WTEM Reporting we signed Rabauch!

[TODD]

For people's viewing pleasure, per timdaley73


Originally posted by timdaley73
Sorry, my computer froze and did not post the message... But, according to 980, Redskins are "very" close to signing the Center from Baltimore Ravens Casey Rabach... Any insights on him? I know he was rated the 32nd best FA available by Lenny P...

[Neophyte]

No, I don't. Glad I'm not going nuts though...

[Burgold]

nope

[timdaley73]

Sorry, my computer froze and did not post the message... But, according to 980, Redskins are "very" close to signing the Center from Baltimore Ravens Casey Rabach... Any insights on him? I know he was rated the 32nd best FA available by Lenny P...

[mattlerose]

Originally posted by TODD
Does anyone see the post?

no

[ntotoro]

If this is true, it's a nice, nice signing. It also means we'll be concentrating in other areas in the draft. We didn't have huge holes to begin with. This is a nice way to work on fixing them.

Nick

[chow184]

great,I like this signing.

I wonder who will get cut Friedman or Raymer?

I think Friedman is young but Raymer is a little better than him.I think Raymer will be gone

[timdaley73]

Sorry, my computer froze and did not post the message... But, according to 980, Redskins are "very" close to signing the Center from Baltimore Ravens Casey Rabach... Any insights on him? I know he was rated the 32nd best FA available by Lenny P...

[Parlett316]

The only rating i'll take from that fat pig is his ratings on restaurants.

[cfujskins]

Originally posted by Parlett316
The only rating i'll take from that fat pig is his ratings on restaurants.

:laugh:

[SkinsGuy]

Originally posted by Parlett316
The only rating i'll take from that fat pig is his ratings on restaurants.


I wouldn't. A guy like Lenny P. would probably eat anything anywhere. :)


I don't know much about this guy from the Ravens, but we all knew that Gibbs was going to go after a veteran center. He's not going to rely on a rookie center from the draft.
The Redskins did a good job in FA last off-season. I trust thier judgement.

[Park City Skins]

Here. Some info on the man can be found on this thread.
http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=93442

[mark327]

yea i saw that in the baltimore sun paper this morning , Rabach took over the center duties when their #1 center Flynn went down with a injury in the preseason and started all 16 games at center , when Flynn came back apparently he couldn't win his starting job back , i think this is agood move on the redskins part and rabach will be the center we were looking for .

[Mr. S]

wouldnt mind having him, prolly better than C. Raymer at least.

[SkinsGuy]

Originally posted by Park City Skins
Here. Some info on the man can be found on this thread.
http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=93442


Thanks for the info, PCS. :)

[terpfan]

Very nice...

Now lets sign Smoot and Samuels and be done with it!:)

[timdaley73]

Thanks, Todd!!

[cphil006]

Casey Rabach is a monster center. Just plays with such a mean streak...excellent if we get him...instant upgrade from the revolving door at center...

[goldenster95]

I stress that this is only a rumor since I got this on double hearsay -- via the ESPN boards quoting the Mike and Mike Show.

[stompkins]

Lenny P will change his mind now that he is a Redskin... He will officially become part of the 32 worst Free Agents that were available ;)

[vegeta613]

I've been listening for about 15 min and I haven't heard anything but then again I could have just missed it

[Park City Skins]

Well I wish they'd hurry up about it. I have to go to work in about a half hour. :rolleyes: ;)

[cfujskins]

Wow. I'm surprised. Really:snore:

It's cool to know that we are starting off FA by filling a HUGE need with a solid guy. Can't wait for the announcement:)

[Ernie5]

I heard he was visiting today, but not that he was signed right out of the gates.

[Ernie5]

If true, a very smart signing (not knowing, of course, the financials).

[SKINtil8tin]

Rabach is a great pick-up if we get him. Raymer just wasn't getting it done.

[Bugs']

Originally posted by Ernie5
If true, a very smart signing (not knowing, of course, the financials).

