Dear Coach Shanahan: A List For You

[SkinzDeep]

Shanahan,
I hear you're going to make a splash in free agency. Will you do me a favor? We suck. Can you fix that? I have a to-do list for you and would like you to use it. OK? Thanks.

To-Do List:
1. Tell Brian Orakpo it's time. This defense revolves around him.
2. Sign Braylon Edwards. Why? Because he's a star and needs another chance to prove it.
3. Resign Santana. Braylon will benefit from that.
4. Sign Vince Young. Crazy? Make him 3rd string. He knows he won't start immediately but it puts his play making skills on our team. You're a hard ass, you can handle him. Think he's not worth the gamble? Go talk to Andy Reid. He was a step ahead of you on McNabb. I think he knows risk vs reward.
5. Don't release Albert Haynesworth. Worthless he may be to us, but not other teams in the NFL.
6. Our O-Line needs another piece. I hear some are on sale.
7. Nnamdi Asomugha is worth the contract. Don't believe me? Ask the thirteen, yes 13 reception he allowed last year. That's 16 games of playing half the field. Make it happen.
8. We may need a Qb, but I'll let you figure that one out.

If you are confused just give this to Bruce.

See you in September.

[elkabong82]

there are other threads this could go in, but I think you're going to be sorely disappointed when FA does happen.

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

Points 2 and 7 are a major reason why we've continued to 'suck' for too long now,

Hail.

[SpacePenguin]

I have only one item on the list for Shanny.

Get a replacement for Rabach. Last year, preferably..Actually, I don't mind if Montgomery starts instead. FA or Steiger/Monty....whatever as long as it doesn't fold like a lawnchair.

And no Vince Young, Nnamdi, or WRs aside from Moss. Please.....

[Boston Skins]

Shanahan,
I hear you're going to make a splash in free agency. Will you do me a favor? We suck. Can you fix that? I have a to-do list for you and would like you to use it. OK? Thanks.

To-Do List:
1. Tell Brian Orakpo it's time. This defense revolves around him.
2. Sign Braylon Edwards. Why? Because he's a star and needs another chance to prove it.
3. Resign Santana. Braylon will benefit from that.
4. Sign Vince Young. Crazy? Make him 3rd string. He knows he won't start immediately but it puts his play making skills on our team. You're a hard ass, you can handle him. Think he's not worth the gamble? Go talk to Andy Reid. He was a step ahead of you on McNabb. I think he knows risk vs reward.
5. Don't release Albert Haynesworth. Worthless he may be to us, but not other teams in the NFL.
6. Our O-Line needs another piece. I hear some are on sale.
7. Nnamdi Asomugha is worth the contract. Don't believe me? Ask the thirteen, yes 13 reception he aloud last year. That's 16 games of playing half the field. Make it happen.
8. We may need a Qb, but I'll let you figure that one out.

If you are confused just give this to Bruce.

See you in September.

Why not trade next year's 2nd and 3rd rounders for Carson Palmer while we're at it? Come on, you were on a roll man!

[clarkskin]

I'm pretty thankful you are not running the team.

[NLC1054]

I'm always thankful that fans don't become general managers.

...This is one of the reasons why.

[Mad Mike]

Shanahan,
I hear you're going to make a splash in free agency. Will you do me a favor? We suck. Can you fix that? I have a to-do list for you and would like you to use it. OK? Thanks.

To-Do List:
1. Tell Brian Orakpo it's time. This defense revolves around him.
2. Sign Braylon Edwards. Why? Because he's a star and needs another chance to prove it.
3. Resign Santana. Braylon will benefit from that.
4. Sign Vince Young. Crazy? Make him 3rd string. He knows he won't start immediately but it puts his play making skills on our team. You're a hard ass, you can handle him. Think he's not worth the gamble? Go talk to Andy Reid. He was a step ahead of you on McNabb. I think he knows risk vs reward.
5. Don't release Albert Haynesworth. Worthless he may be to us, but not other teams in the NFL.
6. Our O-Line needs another piece. I hear some are on sale.
7. Nnamdi Asomugha is worth the contract. Don't believe me? Ask the thirteen, yes 13 reception he aloud last year. That's 16 games of playing half the field. Make it happen.
8. We may need a Qb, but I'll let you figure that one out.

