Big Blitz Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 If healthy, shouldn't we be big time on this? This is a border hall of fame LT. I don't see how the cap should be an issue either. Similar situation with AB but maybe a better likelihood he still does report. But if not they'll have to accept the best lowest offer. The Jets will likely be in and maybe Cleveland. Oline: Trent--Dawkins--Morse--Spain--Ford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 (edited) Why trade a young good player on a rookie deal for an older expensive player who is closer to retirement? Edited July 29, 2019 by PromoTheRobot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Redskins would be dumb to trade him. I know he hates them but money talks. They just need to pay him, gotta protect the Dwayne train. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Why trade a young good player on a rookie deal for an older expensive player who is closer to retirement? We shouldn't have to trade a good young player. However I'd only go as high as a 3rd rounder. If the Jets offer a 2nd whatever. Not sure I'd do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 With all his injuries he’s an old 30 something now. Hate to trade for an older tackle who is super expensive and injured a ton. I don’t follow the redskins much and am too lazy to google but I know the last couple years Trent is always hurt missing games or playing half games or still playing hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, Rc2catch said: With all his injuries he’s an old 30 something now. Hate to trade for an older tackle who is super expensive and injured a ton. I don’t follow the redskins much and am too lazy to google but I know the last couple years Trent is always hurt missing games or playing half games or still playing hurt We signed the guy who actually played left tackle for them, and he's currently not starting. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I wouldn't hate adding Trent, but honestly, my preference is to stay the course. Dawkins had a good rookie year playing on a more talented OL before struggling with scrubs around him in year 2. All signs thus far point to him having a strong camp and looking like he is going to anchor that tackle spot down. Ty Nsheke is still here and I think he is better than some realize and only didnt start in Washington because of a guy like Trent ahead of him. He is very good insurance if Dawkins starts to slip. Our OL group is deep and talented. No denying the quality player Trent has been, but at this point, I think our OL is in really good shape and I would rather give our young promising tackle Dawkins the chance to show last year was a fluke due to lack of talent on the line overall and that he can be our guy moving forward. And worst case, he could slide inside or to a backup role and put in Ty if Dawkins doesnt rise to the occasion. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I don’t see it. I think Beane and McDermott feel they did the upgrades to the oline in FA and draft. I tend to agree with them barring a string of injuries. Beane seems to take a methodical approach to a position group. Addressing areas with a player and a backup player with potential as well. Tackle looks pretty solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijah Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I would love to add Trent to the offensive line but I don’t think McBeane see a spot for Williams. It’s early in training camp, but seems to me that they believe in Dawkins and Ford as our offensive tackles. It would be very easy to slide Ford to guard and insert Nsehke at right tackle, but they haven’t even tinkered with the idea yet and this speaks to me. I like the idea idea and would do it myself, but bottom line it seems that Ford and Dawkins are the offensive tackles this year and they may be all but set on that. If McBeane believe in Ford and Dawkins then there’s no reason to waste a future third or fourth round pick on Williams. We’ve got a new regime and new scouts now, those later picks have more value to us than they used too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Someone would offer more for him than we would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorquemada Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 It's weird to finally be in the position, after 20 years, to look at "i've heard of him" type free agents and to be able to say nah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aireskoi Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 He would be the best player on the team when healthy. He plays at a premium position, one that we have a question about based on last season. He has a problem with the team that many players have had issue with (medical), and plenty of former Skins can vouch for this team's facilities. I would trade Dawkins to them and pay Trent, if I had a say. You don't find guys like him available...I would at least be on the phone with Bruce Allen and Doug Williams to see where it's at. They will become desperate to get someone at some point if this continues, Dawkins would be great for them compared to a Trent Williams that won't play there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, dorquemada said: It's weird to finally be in the position, after 20 years, to look at "i've heard of him" type free agents and to be able to say nah Yea. That's what an elite front office has brought here. This is a DEEP team up and down , especially OL . And i love how these positional groups have a nice mix of vets and young guys. We're legit contenders imo. I doubt Beane and Co have any interest in Trent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 19 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said: I wouldn't hate adding Trent, but honestly, my preference is to stay the course. Dawkins had a good rookie year playing on a more talented OL before struggling with scrubs around him in year 2. All signs thus far point to him having a strong camp and looking like he is going to anchor that tackle spot down. Ty Nsheke is still here and I think he is better than some realize and only didnt start in Washington because of a guy like Trent ahead of him. He is very good insurance if Dawkins starts to slip. Our OL group is deep and talented. No denying the quality player Trent has been, but at this point, I think our OL is in really good shape and I would rather give our young promising tackle Dawkins the chance to show last year was a fluke due to lack of talent on the line overall and that he can be our guy moving forward. And worst case, he could slide inside or to a backup role and put in Ty if Dawkins doesnt rise to the occasion. I am with this. Love Trent so wouldn't hate it but I think the Bills need to find out this year if Dion is the long term answer at LT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I'd hate to pay all that money to an oft injured player, let alone offering a pick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Aireskoi said: He would be the best player on the team when healthy. He plays at a premium position, one that we have a question about based on last season. He has a problem with the team that many players have had issue with (medical), and plenty of former Skins can vouch for this team's facilities. I would trade Dawkins to them and pay Trent, if I had a say. You don't find guys like him available...I would at least be on the phone with Bruce Allen and Doug Williams to see where it's at. They will become desperate to get someone at some point if this continues, Dawkins would be great for them compared to a Trent Williams that won't play there. No way would I trade dawkins for him...holy bananas batman. He may be better than Dawkins, but add on the new contract, injury history and now 30...I'd hope Dawkins can bounce back or play Ty who filled for williams... Edited July 29, 2019 by jeremy2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Pass. His tire tread is showing and he's had many flats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Binghamton Beast said: No. This isn't a complete sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 14 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: This isn't a complete sentence. No sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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