The Carlos Rogers Conundrum

Redskins CB Carlos Rogers, who has been openly disgruntled about his role with the team, has told the team he will be present for offseason workouts that begin Monday. Rogers has asked for a trade and wasn't happy about having a 1st round tender put on him at the start of free agency, thus spooking away a fair number of teams. However, Rogers apparently met with Head Coach Mike Shanahanabout the situation and left Redskins Park pleased, convinced that if he's a hard worker during the offseason he will be offered a new contract by Washington.

In a way I'd like to see Rogers out of town. He admitted he tuned out after he was pulled from the Denver game even though injuries could have forced him back into the game. That sort of lack of respect for his job is hard to forgive or forget -- whether he's annoyed at being benched or not. If some team offered Rogers a contract I think the Redskins would [and would be wise to] let Rogers walk and take the first round pick. I doubt that will happen, though, because he's never played as if he's worth a first round pick. If a team offers Washington a second round pick I'd take it and be thrilled.

The reality is, though, that the free agent market at cornerback is dismal this season. It wasn't good at the start of free agency and it is horrible now. When the best available free agent CB is Rod Hood, you know the crop is failing. [Please don't mention Dre Bly to me -- he's horrible.] If the Redskins let Rogers leave, they need to be sure 2009 3rd round pick Kevin Barnes or 2008 4th round pick Justin Tryon are ready to step into the starting role.

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