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Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:15 pm EDT

The Redskins finally get around to considering a free agent

By MJD

As faithful readers know, I fully expected the Redskins to throw a ridiculous amount of cash at one or many unworthy free agents this off-season. I expected this because that's sort of been the Redskins mantra over the years. 

But they didn't, which either signals a new era of fiscal responsibility, or the Raiders simply beat them to it. Maybe they offered Tommy Kelly $49 million, and Javon Walker $54 million, but the Raiders trumped them on both counts. There's no way of knowing.

Or maybe Dan Snyder is saying to fans, "Hey, you got Jim Zorn. What more could you possibly want?"

But it looks like the drought could be ending, though. Former Seattle wide receiver (perhaps the best remaining free agent, and a possible steal) D.J. Hackett, had dinner with Dan Snyder this week. 

Hackett only played in six games during last year's regular season, but when he did play, he was quite effective. In two of those games, he had at least 8 catches and 100 yards. He also lit up the Redskins for six catches and 100 yards in the playoffs.

I don't know what kind of a contract offer he'll get (if any), but be careful, Dan Snyder. I heard the Raiders offered him 4 years, $78 million.

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  1. Brad
    1. Posted by Brad Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:46 pm EDT

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    How much you want to bet that if Hackett signs with the Redskins, the contract will be worth more than 20 million in gauaranteed money?
  2. Brad
    2. Posted by Brad Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:46 pm EDT

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    How much you want to bet if the Redskins do sign Hackett, the contract will be worth more than 20 million in gauranteed money.
  3. bareskinsfan
    3. Posted by bareskinsfan Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:10 pm EDT

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    get him, skins really need a tall possession receiver. Best of all he already knows the west coast offense!
  4. bob e
    4. Posted by bob e Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:39 pm EDT

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    would like to have him but not at that cost
  5. MEAT
    5. Posted by MEAT Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:23 pm EDT

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    who cares what hes paid ...its all back loaded anyway..
    if you need him , you need him...if not show him the door.
    whats hes paid doesnt effect me what so ever.
  6. Tommy H
    6. Posted by Tommy H Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:54 pm EDT

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    Him or Bryant Johnson... GO SKINS!!!!! Bob E... what cost are you talking about?
  7. Jamie Mottram
    7. Posted by Jamie Mottram Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:28 pm EDT

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    This makes too much sense for the Redskins to go through with it.
  8. Chris B
    8. Posted by Chris B Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    You fools, even the ridiculously retarded Dan Snyder knows that this would be a good, not great aquisiton thus not commanding that kind of cash. 20 million guaranteed... go smoke some more crack and watch ur boy T.O. drop some more passes "Brad".
    BLEED THAT BURGANDY AND GOLD BABY!!!!
  9. freethelizards
    9. Posted by freethelizards Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:03 pm EDT

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    As much as I love the Redskins, they sure know how to ruin wide receivers. I hope this new coaching staff re-works how they condition and teach these receivers. Until that happens, the Hogs will be looking up in their division.
  10. Jon
    10. Posted by Jon Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:45 pm EDT

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    Errr come on we need Bryant Johnson not Hackett
  11. Jesse T
    11. Posted by Jesse T Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:33 pm EDT

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    I think either Hackett or Bryant Johnson will give them the tall possession receiver they have been missing.
  12. THE G.O.A.T.
    12. Posted by THE G.O.A.T. Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:15 pm EDT

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    skins suck now matter how much money they spend how many times have you seen snyder waste money on at best ok players.
  13. Charlie J
    13. Posted by Charlie J Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:34 pm EDT

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    Could someone give brad a spelling lesson.
  14. teebe
    14. Posted by teebe Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:52 pm EDT

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    we need someone like Issac Bruce so we dont need to waste time with mops like Hackett when we can do much better
  15. Brad
    15. Posted by Brad Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:46 pm EDT

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    Haha I'm pretty sure my spelling was just fine, and Dan Snyder must have been smokin crack for the kind of contracts he has giving sub-par free agents over the past few seasons. Adam Archuleta anyone?
  16. hedfons
    16. Posted by hedfons Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:13 pm EDT

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    the skins need to stop looking at wrs and they need to do something about the QB position. they need a pocket passer instead of a chicken legged runner
  17. hedfons
    17. Posted by hedfons Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:13 pm EDT

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    the skins need to stop looking at wrs and they need to do something about the QB position. they need a pocket passer instead of a chicken legged runner
  18. Old Bob
    18. Posted by Old Bob Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    danny and vinny should sign hackett. while they're at it, they should sign the recently-fired denver broncos general manager as director of player personnel.
  19. Willis
    19. Posted by Willis Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:22 pm EDT

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    You all are crazy if you think hes getting ridiculous money. If we sign him, itll be a 4 year deal for 20-25 mill. Bet.
  20. Willis
    20. Posted by Willis Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:22 pm EDT

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    Oh yea,. teebe, Issac Bruce is almost 40 years old.
  21. theloner1974
    21. Posted by theloner1974 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:04 pm EDT

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    There's a lot of talent on the Redskins,adding Hackett makes them that much better.One guy on the Redskins who doesn't get nearly as much credit as he deserves is Chris Cooley.I look for him to have a career year with the new offense.Defensively,Landry is going to continue to get better,but what remains to be seen is how a revamped coaching staff is going to handle both sides of the ball.Zorn has promised not to let the fans down,we'll see in September.
  22. Brad
    22. Posted by Brad Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:46 pm EDT

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    That dude is right, Redskins do need to start worrying about their QB situation not signing yet another 2nd or 3rd string receiver. Campbell is never gonna live up to their expectations and Collins was a fluke, you let him start next year and see what happens. There is a decent draft class for quarterbacks and despite all the critics someone with a big arm and some altheticism who could ride the bench and be groomed for a season or two would be do wonders for the Skins. Even with the Skins high pick there would be plenty of options available in the first or second round. Flacco, Woodson, even Chad Henne or John David Booty could do good. I don't know why I'm even discussing this, I'm a Ravens fan and have no room to talk about quarterbacks hahaha.
  23. KingofNYC
    23. Posted by KingofNYC Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:59 pm EDT

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    HUGH Skins Fan. The Redskins have all of the talent that they need to win for many years. Sign or draft two future HOGS that can start. That will give them the depth needed to survive the injuries that limited the team last year. Draft a Sack Leader from the college ranks and find one to play opposite Carter.
    See ya at the Super Bowl!
  24. KingofNYC
    24. Posted by KingofNYC Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:59 pm EDT

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    Salaries? Any Fabijola bean that whines about NFL salaries is an idiot and due for a SEX CHANGE. Number 1. NFL contracts are not worth a FAT GIRLS Used DEPENDS! No player ever gets his money. The Team will even sue to get the bonus money back. Just look at the Eagles. Make the Pro Bowl, sign a new contract, and they cut the player the next year.

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