NFL free agency opens on Friday morning The latest splash occurred a year ago when the Redskins waited, oh, five hours to lure the biggest name: Albert Haynesworth. Several hours later, former NFL coach Brian Billick again dubbed them the offseason champions.
They will return to their favorite time of the year again at 12:01 a.m. Friday. An uncapped year could provide owner Dan Snyder more incentive to sign players, but the market is worse now with more than 200 players restricted because of the cap situation. That could lead to more trades for restricted players.
Recommended Stories
Just know that of the signings under Snyder, only four have reached the Pro Bowl (including long snapper Ethan Albright). There’s a new coach, Mike Shanahan, and GM, Bruce Allen, running the show. But Shanahan was aggressive pursuing free agents in Denver.
Here’s a recap of what the Redskins have done over the years. Haynesworth is still too new to judge accurately, though after one year he leans toward a hit.
Hits