If you are confused just give this to Bruce.

See you in September.

Dear coach Shanahan. Please ignore this this list. :doh:

[Chump Bailey]

Are you really inferring Rak is not playing to expectations? Rak has been outstanding.

[Dro89]

Shanahan,
I hear you're going to make a splash in free agency. Will you do me a favor? We suck. Can you fix that? I have a to-do list for you and would like you to use it. OK? Thanks.

To-Do List:
1. Tell Brian Orakpo it's time. This defense revolves around him. Yes i can dig this
2. Sign Braylon Edwards. Why? Because he's a star and needs another chance to prove it. No..No..No..No..No..No..and No...
3. Resign Santana. Braylon will benefit from that. Yes and No (**** braylon)
4. Sign Vince Young. Crazy? Make him 3rd string. He knows he won't start immediately but it puts his play making skills on our team. You're a hard ass, you can handle him. Think he's not worth the gamble? Go talk to Andy Reid. He was a step ahead of you on McNabb. I think he knows risk vs reward. Actually no.. let beck go.. if hes good then great.. if hes not.. QB of the future in 2012.
5. Don't release Albert Haynesworth. Worthless he may be to us, but not other teams in the NFL. Keep him if not tradable.. force him to play.. put him on special teams vs extra points LOL
6. Our O-Line needs another piece. I hear some are on sale. 2 or 3 pieces
7. Nnamdi Asomugha is worth the contract. Don't believe me? Ask the thirteen, yes 13 reception he aloud last year. That's 16 games of playing half the field. Make it happen. I want Nnamdi.. BUT.. id rather give barnes a shot and see what the hell hes made of.
8. We may need a Qb, but I'll let you figure that one out. #BasedBeck... or #BasedLuck

If you are confused just give this to Bruce.

See you in September.

[#1skinsfanever]

This list is why we been so sorry the past 12 years are you a consultant for the team?

[DGREENHULK]

As long as we say goodbye to Los and Heyer......looks to me like we are looking to win games on Defense so I'd except most of our resources to be used on that side of the ball....Bruce started early with the signing of O. J at FS and by all reports he is not done yet.

[TK]

Vinny - G.T.F.O. of here. :slap:

[Boston Skins]

I'm always thankful that fans don't become general managers.

...This is one of the reasons why.

This is what Madden has done to our society!!!

[DC9]

Shanahan,
I hear you're going to make a splash in free agency. Will you do me a favor? We suck. Can you fix that? I have a to-do list for you and would like you to use it. OK? Thanks.

To-Do List:
1. Tell Brian Orakpo it's time. This defense revolves around him.
2. Sign Braylon Edwards. Why? Because he's a star and needs another chance to prove it.
3. Resign Santana. Braylon will benefit from that.
4. Sign Vince Young. Crazy? Make him 3rd string. He knows he won't start immediately but it puts his play making skills on our team. You're a hard ass, you can handle him. Think he's not worth the gamble? Go talk to Andy Reid. He was a step ahead of you on McNabb. I think he knows risk vs reward.
5. Don't release Albert Haynesworth. Worthless he may be to us, but not other teams in the NFL.
6. Our O-Line needs another piece. I hear some are on sale.
7. Nnamdi Asomugha is worth the contract. Don't believe me? Ask the thirteen, yes 13 reception he aloud last year. That's 16 games of playing half the field. Make it happen.
8. We may need a Qb, but I'll let you figure that one out.

If you are confused just give this to Bruce.

See you in September.

No new threads?

