ChounsMan
02-02-2005, 09:55 AM
ESPN REPORTS ON SURTAIN (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1981681)
This is good news for the Skins as I'm sure Danny Boy would love to sign Surtain in the midst of losing Smoot.
Surtain is overall a more experience CB & might opt to sign with the Skins on a long-term, rather then a "show-me-the-money" Smoots cash cow attitude.
I would totally jump at the chance to send Smoot packing for Patrick to suit up in Burg. & Gold. :biggthump
BrudLee
02-02-2005, 10:13 AM
Surtain is overall a more experience CB & might opt to sign with the Skins on a long-term, rather then a "show-me-the-money" Smoots cash cow attitude.
I would totally jump at the chance to send Smoot packing for Patrick to suit up in Burg. & Gold. :biggthump
The problem with that is that no athlete is going to offer Dan Snyder a bargain. His history of, shall we say, "paying well" makes it unlikely an elite CB is going to take a smaller payday than he can get elsewhere.
There's no way Surtain is going to come cheaper than Smoot.
He's a 3-time Pro Bowler and one of the top corners in the league, why would he be looking for a bargain contract??
celts32
02-02-2005, 10:30 AM
This would be a perfect example of coveting everyone elses players over your own. Snyder has done this throughout his tenure. I thought we were past moves like this...
Defensewins
02-02-2005, 10:55 AM
How about WR Gardner for Surtain? Surtain is only 28.
Not to take anything away from Smotty, I like him but he is not as good as Patrick Surtain.
If we are going to pay a Cb big money, I would give it to Surtain over Smoot. I still remember this years preaseason game against the rams and how their WR spun smott round like a top. Made him look bad on national tv. I don't think that would repeatedly happen to Surtain in one game like it did to Smoot.
Skinsfanforlife
02-02-2005, 11:21 AM
Gardner for Surtain? I'd even throw in a 4 round pick
I like that are the Dolphins dumb enough too do it?
jermus22
02-02-2005, 11:24 AM
I agree that Surtain would be an upgrade (terms of talent) over Smoot. However, even if Surtain can come for the same price, I would stick with Smoot simply because he has been with the team for years and it's important to keep continuity on a squad (just look at the Patriots). We don't need talent as much as a bunch of solid team players, good coaching, and hard work. Also, Smoot is younger than Surtain. But, if we can get Surtain for less . . .
TheMalcolmConnection
02-02-2005, 11:29 AM
The money we'd be paying Surtain would be probabaly more than Smoot would ask honestly.
SKINSnCANES
02-02-2005, 11:34 AM
id do gardner for surtain. that would be a great trade for both teams potentially. Hell give um chad morton too, they need a starting hb, lol
TheMalcolmConnection
02-02-2005, 11:39 AM
Hahaha... Morton at tailback.