Good point!

[nace14]

all you need to know about casey is that he was the center on a team with a 2000 yard rusher.

[Fatty P For The Pulitzer]

Originally posted by stompkins
Lenny P will change his mind now that he is a Redskin... He will officially become part of the 32 worst Free Agents that were available ;)

Actually, he probably ranked him 32 because he said the Skins were one of his possible destinations. He probably would've been higher if the Skins weren't interested in him.

[andyman]

Terms reached with Rabach early this morning. He'll be at Redskins Park today to meet coaches, etc. Will sign today and team will hold official news conference on Thursday.

Bank on it!!

[zoony]

Link/Source other than "bank on it"? :)

[CrazyZeb]

Source?

[andyman]

Sources are friends at Redskins Park.

[TheDane]

What are you guys talking about, we can bank on this. Just pull right up and withdraw your Casey Rabach.

http://www.cacanskabanka.co.yu/images/atm.jpg

[c4man5282]

exactly how good is rabach

[Bugs']

Originally posted by andyman
Sources are friends at Redskins Park.

Your going to get chewed up my friend...:doh: :laugh:

[bnacpa]

Would be great news. I wonder how many other people we can have signed by tomorrow afternoon for a press conference. Smoot and Pierce would be at the top of my list

[zoony]

Originally posted by andyman
Sources are friends at Redskins Park.

Well if true that is great news.. thanks for posting.

.

[CrazyZeb]

Even if true and you do have real sources, this isn't the way to post it.

[Funkyalligator]

FYI....he wasn't the starting center when Lewis rushed for 2000+ yards...Flynn was but then again Rabach beat out Flynn for the center spot

[nace14]

Originally posted by Funkyalligator
FYI....he wasn't the starting center when Lewis rushed for 2000+ yards...Flynn was but then again Rabach beat out Flynn for the center spot

funky is right, i apologize. don't beat me.

[chow184]

I talked to some raven fans I know and they are pissed the ravens are letting him go.they said he was definately better than Flynn but the ravens dont have the cap wiggle room to keep both.

the skins are definately getting a good guy especially of he is better than a center who helped a back eclipse 2000 yards.

[JMac]

This has to make you feel better.

LT - Samuels
LG - Dockery
C- Rabach
LG - Thomas
RT- Jansen.

Im liking the looks of this so far. If our line which is returning three starters with Jansen already knowing the system, we have to be better than years past. I see big things for Portis and Betts this year.

[Funkyalligator]

Okay...with Molinaro and Wilson...and the guard that we draft and a Friedman...we should be set on the OL....we probably should get rid of Raymer and Ray Brown.....

[DCMONEY]

Getting depth and quality in the trenches is never a bad idea to me. We all know being Skins fans. We kept quality offensive and defensive line in the glory days. A great line can make average skill position players look better. Thats on both sides of the ball.

[brad56]

that line is looking pretty good all we have to do he stay healthy.

[skinsarethebest]

this signing is awesome, for a whole bunch of reasons

1) this guy is a definite upgrade and we've helped ourselves at the center position

2) we can cross off one position off our draft checklist

3) it shows that danny's still got his mojo working -- this is somenoe we''ve been targeting, and less than 12 hours into free agency, we close a deal on him

[Dead Money]

Just heard it! :cheers:

[heyholetsgogrant]

I heard it too.

[rdsknbill]

SWEET!

[DjTj]

Center was by far our biggest need last year ... I can't wait for the announcement.

[skins1972]

:cheers:

[jbooma]

I thought this was already posted ,or would have done it about 2 hours ago since that is when 980 annouced it :D

[BIGGS_DADDY]

Good, I still think we should draft at this position, Maybe round 3 or 4.

[KingGibbs]

That's what I'm talking about. Sign those big, nasty, ugly linemen. Instead of those "sexy" picks. Now go get Wahle daggamit. The game is won in the trenches baby.:point2sky

[KingGibbs]

Originally posted by BIGGS_DADDY
Good, I still think we should draft at this position, Maybe round 3 or 4.

