How would you rank him?

celts32 · 02-10-2005, 03:33 PM

We all agree that he's asking for to much money. This is where the Redskins run into trouble all the time. They give other teams players above market deals and then they expect their own players to stay for market or below market deals. When a loyal current Redskin sees outsiders handed the keys to the cookie jar they end up slighted if they are not treated in the same manner. In pro sports money equals love and respect. I think if the Redskins start treating all free agents with a level hand no matter what jersey they wore last year they will find negotiations easier in the future.

As for his ranking I would agree with the previous posts that place him around 15th.

SmootSmack · 02-10-2005, 03:35 PM

should we be comparing Smoot to all corners or just those on the market right now?

JoeRedskin · 02-10-2005, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by celts32

We all agree that he's asking for to much money. This is where the Redskins run into trouble all the time. They give other teams players above market deals and then they expect their own players to stay for market or below market deals. When a loyal current Redskin sees outsiders handed the keys to the cookie jar they end up slighted if they are not treated in the same manner. In pro sports money equals love and respect. I think if the Redskins start treating all free agents with a level hand no matter what jersey they wore last year they will find negotiations easier in the future.

DING DING DING - I believe we have a winner! I can't remember how many times I have heard Skins FA's say "I just wanted to be treated like the guys they bring in from other teams" (Jansen pops to mind).

Give Smoot a ride in Redskin 1, hell let him fly the damn thing and stop overpaying for other teams FA's (though I think they did a better job of that last year - other than Brunnell).

As for Smoot's ranking - there are 64 starting corners in the league, I think he is in the 20-30 range myself. Good 2nd corner but not a true number 1. Just don't think he covers well enough to match up against the top receiver week in and week out.

Monksdown · 02-10-2005, 03:46 PM

When Champ was here, they were a hell of duo. Thats why Joe let Gregg Williams pick Sean Taylor instead of Winslow last year. Because he sold champ to improve the offense with Portis. He is an excellent number 2. And a slightly above average 1. With help from the safeties he is pretty good. He's just so small to get involved consistently in the outside run defense. He did do better this year though.

02-10-2005, 03:35 PM	#2
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02-10-2005, 03:33 PM	#1
celts32 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hackettstown NJ Age: 54 Posts: 2,665	We all agree that he's asking for to much money. This is where the Redskins run into trouble all the time. They give other teams players above market deals and then they expect their own players to stay for market or below market deals. When a loyal current Redskin sees outsiders handed the keys to the cookie jar they end up slighted if they are not treated in the same manner. In pro sports money equals love and respect. I think if the Redskins start treating all free agents with a level hand no matter what jersey they wore last year they will find negotiations easier in the future. As for his ranking I would agree with the previous posts that place him around 15th.

02-10-2005, 03:46 PM	#4
Monksdown The Starter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warrenton, Virginia Age: 45 Posts: 1,515	When Champ was here, they were a hell of duo. Thats why Joe let Gregg Williams pick Sean Taylor instead of Winslow last year. Because he sold champ to improve the offense with Portis. He is an excellent number 2. And a slightly above average 1. With help from the safeties he is pretty good. He's just so small to get involved consistently in the outside run defense. He did do better this year though.

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