[B55Green]

Stopped reading at "2. Sign Braylon Edwards."

[NLC1054]

Stopped reading at "2. Sign Braylon Edwards."

Good, you avoided the aneurysm I had...

[martytheman]

Dude, your list sucks. Just say no to crack.

[ExoDus84]

Vinny created yet another account here on ES.

I could be down with Nmandi...but he's going to cost a fortune. That money could be better spent elsewhere. Braylon Edwards? The guy who constantly underperforms and has terrible hands? Yeah, great addition. Fat Al needs to get the hell out of town. He's a lazy, self-righteous cancer. Sign Vince Young....he's probably better than Beck and Grossman, but he's still not a long-term solution.

Your list needs work, Vinny.

[blindlywewander]

This list is good for one thing: burning.

[charles mannley]

Did you eat a lot of paint chips when you were a kid.

[Rocky52Mc]

Points 2 and 7 are a major reason why we've continued to 'suck' for too long now,

Hail.

Expect #7 is an extremely rare talent and ELITE player, quite possibly the BEST player in the NFL. And while you might have been able to say the same for Haynesworth, there is no off the field issues, and his job doesn't revolve around being 300+ lbs. The issue with getting Nnamdi is exposing D.Hall.

[Chump Bailey]

The issue with getting Nnamdi is exposing D.Hall.

I think it's just a salary cap thing personally. I think the vast majority of football fans are aware the guy is a true talent. Although I have seen posts here questioning his work eithic and character, which blew my mind. Never ceases to amaze me how some see things the way they do.

[carverkid]

C'mon guys, lighten up. The OP was obviously joking. (did they move april fool's day again?)

[Califan007]

To-Do List:
1. Tell Brian Orakpo it's time. This defense revolves around him.
3. Resign Santana.
5. Don't release Albert Haynesworth. Worthless he may be to us, but not other teams in the NFL.
6. Our O-Line needs another piece. I hear some are on sale.
8. We may need a Qb, but I'll let you figure that one out.


I'm OK with these items on your list :yes:...

This one:


7. Nnamdi Asomugha is worth the contract. Don't believe me? Ask the thirteen, yes 13 reception he aloud last year. That's 16 games of playing half the field. Make it happen.
I'm OK with except for the "worth the contract" part lol...he very well may be worth the contract, but I don't want us being the team offering him that contract. If it's possible to get Asomugha for a reasonable contract, then go for it. But let's face it, it won't be, not by a long shot.

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

Expect #7 is an extremely rare talent and ELITE player, quite possibly the BEST player in the NFL. And while you might have been able to say the same for Haynesworth, there is no off the field issues, and his job doesn't revolve around being 300+ lbs. The issue with getting Nnamdi is exposing D.Hall.

Uhm, no. Certainly not where I'm concerned.

My issue with Asomugha is he's 30 and would want a monster contract. We're rebuilding. Aside from the fact we have a kid of our own who's been waiting in the wings for two years now in Kevin Barnes, we aren't an Asomugha from challenging. FAR from. 30 year old FA's don't fit the model of a true rebuild for the future that's gona' be another few years in the making. Much less ones on major contracts.

Hail.

*Edit* And even if we weren't rebuilding, and Asomugha was seen as a quality vet (which he is) to take us over the edge, Haslett likes to play more zone coverage than anything else. The Raiders one of the best man corners out there. As top notch as he is, he has a different skill set to the scheme we've put in place.

[Horton_Predator48]

Vince Young is not a leader. This guy throws tantrums when he doesn't get his way and sets a poor example. Comparing his case to Vick is ridiculous and a pipe dream. Beck may not end up being the starter or any good, but the guy is leading by example and hustling. I do agree getting help for the OLine.

[Phixius]

Shanahan,
I hear you're going to make a splash in free agency. Will you do me a favor? We suck. Can you fix that? I have a to-do list for you and would like you to use it. OK? Thanks.

