtonredskins]

Yes, but at the same time, I don't feel compelled to get something for him. I feel like we got a few good years out of him, and considering his attitude through all of this, I hope we give him every opportunity to move on and make something of whatever years he has left even if that means an outright release.

Sure...either way works as long as we're not trying to fit him into a 34 OLB next year. Ideally, we pick up the option and trade him for a decent draft pick. Consolation prize is the let him walk. The worst solution is to pick up the option hoping to trade him and find there is no market for him.

[Stadium-Armory]

Wouldn't we get a compensatory pick anyway if he's signed?

I don't know his contract specifics, but I *think* there is a club option for 2011, which means he becomes an unrestricted free agent if the option is not taken. I believe we would only get a comp pick if a restricted FA were signed by another team.

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Sure...either way works as long as we're not trying to fit him into a 34 OLB next year. Ideally, we pick up the option and trade him for a decent draft pick. Consolation prize is the let him walk. The worst solution is to pick up the option hoping to trade him and find there is no market for him.

Yup, agreed. Certainly getting something for him would make the most sense. Shoe-horning him in to the 3-4 again makes no sense for the team or the player.

And I agree with Addicted, the front office could have had better forsight on this one -- I would have liked to be a fly on the wall when they were discussing this last spring. I wonder what the rational was, considering what we saw out of him in the 3-4 in San Fran. This should not have been a surprise to anyone paying attention.

[SirClintonPortis]

Carter can still play but we decided to waste him on the bench for an entire season. Usually, it's around age 33 when players really decline.

[Ashburn Dave]

Last off season was the time to trade Carter once Shanny was set on the 3-4. Anyone know if we tried to trade him and were there any offers?

[Dan T.]

The fact is that the 2010 roster had a whole boatload of players playing out of position at linebacker. Carter, Lorenzo Alexander, Orakpo, Chris Wilson, Rob Jackson... none of those guys were natural linebackers. Some made the transition better than others, but the 3-4 would work a whole lot better if the depth chart had actual linebackers playing linebacker.

[StillUnknown]

stand up guy, just a horrible fit for 3-4 defense

if he does move on, I wish him nothing but the best

[SAli457180]

Too bad the circumstances are what they are. Class guy with his head screwed on straight.

qft for sure. The guy IMO just wasn't used right. He and Orakpo would have been great together on the DL just like Orakpo's first year. Wouldn't surprise me at all if he winds up in a place like NE or Pittsburgh next year.

[tr1]

Easily one of my favorite guys I've ever had the chance to meet covering sports.

That's because he went to Cal...;)

(Please ignore DeSean Me-Jackson)

[darrelgreenie]

I wish they would have at least tried Carter at ROLB and Orkapo at LOLB or found some way to work in Carter's pass rush ability into the scheme.
Seems like such a waste.
But, Carter is a good dude.

[GSF]

Should have traded him last off-season coming off a great year. Good luck 'Dre.

[Special K]

While not surprising, I will be sad to see him leave...even though I know that's the right move. He's like a great character guy and I think he'll be a great DE for a 4-3 team for another few years. I wish him only the best.

[ABSTRACT]

My man Andre!!!! Rooting for you for years man!!! You were so underrated during your years here...you were so close to soooo many sacks in alot of games here at DE. I hope you get signed to the Saints or Vikings man....I just hope you don't sign to an NFC East team lol.

Are we unable to trade him?

[SWFLSkins]

Only the Redskins can take an 11 sack DE that is a great team guy and find absolutely no use for him. It is a shame AC wasted a year of his career in the Hazmat 3-4.

[sempre_victrix]

Carter is a good DE, but not in this scheme. Sounds familiar, huh?

Rather than lose good and decent players, maybe we should revert back to the 4-3 and utilize what we have. Not like this scheme set this defense on fire.

[S.T.real,lights,out]

Sounds like a cool dude. Going to suck seeing him go but its def time to move on. Good luck man!

[rick7423]

Carter will likely move on and I will likely be sad. Easily one of my favorite guys I've ever had the chance to meet covering sports.

He is one of my fav's on the Skins. I am envious that you had the opportunity to meet and interview him and will miss his professionalism on this team.

Thanks Andre! Here is to your continued career in the NFL!!!

[ciresolstice]

Wish him the best, he seems like a good dude and has the right attitude about the game and life. I'm not so sure if he was in that position earlier in his career it would make a difference though...he's too stiff as far as change of direction, burst etc. Great dude, fights hard, good work ethic, just a bad fit at that position imo. I think he's more a passing down DE. He had much more trade value at the conclusion of last season.

[moondog]

Good luck to Carter. I've loved having him on the team and he played outstanding last year. I think he's still got several good years ahead of him in a 4-3 considering how well he takes care of his body. I can't help but think we would have had more sacks this year if we stayed with the 4-3 and put Orakpo at DE full-time. Hopefully we'll get a great front-7 player to help out Orakpo in the draft this year and Carter helps our overall chances of getting a compensatory pick. Thanks to Carter for being such a professional both on and off the field. Fans always appreciate players who work and act like he does.

[NewCliche21]

Carter is a good DE, but not in this scheme. Sounds familiar, huh?

Rather than lose good and decent players, maybe we should revert back to the 4-3 and utilize what we have. Not like this scheme set this defense on fire.

Seems like a great idea to build around a 32-year-old. :)

As others have said, Carter is a major class act and exactly what a Redskin should be. However, he's not a 3-4 OLB, and everyone knows it. I hope that he goes out and becomes a journeyman who happens to be signed with every team playing the Cowboys that specific week.

I would have loved to have met him.

[MrJL]

they ought to pick up the option so they can try to trade him. I expect the Raiders to franchise Richard Seymour so I'd trade Carter and Haynesworth for him.

[TD Riggo]

I'd take a team built with the heart of Andre and London any day! If they do part with him, he will be missed. Solid character guy, and a pretty damn good defensive end!

[K.O. Johnny]

This makes me mad as hell.

I hope he goes to a contender and gets a ring - and wouldn't it be the ultimate irony if we meet him in the future and he hurts us (you heard it here first).

And as for all those idiots who keep hollering BLOW THIS TEAM UP all the freaking time, I hope you're happy.

Andre's a class act and you can never have too much class in an organization (remember when we were stacked with classy guys we knew how to use - that's coaching).

And we're so dumb we'll get nothing for him cos we wasted him a year and now everyone knows he's surplus to requirements - way to go

Good luck Andre, I hope you go to somewhere with class