{"id":12762,"date":"2008-04-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2008-04-22T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thehogs.net\/blogs\/?p=12762"},"modified":"2016-05-26T17:37:01","modified_gmt":"2016-05-26T21:37:01","slug":"team-needs-washington-redskins-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/2008\/04\/22\/team-needs-washington-redskins-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Team Needs: Washington Redskins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>2007 Results: 9-7<br \/>\n2008 Projected Cap Status: $3,239,580 under the cap <\/p>\n<p>2007 Season Recap: <\/p>\n<p>The 2007 Washington Redskins dealt with a tragedy unlike any other with the loss of young star safety Sean Taylor, who was posthumously named to the Pro Bowl. The passing of Taylor, who seemed to be on track for a Hall of Fame career, hit the team hard emotionally, mentally, and physically. Just five days after his death, the team played their first game against the Buffalo Bills, losing a heartbreaker in the final seconds. The next day, the team attended Taylor\u2019s funeral and had to play another game just three nights later against the Chicago Bears, beginning a four-game winning streak that gave them their second playoff birth in three seasons. <\/p>\n<p>Following the team\u2019s loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the first round, legendary Head Coach <a href=\"https:\/\/the-hogs.net\/blogs\/washington-commanders-franchise-facts\/\">Joe Gibbs<\/a> stepped down, admitting the toll the season took on him and that he could not put the effort required to fill role as head coach. <\/p>\n<p>Team Needs: <\/p>\n<p>1. Wide Receiver \u2013 The team has been looking for a reliable lengthy receiver for several years now. New Head Coach Jim Zorn and Executive Vice President, Football Operations Vinny Cerrato have given high praise to youngster Anthony Mix, who stands at 6\u20195. Mix, who seemed to make plays on special teams every game he was in towards the end of the season, is an unproven at wide receiver but played collegiately with current teammate Jason Campbell. <\/p>\n<p>2. Defensive End \u2013 Defensive end Andre Carter had a very solid season in 2007 but isn\u2019t the speed rushing defensive end the team needs. On the other end, Phillip Daniels is 35 and could serve as a good mentor to a rookie waiting in the wings. It is a good possibility the Redskins take a defensive end with the 21st pick in the draft. <\/p>\n<p>3. Offensive Line \u2013 The Redskins would be well suited to bring in an influx of youth the offensive line. Chris Samuels is the youngest starting offensive lineman at the age of 30. Over the last couple of seasons, health has been an issue for Randy Thomas, who is one of the best pulling guards in the league, and Jon Jansen, the team\u2019s bookend right tackle, who has had two season ending injuries by Week 1 two of the last four seasons. With an uncharacteristic nine picks in the 2008 NFL Draft (the most since 2002 when they had 10), expect the team to draft at least one or two offensive lineman. <\/p>\n<p>2008 Draft Picks: <\/p>\n<p>1st Round \u2013 21st overall<br \/>\n2nd Round \u2013 51st overall<br \/>\n3rd Round \u2013 84th overall<br \/>\n3rd Round \u201396th overall (Comp)<br \/>\n5th Round \u2013 154th overall<br \/>\n6th Round \u2013 186th overall<br \/>\n7th Round \u2013 228th overall<br \/>\n7th Round \u2013 242nd overall (Comp)<br \/>\n7th Round \u2013 249th overall (Comp) <\/p>\n<p>Free agency status: <\/p>\n<p>UFA:<br \/>\nLB Randall Godfrey<br \/>\nS Pierson Prioleau<br \/>\nS Omar Stoutmire<br \/>\nOL Ross Tucker<br \/>\nOL Rick DeMulling<br \/>\nOL Mike Pucillo<br \/>\nWR Keenan McCardell<br \/>\nTE Brian Kozlowski <\/p>\n<p>RFA:<br \/>\nNone Available <\/p>\n<p>PLAYERS ACQUIRED<br \/>\nWR\/KR Jerome Mathis <\/p>\n<p>PLAYERS RE-SIGNED<br \/>\nLS Ethan Albright (UFA)<br \/>\nQB Todd Collins (UFA)<br \/>\nRB\/KR Rock Cartwright (UFA)<br \/>\nOL Jason Fabini (UFA)<br \/>\nDT Ryan Boschetti (UFA)<br \/>\nP Derrick Frost (UFA)<br \/>\nK Shaun Suisham (ERFA)<br \/>\nFB Nehemiah Broughton (UFA) <\/p>\n<p>PLAYERS LOST<br \/>\nWR Reche Caldwell (Rams)<br \/>\nCB David Macklin (Rams)<br \/>\nWR Brandon Lloyd (Released &#8211; Signed with Bears)<br \/>\nQB Mark Brunell (Contract voided \u2013 signed with Saints)<\/p>\n<p>Edit: This blog was archived in May of 2016 from our original articles database.It was originally posted by Jake Russell<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2007 Results: 9-7 2008 Projected Cap Status: $3,239,580 under the cap 2007 Season Recap: The 2007 Washington Redskins dealt with a tragedy unlike any other with the loss of young star safety Sean Taylor, who was posthumously named to the Pro Bowl. 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