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riggofan wrote:Some more perspective on what Roberts cost us and why signing him doesn't have much to do with our addressing other needs:

For example, receiver Andre Roberts’ contract is worth $16 million. But through the use of signing bonuses and higher salaries in the third and fourth years of the deal, his first year cap hit is just $2.25 million.

And, due to the Rule of 51, the addition of Roberts to the payroll subtracted a net of just about $1.75 million from the Redskins’ available cap space.

http://realredskins.com/2014/03/13/reds ... ing-deals/

Neo wrote:Roberts also has return experience. He also has blazing fast speed, but so does A. Robinson.

We`ll probably draft a taller WR.

WR Andre Roberts said one of the reasons he signed with the Redskins was because he expects a pass-centric offense.

Under the Shanahan & Son offense, the Redskins ideally were a run-based team. They ranked 3rd in rushing attempts in 2012 and only sunk to 13th in 2013 because they trailed so much. New coach Jay Gruden allowed Andy Dalton to chuck it 586 times last year, so we know his scheme is going to highlight Robert Griffin III. Alfred Morris will remain effective, but we can't project a bump on last year's 285 touches. Roy Helu and Chris Thompson are better in the passing game.

Source: ESPN.com Mar 19 - 9:33 AM