Fred Smoot Update

Bill B · 02-09-2007, 02:18 PM

Just wanted to post an article I found on Fred Smoot and his feelings about playing for the Vikings. Not saying the Skins should go out and sign the guy tommorow - just sending along an article.

Here is one tibit that I found interesting that Smoot said:

"I would love to be a Viking," he said. "But I am nobody's bench rider. Fred Smoot is a starter."

How can the Vikings keep him happy on the bench if he says this?

St. Paul Pioneer Press | 02/09/2007 | Pat Williams happy in Honolulu

TheMalcolmConnection · 02-09-2007, 02:20 PM

I love Smoot. He's solid and I miss Silky Johnson.

JankySpanky80 · 02-09-2007, 02:22 PM

Smoot won't be back.

Citizens for 81 · 02-09-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill B

Just wanted to post an article I found on Fred Smoot and his feelings about playing for the Vikings. Not saying the Skins should go out and sign the guy tommorow - just sending along an article.

Here is one tibit that I found interesting that Smoot said:

"I would love to be a Viking," he said. "But I am nobody's bench rider. Fred Smoot is a starter."

Citizens for 81 loves it when players refer to themselves in the 3rd person.

TheMalcolmConnection · 02-09-2007, 02:27 PM

Malcolm does too. He's just a character.

If he was here during the loveboat incident, he and Portis would have gone apeshit together.

jamf · 02-09-2007, 02:35 PM

Nothing wrong with a little love boat! It brings the team together!

TheMalcolmConnection · 02-09-2007, 02:41 PM

Damn right. I saw the Maxim spread with pics and the whole story and I'm like, "Man, I wish I WAS there."

724Skinsfan · 02-09-2007, 02:48 PM

Skins...exciting to root
Come aboard, we're expecting Smoot!

freddyg12 · 02-09-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JankySpanky80

Smoot won't be back.

I once thought it was just another warpath thread topic w/no chance of being reality. But if that article is right, there is a chance that Smoot comes back. A lot of teams would want to save $5mil in cash. Not us, but maybe the vikes.
I don't think we could guarantee him a starting job though, and that may be part of his demands.
Let's bring him back!

TheMalcolmConnection · 02-09-2007, 03:11 PM

I think we could guarantee that, for WAY cheaper than Clements or Samuel.

Bill B · 02-09-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I think we could guarantee that, for WAY cheaper than Clements or Samuel.

TMC - I think you hit the nail there.

I believe that the Vikings owner is not like ours with massive amounts of disposable cash. I know with the huge contract Hutchinson signed he is not "cheap", but hopefully he refuses to pay a "backup" (which Smoot is not) $5 million and cut ties.

freddyg12 · 02-09-2007, 03:32 PM

who would be the nickel if Springs stays? Rogers?

Bill B · 02-09-2007, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by freddyg12

who would be the nickel if Springs stays? Rogers?

Rogers as Nickel if Springs stays sounds about right.

hesscl34 · 02-09-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Damn right. I saw the Maxim spread with pics and the whole story and I'm like, "Man, I wish I WAS there."

MEN!

hesscl34 · 02-09-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by freddyg12

who would be the nickel if Springs stays? Rogers?

God help us...

02-09-2007, 02:18 PM	#1
Bill B Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 721	Fred Smoot Update Just wanted to post an article I found on Fred Smoot and his feelings about playing for the Vikings. Not saying the Skins should go out and sign the guy tommorow - just sending along an article. Here is one tibit that I found interesting that Smoot said: "I would love to be a Viking," he said. "But I am nobody's bench rider. Fred Smoot is a starter." How can the Vikings keep him happy on the bench if he says this? St. Paul Pioneer Press \| 02/09/2007 \| Pat Williams happy in Honolulu

02-09-2007, 02:20 PM	#2
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,236	Re: Fred Smoot Update I love Smoot. He's solid and I miss Silky Johnson. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

02-09-2007, 02:22 PM	#3
JankySpanky80 Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 267	Re: Fred Smoot Update Smoot won't be back. __________________ JANK-e SPANK-e

02-09-2007, 02:27 PM	#5
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,236	Re: Fred Smoot Update Malcolm does too. He's just a character. If he was here during the loveboat incident, he and Portis would have gone apeshit together. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

02-09-2007, 02:35 PM	#6
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,325	Re: Fred Smoot Update Nothing wrong with a little love boat! It brings the team together!

02-09-2007, 02:41 PM	#7
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,236	Re: Fred Smoot Update Damn right. I saw the Maxim spread with pics and the whole story and I'm like, "Man, I wish I WAS there." __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

02-09-2007, 02:48 PM	#8
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: Fred Smoot Update Skins...exciting to root Come aboard, we're expecting Smoot! __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

02-09-2007, 03:11 PM	#10
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,236	Re: Fred Smoot Update I think we could guarantee that, for WAY cheaper than Clements or Samuel. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

02-09-2007, 03:32 PM	#12
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Fred Smoot Update who would be the nickel if Springs stays? Rogers?

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