To-Do List:
1. Tell Brian Orakpo it's time. This defense revolves around him.
2. Sign Braylon Edwards. Why? Because he's a star and needs another chance to prove it.
3. Resign Santana. Braylon will benefit from that.
4. Sign Vince Young. Crazy? Make him 3rd string. He knows he won't start immediately but it puts his play making skills on our team. You're a hard ass, you can handle him. Think he's not worth the gamble? Go talk to Andy Reid. He was a step ahead of you on McNabb. I think he knows risk vs reward.
5. Don't release Albert Haynesworth. Worthless he may be to us, but not other teams in the NFL.
6. Our O-Line needs another piece. I hear some are on sale.
7. Nnamdi Asomugha is worth the contract. Don't believe me? Ask the thirteen, yes 13 reception he aloud last year. That's 16 games of playing half the field. Make it happen.
8. We may need a Qb, but I'll let you figure that one out.

If you are confused just give this to Bruce.

See you in September.

#8 "I'll let you figure that one out" My response for your to-do list for Shanahan. You sit back and let him and Allen do their job.

[skinsrbeast]

I don't think you should be "aloud" to make any more lists

[bigricky3469]

We are a zone blizt team now, which means we don't always put our CB on Island so why would you sign a man-to-man specialist. Signing a big name CB doesn't automatically put you in playoff contentions. The last two suppose great CB's to be plucked from their original teams were Nate Clements and Champ Bailey. Their teams haven't be a factor towards winning championships. If you are a complete team and need an upgrade and have cap room to spare without having to destroy your roster or locker room then go for it, but for the Redskins we are not one player away or one season away from greatness. This guy has played his entire career for the Raiders and he's tired of losing and wants to play for an contender so their is no way he would sign with us anyways.

Now I have with these suppose new rules and having to pay players 90% cash of the CAP, then we may go out of way to sign a few big names but I just hope we are not stupid and forget the guys that we drafted that deserve a big deal like LL. Even with those signings we could still be short of the 90% threshold so how should the Skins spend their money?

[Redskins4ever]

Orakpo is great. If it weren't for being held on almost every play last year, Brian Orakpo would have had at least 25 sacks. But even though he didn't, he still made the pro bowl. As a fan, I'm very concerned about Mike Shanahan's confidence in John Beck being our quarterback. The guy has done nothing but hold a clipboard during his NFL career. We need to either keep McNabb, or go after a veteran QB in free agency. To help aid on the defensive front, I would like to see the Redskins sign Cullen Jenkins and Kris Jenkis. The only question is, which one will wear #77?

[SamoaSkinz]

This is a great thread. Lots of laughs... Funny OP and even funnier replies... 5 stars for everyone.

[downbeat87]

id rather get the cb from the steelers since our defense is more like theirs...


but i mean id love to have #7 3 years ago

[Brett81]

7. Nnamdi Asomugha is worth the contract. Don't believe me? Ask the thirteen, yes 13 reception he aloud last year. That's 16 games of playing half the field. Make it happen.

This was my favorite part above..."yes 13 reception he ALOUD last year"...was only ALLOWING "13 reception" last year really that noisy? I guess if nothing is being ALLOWED it can be considered a different kind of noise.

[S.T.real,lights,out]

:doh:

Yes this would put us on the right track!

[HailGreen28]

And examples of Skins fans wanting us to repeat the mistakes of the past 11 years, just keep flooding in.

[GeneralStonewallTaylor]

Say what you want....adding Nnamdi would give us the best secondary in the NFC East and arguably the entire NFL.

[essex03]

We need two things:
1.O-Line
2. D-Line

Everything else will take care of itself. But if you cant run the ball and stop the run "up here" you'll never win. Period.

Think we need a QB? See Mark Rypien. He had an amazing O-line that ANY of us could have thrown behind.
:cool:

---------- Post added July-18th-2011 at 03:24 PM ----------


This was my favorite part above..."yes 13 reception he ALOUD last year"...was only ALLOWING "13 reception" last year really that noisy? I guess if nothing is being ALLOWED it can be considered a different kind of noise.