Wouldn't hurt, but I'm am happy about the potential of Molinaro and Wilson.

[E-Dog Night]

This is good.

I don't see why anyone else needs to be signed. Resign Pierce & Smoot, fill in the roster for depth, draft wisely, and we're all set.

[ntotoro]

Here's (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylc=X3oDMTBpZ2NvMjltBF9TAzk1ODYxMDU5BHNlYwN0 aA--?slug=ap-redskins-freeagency&prov=ap&type=lgns) info from the AP, via Yahoo! Sports, about the signing our new Center... :cheers:

Nick

[Skins11]

I LOVE that our first signing was on the offensive line! :cheers:

[ntotoro]

Originally posted by DjTj
Center was by far our biggest need last year ... I can't wait for the announcement.

That will probably come later today (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-redskins-freeagency&prov=ap&type=lgns) :cheers:

Nick

[Skins11]

Originally posted by ntotoro
Here's (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylc=X3oDMTBpZ2NvMjltBF9TAzk1ODYxMDU5BHNlYwN0 aA--?slug=ap-redskins-freeagency&prov=ap&type=lgns) info from the AP, via Yahoo! Sports, about the signing our new Center... :cheers:

Nick

I clicked that link, and it says Document not Found. :(

[kmast000]

Great! now all we need is to go sign the G from Greenbay.

[The X-Factor]

Originally posted by Skins11


I clicked that link, and it says Document not Found. :(

Yeah same happened to me, anyone else have a link?

[cfujskins]

http://tinypic.com/1zt2m1

[Bugs']

Any contract numbers available?

[ntotoro]

Originally posted by Skins11


I clicked that link, and it says Document not Found. :(

The link died, for some reason. Hopefully this one (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-redskins-freeagency&prov=ap&type=lgns) will stay up longer.

Nick

[skinsfan23]

tight

[3CardMonte]

Associated Press

ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Redskins opened free agency Wednesday by
agreeing to terms for a contract with center Casey Rabach, The Associated
Press has learned.

Rabach and the Redskins reached a deal at 2:30 a.m., shortly after the
free agency signing period began at midnight, an official within the
league told the AP on condition of anonymity. Rabach, who spent the last
four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, was driving to Redskins Park later
in the morning for a physical and was expected to sign before the day was
over.

The Redskins also scheduled a news conference for Wednesday afternoon to
formally announce the re-signing of left tackle Chris Samuels. Samuels
will receive a seven-year, $47 million contract with a team-record $15.75
signing bonus, according to the source.

Rabach was a third-round draft pick from Wisconsin by the Ravens in 2001
and became a starter last year. The Redskins want him to strengthen the
interior of the offensive line. Lennie Friedman started last season at
center and replaced by Cory Raymer after two games.

The two edges of the line should be in solid shape with Samuels'
resigning. The Redskins now have long-term deals with Samuels and right
tackle Jon Jansen, who is expected to return in full health after missing
last season with a ruptured Achilles' tendon.

The Redskins needed to redo Samuels' contract because he was scheduled to
count a whopping $9.5 million against the salary cap this year,
restricting the team's ability to re-sign players and acquire new ones.
Samuels' signing bonus tops the club-record $15.5 million linebacker LaVar
Arrington received in a nine-year, $68 million contract signed in December
2003.

Samuels was the No. 3 overall draft pick in 2000 from Alabama, where he
won the Outland Trophy as college football's top lineman. He made the Pro
Bowl in 2001 and 2002 before a knee injury and loss of confidence caused
him to slump in the 2003 season. He rebounded with a solid season last
year and has been named by Joe Gibbs as one of the core group of players
around which the coach hopes to rebuild the franchise.


This story is from ESPN.com's automated news wire. Wire index

[Skins_Junkie]

Originally posted by E-Dog Night
This is good.

