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Re: Samari Rolle??
Mention of the Rolle rumor in the WP:
Meanwhile, sources said the Redskins have a strong interest in acquiring cornerback Samari Rolle, who was released last week by the Tennessee Titans in a salary cap purge. Vice President Vinny Cerrato last night denied the Redskins were in serious negotiations with Rolle. Rolle's agent, Peter Schaffer, declined to comment. Acquiring the 6-foot, 175-pound Rolle would almost certainly end cornerback Fred Smoot's career in Washington. Late last season, talks for an extension reached an impasse after Smoot declined Washington's offer that included a $10 million bonus. Smoot's camp countered with a $14 million bonus. One NFL source said Rolle, who was coached by assistant head coach of defense Gregg Williams when both were in Tennessee, has requested a signing bonus of at least $12 million. "He's not quite the cover guy that Smoot is, but he would be one of the top three cornerbacks available" in free agency, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Sunday at a hotel where his team officials, including Coach Bill Parcells, are staying. "He can still play." Last season, Rolle appeared in 12 games, finishing with one interception and 28 tackles, before undergoing left knee surgery. The seven-year veteran's best season was in 2000; Rolle made the Pro Bowl after making seven interceptions for the Titans. Saturday, Gibbs said the Redskins still hoped to re-sign Smoot and noted the cornerback was at Redskins Park last week for a meeting that included owner Daniel Snyder. Although the Redskins have emphasized character players, Rolle is scheduled for an April 6 court hearing for allegedly hitting his wife on Valentine's Day. Rolle turned himself in to police the next day on one misdemeanor charge of assault. He faces probation or up to one year in jail. |
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Re: Samari Rolle??
I don't get this at all, why not bring Smoot back at a $12M bonus? Or should I say why won't Smoot come back for a $12M bonus?
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Seroiusly; I'm sick of the offseason already. I feel like were getting so much worse.
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Re: Samari Rolle??
rolle is a better corner than smoot for the same money
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Re: Samari Rolle??
we dont have the space to make big moves to counter whats happening right now... i, for one, blame brunell.... and vinny
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Re: Samari Rolle??
rolle was better than smoot. but rolle has had alot of injuries that slowed him down.
hell jerry jones is quoted in the WP article that smoot is a better cover corner than rolle. why arent we keeping our own players? this shit is getting rediculous. |
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Re: Samari Rolle??
If we loose out on Smoot we need a plan B which is what i think the Rolle rumours are.
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Re: Samari Rolle??
I think that Walt Harris and Wilds are pretty good plan B's. I mean Greg Williams even said that Wilds was ready to start last year but Springs and Smoot were healthy and there really wasnt much of an oppertunity for us to play him. I dont think that Rolle is really needed here. I understand that Williams likes him, but I think that we have other needs to address than corner.
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Could it be that they are using the potential Rolle signing as leverage against Smoot? I surely hope so. Maybe the "organization" has just decided that they don't want Smoot back at any price. It sure is getting harder to support the skins.
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Re: Samari Rolle??
Rolle vs. Smoot from Scouts Inc.
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Re: Samari Rolle??
I would disagree with saying Smoot has problems staying healthy. He might get hurt, but he normally plays through it.
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Re: Samari Rolle??
This move would almost seem like a wash.
The only thing that's keeping me from losing my head is the fact Williams knows Rolle and must think he's a better fit in his defense. If Williams wants Rolle over Smoot, I'm going to bite my tongue and trust his judgement, despite the fact I think we're losing a real team guy and a core Redskin in Smoot. |
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Re: Samari Rolle??
I would agree it's a wash "statistically" but I don't see Rolle being the team leader that Smoot has been over the years AND isn't he older than Smoot or no?
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