I was SOOOO gonna mention that...

[RichmondRedskin88]

The Dodgers would even shake their head reading this.

[ouvan59]

I don't think you should be "aloud" to make any more lists

Shhhhhhhh

[RichmondRedskin88]

C'mon guys, lighten up. The OP was obviously joking. (did they move april fool's day again?)

oh there's a fool alright but it ain't in April lol

[ouvan59]

Shanahan,
I hear you're going to make a splash in free agency. Will you do me a favor? We suck. Can you fix that? I have a to-do list for you and would like you to use it. OK? Thanks.

I'll let you figure that one out.

See you in September.

Fixed it for you.

[Taylor 36]

Stupid is as stupid does. Did I say that ALOUD?

[sikizler]

I can't believe bigricky is the only one to mention that a 30 year old CB with his choice of 32 teams to play for would not even consider coming to a team that is 3+ years away.

[Go_deep_Moss]

Expect #7 is an extremely rare talent and ELITE player, quite possibly the BEST player in the NFL. And while you might have been able to say the same for Haynesworth, there is no off the field issues, and his job doesn't revolve around being 300+ lbs. The issue with getting Nnamdi is exposing D.Hall.

How is getting Nnamdi is exposing D. Hall?....... This gonna be good!!!

[McD5]

How is getting Nnamdi is exposing D. Hall?....... This gonna be good!!!

See Raiders, Oakland. Not that I agree.

[Arsenic]

http://www.thosefunnypictures.com/resize.php?file=pictures/8786/misc-funny-pic-To-Do-List-Tattoo.jpg

i heard Kyle & Beck have matching tattoos

[GeneralStonewallTaylor]

The issue with getting Nnamdi is exposing D.Hall.

I like D. Hall as our CB2 behind Nnamdi. I think he is an above-average man-coverage corner, and makes plays on the ball in the air better than most. Not as good in zone coverage or tackling in the open-field, but we could conceivably cover these weaknesses up by keeping him out of potentially dangerous situations. Theoretically, with a true ball-hawk FS in Atogwe, his range, instincts, ability to find the ball, and familiarity with Jim Haslett's scheme would allow us to keep Nnamdi, D. Hall and Landry close to the line of scrimmage pre-snap and back up blitzes with tight, physical man coverage. I would feel confident in those guys winning on forced hots/quick-reads with reliable help over-the-top. Who knows...we might even get some more turnovers too (sorry Carlos, I'll defend your man-coverage skills 'til the day I die, stone-hands). This would also make other coverage packages available and help disguise them at the same time, assuming everyone else is doing their jobs...and would hopefully reduce the number of open-field tackle attempts D. Hall would be asked to make.

In regards to the OP:



To-Do List:
1. Tell Brian Orakpo it's time. This defense revolves around him.
2. Sign Braylon Edwards. Why? Because he's a star and needs another chance to prove it.
3. Resign Santana. Braylon will benefit from that.
4. Sign Vince Young. Crazy? Make him 3rd string. He knows he won't start immediately but it puts his play making skills on our team. You're a hard ass, you can handle him. Think he's not worth the gamble? Go talk to Andy Reid. He was a step ahead of you on McNabb. I think he knows risk vs reward.
5. Don't release Albert Haynesworth. Worthless he may be to us, but not other teams in the NFL.
6. Our O-Line needs another piece. I hear some are on sale.
7. Nnamdi Asomugha is worth the contract. Don't believe me? Ask the thirteen, yes 13 reception he allowed last year. That's 16 games of playing half the field. Make it happen.
8. We may need a Qb, but I'll let you figure that one out.

I'll play.

