Redskins sign Garcon

[fansince71]

Yes! But no V-Jack.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Garcon means boy.

[fansince71]

Josh Morgan next?

[VoltO's]

Looks like the 'Skins did sign Morgan too.

Also looks like they resigned Carriker as well.

[Don Quixote]

Garcon means boy.

Won't have to worry about him getting old, then.

Hopefully he'll have a good campaign heading into his fifth (and age 26) season. Last year he finally got into all 16 games and ended up a little short of 1,000 yards. He should be a legit target if utilized well and with enough surrounding talent. A prime year should not go to waste.

[allstar1579]

Won't have to worry about him getting old, then.

Hopefully he'll have a good campaign heading into his fifth (and age 26) season. Last year he finally got into all 16 games and ended up a little short of 1,000 yards. He should be a legit target if utilized well and with enough surrounding talent. A prime year should not go to waste.

I knew they'd go with Garcon Shanny's MO (and Allen) is to get younger players in FA. I figured he'd be the first target. Even if he's only a #2 WR, he's up ahead of anything we had before, he's a deep threat, and even if we stayed pat here, Garcon, Moss, AA, and Hankerson doesn't look too shabby honestly, with Austin groomed to take over for Moss.

[FarmSystem]

Skins also signed Fairfax native Eddie Royal. Makes you feel old that somebody you went to high school with (my senior year - his freshman year) was an NFL free agent.

[CrimsonTribe]

$42.5 million over five years with $21.5 million guaranteed.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-sh...214723207.html

[VoltO's]

Looks like they resigned Carriker and are close to inking Morgan as well.

[Floater]

Holy crap they paid a lot. RG3 better turn Garcon into a star with his deep ball ability and Garcon's speed.

[allstar1579]

Holy crap they paid a lot. RG3 better turn Garcon into a star with his deep ball ability and Garcon's speed.

This was kinda my reaction too. Premium because of age. Not a ton of 25 y/o UFA out there. He's on the right trend though, but I worry about hamstring injuries he's had a little bit. Either way, we needed something, and VJax is going to get more than that even and is 4 years older.

Can't say I'm a huge fan of Morgan/Royal signings though, for $6m per that's WAY too much for 3/4 receivers, and means 2 of my favorites are going to be fighting for a roster spot (AA/Austin).

[Floater]

This was kinda my reaction too. Premium because of age. Not a ton of 25 y/o UFA out there. He's on the right trend though, but I worry about hamstring injuries he's had a little bit. Either way, we needed something, and VJax is going to get more than that even and is 4 years older.

Can't say I'm a huge fan of Morgan/Royal signings though, for $6m per that's WAY too much for 3/4 receivers, and means 2 of my favorites are going to be fighting for a roster spot (AA/Austin).

Even though we did overpay a little bit, I like that the Skins are getting younger and younger, especially at the receiver position. Quite a departure from the past.

[VoltO's]

Now, if they could sign Winston (who was cut from the Texans) that'd be a huge upgrade for the OL.

[mweb]

This was kinda my reaction too. Premium because of age. Not a ton of 25 y/o UFA out there. He's on the right trend though, but I worry about hamstring injuries he's had a little bit. Either way, we needed something, and VJax is going to get more than that even and is 4 years older.

Can't say I'm a huge fan of Morgan/Royal signings though, for $6m per that's WAY too much for 3/4 receivers, and means 2 of my favorites are going to be fighting for a roster spot (AA/Austin).

I agree regarding Morgan and Royal. I think there was enough depth and quality that they could have stuck with what they had plus Garcon or another top guy.

[Floater]

I think Morgan is gonna surprise a lot of people. 49er fans were really sad to see him go. They loved his blocking skills as a WR, which the Skins haven't seen in a while. They made a strong push to resign him. Thumbs up from me.