What players return for 2013-14 season?

[DeadExField]

Was watching the ESPN post-game segment, and they were discussing what a bright future we have here for the players and as fans. Got me thinking about a lot of the FA acquisitions we made this past year on both sides of the ball, and our interesting cap situation.

What players return next year? Who do we let skip town and possibly cut?

I'm sure plenty of fans want FS Williams gone on the first thing flying, but I'm not sure that'll happen so swiftly with. A lot of players I LOVE, but the business side is a friend to no one, similar to age.

That's a really good question actually...

The BIG questions I think...

Fletcher? Retire or no?
Moss? One more year or no?
Hall? Cap casualty?
Kedric? Casualty of increased youth depth?
Cooley? Retire or lost to the numbers game and effectively retires?
Polumbus? Does he stay for depth if we upgrade in the off season or do we cut ties?

In terms of the Safeties...

Doughty? Casualty of youth depth?
Williams? Casualty of new starters + youth depth?
Meriweather? Able to stay healthy during TC next year?
Jackson? Do we bring him back for depth at the beginning of the season?

I think Grossman is gone next year. I think Banks is gone next year. I think Helu or Royster could potentially see the walking papers if we find some promising young shanny RB in the draft.

---------- Post added January-6th-2013 at 09:22 PM ----------

Jackson is suspended until opening day I believe

[2v2nv]

I think we need at least one more year of Fletcher. Merriweather and Jackson should come back because of our cap hell. They'll be cheap. I really do hope Doughty comes back because he is a really good BACKUP.

[The Fax]

Fletcher
Doughty
Williams
Grossman
Merriweather
Jackson

Never thought I'd say this, but after today I'm hoping Doughty stays on. Dude played his heart out today, had the game of his life. He's proven to be at least good depth after all these years. You gotta beleive Fletcher has at least 1 more season left in him, we'll probably draft his replacement in this draft. Grossman no longer serves a purpose and will likely want a backup job somewhere. Meriweather hopefully is fully healthy and ready to go. He's not too old and should be a valuable stop-gap starter at safety at least. Jackson will probably be back for training camp at least, but I think we'll draft some young DB's that could make him expendable.

[ZRagone]

That's a really good question actually...

The BIG questions I think...

Fletcher? Retire or no?
Moss? One more year or no?
Hall? Cap casualty?
Kedric? Casualty of increased youth depth?
Cooley? Retire or lost to the numbers game and effectively retires?
Polumbus? Does he stay for depth if we upgrade in the off season or do we cut ties?

In terms of the Safeties...

Doughty? Casualty of youth depth?
Williams? Casualty of new starters + youth depth?
Meriweather? Able to stay healthy during TC next year?
Jackson? Do we bring him back for depth at the beginning of the season?

Free Agent Wild Cards...

What happens with Rob Jackson? Do we resign? If so, how much are we going to pay? Is there room for him and Rak on the squad payroll wise?
What happens with Fred Davis? Do we cut bait? Franchise again? Try and sign for a reasonable price given his baggage?

I think Grossman is gone next year. I think Banks is gone next year. I think Helu or Royster could potentially see the walking papers if we find some promising young shanny RB in the draft.

---------- Post added January-6th-2013 at 09:22 PM ----------

Jackson is suspended until opening day I believe Fax

[DeadExField]

That's a really good question actually...

The BIG questions I think...

Fletcher? Retire or no?
Moss? One more year or no?
Hall? Cap casualty?
Kedric? Casualty of increased youth depth?
Cooley? Retire or lost to the numbers game and effectively retires?
Polumbus? Does he stay for depth if we upgrade in the off season or do we cut ties?

In terms of the Safeties...

Doughty? Casualty of youth depth?
Williams? Casualty of new starters + youth depth?
Meriweather? Able to stay healthy during TC next year?
Jackson? Do we bring him back for depth at the beginning of the season?

I think Grossman is gone next year. I think Banks is gone next year. I think Helu or Royster could potentially see the walking papers if we find some promising young shanny RB in the draft.

---------- Post added January-6th-2013 at 09:22 PM ----------

Jackson is suspended until opening day I believe Fax

Thank you for your post, it's much more in depth than mine but speaks to everything I was thinking, do you mind if I include it in the OP?

