Willie Parker
After a relatively quiet start to the free agency period, the Washington Redskins are starting to make moves. Check that… The Washington Redskins are going to TRY to make moves.
The team tried to sign Tony Pashos over the weekend, but were unsuccessful even though several outlets reported otherwise.
Chris Russell of 106.7 the FAN in the nation’s capital reports that there was a “breakdown over price to value” and that the team drew a hard-line.
He is now headed for Cleveland.
They also tried to sign offensive guard Artis Hicks on Saturday and were successful at doing so.
On Monday, they might try to sign Pittsburgh Steelers free agent running back Willie Parker. He is scheduled to travel to Redskins Park to meet with team officials on that day.
In Shanahan’s run-happy offense it might not be a bad idea to have a 1-2 combination in the backfield.
Neither Parker or Clinton Portis are newcomers to the league and having a two-back attack could help preserve them throughout the season.
Plus, after releasing Rock Cartwright and Ladell Betts (along with eight others) on Thursday, the team needs to replenish their running back supply.
At this point, however, all such talk is presumptuous.
The team might also try to sign Detroit Lions linebacker Larry Foote when he pays a visit to Redskins Park on Monday.
wow willie parker. might do stuff. or crash and burn like he did in pittsburgh