Lions interested in Springs

RMSkins · 03-04-2007, 12:29 AM

NOTEBOOK: The Lions have shown interest Washington cornerback Shawn Springs, who could be traded or released. But Millen said he liked what he had in Fernando Bryant, Stanley Wilson, Keith Smith and Dee McCann. "It's not like we're void of talent," Millen said. ...

according to: http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a...38/1049/SPORTS

This is interesting, and the first time I have heard anything like this.

EternalEnigma21 · 03-04-2007, 01:08 AM

we need to keep him... we wont find a better value at corner otherwise...

JGisLordOfTheRings · 03-04-2007, 03:28 AM

No shit. I'll admit he's pretty old and oft banged up but, who the F else do we have back there? WE NEED HIM.

djnemo65 · 03-04-2007, 03:40 AM

I had heard they were trying to acquire Springs as part of the Bly trade. I'm guessing with that wrapped up Springs will be staying in Washington for next season.

Smurf85 · 03-04-2007, 03:52 AM

Yeah i posted this over at another Redskins site tonight.I live in Michigan a hour away from Detroit and the word around here.Is the Lions want Detroit if they can find a way to pick him up.I am sure they would rather have us cut him.Lets hope we just keep Springs i mean i am happy about getting Smoot.That does not mean i would be happy going into next season.With Smoot and Rogers as our starters.Springs,Smoot and Rogers sound a lot better to me.

skinsfan_nn · 03-04-2007, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by djnemo65

I had heard they were trying to acquire Springs as part of the Bly trade. I'm guessing with that wrapped up Springs will be staying in Washington for next season.

I would not be banking on that one. I would also like to have Springs back if he can play?

However, they want him to take a pay cut and rework his deal? Not so sure we'll have his services next year.

dmek25 · 03-04-2007, 07:00 AM

hello. springs is our best corner, by a mile. our defense was horrible last season. so getting rid of your best cover corner just doesnt make sense

Luxorreb · 03-04-2007, 07:04 AM

Springs is getting paid BIG money to be a Redskin this season. Only way he wouldn't be in DC would be HUGE trade (not gonna happen) or retirement (not gonna happen). Springs gonna make something around 8.3 million this season I heard (check it!). End of story.

skinsfan_nn · 03-04-2007, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Luxorreb

Springs is getting paid BIG money to be a Redskin this season. Only way he wouldn't be in DC would be HUGE trade (not gonna happen) or retirement (not gonna happen). Springs gonna make something around 8.3 million this season I heard (check it!). End of story.

Not even close.

Springs Salary for 07 = 4.8 mil, OBonuses= 2.4 mil
Springs Cap for 07 = 7.3 mil
Springs Release fee for 07= 7.3 mil

Pocket$ $traight · 03-04-2007, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Luxorreb

Springs is getting paid BIG money to be a Redskin this season. Only way he wouldn't be in DC would be HUGE trade (not gonna happen) or retirement (not gonna happen). Springs gonna make something around 8.3 million this season I heard (check it!). End of story.

"Big Money" is what Clements is getting paid. I would argue that Springs, when healthy, is as good as Clements. If they let him go there is nobody on the market who can cover the other team's #1 as well as Springs.

Twilbert07 · 03-04-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

"Big Money" is what Clements is getting paid. I would argue that Springs, when healthy, is as good as Clements. If they let him go there is nobody on the market who can cover the other team's #1 as well as Springs.

Good point. I just wonder whether Springs will be healthy all next season. My bet is that he plays 10 games at most.

werichill · 03-04-2007, 10:06 AM

Listening to the interviews last year it sounded like Springs didn't think he'd be back.I agree ten games is about all we'll get,but he's worth the money.

Longtimefan · 03-04-2007, 11:57 AM

Considering Spring's injury problems (he's been injured every season since he's been here) he shouldn't be so stubborn about restructering his contract. Many others have restructered for the good of the team, and I can't figure out what makes him any different.

That Guy · 03-04-2007, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RMSkins

"It's not like we're void of talent," Millen said.

that's the first time i've heard that too

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MTK · 03-04-2007, 01:13 PM

A corner crew of Springs, Rogers, and Smoot is a good start. I don't see how we could afford to lose Springs now that Bly went to Denver. Let's just hope the guy can get healthy. A 100% healthy Springs could help turn this D around in a real hurry.

03-04-2007, 01:08 AM	#2
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: Lions interested in Springs we need to keep him... we wont find a better value at corner otherwise... __________________ I am the brute squad.

03-04-2007, 03:28 AM	#3
JGisLordOfTheRings Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond VA Age: 38 Posts: 2,583	Re: Lions interested in Springs No shit. I'll admit he's pretty old and oft banged up but, who the F else do we have back there? WE NEED HIM. __________________ The redskins pocket is like my love life.....nonexistent and disappointing. -OnceWeWereKings

03-04-2007, 03:40 AM	#4
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: Lions interested in Springs I had heard they were trying to acquire Springs as part of the Bly trade. I'm guessing with that wrapped up Springs will be staying in Washington for next season.

03-04-2007, 03:52 AM	#5
Smurf85 Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 123	Re: Lions interested in Springs Yeah i posted this over at another Redskins site tonight.I live in Michigan a hour away from Detroit and the word around here.Is the Lions want Detroit if they can find a way to pick him up.I am sure they would rather have us cut him.Lets hope we just keep Springs i mean i am happy about getting Smoot.That does not mean i would be happy going into next season.With Smoot and Rogers as our starters.Springs,Smoot and Rogers sound a lot better to me.

03-04-2007, 07:00 AM	#7
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Lions interested in Springs hello. springs is our best corner, by a mile. our defense was horrible last season. so getting rid of your best cover corner just doesnt make sense __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

03-04-2007, 12:29 AM	#1
RMSkins The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 36 Posts: 1,066	Lions interested in Springs NOTEBOOK: The Lions have shown interest Washington cornerback Shawn Springs, who could be traded or released. But Millen said he liked what he had in Fernando Bryant, Stanley Wilson, Keith Smith and Dee McCann. "It's not like we're void of talent," Millen said. ... according to: http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a...38/1049/SPORTS This is interesting, and the first time I have heard anything like this.

03-04-2007, 07:04 AM	#8
Luxorreb ^21^ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, Virginia Age: 52 Posts: 1,630	Re: Lions interested in Springs Springs is getting paid BIG money to be a Redskin this season. Only way he wouldn't be in DC would be HUGE trade (not gonna happen) or retirement (not gonna happen). Springs gonna make something around 8.3 million this season I heard (check it!). End of story. __________________ ^21^

03-04-2007, 10:06 AM	#12
werichill Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 6	Re: Lions interested in Springs Listening to the interviews last year it sounded like Springs didn't think he'd be back.I agree ten games is about all we'll get,but he's worth the money.

03-04-2007, 11:57 AM	#13
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Lions interested in Springs Considering Spring's injury problems (he's been injured every season since he's been here) he shouldn't be so stubborn about restructering his contract. Many others have restructered for the good of the team, and I can't figure out what makes him any different. __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.

03-04-2007, 01:13 PM	#15
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,705	Re: Lions interested in Springs A corner crew of Springs, Rogers, and Smoot is a good start. I don't see how we could afford to lose Springs now that Bly went to Denver. Let's just hope the guy can get healthy. A 100% healthy Springs could help turn this D around in a real hurry. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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