Springs Agrees With Patriots.
 

I'm glad he's out the NFC East to be honest. I thought it deserved it's own thread.


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It will be nice to see him standing on someone else's sideline in street clothes.

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[quote=SkinzzFan;534678]It will be nice to see him standing on someone else's sideline in street clothes.[/quote]

I know!!! LOL! So true.

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Well unless Marcus Washington shows up and kicks him in the calf again, there's a good chance he'll be on the field for them the whole year.

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[quote=53Fan;534694]Well unless Marcus Washington shows up and kicks him in the calf again, there's a good chance he'll be on the field for them the whole year.[/quote]


Dude it is always something with Springs you will see. If it is not his calf, ribs, knee, ankle or vagina it is something else. He doesn't play through pain.

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I guess we'll see.

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I'm just going to wish him well rather than go through the tired complaints.

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That seems a good fit. I'm so glad he's not w/the iggles.

For all the cracks about his injuries, he is 34 & still very good when he's out there. Injuries were always his problem even in seattle. He did a lot for the team in b&g though. Too bad he won't be here as a nickel in 09.

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[quote=mredskins;534695]Dude it is always something with Springs you will see. If it is not his calf, ribs, knee, ankle or vagina it is something else. He doesn't play through pain.[/quote]

I would beg to differ, but it's a moot point.

He's older and more injury prone. He played almost all season and thru the playoff run in 2007 injured as many forget. If he could be out there he would have been. But yes, he's been injury prone alot recently.

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[quote=redsk1;534701]I would beg to differ, but it's a moot point.

He's older and more injury prone. He played almost all season and thru the playoff run in 2007 injured as many forget. If he could be out there he would have been. But yes, he's been injury prone alot recently.[/quote]

Recently? He's missed at least 4 games in 5 different seasons during his career, and he's only played all 16 games once in the past 8 years. He's also missed 14 games the past 3 seasons. His only real stretch of durability was between 1998-2000.

He's great when he's healthy, which isn't often enough. Pair that with his unwillingness to take a paycut, and it's bye bye.

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So I´ve been out of country for spring break and the Redskins have completely changed. Haynesworth and no Springs? I guess Springs was expected.

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[quote=hooskins;534716]So I´ve been out of country for spring break and the Redskins have completely changed. Haynesworth and no Springs? I guess Springs was expected.[/quote]

You also heard about Dockery coming back, right?

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[quote=hooskins;534716]So I´ve been out of country for spring break and the Redskins have completely changed. Haynesworth and no Springs? I guess Springs was expected.[/quote]

Were you in Mexico? :)

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He had a ood run here, when he was healthy he was the best corner on the field.

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can we bring please bring in a outside linebacker?we really have only one on the team...

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Funny last night I was talking to a buddy of mine who is an Eagles fan and had just said I can't believe no one has picked up Springs. The very minute I got that out of my mouth he pointed up at the TV for me to see Springs making an INT. with the caption "Springs to the Pats".

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With our luck, I'll bet he plays all 16 games. Although I'm convinced Darth Hoody has some sort of secret formula that helps old players contribute and become somewhat relevant (see Junior Seau).

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[quote=GMScud;534709]Recently? He's missed at least 4 games in 5 different seasons during his career, and he's only played all 16 games once in the past 8 years. He's also missed 14 games the past 3 seasons. His only real stretch of durability was between 1998-2000.

He's great when he's healthy, which isn't often enough. Pair that with his unwillingness to take a paycut, and it's bye bye.[/quote]

No, your right, he's been injury prone more than recently. I was just making the point (from memory) the SS played hurt alot too. Since he was always injured...From memory, he played hurt down the stretch of that playoff run in 2007.

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[quote=Ruhskins;534790]With our luck, I'll bet he plays all 16 games. Although I'm convinced Darth Hoody has some sort of secret formula that helps old players contribute and become somewhat relevant (see Junior Seau).[/quote]

It's called HGH...Rodney Harrison anyone?

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guys, Springs was a great corner when not injured; he shut down Owen's last year against Romo's Girls'. Spring's is still very good, and being on the Pat's he will probably play some Safety.
i wish the best.

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I'm surprised the Eagles didn't try to sign Springs to replace Dawkins (which is a tall order).
And actually, I'm surprised the Eagles let Dawkins go. They let Vincent and Taylor go when they got older (34 or so) but Dawkins has always been solid and is arguably the heart and soul of the Eagles so the move is strange. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad to see the guy go.

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[quote=John Denny;534896][B]I'm surprised the Eagles didn't try to sign Springs to replace Dawkins[/B] (which is a tall order).
And actually, I'm surprised the Eagles let Dawkins go. They let Vincent and Taylor go when they got older (34 or so) but Dawkins has always been solid and is arguably the heart and soul of the Eagles so the move is strange. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad to see the guy go.[/quote]

Actually they did try to sign Springs to play safety. Probably free safety though. He was signed to play corner for NE and probably felt he had a better chance to get to a Super Bowl with the Pats. Replacing Dawkins is not going to be easy. He brought 100% when he played. I'll give him that.

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I'm wishing Shawn Springs all the best.

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I always liked Springs...he was one of the best defensive players on our team.
You can't blame Springs for his body breaking down over time.
When he played...he was always rock solid...how many can you say that about?

I was really hoping we could have resigned him for cheaper...he is by far the biggest loss we've had...its a shame he was cut and was not a free agent...we missed out on compensory picks for him and Taylor because of that...one of the probs with how we structure our contract for oldies.

Anyways.....I was really scared when I heard he was considered for the Eagles.
That would have sucked...cause he is still good....I was really upset when he was thinking Dallas too...and due to his Dad playing there...that could have been a problem
Good thing the Pats got him...not suprised...they have a great front office.

