Springs Released
 

Per JLC

blog.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider

Shawn Springs To Be Released Today (UPDATED)
The Redskins have informed the veteran cornerback that he will be released from the final year of his contract, according to league sources. Springs, a free agent signing in 2004 and a Silver Spring native, will become an unrestricted free agent.

The Redskins will save $6 million in cap space by letting him go - badly needed at this time after the huge signings of CB DeAngelo Hall and DT Albert Haynesworth - and Springs could garner interest from New England, Dallas and Baltimore, among others. The Redskins are still trying to re-sign G Derrick Dockery as well.
UPDATE: Just got off the phone with Shawn, and he confirmed the news. He said he loved being a Redskin and his five seasons here, but understands the business side of things.

"They did what's best for the team, and I'm happy for them," Springs said. "I'm going to miss my friends there, but as long as it makes the team better, I understand. I'm a true fan of the sport."

Springs's departure means that of the free agent/trade class of 2004 - the first of the Joe Gibbs regime - only DT Cornelius Griffin and RB Clinton Portis remain (at least that I can think of; working on 90 minutes of sleep warps your brain).

Springs Released (UPDATED)
 

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[quote]The Redskins have informed the veteran cornerback that he will be released from the final year of his contract, according to league sources. Springs, a free agent signing in 2004 and a Silver Spring native, will become an unrestricted free agent.

The Redskins will save $6 million in cap space by letting him go - badly needed at this time after the huge signings of CB DeAngelo Hall and DT Albert Haynesworth - and Springs could garner interest from New England, Dallas and Baltimore, among others. The Redskins are still trying to re-sign G Derrick Dockery as well.

UPDATE: Just got off the phone with Shawn, and he confirmed the news. He said he loved being a Redskin and his five seasons here, but understands the business side of things.

"They did what's best for the team, and I'm happy for them," Springs said. "I'm going to miss my friends there, but as long as it makes the team better, I understand. I'm a true fan of the sport."
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So much for the rumors about trading him to Houston for a 4th rounder.

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Sayonara, Shawn. You were great when you were healthy, but I'd rather have your cap space than you this season.

Looks like we'll be able to get Dock on board now. Good.

Re: Springs to be Released
 

Gmanc beat you by 1 minute. You guys are on it though. Props for that.

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Its one of those things. I hate to see ya go but. We need some room on the bus.

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Sorry to see him go. We were a better team when he played.

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Guess they didn't pull off any trade. Like I said, my source on that was very weak that's why I asked if anyone else heard it.

Springs got a bad rap here, I'll miss him.

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Expected move. I'm curious to see where he ends up. (Dallas?)

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Skins were Smart here. If D. Hall signed somewhere else Springs was coming back. Now we got 9 years younger at Corner.

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Bye! And it's about time.

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Hopefully we can use his space for a talented OL and gain some more options with our 13th pick in the draft.

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I'm kinda sad to see Springs go but the writing was on the wall. He's too much money for the return we've been getting and like Marcus W. it looks like his body is starting to fail him. I wish him luck. I've met him personally on a few occasions and really like the guy.

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Springs was a baller when healthy, it just seemed that was a little too infrequent the past 3 years. Classy guy though, I'll bet he ends up in Dallas.

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ESPN980 just reported that Cerrato says Rogers will definitely be back AND we have room to make another FA signing and we are looking at offense now.

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Sad to see him go, but he needed to go. I hope he doesn't become a Cowboy though, that wouldn't just feel right, maybe he can be a Texan.

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[quote=BigHairedAristocrat;531131]ESPN980 just reported that Cerrato says Rogers will definitely be back AND we have room to make another FA signing and we are looking at offense now.[/quote]

Glad to hear that, thanks for the info BHA.

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I think Springs is still one of the top corners in the league when healthy. I really hope he does not go to Dallas.

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So will it be Dockery, Willis, Brown, or Stinchcomb?