I don't see why anyone else needs to be signed. Resign Pierce & Smoot, fill in the roster for depth, draft wisely, and we're all set.



I completely agree!
Except I am still willing to deal 'cry-baby' Coles & 'sub-par' Gardner for another WR & Picks, in addition to resigning our guys (Smooty & Pierce) and drafting for OL/DL/TE depth.
This would equal a good off-season for me!
:cheers:
:D

[martino]

RAD! Now we got a center that can pull on the run and help Portis break some long runs.

[ciresolstice]

Nice!!!!

[SkinsNut73]

Originally posted by KingGibbs
That's what I'm talking about. Sign those big, nasty, ugly linemen. Instead of those "sexy" picks. Now go get Wahle daggamit. The game is won in the trenches baby.:point2sky


Thaaaaaat's right KG....

Receivers? We don't need no stinking receivers. We'll run the ball right down their throats all day long.

I like it.

[andyman]

Source: Redskins reach agreement with Rabach, announce Samuels deal

By JOSEPH WHITE, AP Sports Writer
March 2, 2005
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- The Washington Redskins opened free agency Wednesday by agreeing to terms for a contract with center Casey Rabach, The Associated Press has learned.

Rabach and the Redskins reached a deal at 2:30 a.m., shortly after the free agency signing period began at midnight, an official within the league told the AP on condition of anonymity. Rabach, who spent the last four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, was driving to Redskins Park later in the morning for a physical and was expected to sign before the day was over.

The Redskins also scheduled a news conference for Wednesday afternoon to formally announce the re-signing of left tackle Chris Samuels. Samuels will receive a seven-year, $47 million contract with a team-record $15.75 signing bonus, according to the source.

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Rabach was a third-round draft pick from Wisconsin by the Ravens in 2001 and became a starter last year. The Redskins want him to strengthen the interior of the offensive line. Lennie Friedman started last season at center and replaced by Cory Raymer after two games.

The two edges of the line should be in solid shape with Samuels' resigning. The Redskins now have long-term deals with Samuels and right tackle Jon Jansen, who is expected to return in full health after missing last season with a ruptured Achilles' tendon.

The Redskins needed to redo Samuels' contract because he was scheduled to count a whopping $9.5 million against the salary cap this year, restricting the team's ability to re-sign players and acquire new ones. Samuels' signing bonus tops the club-record $15.5 million linebacker LaVar Arrington received in a nine-year, $68 million contract signed in December 2003.

Samuels was the No. 3 overall draft pick in 2000 from Alabama, where he won the Outland Trophy as college football's top lineman. He made the Pro Bowl in 2001 and 2002 before a knee injury and loss of confidence caused him to slump in the 2003 season. He rebounded with a solid season last year and has been named by Joe Gibbs as one of the core group of players around which the coach hopes to rebuild the franchise.

[jrfriedm]

Originally posted by BIGGS_DADDY
Good, I still think we should draft at this position, Maybe round 3 or 4.

I think that we still HAVE to draft at this postition. Rabauch is a big improvment, but I don't think that he is the finial answer. We still need to look for an improvment, and the draft is going to be a great place to look this year for centers.


Originally posted by KingGibbs


Wouldn't hurt, but I'm am happy about the potential of Molinaro and Wilson.

They are both OT not Centers :doh:





Anybody heard about the size of his contract?

[REEGSKINS]

i still would like to upgrade our guards .

[Hauss]

We don't need to draft a young guy this year for the center position. We can draft a guard to compete against Dockery, we need to sign Pierce, get a WR and a pass rushing DE.

[illone]

Originally posted by nace14
all you need to know about casey is that he was the center on a team with a 2000 yard rusher.

That's about all that needs to BE known.

Needless to say I am excited to upgrade this position. We needed a "mauler" in the middle.

[TXREDSKINS44]

Man this is great news!!

[DonMagicJuan]

good pickup.....NEXT!

