Isn't Cornerback as Big a Need as OL?

SmootSmack · 12-23-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Can we all agree that Smoot is gone, or a non-factor? I think he's still trying to find where Hakeem Nicks went on that 20 yard dig route.

You know what? F***you! F*** you and the horse you rode in on...

Sigh...Smoot's given it his all for nearly a decade now but it's time for him to go. Though I think we might get one more year out of him

Hail to the Redskins · 12-23-2009, 04:53 PM

Think about our division as well...

NYG: Steve Smith, Manningham, & Nicks to cover
DAL: Austin & R Williams to cover
PHI: Jackson & Maclin to cover

I mean... has Barnes or Tryon PROVEN they can cover any of those #2s?

GTripp0012 · 12-23-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

You know what? F***you! F*** you and the horse you rode in on...

Sigh...Smoot's given it his all for nearly a decade now but it's time for him to go. Though I think we might get one more year out of him

LOL.

Watching him try to play the last two years has just been depressing. I've completely forgotten the second half of the 2007 season, when he was inexplicably great in Sean's absence. We really should have thanked him and put him out to pasture at the end of last year, as there's no reason that Westbrook couldn't get burned exactly the same way Smoot is.

mlmdub130 · 12-23-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

You know what? F***you! F*** you and the horse you rode in on...

Sigh...Smoot's given it his all for nearly a decade now but it's time for him to go. Though I think we might get one more year out of him

we got one more year for sure he just needs to have two of these before each game instead of his regular one

Fred Smoot's Smack Energy Bar

SmootSmack · 12-23-2009, 04:48 PM

I'd put RB before DB. Portis, Betts, Cartwright, Mason, and Ganther could conceivably all be gone

GTripp0012 · 12-23-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'd put RB before DB. Portis, Betts, Cartwright, Mason, and Ganther could conceivably all be gone

Yeah, but if the next coach ends up being Shanahan, the undrafted free agents he brings in will be expected to produce in those roles. And I think Portis will be back, in a limited capacity.

SmootSmack · 12-23-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Yeah, but if the next coach ends up being Shanahan, the undrafted free agents he brings in will be expected to produce in those roles. And I think Portis will be back, in a limited capacity.

Maybe Shanahan could sign this former back of his this spring...or wait a couple of years and target this former back of his

GTripp0012 · 12-23-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Maybe Shanahan could sign this former back of his this spring...or wait a couple of years and target this former back of his

Yeah, if he goes after LeGarrette Blount, I'll be worried.

You're speaking to the president of the "Shanahan can't draft" club. But even though he misses on a lot of picks, the running backs who PLAY always perform.

tryfuhl · 12-23-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Yeah, if he goes after LeGarrette Blount, I'll be worried.

You're speaking to the president of the "Shanahan can't draft" club. But even though he misses on a lot of picks, the running backs who PLAY always perform.

Has Blount had any issues other than the punch? He might be worth a look late in the draft or if he goes undrafted. I'd prefer if he's an UDFA though since he didn't exactly come back strong despite practicing with the team the whole time.

Lotus · 12-23-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Yeah, if he goes after LeGarrette Blount, I'll be worried.

You're speaking to the president of the "Shanahan can't draft" club. But even though he misses on a lot of picks, the running backs who PLAY always perform.

Mr. President, would you agree that he does better drafting offensive players rather than defensive players? I'm hardly defending his draft record here, just noticing that his record on the defensive side is especially lame. He drafted Al Wilson and...well, that's about it.

Lotus · 12-23-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'd put RB before DB. Portis, Betts, Cartwright, Mason, and Ganther could conceivably all be gone

Agreed. I also agree about the OL mentioned above.

If Rogers and Smoot are gone, they will need replacing, though. So I think the defensive backfield needs attention. It is priority #3 in my mind, after OL and RB.

Hail to the Redskins · 12-23-2009, 05:18 PM

See... I'm also of the opinion that Ganther and Mason have shown enough to trust going into 2010.

I am actually VERY impressed with Ganther's running style... he does NOT go down easily and gets those finishing yards.

And with Shanahan's running style and an improved line? Why focus on a position where 7th rounders come in and avg 4.5 yds per carry every year??

And who said Portis is going anywhere?

RB is not a need in my mind.... just my 2 cents.

Even if Portis goes... which I really don't think he will... we could get one late in the draft... this is one area where Shanny has shown ability to scout.

Longtimefan · 12-23-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'd put RB before DB. Portis, Betts, Cartwright, Mason, and Ganther could conceivably all be gone

No way this guy would ever be considered a featured back, but remember Anthony Alridge? Shanahan was the one that recomended to Cerrato he take a look at this guy and they spoke highly of him in Denver as though some there didn't want to see him leave.

tryfuhl · 12-23-2009, 05:39 PM

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No way this guy would ever be considered a featured back, but remember Anthony Alridge? Shanahan was the one that recomended to Cerrato he take a look at this guy and they spoke highly of him in Denver as though some there didn't want to see him leave.

I'd like to see him given another chance.. if Mason can get one Alridge should.

Longtimefan · 12-23-2009, 05:52 PM

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I'd like to see him given another chance.. if Mason can get one Alridge should.

That was my thought as well. I thought maybe since Shanahan is famaliar with him and he was here for a sandwich, maybe there can be a place for him. Even if dosen't get carries maybe he can contribute as a returner without fumbling.

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Hail to the Redskins The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,687	Re: Isn't Cornerback as Big a Need as OL? See... I'm also of the opinion that Ganther and Mason have shown enough to trust going into 2010. I am actually VERY impressed with Ganther's running style... he does NOT go down easily and gets those finishing yards. And with Shanahan's running style and an improved line? Why focus on a position where 7th rounders come in and avg 4.5 yds per carry every year?? And who said Portis is going anywhere? RB is not a need in my mind.... just my 2 cents. Even if Portis goes... which I really don't think he will... we could get one late in the draft... this is one area where Shanny has shown ability to scout. __________________ “Sometimes it is not enough to our best; we must do what is required.” - Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

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Hail to the Redskins The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,687	Re: Isn't Cornerback as Big a Need as OL? Think about our division as well... NYG: Steve Smith, Manningham, & Nicks to cover DAL: Austin & R Williams to cover PHI: Jackson & Maclin to cover I mean... has Barnes or Tryon PROVEN they can cover any of those #2s? __________________ “Sometimes it is not enough to our best; we must do what is required.” - Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

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