SkinsRock
03-04-2005, 03:05 PM
Smoot will get away. After seeing what happened with Pierce, it seems that the Skins have a plan financially and they will not deviate from it much, even to keep a core Redskin, so Fred will sign somewhere else. I bet they draft a CB and go with Harris this year, with Wilds and the rookie as the nickel and dime backs.
As most, I have mixed feelings about it. On one hand I really wish they would just do what it takes to keep him as a Skin, but on the other hand, it is very nice to see them showing restraint and not throwing money around to pick up all the big names (which Smoot is one of)....
Defensewins
03-04-2005, 03:26 PM
I like Smoot's 'heart of a Redskin' as much as anyone else, but lets not overpay him just because he is a great guy. He is not the only CB in the world.
Frankly, I do not care if Smoot gets away. He is good, but he is not $12m good. He is not a shut down corner. We have other needs besides CB and to spend all of our remaining salary cap space on one abover average players is short sighted.
backrow
03-04-2005, 03:55 PM
Smoot will get away. After seeing what happened with Pierce, it seems that the Skins have a plan financially and they will not deviate from it much, even to keep a core Redskin, so Fred will sign somewhere else. I bet they draft a CB and go with Harris this year, with Wilds and the rookie as the nickel and dime backs.
As most, I have mixed feelings about it. On one hand I really wish they would just do what it takes to keep him as a Skin, but on the other hand, it is very nice to see them showing restraint and not throwing money around to pick up all the big names (which Smoot is one of)....
I for another am glad that the B&G are showing restraint and not throwing so much money around!
It's more grueling waiting for FA news, but the benefit out weighs the cost!
Can you imagine ESPN holding a "FA" day, just like Draft Day! The ratings would be phenomenal!
saden1
03-04-2005, 05:29 PM
In no way or shape or form should Smoot accept less money than Lucas.
In no way or shape or form should Smoot accept less money than Lucas.
In that case we might as well kiss him goodbye because it sounds like the Skins are holding firm to their $10M signing bonus offer.
AndySkinUK
03-04-2005, 06:00 PM
Has Smoot visited another team??
Cos im over in the UK all the info i get is from ESPN and Fox and they haven't mentioned Smoot visiting another team to the best of my knowledge.
The longer he is a FA the more chance i think we have of him staying.
SmootSmack
03-04-2005, 06:04 PM
Smoot was apparently visiting KC today
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=1675&dept_id=18170&newsid=14080411&PAG=461&rfi=9
Chiefs public relations director Bob Moore said an announcement of a signing for Trotter or the other free agents the club met with wasn’t imminent Thursday night but that the team was negotiating with a portion of the group. Cornerback Samari Rolle (Titans) and middle linebacker Ed Hartwell (Ravens) also visited the Chiefs. Linebacker Kendrell Bell (Steelers) and cornerback Fred Smoot were scheduled to visit today.
monk81
03-04-2005, 06:21 PM
I'd prefer to keep Smoot versus getting Rolle. Smoot is younger. Smoot is better than Ken Lucas and Anthony Henry and so he deserves more than they got. Smoot loves the Redskins and is a locker room leader. And by keeping Smoot, we'd be telling our guys that we place a premium on players who perform and want to be here. I've had enough of going outside the organization for players when we've got them here already.
I concur I think we should sign a younger Smoot. The AP said losing Pierce generated shockwaves and calls from 3 Redskin veterans....What kind of a message does that send to the players attempting to stay with the organization.........hopefully, they can come up with a way to re-sign Smoot.
saden1
03-04-2005, 06:57 PM
Fuck the Redskins. Do what's best for you. They certainly are!