[cfujskins]

Originally posted by SkinsNut73



Thaaaaaat's right KG....

Receivers? We don't need no stinking receivers. We'll run the ball right down their throats all day long.

I like it.

...until the D stuffs 9 men in the box. Boy, that sounds familiar.:doh:

[illone]

AWESOME!

:cheers:

[KingGibbs]

Originally posted by jrfriedm


I think that we still HAVE to draft at this postition. Rabauch is a big improvment, but I don't think that he is the finial answer. We still need to look for an improvment, and the draft is going to be a great place to look this year for centers.



They are both OT not Centers :doh:





Anybody heard about the size of his contract?

Yeah I know they are "OT's" Sherlock. I meant the OL in general. It has also been duly noted that Wilson and Molinaro who are "OT's" will fight for some playing time at the Guard spot.

BTW it's Rabach not Rabauch.:doh:

[Bang]

:cheers: :cheers:

I am a happy man.

~Bang

[E-Dog Night]

Originally posted by Skins_Junkie

I completely agree!
Except I am still willing to deal 'cry-baby' Coles & 'sub-par' Gardner for another WR & Picks, in addition to resigning our guys (Smooty & Pierce) and drafting for OL/DL/TE depth.
This would equal a good off-season for me!
:cheers:
:D

I guess I'm in the minority here but I really want Coles to stay. He's the best WR we have, he's got a rapport with Ramsey, and he's a hard working professional. When the season starts rolling we will forget all about this mess and so will he.

But I digress - this isn't another Coles thread. Sorry.

[Posse81]

Originally posted by REEGSKINS
i still would like to upgrade our guards .

Well, I don't know how much we could possibly upgrade over Thomas. He seems to be working out pretty well. We could upgrade LG, but Dockery is young, finished last season strong, and has some experience playing on the line with Samuels, Thomas, and Jansen. I'd keep him for continuity's sake and the hope that he will continue to improve.

[Dead Money]

Originally posted by jrfriedm


I think that we still HAVE to draft at this postition. Rabauch is a big improvment, but I don't think that he is the finial answer. We still need to look for an improvment, and the draft is going to be a great place to look this year for centers.

They are both OT not Centers :doh:

Anybody heard about the size of his contract?


I still like the idea of drafting Baas, plus he's a utility player OG/C type. Having Rabach and Baas both with OG and C experience would be a nice luxury!

[Zuck]

I don't know anything about him. Is he really good?

[REEGSKINS]

Originally posted by Posse81


Well, I don't know how much we could possibly upgrade over Thomas. He seems to be working out pretty well. We could upgrade LG, but Dockery is young, finished last season strong, and has some experience playing on the line with Samuels, Thomas, and Jansen. I'd keep him for continuity's sake and the hope that he will continue to improve. i guess i just cant get out of my head when glover kept pushing r. thomas 5 yards deep in the pocket.

[cowboykilla]

Has anyone heard or read any comments from Raven's fans regarding Rabach?

[BIGGS_DADDY]

Originally posted by Kevin B.



I still like the idea of drafting Baas, plus he's a utility player OG/C type. Having Rabach and Baas both with OG and C experience would be a nice luxury! If Baas is still around when our 3rd round pick comes up I say take him, although it seems unlikely that he will be available.

[jrfriedm]

Originally posted by Hauss
We don't need to draft a young guy this year for the center position. We can draft a guard to compete against Dockery, we need to sign Pierce, get a WR and a pass rushing DE.

Rabauch is a C/OG he could push Dockery if we can find a stud Center in the draft. This guy is a step up from Raymer, but only a step. I don't think that he will be the longterm answer but only a temporary one, and he's great for depth, due to the fact that he can play both guard and center.

This years draft is extremely deep at the center postition, and it would be a HUGE mistake not to look for a young stud project.

[jtyler42]

This is a nice way to start off FA Rabach is the center I wanted in FA he's young and he was the better C even though the Ravens were starting Mike Flynn b/c they signed him to a big contract...

