Springs and Taylor miss OTAs

First off, even if it is a contract squabble, let Taylor take up arms against the team for all I care. He's got no leverage. He is signed with us through 2010, scheduled to make base salaries of about $1 million per year. He doesn't have any roster bonuses or workout bonuses remaining in his contract, the only money coming his way is the base salary.

So what's he going to do, hold out for 3 years? Play 6 games each season to get credit for a season played? His base salaries are subject to him being here and playing. If he doesn't play for us, he gives up his base salary. So what, you think he's going to give up his source of income for the next 3 years?

Hell no. The guy will be here when it counts, he needs to earn his money. He can throw a fit about his contract for all I care, he has no leverage, the Skins know it, and they know he'll be here.

Missing OTAs? Whoopee stinkin doo. Until he starts missing mandatory training camp, who the frick cares.

I think when it's all said and done, the Redskins will do right by Sean Taylor.

It wouldn't at all surprise me if he got a new deal at the end of this season.

why else wouldnt he be here. also he should have an extension because he is one of the best safties and should be paid accordingly

As others have already said, this is much less of a thing than people are making it out as. The Miami guys are notorious for working out in South Florida and it generally works out pretty well for them. As already mentioned, after last years season Gibbs has changed his policy and I for one think it is a good move. I didn't used to think that, but after hearing Clinton Portis talk on the John Thompson show (got to love PodCasts) he thought that one of the reasons for the tough season last year was that everyone was burned out from being at the Park since February. Let these guys have some time away from the game. They are professionals, they are working out with WORLD CLASS athletes and trainers down in Miami, and they will come back in great shape and recharged to give 100% to the Redskins. Stop freaking out, it will be ok.

As others have already said, this is much less of a thing than people are making it out as. The Miami guys are notorious for working out in South Florida and it generally works out pretty well for them. As already mentioned, after last years season Gibbs has changed his policy and I for one think it is a good move. I didn't used to think that, but after hearing Clinton Portis talk on the John Thompson show (got to love PodCasts) he thought that one of the reasons for the tough season last year was that everyone was burned out from being at the Park since February. Let these guys have some time away from the game. They are professionals, they are working out with WORLD CLASS athletes and trainers down in Miami, and they will come back in great shape and recharged to give 100% to the Redskins. Stop freaking out, it will be ok.


In fact, if you do a search you'll see we tend to start one of these
Sean Taylor MIA threads yearly. This year is really no different.

I'm not going totally against the idea that it's contract related but there is a chance that maybe "grandma is sick" or "Uncle Harvey is in the hospital" or "Dad fell down the stairs" or....or....or....or....

Or he pulled a gun on someone for no reason again

Or he pulled a gun on someone for no reason again

having your atv stolen is hardly no reason

All of you are whackass haters if you have anything agianst Sean Taylor. If he wants more money, he deserves it!!! HE IS THE BEST PLAYER ON THE TEAM!!! He should atleast make more than Brunnell.

Sean was here before OTAs working out off and on. He had troubles his rookie season but he is NOT A THUG. At that time he was a KID and kid's get into trouble.

As for Springs, you can't blame him he doesn't know if he'll be here come June 1st so what the point of participating in OTAs.

OMG Jansen, Daniels, Wynn as well!! - this team is falling apart ;-)
Taken from KFFL, as I said yesterday its just playuers taking advantage of JG's relaxed policy on attendance, no cause for concern.

Redskins | Daniels elects to take time off
Tue, 8 May 2007 17:24:09 -0700
Joseph White, of The Associated Press, reports <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/37/nfl">Washington Redskins DL Phillip Daniels (http://www.kffl.com/player/299/nfl) is taking advantage of head coach Joe Gibbs (http://www.kffl.com/player/9143/nfl)' new policy that made offseason workouts voluntary. Mandatory minicamp begins in June.

Redskins | Wynn elects to take time off
Tue, 8 May 2007 17:23:29 -0700
Joseph White, of The Associated Press, reports <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/37/nfl">Washington Redskins DE Renaldo Wynn (http://www.kffl.com/player/1909/nfl) is taking advantage of head coach Joe Gibbs (http://www.kffl.com/player/9143/nfl)' new policy that made offseason workouts voluntary. Mandatory minicamp begins in June.

Redskins | Springs elects to take time off
Tue, 8 May 2007 17:22:25 -0700
Joseph White, of The Associated Press, reports <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/37/nfl">Washington Redskins CB Shawn Springs (http://www.kffl.com/player/1676/nfl) is taking advantage of head coach Joe Gibbs (http://www.kffl.com/player/9143/nfl)' new policy that made offseason workouts voluntary. Mandatory minicamp begins in June.

Redskins | Lloyd elects to take time off
Tue, 8 May 2007 17:21:18 -0700
Joseph White, of The Associated Press, reports <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/37/nfl">Washington Redskins WR Brandon Lloyd (http://www.kffl.com/player/5908/nfl) is taking advantage of head coach Joe Gibbs (http://www.kffl.com/player/9143/nfl)' new policy that made offseason workouts voluntary. Mandatory minicamp begins in June.

Redskins | Taylor elects to take time off
Tue, 8 May 2007 17:20:28 -0700
Joseph White, of The Associated Press, reports <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/37/nfl">Washington Redskins FS Sean Taylor (http://www.kffl.com/player/9280/nfl) is taking advantage of head coach Joe Gibbs (http://www.kffl.com/player/9143/nfl)' new policy that made offseason workouts voluntary. Mandatory minicamp begins in June.

Redskins | Portis elects to take time off
Tue, 8 May 2007 17:19:07 -0700
Joseph White, of The Associated Press, reports <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/37/nfl">Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis (http://www.kffl.com/player/607/nfl) is taking advantage of head coach Joe Gibbs (http://www.kffl.com/player/9143/nfl)' new policy that made offseason workouts voluntary. Mandatory minicamp begins in June.

Redskins | Jansen elects to take time off
Tue, 8 May 2007 17:16:00 -0700
Joseph White, of The Associated Press, reports <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/37/nfl">Washington Redskins OT Jon Jansen (http://www.kffl.com/player/1927/nfl) is taking advantage of head coach Joe Gibbs (http://www.kffl.com/player/9143/nfl)' new policy that made offseason workouts voluntary. Mandatory minicamp begins in June.

Redskins | Moss elects to take time off
Tue, 8 May 2007 17:15:23 -0700
Joseph White, of The Associated Press, reports <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/37/nfl">Washington Redskins WR Santana Moss (http://www.kffl.com/player/1367/nfl) is taking advantage of head coach Joe Gibbs (http://www.kffl.com/player/9143/nfl)' new policy that made offseason workouts voluntary. Mandatory minicamp begins in June.

CONTRACT
An agreement between two or more competent parties in which an offer is made and accepted, and each party benefits.

Seeing as we are going all dictionary ;-) ...

voluntary - of your own free will or design; not forced or compelled