Fred Smoot Update
 

Just wanted to post an article I found on Fred Smoot and his feelings about playing for the Vikings. Not saying the Skins should go out and sign the guy tommorow - just sending along an article.

Here is one tibit that I found interesting that Smoot said:

"I would love to be a Viking," he said. "But I am nobody's bench rider. Fred Smoot is a starter."

How can the Vikings keep him happy on the bench if he says this?

[url=http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/sports/16657940.htm]St. Paul Pioneer Press | 02/09/2007 | Pat Williams happy in Honolulu[/url]

Re: Fred Smoot Update
 

I love Smoot. He's solid and I miss Silky Johnson. :(

Re: Fred Smoot Update
 

Smoot won't be back.

Re: Fred Smoot Update
 

[quote=Bill B;276173]Just wanted to post an article I found on Fred Smoot and his feelings about playing for the Vikings. Not saying the Skins should go out and sign the guy tommorow - just sending along an article.

Here is one tibit that I found interesting that Smoot said:

"[B]I would love to be a Viking," he said. "But I am nobody's bench rider. Fred Smoot is a starter[/B]."
[/quote]

Citizens for 81 loves it when players refer to themselves in the 3rd person.

Re: Fred Smoot Update
 

Malcolm does too. He's just a character.

If he was here during the loveboat incident, he and Portis would have gone apeshit together.

Re: Fred Smoot Update
 

Nothing wrong with a little love boat! It brings the team together!

Re: Fred Smoot Update
 

Damn right. I saw the Maxim spread with pics and the whole story and I'm like, "Man, I wish I WAS there." :(

Re: Fred Smoot Update
 

[I]Skins...exciting to root[/I]
[I]Come aboard, we're expecting Smoot![/I]

Re: Fred Smoot Update
 

[quote=JankySpanky80;276176]Smoot won't be back.[/quote]

I once thought it was just another warpath thread topic w/no chance of being reality. But if that article is right, there is a chance that Smoot comes back. A lot of teams would want to save $5mil in cash. Not us, but maybe the vikes.
I don't think we could guarantee him a starting job though, and that may be part of his demands.
Let's bring him back!

Re: Fred Smoot Update
 

I think we could guarantee that, for WAY cheaper than Clements or Samuel.

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[quote=TheMalcolmConnection;276200]I think we could guarantee that, for WAY cheaper than Clements or Samuel.[/quote]

TMC - I think you hit the nail there.

I believe that the Vikings owner is not like ours with massive amounts of disposable cash. I know with the huge contract Hutchinson signed he is not "cheap", but hopefully he refuses to pay a "backup" (which Smoot is not) $5 million and cut ties.

Re: Fred Smoot Update
 

who would be the nickel if Springs stays? Rogers?

Re: Fred Smoot Update
 

[quote=freddyg12;276209]who would be the nickel if Springs stays? Rogers?[/quote]


Rogers as Nickel if Springs stays sounds about right.

Re: Fred Smoot Update
 

[quote=TheMalcolmConnection;276185]Damn right. I saw the Maxim spread with pics and the whole story and I'm like, "Man, I wish I WAS there." :([/quote]

MEN!

Re: Fred Smoot Update
 

[quote=freddyg12;276209]who would be the nickel if Springs stays? Rogers?[/quote]

God help us...