2013 FA Thread (Updates on OP) New: Merling, Brace, Pashos, Trueblood, EJBig, Tapp, White, Williams, MATTHEWS; Re-up: Rex, Hall, Davis, Paulsen, DY, RJax, Lich, Sundberg, Baker, Sav, Golston, Kehl, Polumbus; Paycuts: Carriker, Moss, BMeri, J. Wilson

[moondog]

After speaking with the OL coach, they fully expect LeRib to start next year.

Not surprised. Even if Chester's around, I wouldn't be too surprised to see Gettis taking over soon too at LG. Just saying we could do a lot worse than Lichtensteiger as depth at both Guard and Center. Especially if we're considering giving Chester his walking papers.

[MrJL]

Um, that's not everyone's sentiment. Certainly isn't mine. Zo's a beast on special teams and can play all four linebacker positions. You don't just find guys like that anywhere.

Plus you know he'd still line up anywhere we ask him to.

---------- Post added March-9th-2013 at 04:46 PM ----------

Not surprised. Even if Chester's around, I wouldn't be too surprised to see Gettis taking over soon too at LG. Just saying we could do a lot worse than Lichtensteiger as depth at both Guard and Center. Especially if we're considering giving Chester his walking papers.

We also have Hurt in addition to LeRib and Gettis

[Rufus T Firefly]

That would be pointless and ill advised really.

Wouldn't be pointless. Ill-advised maybe (although the numbers are small enough that I wouldn't waste much time worrying about them), if they are truly that concerned about his health. If so, he should just be let go.

---------- Post added March-9th-2013 at 04:48 PM ----------

Um, that's not everyone's sentiment. Certainly isn't mine. Zo's a beast on special teams and can play all four linebacker positions. You don't just find guys like that anywhere.

I concur.

[DC9]

Ricky Jean-Francois - DL - 49ers

The Nashville Tennessean reports the Titans are interested in free agent DL Ricky Jean-Francois.
Jean-Francois is a hot commodity, and the list of teams interested in him keeps growing. He'd play defensive tackle in Tennessee's 4-3 if signed. The Titans will likely need to replace free agent DT Sen'Derrick Marks on the interior.
Related: Titans
Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter
Mar 9 - 4:43 PM

---------- Post added March-9th-2013 at 04:52 PM ----------

5.5 Mil signing bonus (spread over 5 years), 1.8 mil salary in 2012 (all guaranteed). 3.8 mil salary in 2013. 200K per year workout bonus. Voids after 2013 = 2 yrs/11.5 mil. 12 with incentives.

You are basically saying everything I said. So cutting him would be pointless correct?

[NLC1054]

Chris Russell @Russellmania980
Only fresh (I think) info I have is no deal yet on Tony Pashos & incumbent Tyler Polumbus has drawn interest from 1 team (not #Redskins yet)

[Rufus T Firefly]

You are basically saying everything I said. So cutting him would be pointless correct?

Cutting him would be pretty pointless, but I'm not repeating what you said, I'm clarifying that it is 12 mil over two years as opposed to a 5 year, 12 mil deal as you said earlier.

[Koolblue13]

Not wanting Zo back at a good price is insane. He is everything we need on our team.

[MrJL]

Did Pashos once again blow us off?

[NLC1054]

T @TMM75
I guess to clarify Zo, as an UFA, can't be "officially" welcomed back til Tue. But could be done today. Surprised if it isn't. #RG3Effect ?

[MartinC]

Not surprised. Even if Chester's around, I wouldn't be too surprised to see Gettis taking over soon too at LG. Just saying we could do a lot worse than Lichtensteiger as depth at both Guard and Center. Especially if we're considering giving Chester his walking papers.

You mean RG - LG is where Lich started and we expect LeRibus to take over.

---------- Post added March-9th-2013 at 05:05 PM ----------

Did Pashos once again blow us off?

You will hear lots of names that we are talking to - some we wil be some will be agents leaking information to remind the league their client is alive. Think we are still talking to Pashos though.

[J-bomb]

But we at ES will know who they are!

"Rich_TandlerCSN: Never said the #Redskins won't sign any more free agents. But signings from other teams will be met with a cry of "Who?" from most fans."
--http://twitter.com/Rich_TandlerCSN/status/310508016887816192

[DC9]

Cutting him would be pretty pointless, but I'm not repeating what you said, I'm clarifying that it is 12 mil over two years as opposed to a 5 year, 12 mil deal as you said earlier.

I appreciate that. When this started five pages ago it was because someone said we should cut Josh Morgan. No chance we will find someone who is at his skill for less money.

[NLC1054]

Chris Russell @Russellmania980
On the Rob Jackson deal that @john_keim reported - it should be done by the AM is what I was told. Only a 1 yr. deal & not the RFA tender.

[Rufus T Firefly]

I appreciate that. When this started five pages ago it was because someone said we should cut Josh Morgan. No chance we will find someone who is at his skill for less money.

I believe we'd save 700,000. Which even a minimum salary player would take up about half that. So yeah, pointless, at least in terms of this year. If you're making the move with 2014 in mind then there is some logic behind it.

[thesubmittedone]

Chris Russell @Russellmania980
On the Rob Jackson deal that @john_keim reported - it should be done by the AM is what I was told. Only a 1 yr. deal & not the RFA tender.

Sounds delicious. Exactly what we need to see what happens with Orakpo and we'll be living without the penalty next year when it all comes up again.