Just a thought....

Keeping Pierce is imperitave.

pierce has "earned his keep". the skins need to keep him, he's everything gibbs wants in a player

Also, we could even go after another free agent MLB like Ed Hartwell. I think if Hartwell wasn't in Ray Ray's shadow he could be a pro bowl MLB. I know there won't be many supporters of this idea but I thought I would throw it out there.

I would be more in favor of keeping a key central player like Pierce around. As long as an amicable agreement can be worked out with Smoot, I'd like to see him stick around too. Playing 'musical football players' with the Daniel has been a major downfall of this team since he (the Daniel) took ownership.

Also, letting a player who gave his team 110% each and every week get traded or let go sends a bad message in my opinion.

Also, letting a player who gave his team 110% each and every week get traded or let go sends a bad message in my opinion.

...and so does asking for ridiculous bonuses (with regard to Smoot).

Pierce was outstanding this year and wants to be a Redskin!!! We have to keep him around!!! And as for having Barrow to take his place, we didn't have him this year, are you sure we will next year?
Pierce is exactly what Coach talks about with his core players. I thought Smoot was too and hopefully he'll be back also. I really believe Pierce made a bigger difference than Smoot though and I'm a huge Smoot fan (the only jersey I have of the current Skins). However, if (when) we re-sign Pierce, I'll be getting a new jersey!!!!!

I've never bought a Redskins player jersey (only one I have is my personalized one). With the type of turnaround that's been going on the past few years, there's nothing worse than having a jersey of someone who doesn't play for that team anymore.

With Gibbs' current comments, I'm happy to say that there are a few players' jerseys that I actually may consider buying.

Pierce/Ramsey being my top choice.