[Dead Money]

Originally posted by cowboykilla
Has anyone heard or read any comments from Raven's fans regarding Rabach?

I'm sure that extremeratbirds.com is aflame bashing him.



posted by 2RAVENBEST on extremeravens.com:

Raubach has played VERY well for us-
Flynn is a piece of crap-

[Wicked99]

don't mind him KingGibbs... it seems as though he always has to try to correct and/or belittle other skins fans for the smallest things. i remember reading a post yesterday where he questioned another poster's "intellagence"... the irony was amazing.

[RedskinzOwnU]

this is actually exciting haha! I've got a good feeling about our line this year. Hopefully this improves the run, and if it gives ramsey more time to throw then our passing HAS to improve, no matter who is out there catching the ball. time to work your magic bugel, lets see more home run hits from portis

[KingGibbs]

Originally posted by cowboykilla
Has anyone heard or read any comments from Raven's fans regarding Rabach?

Yeah. Of course they are saying he sucks, good riddance, blah blah blah.

[cowboykilla]

Okay I took the initiative.

Here's a link to one thread on a Ravens board discussing Rabach. Underneath their hostility towards the Redskins, there are still mixed feelings on whether or not they are too upset that Rabach left.

http://mb9.scout.com/fravensinsiderfrm1.showMessage?topicID=27707.topic

[jrfriedm]

Originally posted by KingGibbs


Yeah I know they are "OT's" Sherlock. I meant the OL in general. It has also been duly noted that Wilson and Molinaro who are "OT's" will fight for some playing time at the Guard spot.

BTW it's Rabach not Rabauch.:doh:

You speacifically said that we need to draft a "guard" to push Dockery, not we need to draft OL. Wilson and Molinaro may be fighting for playing time at the Guard postition, but Rabach has actually played in the NFL at a very good level at Guard. He is the one you want to push Dockery, and let the two sophmores concentrate on takle in case (God forbid) something happens to either Jansen or Samuels.

Oh and :finger:

[KingGibbs]

Originally posted by jrfriedm


You speacifically said that we need to draft a "guard" to push Dockery, not we need to draft OL. Wilson and Molinaro may be fighting for playing time at the Guard postition, but Rabach has actually played in the NFL at a very good level at Guard. He is the one you want to push Dockery, and let the two sophmores concentrate on takle in case (God forbid) something happens to either Jansen or Samuels.

Oh and :finger:

First of all, I never said that we need to draft a lineman. I have also said that I want Wahle to man the LG spot and that he is an upgrade over Dockery. I would use Dockery for depth.

Back at ya.:finger: :moon:

[Larry]

(OK, so I said it someplace else)

I think he looks like a Klingon.

(I also remember making that observation about another of our players, last year. Maybe I have a fixation.)

[bigpoppa]

I agree it is a great signing. I like these type of signings "core players". A name to throw out as one as well joe juravicious. (i know it is spelled wrong)


BigPoppa!

[Coach Williams]

sweeeeet

[dieselfan44]

my man!!

[Yusuf06]

Originally posted by Kevin B.
I still like the idea of drafting Baas, plus he's a utility player OG/C type. Having Rabach and Baas both with OG and C experience would be a nice luxury!



Originally posted by jrfriedm
Rabauch is a C/OG he could push Dockery if we can find a stud Center in the draft. This guy is a step up from Raymer, but only a step. I don't think that he will be the longterm answer but only a temporary one, and he's great for depth, due to the fact that he can play both guard and center.

This years draft is extremely deep at the center postition, and it would be a HUGE mistake not to look for a young stud project.

Now that's what I'm talking about!!:cheers:

If we can get at least a 3rd for 50/50 it will allow us to move up into the 2nd to do this. :helmet:

[skns4life]

Originally posted by martino
RAD!

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: WOW! RAD!

