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There's a general consensus that with most of the heavy lifting done, especially on defense, the next moves must, out of necessity, be laser-focused on the offensive side of the ball. The two most prominent positions of need are WR and Center, one IMHO due to years of neglect, the other, for reasons unclear, made purposely. When asked to post this thread, my immediate thought was to jump on it quickly, but the more I considered it, the more I was convinced to give it at least one night and part of today before proceeding. It turns out that by waiting, answering the questions posed to me, specifically, "How would you (meaning me) address the WR room?"
"How many, which round(s), and who would you (I) target?" "How many and who would you target?" "Who would you trade for and what is the compensation for the player?" and finally, "Draft, Trade, Free Agency, what combo would you pursue and who are the targets?"
Tackling the first question first, Center, we know for certain that Nick Allegretti made it clear that he is in line to compete for the job and, in doing so, faced some backlash over his ability to bring no more than what Biadiasz had already been providing. The reasonable explanations for releasing Biadasz before getting his replacement are a dead certainty that his replacement is already in-house or will be soon, and/or to give him the full advantage of the "open" period. I suspect they are targeting Connor Lew out of Auburn, the top center in this class, who likely fell out of first or second round considerations due to injury concerns.
Most of the questions about the WR room I have addressed along the way and in different threads, but I don't mind reposting them if it helps. Because of the extremely weak FA class, the first and easiest option is via trade. My targets were/are Brian Thomas Jr, Chris Olave, and a long shot, amid reports, Marvin Harrison Jr., to go along with the still expected Brandon Aiyuk whenever that situation clears. My offers for either are a 5th round pick or, because I suspect they'll want something else, Daron Payne in a direct swap. The team needs wide receivers, and by my count, they need at least 3 new talents for Daniels to target. I've given you two, Aiyuk plus either Olave, Thomas Jr, or Harrison Jr, with the third coming from the draft. Carnell Tate at #7 is far too rich for my tastes at that pick, and he's likely not going to be available in later rounds, so for me, he's not in consideration. While not overly impressed with this class, there are three guys that Washington might target in rounds 3 and 4 who would help this woefully inadequate staff. They are;
1. Jordyn Tyson- Arizona State 6' 2" 203lbs and runs a 4.5 forty.
2. Makai Lemon, USC, 5' 11", 192 lbs, runs a 4.47 forty
3. Denzel Boston, Washington, 6' 4", 212 lb,s runs a 4.52 forty
4. Chris Bell, Louisville, 6' 2" 222lbs runs a 4.4 forty (my sleeper)
5. Jakobi Lane USC 6' 4" 200lbs, runs a 4.47 forty
Let me add two speedy guys who are on my radar because I wanted the Commanders to get Rashid Shaheed, and they didn't. ( Both are rather small for my taste, but you cannot discount this kind of speed.)
1. Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State, 5' 9" 170lbs and runs a 4.26 forty (a late round pick as BPA at position of need)
2. Zavion Thomas, LSU, 5' 10" 190lbs runs a 4.28 forty (another late round pick as BPA at position of need)
For now, the plan for AP and Washington has to be to exercise patience and play the waiting game. We are two days into the official free agency period, and there are going to be guys let loose post-June 1 cuts as the offseason moves closer to training camp. I see that he's panicked a bit and bought in what we can only assume are camp bodies (Dyami Brown and Van Jefferson) until more talented players become available.
"How many, which round(s), and who would you (I) target?" "How many and who would you target?" "Who would you trade for and what is the compensation for the player?" and finally, "Draft, Trade, Free Agency, what combo would you pursue and who are the targets?"
Tackling the first question first, Center, we know for certain that Nick Allegretti made it clear that he is in line to compete for the job and, in doing so, faced some backlash over his ability to bring no more than what Biadiasz had already been providing. The reasonable explanations for releasing Biadasz before getting his replacement are a dead certainty that his replacement is already in-house or will be soon, and/or to give him the full advantage of the "open" period. I suspect they are targeting Connor Lew out of Auburn, the top center in this class, who likely fell out of first or second round considerations due to injury concerns.
Most of the questions about the WR room I have addressed along the way and in different threads, but I don't mind reposting them if it helps. Because of the extremely weak FA class, the first and easiest option is via trade. My targets were/are Brian Thomas Jr, Chris Olave, and a long shot, amid reports, Marvin Harrison Jr., to go along with the still expected Brandon Aiyuk whenever that situation clears. My offers for either are a 5th round pick or, because I suspect they'll want something else, Daron Payne in a direct swap. The team needs wide receivers, and by my count, they need at least 3 new talents for Daniels to target. I've given you two, Aiyuk plus either Olave, Thomas Jr, or Harrison Jr, with the third coming from the draft. Carnell Tate at #7 is far too rich for my tastes at that pick, and he's likely not going to be available in later rounds, so for me, he's not in consideration. While not overly impressed with this class, there are three guys that Washington might target in rounds 3 and 4 who would help this woefully inadequate staff. They are;
1. Jordyn Tyson- Arizona State 6' 2" 203lbs and runs a 4.5 forty.
2. Makai Lemon, USC, 5' 11", 192 lbs, runs a 4.47 forty
3. Denzel Boston, Washington, 6' 4", 212 lb,s runs a 4.52 forty
4. Chris Bell, Louisville, 6' 2" 222lbs runs a 4.4 forty (my sleeper)
5. Jakobi Lane USC 6' 4" 200lbs, runs a 4.47 forty
Let me add two speedy guys who are on my radar because I wanted the Commanders to get Rashid Shaheed, and they didn't. ( Both are rather small for my taste, but you cannot discount this kind of speed.)
1. Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State, 5' 9" 170lbs and runs a 4.26 forty (a late round pick as BPA at position of need)
2. Zavion Thomas, LSU, 5' 10" 190lbs runs a 4.28 forty (another late round pick as BPA at position of need)
For now, the plan for AP and Washington has to be to exercise patience and play the waiting game. We are two days into the official free agency period, and there are going to be guys let loose post-June 1 cuts as the offseason moves closer to training camp. I see that he's panicked a bit and bought in what we can only assume are camp bodies (Dyami Brown and Van Jefferson) until more talented players become available.
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