Gibbs wants Springs back!

Pocket$ $traight · 03-02-2007, 11:31 PM

I think with these contracts, Springs looks like a bargain. I hope it happens!

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MTK · 03-02-2007, 11:37 PM

Springs seems to have the leverage now with the way these insane deals are being dealt out. I think the Skins will have to just offer him a straight restructure if they want any cap relief from him this year.

70Chip · 03-02-2007, 11:47 PM

If they can keep Springs one more year and he can stay healthy and the Smoot thing isn't a cosmic joke at the expense of all of us, we might have a presentable defense next year. G. Williams can go back to his old blitzing ways. Hell, A.A might even get an occasional snap. (3rd and 60)

sportscurmudgeon · 03-03-2007, 12:44 AM

Matty's right. With the money being thrown around at free agents, all the leverage has shifted to Springs. If Gibbs REALLY wants to keep him then the Skins are going to have to dig down and make it worth Springs' while to restructure because the only chip the Skins have on their side of the table is to cut Springs.

Oh, that would be really horrible for him -- given that Michael Lewis just signed for $10 M up front and Lewis can't cover. Springs would just love to get cut so he can dip his beak into that trough of free agent cash...

FRPLG · 03-03-2007, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

Matty's right. With the money being thrown around at free agents, all the leverage has shifted to Springs. If Gibbs REALLY wants to keep him then the Skins are going to have to dig down and make it worth Springs' while to restructure because the only chip the Skins have on their side of the table is to cut Springs.

Oh, that would be really horrible for him -- given that Michael Lewis just signed for $10 M up front and Lewis can't cover. Springs would just love to get cut so he can dip his beak into that trough of free agent cash...

No kidding

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 03-03-2007, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 70Chip

If they can keep Springs one more year and he can stay healthy and the Smoot thing isn't a cosmic joke at the expense of all of us, we might have a presentable defense next year. G. Williams can go back to his old blitzing ways. Hell, A.A might even get an occasional snap. (3rd and 60)

or 4th and 30 when we are up ny 20

wilsowilso · 03-03-2007, 12:49 AM

We would have to be seven types of crazy to cut Springs. The only problem is we are at least five types of crazy and probably six.

EternalEnigma21 · 03-03-2007, 01:26 AM

Yeah, springs is still a good corner, and if he's an option at safety, we don't have the depth to get rid of him... he's a pro bowl talented corner who has done great for us when healthy.

I think smoot can probably beat out rogers for the number 2 spot, though...

Pocket$ $traight · 03-03-2007, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by canthetuna

Yeah, springs is still a good corner, and if he's an option at safety, we don't have the depth to get rid of him... he's a pro bowl talented corner who has done great for us when healthy.

I think smoot can probably beat out rogers for the number 2 spot, though...

I agree with you. Maybe some competition would be good for Rogers...

BeastsoftheNFCeast · 03-03-2007, 10:46 AM

assuming that smoot is signed, what will be our defensive back scheme? Will springs become a safety? Will Rogers or smoot be the nickle, and was smoot just brought in to fill in for springs when he gets injured again?

BrunellMVP? · 03-03-2007, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BeastsoftheNFCeast

assuming that smoot is signed, what will be our defensive back scheme? Will springs become a safety? Will Rogers or smoot be the nickle, and was smoot just brought in to fill in for springs when he gets injured again?

I don't think springs is interested in safety..he doesn't have a safety mentality. smoot and rogers would be a very weak DB combo...two guys that talk first, and defend second. not to mention the fact that both can't catch. we need springs.

i think we start rogers and springs with smoot as nickle

i'm glad we didn't keep dock at that valuation.

redskins5044 · 03-03-2007, 11:11 AM

i would rather have smoot and springs start and have rogers play the nickel.

ArtMonkDrillz · 03-03-2007, 11:20 AM

I'd sort of like to see G.W. try to play Rogers at safety. I feel like he's better suited to it. Then again, given his age and the possiblity that he'll improve a lot this season (I hope) I guess he should stay at CB because that will help us more in the long haul.

skinsfan_nn · 03-03-2007, 11:23 AM

If we get a deal done with Smoot and possibly Fisher?

Not so sure we have Springs?? Stay tuned

Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor · 03-03-2007, 11:28 AM

Archuleta will be traded or he will pay himself out of here. Ideally Washington probably wants Springs to play safety. We were already going to pay for a cornerback in free agency. I think Smoot is a better cover corner than a lot of people think. Also, SMOOT CAN CATCH UNLIKE ROGERS AND SPRINGS.

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Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 48 Posts: 4,261	Gibbs wants Springs back! I think with these contracts, Springs looks like a bargain. I hope it happens! washingtonpost.com

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70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 53 Posts: 3,048	Re: Gibbs wants Springs back! If they can keep Springs one more year and he can stay healthy and the Smoot thing isn't a cosmic joke at the expense of all of us, we might have a presentable defense next year. G. Williams can go back to his old blitzing ways. Hell, A.A might even get an occasional snap. (3rd and 60) __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

03-03-2007, 12:44 AM	#4
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Re: Gibbs wants Springs back! Matty's right. With the money being thrown around at free agents, all the leverage has shifted to Springs. If Gibbs REALLY wants to keep him then the Skins are going to have to dig down and make it worth Springs' while to restructure because the only chip the Skins have on their side of the table is to cut Springs. Oh, that would be really horrible for him -- given that Michael Lewis just signed for $10 M up front and Lewis can't cover. Springs would just love to get cut so he can dip his beak into that trough of free agent cash... __________________ The Sports Curmudgeon www.sportscurmudgeon.com But don't get me wrong, I love sports...

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wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 51 Posts: 2,841	Re: Gibbs wants Springs back! We would have to be seven types of crazy to cut Springs. The only problem is we are at least five types of crazy and probably six.

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EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: Gibbs wants Springs back! Yeah, springs is still a good corner, and if he's an option at safety, we don't have the depth to get rid of him... he's a pro bowl talented corner who has done great for us when healthy. I think smoot can probably beat out rogers for the number 2 spot, though... __________________ I am the brute squad.

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BeastsoftheNFCeast Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 331	what will happen with springs assuming that smoot is signed, what will be our defensive back scheme? Will springs become a safety? Will Rogers or smoot be the nickle, and was smoot just brought in to fill in for springs when he gets injured again?

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redskins5044 Playmaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Schertz, Tx Age: 45 Posts: 3,224	Re: what will happen with springs i would rather have smoot and springs start and have rogers play the nickel.

03-03-2007, 11:20 AM	#13
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: what will happen with springs I'd sort of like to see G.W. try to play Rogers at safety. I feel like he's better suited to it. Then again, given his age and the possiblity that he'll improve a lot this season (I hope) I guess he should stay at CB because that will help us more in the long haul. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

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skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: what will happen with springs If we get a deal done with Smoot and possibly Fisher? Not so sure we have Springs?? Stay tuned __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

03-03-2007, 11:28 AM	#15
Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Queens Village, NY Age: 44 Posts: 349	Re: what will happen with springs Archuleta will be traded or he will pay himself out of here. Ideally Washington probably wants Springs to play safety. We were already going to pay for a cornerback in free agency. I think Smoot is a better cover corner than a lot of people think. Also, SMOOT CAN CATCH UNLIKE ROGERS AND SPRINGS.

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