[TaylorPickSix]

Good signing. Rabach is solid and young. I can't wait to see what Bugel does for his career.

[KingGibbs]

Originally posted by skns4life


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: WOW! RAD!

Totally RAD dude. I think I'll go put my parachute pants on.

[Dead Money]

Originally posted by skns4life


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: WOW! RAD!


I thought the same thing RAD? Wasn't that a knarly BMX movie? :laugh: :laugh:

[red zone]

Sounds like a nice pick-up, but I'm not doing a happy dance just yet. I like the kid from MI, Baas. Baas rhymes with Hauss. ;)

I know everyone thinks Gibbs is opposed to starting a rookie center, but I still contend if he starts a rookie at H-back, he'll start one anywhere except QB.

[TheGreek1973]

Originally posted by Yusuf06





Now that's what I'm talking about!!:cheers:

If we can get at least a 3rd for 50/50 it will allow us to move up into the 2nd to do this. :helmet:
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Still want to trade down, especially if Mike is gone. I like Troy Williamson and Clayton alot but not at number 9. If we trade say with the Vikings and pick up a second then we are money. We can get Baas for C/G backup position and Buges will teach the boy how to use all that talent to land in the Pro Ball one day.:D . Then with Gardner's and our own number 3 we can go CB, DE or blocking TE. Man getting Rabach was a huge help.

[zoony]

6'4"?

Seems kinda tall for a center. :paranoid:

4 years in the league, and it looks as thought he hasn't hit his potential. I think Bugel will be able to make him an all-pro.

[jwebst1]

I read that Mike Flynn from the Ravens signed a 10-12 mill contract last season with a 4 mill bonus. Rabach should not be above that.

I really hope Snyder didn't go ape on the SB money, but the thought of him agreeing to terms only 2 hours after midnight on the first day of FA, scares me that he did.... once again.

We will see.

[RonJeremy]

Rabach signed!....In the words of Montgomery Burns "exxcceellent!" :D

[Dead Money]

Originally posted by BIGGS_DADDY
If Baas is still around when our 3rd round pick comes up I say take him, although it seems unlikely that he will be available.


This is where I think we almost HAVE TO try everything we can to trade our #9 pick down to pick up the second that we gave away. With a low to mid level 2nd we will have a shot at Baas. And if not there should still be a WR or DE there somewhere that will make it worth the move.

I don't think our cap in the next few years can withstand another top ten pick in the first round, exp. after Samuels contract.

[jrfriedm]

Originally posted by Kevin B.



This is where I think we almost HAVE TO try everything we can to trade our #9 pick down to pick up the second that we gave away. With a low to mid level 2nd we will have a shot at Baas. And if not there should still be a WR or DE there somewhere that will make it worth the move.

I don't think our cap in the next few years can withstand another top ten pick in the first round, exp. after Samuels contract.

If MIke Williams is off the board then I think that we will trade down, other wise I think that we will cross our fingers that we can maybe get a low second or a high third for 50/50, and still find a guy like Baas.

[terpfan]

Originally posted by Kevin B.



This is where I think we almost HAVE TO try everything we can to trade our #9 pick down to pick up the second that we gave away. With a low to mid level 2nd we will have a shot at Baas. And if not there should still be a WR or DE there somewhere that will make it worth the move.

I don't think our cap in the next few years can withstand another top ten pick in the first round, exp. after Samuels contract.
No way Baas is there in the 3rd... that'd be a great steal.

[SkinsGuy]

Great signing for the Redskins. It really helps shore up the interior of the O-Line (a definite weakness last season).

[Shotgunner]

Is he a 300 plus pd hog??????:helmet:

[McMetal]

Fox Sports Radio is reporting the deal was signed at 2:30am last night, but no details on terms. Definitely seems like this was our priority and now we are taking a more measured approach.

Now sign Pierce & Smoot, draft a stud WR and we're ready to saddle up!

[Warhead36]

YESSSSS!!!! :)