Washington Redskins hosting CB Orlando Scandrick for a visit

Again with the Cowboys.

So Johnathan Hankins was released earlier today. With around $20 million still available in cap space, the Washington Redskins could pursue him, and effectively fill a dire need ahead of the NFL Draft. But to that, they say ‘no thank you. We prefer washed-up cornerbacks’.

Yes, the Washington Redskins are back to their old ways. They started out strong this year in free agency, signing a wide receiver with good upside in Paul Richardson, and re-signing standout linebacker Zach Brown to a deal. But now it appears they’ve lost their way again. They are reportedly due to host former Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick on a visit.

I apologize if my tone isn’t as professional in this article, but sometimes, it truly astounds me how mesmerized the Washington Redskins often are with former Cowboys players. I worded my own thoughts quite well in a previous article:

"It’s unclear why this defensive lineman pipeline between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins still lives. The latest example of the pipeline’s failure is the play of Terrell McClain in 2017. McClain, whom the Redskins overpaid last year, provided almost no impact on the defensive line. For now, the Washington Redskins are stuck with his cap number, as he nears 30 years old. Perhaps Bruce Allen believes himself to be spiting the Cowboys by taking their players away."

Scandrick, 31, is coming off one of his worst years as a Dallas Cowboy. In eleven games, the veteran failed to log a single interception, and he was far from the playmaker he’s shown flashes of being throughout his career. He logged a grade of 41.5 on Pro Football Focus, and were he to join the Washington Redskins, he would be a depth piece and only that.

Now, this visit could simply be an attempt at motivating Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie to cave in and compromise with the Washington Redskins on a deal. The two sides are still in negotiations, currently snagged on the price value. With this added leverage, the Redskins could force Cromartie to lower his asking price, in order to keep the deal alive.

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Regardless, signing Scandrick wouldn’t be the end of the world. He’s a cornerback with experience, and for the Washington Redskins’ young unit, he would provide value. But Cromartie offers the same experience, and he played better quality football last year, serving a key role in the slot for the Giants. If the Washington Redskins can choose, they should choose Cromartie. But if Cromartie backs out, then we could see another former Cowboy come to D.C.