Another Corner?

SmootSmack · 03-06-2004, 05:27 PM

The Redskins apparently have made an offer to Rams DB Jerametrius Butler (http://nfl.com/players/playerpage/235032), a restricted free agent.

Here's a link to the story:

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/Sports/Rams/635CAB1E1427896486256E4F0071E08B?OpenDocument&Head line=Rams'+Butler+gets+$15+million+offer+from+Skin s

Is this a smart move? I thought we were fine with Bauman as our nickel back

Daseal · 03-06-2004, 05:46 PM

Depends on what we offer him. We don't have much compensation left, and he's far from a 1st pick. If he comes cheap he won't hurt.

Gmanc711 · 03-06-2004, 05:46 PM

Is there any compensation on this? If there is we defintley pass

Daseal · 03-06-2004, 05:50 PM

if it's an RFA we have to offer something. I think we want him since Springs is injury prone and Ade Jimoh isn't exactly my ideal nickle back.

SmootSmack · 03-06-2004, 05:52 PM

The compensation is a 5th round pick

Daseal · 03-06-2004, 05:56 PM

He's better than any corner we could get in the 5th this year.

EEich · 03-06-2004, 06:15 PM

He played himself into a starting role with the Rams last year. The offer is $15 million for six years. I'd have to say this is another good move... insurance for when Smoot's contract expires?

AnonEmouse · 03-07-2004, 09:41 AM

Isn't this back to Smoots first year? 3 starter quality CB's - Smoot, DG and Bailey. I think we did OK in the coverage dept. that year....

MTK · 03-07-2004, 12:28 PM

Springs isn't exactly an ironman, so that's why this move makes sense. We'll be 4 deep at corner which isn't a bad positon to be in at all.

JWsleep · 03-07-2004, 01:25 PM

Seems like they always found our third corner last year. THis will help. It's also depth in the d-backfield. Better than we could have gotten in round five. A nice move, though it's gonna be a short draft!

Daseal · 03-07-2004, 01:50 PM

At least we have a 1st rounder!

dieselhog · 03-07-2004, 03:24 PM

This offer sheet is a six year $15m deal. That is ludicrous for a player who will be number 3 or 4 AT BEST on the depth chart.

We really do not need to give up another draft pick either.

There is no way the Rams will match, they are laughing their asses off at a fifth rounder falling into their laps.

MTK · 03-07-2004, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dieselhog

This offer sheet is a six year $15m deal. That is ludicrous for a player who will be number 3 or 4 AT BEST on the depth chart.

We really do not need to give up another draft pick either.

There is no way the Rams will match, they are laughing their asses off at a fifth rounder falling into their laps.

I don't think that's a bad deal at all for a #3 corner who realistically will probably see some playing time in the starting lineup considering both Springs and Smoot have been missed games due to injuries.

offiss · 03-08-2004, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dieselhog

This offer sheet is a six year $15m deal. That is ludicrous for a player who will be number 3 or 4 AT BEST on the depth chart.

We really do not need to give up another draft pick either.

There is no way the Rams will match, they are laughing their asses off at a fifth rounder falling into their laps.

A 5th rd pick for a young starting corner? I think the ram's might be crying if they lose him.

Ghost · 03-07-2004, 03:31 PM

Losing Champ but improving the depth of the secondary with 3 starter CBs. It would be a good move but I'm thinking the Rams could match ... when you develop your own starter-quality talent, it's nice to keep it especially when the compensation is just a fifth rounder. You're not likely to find a replacement there. And he must be a high character guy or else Gibbs wouldn't want him.

03-06-2004, 05:27 PM	#1
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Another Corner? The Redskins apparently have made an offer to Rams DB Jerametrius Butler (http://nfl.com/players/playerpage/235032), a restricted free agent. Here's a link to the story: http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/Sports/Rams/635CAB1E1427896486256E4F0071E08B?OpenDocument&Head line=Rams'+Butler+gets+$15+million+offer+from+Skin s Is this a smart move? I thought we were fine with Bauman as our nickel back __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You Last edited by SmootSmack; 03-06-2004 at 05:43 PM.

03-06-2004, 05:50 PM	#4
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	if it's an RFA we have to offer something. I think we want him since Springs is injury prone and Ade Jimoh isn't exactly my ideal nickle back. Last edited by Daseal; 03-06-2004 at 05:52 PM.

03-06-2004, 05:52 PM	#5
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	The compensation is a 5th round pick __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-07-2004, 01:25 PM	#10
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 55 Posts: 4,714	Seems like they always found our third corner last year. THis will help. It's also depth in the d-backfield. Better than we could have gotten in round five. A nice move, though it's gonna be a short draft! __________________ Hail from Houston!

03-06-2004, 05:46 PM	#2
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Depends on what we offer him. We don't have much compensation left, and he's far from a 1st pick. If he comes cheap he won't hurt.

03-06-2004, 05:46 PM	#3
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Is there any compensation on this? If there is we defintley pass __________________ #21

03-06-2004, 05:56 PM	#6
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	He's better than any corner we could get in the 5th this year.

03-06-2004, 06:15 PM	#7
EEich The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bristol, CT Age: 60 Posts: 1,001	He played himself into a starting role with the Rams last year. The offer is $15 million for six years. I'd have to say this is another good move... insurance for when Smoot's contract expires?

03-07-2004, 09:41 AM	#8
AnonEmouse The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Age: 58 Posts: 2,412	Isn't this back to Smoots first year? 3 starter quality CB's - Smoot, DG and Bailey. I think we did OK in the coverage dept. that year....

03-07-2004, 12:28 PM	#9
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Springs isn't exactly an ironman, so that's why this move makes sense. We'll be 4 deep at corner which isn't a bad positon to be in at all.

03-07-2004, 01:50 PM	#11
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	At least we have a 1st rounder!

03-07-2004, 03:24 PM	#12
dieselhog Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bolton, Lancashire Age: 53 Posts: 166	This offer sheet is a six year $15m deal. That is ludicrous for a player who will be number 3 or 4 AT BEST on the depth chart. We really do not need to give up another draft pick either. There is no way the Rams will match, they are laughing their asses off at a fifth rounder falling into their laps.

03-07-2004, 03:31 PM	#15
Ghost Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 298	Losing Champ but improving the depth of the secondary with 3 starter CBs. It would be a good move but I'm thinking the Rams could match ... when you develop your own starter-quality talent, it's nice to keep it especially when the compensation is just a fifth rounder. You're not likely to find a replacement there. And he must be a high character guy or else Gibbs wouldn't want him.

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