Simply put, Bob Sanders is a backup at this point in his career. He has been an elite level player and would surely be a great addition to any team, if he could stay healthy. Unfortunately, he cannot do that. He gets hurt every single year and misses half of the season. A playoff team looking for extra part-time depth, yes. A rebuilding team trying to build an identity like the Redskins, absolutely not.
If the Redskins are serious about upgrading the Free Safety position, Oshiomogho Atogwe, is a good answer and he happens to be making a visit to D.C. right now. Atogwe may not be considered an elite safety, but he has a knack for ending up with the ball in his hands. He makes interceptions and has turned forced fumbles into an art form. The Redskins desperately need to create more turnovers. Atogwe also played for Jim Haslett in St. Louis and had his best season under him so there is a connection.
Any pieces the Redskins can put in place before the March 4 deadline would be huge so time is of the essence.
If the Redskins and Atogwe cannot come to terms, another target is Eric Weddle (Chargers). Weddle is another very solid free safety who does have one other advantage on his side, his age. Weddle is only 26 while Atogwe is 29 so, barring injury, Weddle would seem to have a few more years left in his prime.
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JacksGhost
Washington Redskins Hog Blog
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