1. I know what you're trying to say. It's time for him to unleash everything we know he has inside him on every play and become dominant. Play through the holds and any doubles/triples, do WHATEVER he's gotta do before/during the season to be a sack/play-changing pressure threat on every play of every defensive series. He should be settling for nothing less than being the best player on the field every time he suits up.
2. Signing a large able-bodied WR via free agency...not the worst idea if the price is right. Although I personally am and always have been a huge Randy Moss fan, and I think he can still change defenses and take the top off any given play, when motivated. Plaxico is looking more and more enticing when I think how well Vick turned out and how much I don't want Plax to end up somewhere else in the NFCE, again. Hate it or love it, he was right when he said he was the best player on the Giants Super Bowl team. Consistent production. I love Santonio Holmes too; young, big-game experience, playmaker. I'm not sold on Sidney Rice or Braylon Edwards.
3. Re-sign Santana. I agree wholeheartedly.
4. Not a Vince Young fan. Third string......maybe. On second thought......maybe not.
5. I'll agree. Only because some sick part of me wants to see the Lions make us an offer we can't refuse and then somehow motivate Haynesworth to be the final piece in a devastating defensive line that includes Haynesworth, Suh, and Fairley. Damn. That'd be an offensive line's worst nightmare in today's NFL.
6. This is hands-down our biggest need. I love young OL, they play harder and are less comfortable/more aware. Not always comfortable signing free agent OL, but if someone fits our scheme and his resume isn't littered with red flags, I suppose exceptions can be made. Next years' draft class should be lead by a LG with our first pick, if you ask me. Put someone next to Trent who can hold his own and lock the left side down. Perhaps pick up another G or C with another pick.
7. I love Nnamdi. Would make our secondary very exciting to watch.
8. McNabb would be the best QB under center week one. Beck could eventually perform better than McNabb did last year, taking everything into account, but that remains to be seen and my money would have liked to see him given the starting role if - and only if - McNabb gave it away again this year. I hate everything about Rex Grossman. I'm sorry; he looks like a douche and is a poor man's Trent Dilfer.

[carverkid]

8. McNabb would be the best QB under center week one.

Blasphemy!

[Hitman21ST]

How is getting Nnamdi is exposing D. Hall?....... This gonna be good!!!

I think he's trying to say that Nnamdi is so good that QBs will only focus on throwing on Hall, exposing any liabilities he brings into coverage.

[SkinsFTW]

Doesn't the new Madden come out soon?

[Hitman21ST]

Doesn't the new Madden come out soon?

August 30

[HoggLife]

I have only one item on the list for Shanny.

Get a replacement for Rabach. Last year, preferably..Actually, I don't mind if Montgomery starts instead. FA or Steiger/Monty....whatever as long as it doesn't fold like a lawnchair.

And no Vince Young, Nnamdi, or WRs aside from Moss. Please.....

How about Haynesworth at C??? Hummm never thought of that one. He should not get pushed back as easy!

[ouvan59]

I think he's trying to say that Nnamdi is so good that QBs will only focus on throwing on Hall, exposing any liabilities he brings into coverage.

I think he might be saying that Nnamdi excels in man coverage while DeAngelo is better in zone. I think that was part of the reason Hall was so terrible in Oakland. Essentially we would be recreating the failed environment that the Raiders had.

[cphil006]

1. Beat Dallas

[pjfootballer]

Stopped reading at "2. Sign Braylon Edwards."

I stopped at Dear Mike Shanaham...

like Shanahan reads these boards.

---------- Post added July-19th-2011 at 01:11 PM ----------


How about Haynesworth at C??? Hummm never thought of that one. He should not get pushed back as easy!

If you're a QB, would you want to get behind that ass?

---------- Post added July-19th-2011 at 01:12 PM ----------

The voices were loud with this one.

[skins2victory]

1) We have good young WR....... let them play, maybe sign Moss back, no one else.
2) Bring in another CB
3) Build a statue that has water dyed with yellow food coloring coming out of it splashing onto a blue star!