Here we go again with Briggs
 

[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/26/AR2007042602711.html]Redskins May Still Trade for Briggs - washingtonpost.com[/url]

I guess it is something "new" to talk about. "New" meaning we haven't been beating ourselves over the head with it for severals weeks now.

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Yeah, NFL radio brought this up today. I almost ran off the road in protest.

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Stupid is as stupid does, I said right before the first Briggs rumor, they will find a way to screw up this draft, at least what little draft we actually have!

I can already see the press confrence, with GM Joe, carrying on about what a great player we obtained, and what a great deal we recieved from the Bears, with Snyder Regurgitating his every word. Just what we need a high priced LB? How about just trading down a bit and take Willis? He's younger, faster, and would be much cheaper?

I know it's just a rumor, but they shouldn't even be answering a phone call from chicago, let alone entertain a trade for Briggs, personally I wouldn't make the trade for a third rd pick, I am not paying this guy big money! Especially a player who is willing to sit out rather than play for a SB contender for over 7 mil. I want nothing to do with him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[quote=offiss;303167] I want nothing to do with him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/quote]

Yup!

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i could think of alot worse things to pick up other than a pro bowl linebacker. i would rather have him then Landry

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[quote=dmek25;303197]i could think of alot worse things to pick up other than a pro bowl linebacker. i would rather have him then Landry[/quote]

I'll second that.

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[QUOTE=dmek25;303197]i could think of alot worse things to pick up other than a pro bowl linebacker. i would rather have him then Landry[/QUOTE]

But at what cost? Especially considering linebacker isn't a huge need?

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someone kill me now....if i hear about another trade rumor involving the chicago baby boy i might go ahead and end it myself. LOL. Come on saturday so all of these rumors go away.

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If the Bears are really desperate the Skins could squeeze them for another pick. They have held strong so far in not offering anything more to the Bears so hopefully they'll stay true to that.

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72;303219]If the Bears are really desperate the Skins could squeeze them for another pick. They have held strong so far in not offering anything more to the Bears so hopefully they'll stay true to that.[/QUOTE]

I can't believe I agree with offiss. Geez. Anyways yeah. I'd rather trade down and take Willis who is cheaper. I am just not sold on the greatness of Briggs. Good yeah but great? No. I see a guy like Willis as a cheaper alternative who could possibly be even better than Briggs.

But I also agree with Matty. If they are to do this deal I would put the thumb screws to Angelo. They're the ones who countered a silly counter to our offer and ended the trade basically. Now on the eve they come back looking to possibly take the original deal? Shoot I'd ask for a 3rd rounder in addition to Briggs now.

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[quote=FRPLG;303220]I can't believe I agree with offiss. Geez. Anyways yeah. I'd rather trade down and take Willis who is cheaper. I am just not sold on the greatness of Briggs. Good yeah but great? No. I see a guy like Willis as a cheaper alternative who could possibly be even better than Briggs.

But I also agree with Matty. If they are to do this deal I would put the thumb screws to Angelo. They're the ones who countered a silly counter to our offer and ended the trade basically. Now on the eve they come back looking to possibly take the original deal? Shoot I'd ask for a 3rd rounder in addition to Briggs now.[/quote]

Exactly. If we can extract an additional pick in this deal, like a 3rd rounder or something, then the deal has my blessing even though it would relegate Rocky to the bench. I'm interested in acquiring multiple players to fill a few needs, and I don't care how it gets done.

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[quote=Mattyk72;303219]If the Bears are really desperate the Skins could squeeze them for another pick. They have held strong so far in not offering anything more to the Bears so hopefully they'll stay true to that.[/quote]

This is what I'm thinking. They obviously don't think that Briggs is going to work out for them this year and WE are reaping the benefits. Sure, I'd LOVE to move down, pick up Pro Bowl LB AND possibly another pick! We take the best DT available at 31, then with our additional pick, grab a guard or DE. Reading all these articles out today definitely reminds me that there is no sure thing in the early rounds of the draft.

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[quote=FRPLG;303220]I can't believe I agree with offiss. Geez. Anyways yeah. I'd rather trade down and take Willis who is cheaper. I am just not sold on the greatness of Briggs. Good yeah but great? No. I see a guy like Willis as a cheaper alternative who could possibly be even better than Briggs.

But I also agree with Matty. If they are to do this deal I would put the thumb screws to Angelo. They're the ones who countered a silly counter to our offer and ended the trade basically. Now on the eve they come back looking to possibly take the original deal? Shoot I'd ask for a 3rd rounder in addition to Briggs now.[/quote]

I guess I'll jump on the Offiss bandwagon too. I wasn't sold on Briggs then, and I'm not sold on Briggs now. He's good, but not great. And if he aint great, we shouldn't be flaunting the sixth pick and turn right around and pay a sh*t load of money for Briggs' services.

I really think it's as plain and simple as that.

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What would we need to do is figure out how to get the Bears' 2nd rounder. Then we could get Briggs, at #31 draft someone like Justin Harrell or Michael Griffin, and at #37 get a Jarvis Moss or Anthony Spencer.

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Something tells me it would be awfully hard to pry their 2nd round pick away. I'm thinking a 3rd would be reasonable, as people have already suggested above.