Re: Per NFL Network: Smoot Officially Released
 

[quote=Sheriff Gonna Getcha;281982]Smoot is a DECENT coverage corner and I will be glad to get him back at the right price. My only concerns about him are (1) he's willing to try to stop the run, but it seems like he gets injured every time he makes a tackle on a RB and (2) he's not exactly the most effective blitzer. In most systems, such concerns wouldn't be that big of a deal, but GW asks his corners to do an awful lot.[/quote]

This defense used to be the shit. We would blitz from everywhere and stop the run while covering everyone down field.

I won't mind if he doesn't blitz though, as long as he can somehow help sean taylor in the back field, I'll be happy. I feel the same way about smoot as I do about clark. They both are pretty good but they aren't going to make the pro bowl. They just fit our system. Smoot should have never left. Maybe I'm just hoping bringing back smoot will be a step in making this a GW defense again.

Re: Per NFL Network: Smoot Officially Released
 

I always liked Fred Smoot. I would love to see him back in the burgundy and gold.

Re: Per NFL Network: Smoot Officially Released
 

I think it's pretty safe to say Clements isn't coming here -- not for what we'd be able to offer him.

Unless Smoot and Rogers suck out loud, worse than anyone could possibly imagine, we should be fine with them if we hit the jackpot on a dynamite defensive lineman with the #6 pick.

Re: Per NFL Network: Smoot Officially Released
 

I personally think it's exciting getting Fred Smoot back here. It's very interesting that he never burned any bridges here.

Re: Per NFL Network: Smoot Officially Released
 

Why is Smoot even available, is it his play (or lack thereof) or is it his partying? Smoot, like Clark loss their starting positions for the teams they left for, there must be a serious reason why the Vikings are releasing him. It does not appear we will land Nate Clements, but it does appear desperation has set in. "God forgive me for my sins"

Re: Per NFL Network: Smoot Officially Released
 

Maybe he wasn't worth what they were paying him but would be worth a shorter cheaper deal. He was being paid as a #1 there and wasn't a #1.

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are our corners that bad that everyone wants smoot, or whomever is available to come here? i already know the answer to that question. the only reason i would want smooty back, is for the nickle, and a bargain basement price

Re: Per NFL Network: Smoot Officially Released
 

[QUOTE=FRPLG;282063]Maybe he wasn't worth what they were paying him but would be worth a shorter cheaper deal. He was being paid as a #1 there and wasn't a #1.[/QUO


Just wondering how much his play has declined since he lost his job in Minnesota. I remember when he was here there were certain patterns he had trouble covering. Outside the hashes he was adaquate, but down and in's gave him a world of trouble. There were also questions about him being physical enough, and staying healthy in the process.

Re: Per NFL Network: Smoot Officially Released
 

[QUOTE=dmek25;282074]are our corners that bad that everyone wants smoot, or whomever is available to come here? i already know the answer to that question. the only reason i would want smooty back, is for the nickle, and a bargain basement price[/QUOTE]

I want my damn name back!!!!!

Re: Per NFL Network: Smoot Officially Released
 

[quote=dmek25;282074]are our corners that bad that everyone wants smoot, or whomever is available to come here? i already know the answer to that question. the only reason i would want smooty back, is for the nickle, and a bargain basement price[/quote]

If he comes back, he will be starting. He already stated he is no one's nickel.

Re: Per NFL Network: Smoot Officially Released
 

the only things i remember of smoot are him talking in third person and his only interceptions i can think of were mostly off tipped balls not good coverage

Re: Per NFL Network: Smoot Officially Released
 

did he officially get released where is the link?

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[quote=TheMalcolmConnection;282084]If he comes back, he will be starting. He already stated he is no one's nickel.[/quote]
if he starts, who is the other corner?

Re: Per NFL Network: Smoot Officially Released
 

Rogers. Springs at safety I would guess or at nickel.

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Yeah maybe Springs becomes our nickle/safety guy. IE the safety on running downs and the nickle guy on passing downs ala Prioleau did in '05.