Smoot news

yeah. i think smoot sees the general direction in which we are going and hope he wants to be a part of it.

Even though I disagree with the general sentiment that Smoot's just holding out for more money from the 'Skins I hope y'all are right.

nah. once smoot sees that he really wants to be a core redskin, he'll just resign with us. actually, since our cap is almost at the limit i don't see the redskins resigning smoot or anyone.

We can still afford to resign smoot under our terms. The key word being "our".

Smoot is a true Reskin, in every meaning of the word. Period. I have the feeling that he's holding out for more money, but from the Redskins only. If you listen to all the free agency chatter how often have you heard Smoot's name. Not much, because I don't think he has told his agent to really go out looking, because otherwise I couldn't see why another team would not want to pick up Smoot. He is as talented a cornerback as any other on the market and he is the epitomy of heart. I think he wants more money, but in the end he's going to sign with the Skins because e loves the team, the fans, and the city more than a couple more million dollars he could find in his signing bonus. Peace out

VERY optimistic!
I think he will play with the same intensity anywhere he goes and he must love us just asking us to wait 3 months and when we don't give in he doesn't back off and if we give in i will be upset, most players on teams take money off if they truelly love the team. They don't do what smoot does. And now i don't want to pay him even the 10 but if he takes it then fine but not any more

I'm not sure why we can't up our offer by $2 million...it would only lead to an extra cap hit each season of about 300K. That's nothing.

y not like another 3 million i'm sure he will be happy with that and another 4 we would be giving in and thats just 600 thousand

and 500k is another player on the team

That was my stance from day 1, once Smoot went out into the market place and found out no one is going to break the bank for him he will come back and take our very generous offer, he just better be careful he doesn't over play his hand.

y not like another 3 million i'm sure he will be happy with that and another 4 we would be giving in and thats just 600 thousand

and 500k is another player on the teamIn Gibbs press conferance Friday he said, not in so many words that Shawn Springs was the better corner and we only gave him a 10 mil. signing bonus so that is why they are not willing to budge on Smoot. I am in agreement with that because I feel his play is adverage at best. I love his heart and effort but the ability leaves alot to be desired IMO.If he signs for the offer on the table then fine I will have to bite the bullet if not I hope we go after Antrell Rolle in Aprils draft.

Isn't 10 million enough? I make like 40g's a year, shit. And I spend $800 for season ticks plus parking, food, jerseys, beer, etc. Smoot, sign that shit and become a legend. You sign I'll buy a new jersey #21 and wear it to every home game. If not I think you (Smoot) is a bitch like Pierce and Coles. Can't blame people for chasing money like Pierce, but I can blame him for fronting to wanna be a Redskin. As Buges says "people may say they'll be a skin for life, but when you dangle a dollar or 2 in front of them it all changes"
Gibbs will show in 2k5.
Bottomline!

Please note that all of Smoots jerseys are on sale at redskins.com. All of them. He be gone!!!