Gibbs wants Springs back!
 

I think with these contracts, Springs looks like a bargain. I hope it happens!

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Re: Gibbs wants Springs back!
 

Springs seems to have the leverage now with the way these insane deals are being dealt out. I think the Skins will have to just offer him a straight restructure if they want any cap relief from him this year.

Re: Gibbs wants Springs back!
 

If they can keep Springs one more year and he can stay healthy and the Smoot thing isn't a cosmic joke at the expense of all of us, we might have a presentable defense next year. G. Williams can go back to his old blitzing ways. Hell, A.A might even get an occasional snap. (3rd and 60)

Re: Gibbs wants Springs back!
 

Matty's right. With the money being thrown around at free agents, all the leverage has shifted to Springs. If Gibbs REALLY wants to keep him then the Skins are going to have to dig down and make it worth Springs' while to restructure because the only chip the Skins have on their side of the table is to cut Springs.


Oh, that would be really horrible for him -- given that Michael Lewis just signed for $10 M up front and Lewis can't cover. Springs would just love to get cut so he can dip his beak into that trough of free agent cash...

Re: Gibbs wants Springs back!
 

[QUOTE=sportscurmudgeon;283220]Matty's right. With the money being thrown around at free agents, all the leverage has shifted to Springs. If Gibbs REALLY wants to keep him then the Skins are going to have to dig down and make it worth Springs' while to restructure because the only chip the Skins have on their side of the table is to cut Springs.


Oh, that would be really horrible for him -- given that Michael Lewis just signed for $10 M up front and Lewis can't cover. Springs would just love to get cut so he can dip his beak into that trough of free agent cash...[/QUOTE]

No kidding

Re: Gibbs wants Springs back!
 

[quote=70Chip;283149]If they can keep Springs one more year and he can stay healthy and the Smoot thing isn't a cosmic joke at the expense of all of us, we might have a presentable defense next year. G. Williams can go back to his old blitzing ways. Hell, A.A might even get an occasional snap. (3rd and 60)[/quote]


or 4th and 30 when we are up ny 20

Re: Gibbs wants Springs back!
 

We would have to be seven types of crazy to cut Springs. The only problem is we are at least five types of crazy and probably six.

Re: Gibbs wants Springs back!
 

Yeah, springs is still a good corner, and if he's an option at safety, we don't have the depth to get rid of him... he's a pro bowl talented corner who has done great for us when healthy.

I think smoot can probably beat out rogers for the number 2 spot, though...

Re: Gibbs wants Springs back!
 

[quote=canthetuna;283259]Yeah, springs is still a good corner, and if he's an option at safety, we don't have the depth to get rid of him... he's a pro bowl talented corner who has done great for us when healthy.

I think smoot can probably beat out rogers for the number 2 spot, though...[/quote]


I agree with you. Maybe some competition would be good for Rogers...

what will happen with springs
 

assuming that smoot is signed, what will be our defensive back scheme? Will springs become a safety? Will Rogers or smoot be the nickle, and was smoot just brought in to fill in for springs when he gets injured again?

Re: what will happen with springs
 

[quote=BeastsoftheNFCeast;283343]assuming that smoot is signed, what will be our defensive back scheme? Will springs become a safety? Will Rogers or smoot be the nickle, and was smoot just brought in to fill in for springs when he gets injured again?[/quote]

I don't think springs is interested in safety..he doesn't have a safety mentality. smoot and rogers would be a very weak DB combo...two guys that talk first, and defend second. not to mention the fact that both can't catch. we need springs.

i think we start rogers and springs with smoot as nickle

i'm glad we didn't keep dock at that valuation.

Re: what will happen with springs
 

i would rather have smoot and springs start and have rogers play the nickel.

Re: what will happen with springs
 

I'd sort of like to see G.W. try to play Rogers at safety. I feel like he's better suited to it. Then again, given his age and the possiblity that he'll improve a lot this season (I hope) I guess he should stay at CB because that will help us more in the long haul.

Re: what will happen with springs
 

If we get a deal done with Smoot and possibly Fisher?

Not so sure we have Springs?? Stay tuned

Re: what will happen with springs
 

Archuleta will be traded or he will pay himself out of here. Ideally Washington probably wants Springs to play safety. We were already going to pay for a cornerback in free agency. I think Smoot is a better cover corner than a lot of people think. Also, SMOOT CAN CATCH UNLIKE ROGERS AND SPRINGS.