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GMScud 03-28-2007, 10:38 PM This purposed deal tells me a couple of things :
1) Washington doesn't think that anyone at the 6 spot is able to come in and help right away.
2) They also much feel that the Linebacking play last year was as much to blame as the DL or the secondary.
With this in mind I really don't think this deal is as bad as I orginally thought that it was, I still would rather them wait until draft day and see if anyone makes them an offer they can't refuse - kinda like the Ricky Williams deal from a couple of years back. If that offer doesn't come up and the FO doesn't think that the players at 6 will come in right away and help the team then go for it. This trade would allow them to get possible 2 starters for the price of one.
I think the best thing that could happen would be for us to keep the 6 spot until draft day and for Brady Quinn to fall out of the top 5, which could happen. A few teams would definitely make a move- Minnesota and Miami at the very least. We could gain a 2nd and/or 3rd rounder by swapping with either one of those teams and still have a good pick (7 or 9) to trade down to the Bears. Remember, if the Bears don't move Briggs he will likely sit out 10 games, and other teams around the league don't seem too interested in him. WE HAVE THE LEVERAGE HERE!! I just hope we don't blow our wad on a bad deal that could have been better with a little patience.
If it somehow goes down the way I just laid out, we could have Briggs, the Bears 31st pick, and a 2nd rounder. I would take that. But I admit it's a big IF.
hooskins 03-28-2007, 10:39 PM I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought he said that.
But did you hear the Sportsnite commercial after the game? They didn't mention it again.
I'm hoping Buckhantz just misspoke.
I dont know about all that, it had a bullet point that said
-Briggs Deal or Briggs Situation
Perhaps its some kind of insider information that wasnt suppose to come out yet?
DGreene28 03-28-2007, 10:40 PM I think Buck may have misspoken.. The graphic could have been wrong.
ArtMonkDrillz 03-28-2007, 10:43 PM I dont know about all that, it had a bullet point that said
-Briggs Deal or Briggs Situation
Perhaps its some kind of insider information that wasnt suppose to come out yet?
Could be, but I know that most of the local sportscasters have been treating this rumor like it's a fact lately, on all of the channels.
Ok, how about that Caron Butler shot to end the 3rd?!?!?! I actually only watched the last few minutes of the game but thank God I saw a replay of that thing. It wasn't quite as sick as Rasheed's from the other day, but it was nice nonetheless.
hooskins 03-28-2007, 10:47 PM Could be, but I know that most of the local sportscasters have been treating this rumor like it's a fact lately, on all of the channels.
Ok, how about that Caron Butler shot to end the 3rd?!?!?! I actually only watched the last few minutes of the game but thank God I saw a replay of that thing. It wasn't quite as sick as Rasheed's from the other day, but it was nice nonetheless.
Yeah Sheed's was better because it was off a turnover and to force OT, but still that was a nice shot by Caron.
I know the local channels are talking about the deal as fact, but quite a bit of legitimate sportswriters think this is happening. From all I have heard is that the REDSKINS were the ones that offered the Bears this deal, not vise-versa. If that is true then atleast we can see that Skins want this trade. I would not be surprised if the deal is being worked on and completed soon. That doesn't mean I approve of it, but it could very easily happen.
Pocket$ $traight 03-28-2007, 10:51 PM It looks like this thing is going down.
I am on the fence on this. I don't think we need him but on the other hand our linebacker play was atrocious last year and the unit's health was poor overall. I hope they run some 3-4 if they make this move.
I can't argue with the talent of the player (I don't think anyone can). Briggs is a stud. My main problem was that I was happy with the offseason approach this year as they stayed away from the "splash". This move has Snyder's fingerprints all over it. It was almost like he woke up and said, "What the hell am I doing? It is almost April and the league isn't talking about us!"
Also, I think the writing may be on the wall for Washington after this season. How can they keep three very high paid LB's? I love Washington and he is one of the last guys that I would want to see gone.