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[quote=SmootSmack;531139]So will it be Dockery, Willis, Brown, or Stinchcomb?[/quote]

As much as I'd like Dockery back, RT was a much bigger issue than LG. If we can do Dockery and Willis that would be ideal but I don't think we've got the cap room for that. Brown is likely signing with the Rams.

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Would love to have Dockery back...


I think DD would be a great addition, and I hope he wants to come home to Buges.

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dockery probably...

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I think this is a smart move. I really liked Springs and will miss him he was a beast when he played. Anyone remember the Game againt Dallas, when he shut down T.O. That was a thing of beauty.

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I, too, am sad to see Shawn Springs go... I really enjoyed watching him play... When healthy, I really think he is one of the top corners in the league, I'll hate to see him go... I too really hope he doesnt go to Dallas, but if I had to guess, I'd say he might end up there...

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[quote=Paintrain;531142]As much as I'd like Dockery back, RT was a much bigger issue than LG. If we can do Dockery and Willis that would be ideal but I don't think we've got the cap room for that. Brown is likely signing with the Rams.[/quote]

Dockery is a guard, not a tackle.

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[quote=SmootSmack;531115]Springs got a bad rap here, I'll miss him.[/quote]

Not from me. He made our defense when he played. He'll be missed. Hall better be able to get the job done.

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Thanks for the couple of games you played in and those few interceptions you didn't drop. :D




He had the potential to be a great corner for us, but couldn't stay healthy or committed I think. Physically, he looked huge for a CB, but somehow was fragile. I think it was more mental than physical.

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[quote=SmootSmack;531139]So will it be Dockery, Willis, Brown, or Stinchcomb?[/quote]

Dockery, PLEASE!

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[quote=Paintrain;531142]As much as I'd like Dockery back, RT was a much bigger issue than LG. If we can do Dockery and Willis that would be ideal but I don't think we've got the cap room for that. Brown is likely signing with the Rams.[/quote]

I agree. We can mask deficiencies inside, at least keep JC from getting killed, but at RT we can't. JC will be dead unless we upgrade there.

Re: Springs Released
 

Sign Dockery, Draft A. Smith for Right Tackle, then switch him with Samuels about 2 years down the line when he is getting better and Samuels is declining.

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Some JLC speculation about where Springs and Washington may end up...

[url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/2009/02/redskins_reunion_in_the_big_ea.html]Redskins Reunion In The Big Easy ?? - Redskins Insider[/url]

Re: Springs Released
 

Dockery and Willis.

And a pony.

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He is a great corner but I question his heart the past couple of years. It seemed we had guys playing with alot more injuries while he sat back on the bench watching people like Smoot strugle to get up after making a tackle. It just seemed like it was all about him and the money he was getting he should have done more to get out on the field.

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i wish we could have traded springs. someone would have traded a mid-round pick for him. now that springs is gone will the skins get a conditional pick?

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[quote=mvb2328;531180]i wish we could have traded springs. someone would have traded a mid-round pick for him. now that springs is gone will the skins get a conditional pick?[/quote]

He wasnt a free agent, so we dont get anything.

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[quote=JoeRedskin;531174]Dockery and Willis.

[B]And a pony.[/B][/quote]

Maybe the pony can compete with Suish for the kicking position. :smashfrea

Re: Springs Released
 

[quote=mvb2328;531180]i wish we could have traded springs. someone would have traded a mid-round pick for him. now that springs is gone will the skins get a conditional pick?[/quote]

No that's not how it works. We cut him, we didn't lose him via free agency which is what conditional picks deal with.

Re: Springs Released
 

Springs was a great player for us...but it was just getting rediculous with the injuries. He can't be counted on anymore for the long haul. He missed like 8 games from a calf bruise. Good luck Shawn.

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[quote=Ruhskins;531186]Maybe the pony can compete with Suish for the kicking position. :smashfrea[/quote]


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Shame to see Springs go, but it makes sense. He's old and we need to infuse youth into the offensive line. We've got the space to do it now.

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Springs definitely got a bad rap with some fans. He had some very good years for us. Best of luck to him.