[Born In 93]

I don't know who were keeping but i pray to the holiest of higher powers that Williams is no where near this team in a few months.

that man is awful, completely terrible, just plain pitiful

[andyburd]

I don't know who were keeping but i pray to the holiest of higher powers that Williams is no where near this team in a few months.

that man is awful, completely terrible, just plain pitiful

And he sucks

[PleaseGoForTheWin]

Guys I figure are certainly gone:

Cooley (thanks for the good years, Cap)
Banks
M. Williams

I don't see Fletcher or Moss retiring, not right when this team is getting good. Both had strong years, so there's no reason to think that they'll become casualties. Reed proved down the stretch that he's good depth, and I think both of those safeties will be onboard next year. Can't wait to get Merriweather back--he looked great in the 3 quarters he played!

[ZRagone]

Thank you for your post, it's much more in depth than mine but speaks to everything I was thinking, do you mind if I include it in the OP?

Not at all

[celticsalmon]

He's not a player but may I recommend we cut Danny Smith? When was the last time we blocked a FG, punt, ran back a punt or TD? During the 7 game streak, I rarely saw him chawing his gum in Shanny's face on the sidelines-and we won. For the first time in a long time I see him in a playoff game!

[vabigpoppa]

i might be alone, but i wouldnt mind if we traded kerrigan and had rak and rob jackson as our OLB's.

[moondog]

Absolutely no way Helu is going anywhere. He is the perfect 3rd down and change of pace back for this offense. He's fast as hell, plays almost as tough as Morris and is a threat to take it the distance after the catch. People have forgotten all about how good he was last year because we didn't get to see him this year. I don't see Royster going anywhere either but certainly not Helu. I'm very excited to see what he can add to our offense next year. He may see plenty of time not only as the 3rd down back but also in the pistol with RGIII and Morris.

Also, just posted in another thread that I want Madieu Williams gone tonight. Wrote quite a bit about how I was embarrassed to have him on our team considering just how many mental mistakes he made and cost our team all year despite being a damn veteran. The fact that he put on a Skins jersey let alone started this year pisses me off.

[DeadExField]

i AM be alone, but i wouldnt mind if we traded kerrigan and had rak and rob jackson as our OLB's.

You are very, very, very deep in solitary confinement, status of alone

[skinny21]

That's a really good question actually...

The BIG questions I think...

Fletcher? Retire or no?
Moss? One more year or no?
Hall? Cap casualty?
Kedric? Casualty of increased youth depth?
Cooley? Retire or lost to the numbers game and effectively retires?
Polumbus? Does he stay for depth if we upgrade in the off season or do we cut ties?

In terms of the Safeties...

Doughty? Casualty of youth depth?
Williams? Casualty of new starters + youth depth?
Meriweather? Able to stay healthy during TC next year?
Jackson? Do we bring him back for depth at the beginning of the season?

I think Grossman is gone next year. I think Banks is gone next year. I think Helu or Royster could potentially see the walking papers if we find some promising young shanny RB in the draft.

---------- Post added January-6th-2013 at 09:22 PM ----------

Jackson is suspended until opening day I believe Fax

I think Fletcher and Moss are back (the team has too much potential to give up on).

How crazy is our safety situation? Meriweather, Williams, Doughty, Gomes, Bernstine, Pugh, Jackson (and the future's contract dude). We don't have a single FS or SS that we can rely on (as a starter) for the start of next season. Doughty might be the closest one, and (no offense Reed) that is pathetic. Injuries, suspensions, contracts ended and talent problems. At least it can't get much worse, right?

Williams? Ahh.. I don't know. Without knowing Jackson's status til late August, Williams is our best free safety (actually, was it a one year deal for him?). Until we have two more viable options back there, I wouldn't mind keeping him. I mean I would mind, but it'd make some sort of sense.

Meriweather stays. Though maybe he's put on the PUP?

I feel like Hall stays. He's owed a lot, but he's not that easy to replace.

I think Golston is gone, assuming Worthington and Baker are kept and Nield gets healthy.

I agree about Banks and Grossman. Thanks for the memories. Cooley... Great player for us. Hope he retires.

C. Griffin is another one for us I believe (1 yr deal). Not sure what they do there (he faces a year-long suspension if busted again, right? We saw how well that worked for Jackson, though we may have slightly better insurance at corner with Crawford and Minnifield.

I am really looking forward to seeing what pieces the team adds/changes because we do have a great nucleus of young guys and solid vets.

[Hitman21ST]

Fletcher is coming back
Moss is coming back
Doughty is coming back - he balled out today and had his best year
Meriweather will be a starter next year
Hall should be coming back
Banks and Grossman are gone, Cooley was a replacement for an injured Davis