Well, the last piece is the D-line. The LB's are stacked and the secondary (before any injuries) looks pretty good. If they do not find a difference maker on the D-line with the 31st pick, they are just pissing in the wind once again. Carter needs to have a huge year next year, too.
They never leave themselves any margin for error.
hooskins 03-28-2007, 10:53 PM It looks like this thing is going down.
I am on the fence on this. I don't think we need him but on the other hand our linebacker play was atrocious last year and the unit's health was poor overall. I hope they run some 3-4 if they make this move.
I can't argue with the talent of the player (I don't think anyone can). Briggs is a stud. My main problem was that I was happy with the offseason approach this year as they stayed away from the "splash". This move has Snyder's fingerprints all over it. It was almost like he woke up and said, "What the hell am I doing? It is almost April and the league isn't talking about us!"
Also, I think the writing may be on the wall for Washington after this season. How can they keep three very high paid LB's? I love Washington and he is one of the last guys that I would want to see gone.
Well, the last piece is the D-line. The LB's are stacked and the secondary (before any injuries) looks pretty good. If they do not find a difference maker on the D-line with the 31st pick, they are just pissing in the wind once again. Carter needs to have a huge year next year, too.
They never leave themselves any margin for error.
I mean in the LR this might make some sense because we are gonna have to can Marcus Washington in the future because of contractual issues. Hopefully Briggs will fill that spot, but again this shows that the Skins are still not willing to work through the draft.
Pocket$ $traight 03-28-2007, 10:57 PM I mean in the LR this might make some sense because we are gonna have to can Marcus Washington in the future because of contractual issues. Hopefully Briggs will fill that spot, but again this shows that the Skins are still not willing to work through the draft.
Losing Washington is what really bothers me. Springs and Washington agree to restructure when we really need it. Then, they get banged up and all of a sudden they are not "team" players because their number is too large and they won't forfeit money. So they are replaced with the next big name. That is B.S.
hooskins 03-28-2007, 10:59 PM Losing Washington is what really bothers me. Springs and Washington agree to restructure when we really need it. Then, they get banged up and all of a sudden they are not "team" players because their number is too large and they won't forfeit money. So they are replaced with the next big name. That is B.S.
Well I agree with you too. I dont think there a better Redskin than Marcus Washington. I have met the guy and he spent over 20 minutes talking to me and little brother. I have the utmost respect for him and I hope he can stay but his number skyrocket in couple years. I don't know what we can do, I mean we have to cut somewhere.
SmootSmack 03-28-2007, 11:01 PM It looks like this thing is going down.
I am on the fence on this. I don't think we need him but on the other hand our linebacker play was atrocious last year and the unit's health was poor overall. I hope they run some 3-4 if they make this move.
I can't argue with the talent of the player (I don't think anyone can). Briggs is a stud. My main problem was that I was happy with the offseason approach this year as they stayed away from the "splash". This move has Snyder's fingerprints all over it. It was almost like he woke up and said, "What the hell am I doing? It is almost April and the league isn't talking about us!"
Also, I think the writing may be on the wall for Washington after this season. How can they keep three very high paid LB's? I love Washington and he is one of the last guys that I would want to see gone.
Well, the last piece is the D-line. The LB's are stacked and the secondary (before any injuries) looks pretty good. If they do not find a difference maker on the D-line with the 31st pick, they are just pissing in the wind once again. Carter needs to have a huge year next year, too.
They never leave themselves any margin for error.
Damn you Grim! Here we are essentially agreeing again. Although I don't think it was a case of Snyder saying "I need to be in the news"
As I mentioned in another post the two main concerns I'd have are a.) what about other linebackers and b.) who will we take at #31, there are a lot of d-lineman available though
But considering the talent of Briggs and the precedent set by other trades for frnachise players (http://www.thewarpath.net/292096-post292.html) it's really not a horrible deal for us. Fact is, it's getting a lot of pushback because it's the Redskins. If it was the Pats making this same exact trade it would be hailed as genius.
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