2011 NFL Free Agents: Washington lands Barry Cofield
by Ryan Van Bibber on Jul 27, 2011 6:17 AM CDT
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PrintIt's time for the St. Louis Rams to start thinking about plan B. Prior to last night, it was widely believed that Giants DT Barry Cofield would be added to the roster in order to bolster the defensive tackle spot. However, the Washington Redskins beat the Rams in the Cofield sweepstakes, agreeing to terms with him last night.
Now what?
Seattle's Brandon Mebane is the best 4-3 defensive tackle available in free agency. Mebane's current team has been his most ardent suitor according to reports, and it's believed that if he gets a good offer, he'll stick with Seattle. Cofield got a six-year deal worth $36 million with $12.5 million guaranteed. That's more total money than the Rams spent for Quintin Mikell, which makes you wonder if that wasn't their priciest free agent.
Washington's acquisition of Cofield and reported interest in Cullen Jenkins means Albert Haynesworth is all but gone, giving teams a high risk, high reward player who used to be one of the best 4-3 DTs in the league. Beyond that, look for names that aren't as well known but can be effective in Spagnuolo's system.
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Congratulations to the Washington Redskins, the team that can single handedly
manage to jack up the price of player deals even in a year of 400 FA! I love how the dumbasses even announce beforehand…"we are going to blow a shitload of money on players in this FA season!"
The Redskins are like the Mets of the NFL leading the league in incompetence per dollar.
- And here's the Rams' 2010 season in a series. Incomplete pass, 18-yard run, incomplete pass, 7-yard run, 5-yard pass, 3-yard run, sack, incomplete pass, punt. Shoot me. - 3K
Agree
Snyder has money to burn. Ever since he’s taken over the Redskins he’s been like a kid in a candy store.
With absolutely nothing to show for it
except a fan base that completely despises him and a history of hiring Jim Zorn as a head coach.
Seriously. Jim f*cking Zorn.
"Fac Fortia et Patere"
by FailureDrill on Jul 27, 2011 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Idiots!
I freak’n hate the asinine spending of Washington. They represent the real problem in pro sports today. Idiot owners that can’t control their egos and end up driving prices WAY up and cause everyone to suffer. I’m disappointed because I really wanted to see Cofield in Blue & Gold but man I can’t argue with the logic of passing on him at this price. We will be far better served spending a fraction of this on an average DT and relying on our DE to drive the pass rush engine.
Still pretty upset about this.
I really hope we get Mebane and are still on the market for Shanle, that would be a stopgap upgrade for now at WLB and our defense would be scary good.
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I'd take a shot on Haynesworth,
But nothing more than a 3rd rounder. WHEN he wants to play, he’s a monster…..otherwise he’s taking a nap every few downs.
I think he just hates Shanahan and the Skins for signing him and then telling him he’s playing nose tackle…
I think the Rams are already above average at this position. Barry would have
been a nice pickup, but the Rams need a guard much worse.
I think this is sort of the first round as I notice there are alot of good players that arent jumping on anything and waiting it out.
- And here's the Rams' 2010 season in a series. Incomplete pass, 18-yard run, incomplete pass, 7-yard run, 5-yard pass, 3-yard run, sack, incomplete pass, punt. Shoot me. - 3K
I was wondering the same thing
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they want him to be a nose, but i think it's a stretch
by Ryan Van Bibber on Jul 27, 2011 7:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Obviously they are trying to make up for the massive Albert mistake...
the Skins also drafted Jarvis Jenkins, so their line looks like DE – Carriker NT – Coefield DE – Jenkins
It’ll be interesting what the contract numbers are for Coefield, chances are they overpaid and we all know the Rams refuse to get into a ridiculous bidding war with anyone. So, whatever, maybe the Rams can get Mebane.
Agreed
They continue to throw money around and not just build through the draft. They have had 2 nice drafts in a row yet they muck it up with their shitty free agency deals.
Maybe the Rams dodged a bullet here.
I dont get this signing
If they play in a 3-4, can you play in that defense?? The Rams would have made more sense..heck any 4-3 team.
NO kidding, but obviously
money was his 1 deciding factor, so if thats the case no doubt Billy said “don’t let the door hit you on the ass on the way out”
lmao
they just signed donte stallworth too.
I mean REALLY WASHINGTON??
http://brotherspork.wordpress.com/
Might as well be John Stallworth
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
by dbcouver on Jul 27, 2011 9:05 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I mean Al Davis thinks thats funny
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
by dbcouver on Jul 27, 2011 9:06 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
how bout the giants this year.
Solid draft getting prince and marve austin. Then adding herzlic. Seems like they are making some good decisions.
yeah Giants are a good team
just need consistency and health from their offense.
http://brotherspork.wordpress.com/
and maybe not having Eli on offense would help too
he threw 25 picks last year!! 25!!! Sam threw 15 and he was a rookie, not a supposedly elite QB like Eli!!
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GET Haynesworth.
Seriously, if any team can turn him around, its the Rams. If he’s there for something that we can afford and eventually willing to play… we’ve got the best defensive line in the NFL.
man! haynesworth sounds soo enticing, but the dude is a freakin headcase who doesnt like authority.
no he doesnt like, no, he HATES shanahan, but like people have said, when he wants to play, the dude is like the juggernaut, vitually unstoppable, one on one, double teamed, it dont matter. but like i said, the guys a headcase.
by Mark Jaramillo on Jul 27, 2011 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
We already got rid of a headcase like that in incognito. We dont need 75 yards in personal foul penalties.
Like cleat stomping a helmetless player.
Besides Haynesworth’s contract is huge…
- And here's the Rams' 2010 season in a series. Incomplete pass, 18-yard run, incomplete pass, 7-yard run, 5-yard pass, 3-yard run, sack, incomplete pass, punt. Shoot me. - 3K
but i will say this, if anyone can turn him around is coach spag's...
if albert did decide to want to play, in a 4-3 here in st. louis, im telling you, im telling everyone, the rams would have the #1 defense in the league.
by Mark Jaramillo on Jul 27, 2011 11:09 AM CDT reply actions
we will
we will not get a defense just as the other teams sign everyone else …because they r serious …..management thinks we are hungry for football in 2011 because of our better showing in 2011…they figure the fans will be happy for a while until we fall back to 1-15
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