Remove Briggs, A. Samuel from FA Shopping Lists

Bears designate Briggs as franchise player - Chicago Bears (http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=3079)

The Samuel tagging was reported on NFL network. If anyone finds a link, please post.

The Briggs tagging will have litte effect on us, but Samuels tagging should raise the price tag on fellow CB, Nate Clements--something that could directly effect this team.

I dont see in what way this could be good for us. What we (throretically) give Clements might jump from say 6.5 mil to 8 maybe 9. Not good....

At this point I don't want to over spend on Clements really. I am confortable with a market value deal but nothing over priced. Are there any lower class options I wonder?

Man we are in a bind at CB. If only we could count on Rogers stepping it up.

At this point I don't want to over spend on Clements really. I am confortable with a market value deal but nothing over priced. Are there any lower class options I wonder?

Man we are in a bind at CB. If only we could count on Rogers stepping it up.

Ya we really are in a pickle with our CB situation but, I personally think Carlos WILL step it up a notch this coming year. All he has to do is learn how to catch and he's good. Im sure someone besides me on the coaching staff noticed that and did something. Either way, I think he will perform MUCH better this year. Quote me on that.

At this point I don't want to over spend on Clements really. I am confortable with a market value deal but nothing over priced. Are there any lower class options I wonder?

Man we are in a bind at CB. If only we could count on Rogers stepping it up.
If the Vikes cut Smoot, I'd bring him back in a heartbeat. His one year in Gregg Williams system, he was definitely a positive. It goes without saying that he has better hands than Carlos Rogers. I also like the fact that he fought through a significant injury to his sternum to stay on the field at one point during his stint here.

I WOULD NOT overpay for Clements, or any other CB for that matter. I've repeatedly said that the Skins need to reinforce the D-line to take pressure off the DBs. Get a sustained pass rush from the front 4, and Carlos Rogers will become more than servicable, and Sean Taylor will take his game to the next level.

its ture that we need defensivve line help but we will get that in the draft and the 3rd best cb in the fa pool is roderick hood from the eagles no no no i say we give nate clements a 6 or 7 year deal worth about 35 to 40 million dollar contract with about a 12.5 million dollar signing bonus the gut deserves it he has been a shut down corner for years he has covered marvin harrison twice a year every year of his career i say we pay for clements

HE DESERVES IT HE HAS EARNED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If the Vikes cut Smoot, I'd bring him back in a heartbeat. His one year in Gregg Williams system, he was definitely a positive. It goes without saying that he has better hands than Carlos Rogers. I also like the fact that he fought through a significant injury to his sternum to stay on the field at one point during his stint here.

I WOULD NOT overpay for Clements, or any other CB for that matter. I've repeatedly said that the Skins need to reinforce the D-line to take pressure off the DBs. Get a sustained pass rush from the front 4, and Carlos Rogers will become more than servicable, and Sean Taylor will take his game to the next level.


Good points. Smoot would be nice as would Clements. I feel that either would be worth a decent but not exorbiant amount of money due to our lack of quality depth at DB positions. Getting pressure from front four would DEF take a lot of pressure off the secondary and would help the D in general.

smoot just as good as clements in what galaxy

Didnt say he was just as good. I like Smoot. He has a big mouth but he can play. Clements is just talent. I would take either at this point dur to our defense's disgusting performance at times last year. We will probably get Clements because I really dont see Smoot coming here, dont know if I mentioned that before.

smoot just as good as clements in what galaxy


I don't think anyone suggested that...but he played really well here, has a lot of heart, and, to me, represents a "Joe Gibbs" type guy...I hated letting him go