V. Jackson "Prepared to Sit out season"

Yeah, it's quite clear Smith wants to keep Jackson to San Diego one way or the other, but also lower his market value at the same time. The article says that he wanted the Vikes to sign VJax to a 1-year six million dollar contract. Sheesh.

by trade deadline, Minnesota may very well have Sidney Rice back, they will certainly know how long he will be gone. Any leverage that SD had they lost. Unless VJ does hold out the whole season, and then we get to do this whole thing over again since he won't have accrued a league year...

by trade deadline, Minnesota may very well have Sidney Rice back, they will certainly know how long he will be gone. Any leverage that SD had they lost. Unless VJ does hold out the whole season, and then we get to do this whole thing over again since he won't have accrued a league year...

I doubt he'd do this, he needs to accrue his season to become an UFA.

I find it funny that so many people on this thread are on VJ's side just because they want him to be a Redskins. Typically, whenever there is a story such as this (player vs. team) 9 times out of 10 the fans side with the team (i.e. Revis, up to a certain degree Haynesworth, pretty much any player that holds out). I know that every holdout is different, I just always see fans siding with the team (i.e. the guy should just show up; the player needs to honors his contract; etc., etc.).

wow, that GM is a dumbass.

I hope he gets fired for costing his team a 2nd round draft pick in what is believed to be a very deep draft.

what an idiot. I know he drafts good, but getting a 2nd round plus a 3rd rounder for VJax should have been a reflex decision. Plain stupid.......

Oh, and yes, I am one of the dumbasses that wanted to see VJ wearing the burgandy and gold.

I think it would have looked good on him.

I don't think I've ever seen AJ Smith smile. He seems like one of those guys that tries way to hard to be tough 24/7. Never trust a man without a sense of humor.

Seriously this is the closest I've ever seen him smile
http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&safe=off&biw=1280&bih=685&tbs=isch:1&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=g1&oq=&gs_rfai=&q=AJ%20smith

I doubt he'd do this, he needs to accrue his season to become an UFA.

I find it funny that so many people on this thread are on VJ's side just because they want him to be a Redskins. Typically, whenever there is a story such as this (player vs. team) 9 times out of 10 the fans side with the team (i.e. Revis, up to a certain degree Haynesworth, pretty much any player that holds out). I know that every holdout is different, I just always see fans siding with the team (i.e. the guy should just show up; the player needs to honors his contract; etc., etc.).
It's a simple concept. Winning takes a higher priority than character except when the fan deems it convenient (aka when said player does not benefit "their team.). I said as much in the Haynesworth trade thread.

I wouldnt say he is never going to be a Skin. Wait till FA next year. I think we may still land him with out giving up more of our future.

Well today answered two of my questions:
Will VJax be playing for us/anyone this year? NO
Why did Eli not want to play for San Diego? "Because Archie Manning claims AJ Smith is the Lord of No Rings"

I doubt he'd do this, he needs to accrue his season to become an UFA.

I find it funny that so many people on this thread are on VJ's side just because they want him to be a Redskins. Typically, whenever there is a story such as this (player vs. team) 9 times out of 10 the fans side with the team (i.e. Revis, up to a certain degree Haynesworth, pretty much any player that holds out). I know that every holdout is different, I just always see fans siding with the team (i.e. the guy should just show up; the player needs to honors his contract; etc., etc.).
I basically agree with this post. And his response to not getting traded was ridiculous. Yeah AJ was being petty, but if this was a Skins restricted FA most everyone here would be fussing about the player.