The new face of the Skins? Let's hope not.Thank you, Cincinnati! Apparently, the Washington Redskins are at it again, trying to trade away multiple high draft picks for a veteran of questionable value. But fortunately and inexplicably, the Bengals refused.
With Chad Johnson a clubhouse disaster in Cinci, it would seem prudent for them to trade him, especially with juicy offers on the table from almost every team in the NFC East. You would think the Redskins would have learned from the follies of their past. Anyone remember how well another unhappy Bengal worked out in Washington? Dan Wilkinson anyone? I don't think anyone would disagree that the Skins have wasted lots of money and draft picks on overrated veterans over the last few years. On the other hand, the Skins haven't drafted that well either, but they've improved recently. Landry, Taylor, Rogers, Campbell, McIntosh, and Cooley were all draft picks since 2004.
Is Chad Johnson valuable to the Redskins? I don't think so. A clubhouse distraction doesn't work well with a new head coach. Plus, Johnson doesn't fit the Seattle style offense nearly well enough to merit that kind of price. DeSean Jackson is a much better fit and would carry a much lower cap number. Add in youth and the excitement in the return game that has been lacking in DC lately, and Jackson is a much better fit than Johnson. While an established veteran is more likely to succeed than a rookie, the change of system and venues shouldn't be ignored. Just look at Brandon Lloyd. He's no Chad Johnson, but he certainly looked good the year before he came to Washington. The Skins need to admit to themselves that they're rebuilding and focus on having a couple solid drafts, and not waste draft picks like they have done for so many years.
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I wouldn't be surprised to see Chad go on draft day to a stupid team. His cap number is $6.5M as it stands right now (source: Rotoworld), but I'm sure he'd be willing to re-negotiate. The middle of the first round last year earned about $10M guaranteed, with cap numbers under $1M the first year. There might be a team willing to take a sure high second-tier receiver over a murky middle first rounder.
The Redskins deal was quoted at this year's 1st and next year's 3rd (capable of elevating based on performance). Also, the Skins reported promised Chad $21M guaranteed if he came. As usual, the Skins were going to mortgage the future, both in terms of draft picks and cap space (when, not if, Chad would be released before his contract expired).
I have high hopes (as a Redskins hater) that this deal gets done. You know Danny Boy couldn't sit still watching the Caps and Wizards steal the spotlight along with the Nats' new stadium.
Dan Snyder = genius.
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