Official Redskins Free Agent Signings

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:58 pm

Haslett is going to have some fun...

cowboykillerzRGiii · Post by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 2:21 pm

Yet another quality signing

andyjens89 · Post by **andyjens89** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:45 pm

Remember, Goff is coming off an ACL tear. But it happened before week 1 so I'm sure he will be pretty close to full strength when training camp opens. I like that we are going to have some depth and competition at inside linebacker. Good signing. Doesn't hurt that he is very, very familiar with the Giants playbook either :wink:

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Sat Jun 02, 2012 1:07 pm

The Redskins have cut veteran cornerback Leigh Torrence with the addition of Morgan Trent

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Sat Jun 02, 2012 1:53 pm

Morgan Trent drafted in the 6th round in 2009 out of Michigan by the Bengals.

6'1" 193 lbs

OVERVIEW
Named honorable mention All-Big Ten as a junior, Trent faced heightened expectations in 2008. A four-year starter with height and straight-line speed, he has long legs that cause him problems changing direction with fluidity, allowing receivers just enough separation to get open. Trent has enough tools to warrant a second-day selection, but scouts wonder if he has the fluidity for man coverage or the toughness and burst to play off-man or zone at the next level.

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Positives: Good height for the position. ... Uses his long arms to break up passes in front of the receiver. ... Secure tackler in the open. ... Good cut tackler and can get off receiver blocks. ... Effective reading the quarterback in zone coverage to get involved in the play. ... Has the size and vertical to fight for balls in the air. ... Stays with receivers heading down the sideline, maintaining inside position. Negatives: A bit thin in the hips. ... Lacks change-of-direction ability, struggling to stay with quicker receivers inside. ... Doesn't get his hands on the receiver at the line often enough. ... A bit choppy and upright in his backpedal, which can cause him problems transitioning on out routes. ... Gets turned around by better receivers. ... Not overly effective as a blitzer, as he fails to use his speed and hands to defeat the fullback block. ... Needs to secure interceptions more often. ... Lacks the strength to cause turnovers.

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/mor ... t?id=81310

Pro Career link below.

http://www.nfl.com/player/morgantrent/81310/profile

andyjens89 · Post by **andyjens89** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:37 am

Go Blue! (sorry, had to)

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:12 am

This is not going to be last years Defensive Backfield. Morris is working to ensure that this group can handle the pressure that will result from Haslett's aggressive playcalling... Hall had best be paying attention...

I can't wait.

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 10:35 am

Countertrey wrote:This is not going to be last years Defensive Backfield. Morris is working to ensure that this group can handle the pressure that will result from Haslett's aggressive playcalling... Hall had best be paying attention...

I can't wait.

^^ I agree - this D is going to be better and it was not horrible last season
I know that the 4th & 25 was terrible but ...

the increased competition for roster spots, getting Jenkins back and adding Raheem is going to greatly help this D

Haslett will look to build on what he likes to do and he's an aggressive SOB - we'll see a lot to like from this group this season

skinsfan#33 · Post by **skinsfan#33** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 12:23 pm

SkinsJock wrote:
Countertrey wrote:This is not going to be last years Defensive Backfield. Morris is working to ensure that this group can handle the pressure that will result from Haslett's aggressive playcalling... Hall had best be paying attention...

I can't wait.

^^ I agree - this D is going to be better and it was not horrible last season
I know that the 4th & 25 was terrible but ...

the increased competition for roster spots, getting Jenkins back and adding Raheem is going to greatly help this D

Haslett will look to build on what he likes to do and he's an aggressive SOB - we'll see a lot to like from this group this season

That 4th and 25 had nothing to do with the secondary. Hall bit on Bryants first move, but even if he didn't and had perfect coverage all Homo had to do was throw the ball to the opposite side of Bryant. The key to the plays suscess was Homo buying enough time to get the ball away with bryant deep enough for a first down on the correct side of Bryant.

Romo got the time, made the throw, it diidn't matter where Hall was. As long as the pass was to the opposite side that was a first down.

It was a REALLY risky gamble by Haslett and he got boned on the call by Homo.

There was absolutely nothing Hall could have done. That was a swing for the fences call and Haslett whiffed on the pitch.

Hall could have played it better and should have, but it didn't matter, the scramble by Romo was the key to the play. Hall just needed to be close enough to pick aterrible throw (which he was).

I know i'm going to get people to argue this, but I won't respond because there really isn't anything to debate.

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 12:48 pm

who really cares - that was just 1 play - it doesn't matter at all

there's nothing to discuss

the defense will be better because of the additions of players, coaches and past experience :lol:

I'm a Haslett fan :wink:

skinsfan#33 · Post by **skinsfan#33** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 1:29 pm

SkinsJock wrote:
I'm a Haslett fan

I'm not. I wasn't a fan of his hiring, because all he has had were substandard defenses under him as a HC and DC. The only exception is his time in PBurge (where "the chin" always had a heavy influence on the D. Haslett's three years in PBurge were the worst three for the Steelers D in Cowher's first ten years. Now it wasn't by a lot, but they were the worst three.

All of his other D's have been horrendous, except for last year's D and that was just so-so.

With the being said, I have been surprised by the improvement in the second year under Has, but I really don't expect them to be anything but a medicocre D this year. They will make a ton of plays, keep us in a bunch of games, but still won't be able to get off of the fiel in the first half of games or when it counts.

I think the O will be better than the D (for a change)!

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 2:01 pm

skinsfan#33 wrote:
SkinsJock wrote:
I'm a Haslett fan

I'm not. I wasn't a fan of his hiring, because all he has had were substandard defenses under him as a HC and DC. The only exception is his time in PBurge (where "the chin" always had a heavy influence on the D. Haslett's three years in PBurge were the worst three for the Steelers D in Cowher's first ten years. Now it wasn't by a lot, but they were the worst three.

All of his other D's have been horrendous, except for last year's D and that was just so-so.

With the being said, I have been surprised by the improvement in the second year under Has, but I really don't expect them to be anything but a medicocre D this year. They will make a ton of plays, keep us in a bunch of games, but still won't be able to get off of the fiel in the first half of games or when it counts.

I think the O will be better than the D (for a change)!

I understand but I disagree - we'll see a better performance from all aspects of play this season
just as you are not a fan of Haslett, I'm not a fan of Kyle ... but I hope he makes me change my mind this season

the transformation is ongoing and will take time but this franchise is seeing the results of having a plan and sticking to it

I think it's simplistic to put all the reasons for success or failure on a DC or STC or an OC - they all have to work under the HC and with the HC

Mike is in charge of all things and we're going to see things continue to improve

they have added a lot of players to the squad and will continue to

I'm looking forward to seeing more progress from all aspects here as we continue to upgrade this roster and the style of play

andyjens89 · Post by **andyjens89** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:44 pm

I know he's not a free agent, but any news on the rumored interest the 'Skins have in Aqib Talib? :hmm:

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:46 pm

andyjens89 wrote:I know he's not a free agent, but any news on the rumored interest the 'Skins have in Aqib Talib?

ummmm....

andyjens89 · Post by **andyjens89** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:48 pm

Thanks for posting that. I saw it earlier, figured I would see if anyone had heard anything additional

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 3:49 pm

Nah... nothing new, yet... I have a feeling that it will go according to what Morris wants...

yupchagee · Post by **yupchagee** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:25 pm

andyjens89 wrote:I know he's not a free agent, but any news on the rumored interest the 'Skins have in Aqib Talib?

I hope not! Iv'r never seen anyone make a play from the inside of a jail cell.

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:57 pm

andyjens89 wrote:Thanks for posting that. I saw it earlier, figured I would see if anyone had heard anything additional

Rich Tandler's take on the rumor of Talib:

The rumor mill is starting to churn with talk of the Redskins trading for Aqib Talib, the talented but troubled Bucs cornerback.

The chatter seems to have originated with a report in the website Buccaneers 101. I have no idea if reports from there should be considered reliable or not. However, some local chatter indicates that this story may have some legs to it and a pre-draft story in the Pewter Report, a Bucs site that does have a reputation for breaking stories, said that the Bucs made it known that Talib is on the trading block.

That doesn’t mean that a deal, which likely would involve a late-round 2013 draft pick, is imminent or that it’s going to happen at all. But it does mean that it’s worth a post taking a look at a potential deal.

http://www.realredskins.com/rich-tandle ... talib.html

the poster · Post by **the poster** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:06 pm

andyjens89 wrote:I know he's not a free agent, but any news on the rumored interest the 'Skins have in Aqib Talib?

u mean the guy who fired a handgun at his sisters boyfriend? you really want that?

DarthMonk · Post by **DarthMonk** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:15 am

SouthLondonRedskin · Post by **SouthLondonRedskin** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 4:57 am

yupchagee wrote:
andyjens89 wrote:I know he's not a free agent, but any news on the rumored interest the 'Skins have in Aqib Talib?

I hope not! Iv'r never seen anyone make a play from the inside of a jail cell.

You need to watch more porn!!!!!!

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 9:01 am

Thanks DM - I just love that clown :evil:

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 7:12 pm

SkinsJock wrote:I just love that clown.

Which one? The one in the sewer, or the one under the bridge? :shock:

Jak101 · Post by **Jak101** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 1:35 pm

I found this article to be a pretty nice roundup of the newly signed free agents: http://www.sportsmedia101.com/washingto ... -redskins/

Overall it's a pretty positive outlook because of how well-rounded these guys could make the team.

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:51 pm

Red_One43 wrote:
andyjens89 wrote:Thanks for posting that. I saw it earlier, figured I would see if anyone had heard anything additional

Rich Tandler's take on the rumor of Talib:
The rumor mill is starting to churn with talk of the Redskins trading for Aqib Talib, the talented but troubled Bucs cornerback.

The chatter seems to have originated with a report in the website Buccaneers 101. I have no idea if reports from there should be considered reliable or not. However, some local chatter indicates that this story may have some legs to it and a pre-draft story in the Pewter Report, a Bucs site that does have a reputation for breaking stories, said that the Bucs made it known that Talib is on the trading block.

That doesn’t mean that a deal, which likely would involve a late-round 2013 draft pick, is imminent or that it’s going to happen at all. But it does mean that it’s worth a post taking a look at a potential deal.

http://www.realredskins.com/rich-tandle ... talib.html

Now, it gets interesting:

Criminal Charges Dropped Against Bucs CB Aqib Talib