We will all be missing springs 2 or 3 games into the season when Hall gets juked 4 times a game.
I did like Springs...he was solid...I am sad to see him go.

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[quote=skinsnut;534926]I always liked Springs...he was one of the best defensive players on our team.
You can't blame Springs for his body breaking down over time.
When he played...he was always rock solid...how many can you say that about?

I was really hoping we could have resigned him for cheaper...he is by far the biggest loss we've had...its a shame he was cut and was not a free agent...we missed out on compensory picks for him and Taylor because of that...one of the probs with how we structure our contract for oldies.

Anyways.....I was really scared when I heard he was considered for the Eagles.
That would have sucked...cause he is still good....I was really upset when he was thinking Dallas too...and due to his Dad playing there...that could have been a problem
Good thing the Pats got him...not suprised...[B]they have a great front office[/B].

We will all be missing springs 2 or 3 games into the season when Hall gets juked 4 times a game.
I did like Springs...he was solid...I am sad to see him go.[/quote]

I think this is all Darth Hoody and his ability of recognizing talent, bringing out the best of old player, [U]taking risks[/U], and having a bit of luck (having all these old players without any big injuries). Although, the latter is yet to be seen, Springs could go in and have his usual injuries.

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[quote=12thMan;534676]I'm glad he's out the NFC East to be honest. I thought it deserved it's own thread.


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It definitely does... he has to work to be with a new team.. not to say he hasn't worked in years past, but he has more to prove

the pats are the type of team that would take him and it's probably one of the more likely places we figured he'd go

he was very professional about his departure

great wishes mr springs

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[quote=SkinzzFan;534678]It will be nice to see him standing on someone else's sideline in street clothes.[/quote]
dumbass number 1 in this thread

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Never was a spring fan! He was more about him and his dad the about then Redskins!

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[quote=SkinzzFan;534678]It will be nice to see him standing on someone else's sideline in street clothes.[/quote]

It wouldn't surprise me to see him play 16 games. We all know what happens to players when they leave the Skins. It's like steroids - bigger, faster stronger.

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Has anyone picked up Washington yet? Sorry I have been out of it, been in the middle of coaching soccer so have not had much time to get caught up on things.

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[quote=tryfuhl;534994]dumbass number 1 in this thread[/quote]

That's constructive.

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[quote=RedskinPete;534996]Never was a spring fan! He was more about him and his dad the about then Redskins![/quote]

I hope anyone in his situation would be more about family than a job.

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[quote=Mattyk72;535028]I hope anyone in his situation would be more about family than a job.[/quote]

Seriously. I feel dumber after reading some of these posts.

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[quote=RedskinPete;534996]Never was a spring fan! He was more about him and his dad the about then Redskins![/quote]

Yeah, what a selfish prick being concerned with his comatose father and his step mother being diagnosed with cancer. Sheesh, typical athletes all about me, me, me. You embarrass me to be a fan of the same team.

I wasn't a huge Springs fan the past couple of years, but that was only because of his lack of toughness-seemed like he'd only play when he was 100%- but it had nothing to do with his commitment to family issues. If anything I respected him more as a man for that.

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[quote=Paintrain;535043]Yeah, what a selfish prick being concerned with his comatose father and his step mother being diagnosed with cancer. Sheesh, typical athletes all about me, me, me. You embarrass me to be a fan of the same team.

I wasn't a huge Springs fan the past couple of years, but that was only because of his lack of toughness-seemed like he'd only play when he was 100%- but it had nothing to do with his commitment to family issues. If anything I respected him more as a man for that.[/quote]

I agree 100% with this post....

I mean the family stuff shouldn't even be discussed... you're an utter dumb ass if you're mad at the guy for anything family related...

I do agree, that he seemed very fickle the past couple years in terms of sitting out... I just look at other guys on the team and saw them play through injuries that I think Springs could have as well... I really have no idea the seriousness of the injuries... and some people are just plain tougher than others physically and a strained calf for one guy could be completely different than a strained calf for another guy....

I'll miss Springs.. I was a fan of the guy.. I think he was the spark that started our run to the playoffs in 2007, and when he was healthy we were much better on defense...he just was never really healthy. .

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how much did he get? i can't find contract numbers anywhere...

edit: 3 years 13$mill. good deal for NE.

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I don't understand how Springs' family has anything to do w/ it. Wouldn't he have decided to play for Dallas if he wanted to be closer to his ailing father?

... just evaluating Springs the player I'm very glad he's gone, regardless of how he performs going forward. Other than the 2nd half of the '07 season Springs rarely impressed me. This year obviously there were the injuries (again) but even when healthy his play dropped. The way he jumped in front of Hall's easy interception, and then bobbled it, was just dumb. And then he got his ass utterly handed to him on the last series against SF when they drove down to kick the FG... as soon as that game was over I couldn't really believe Blache and the FO would keep him unless he took a big paycut... glad he didn't.

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I was hoping that he might get re-signed with a smaller contract. Can't blame him for going where the money is. I just wish it weren't the Patriots.

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[quote=Mattyk72;535028]I hope anyone in his situation would be more about family than a job.[/quote]
Yes and no....He never showed up last year in OTA right? Or was it in off season work outs? Anyway have no proublem with the family thing but when you are getting the kind of money these guys are getting you need to go the extra mile!!!! Just like J.Taylor he was not ready to go when the perseason started that is why Vinny and Danny is having workout with the team in contracts now.

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[quote=Paintrain;535043]Yeah, what a selfish prick being concerned with his comatose father and his step mother being diagnosed with cancer. Sheesh, typical athletes all about me, me, me. You embarrass me to be a fan of the same team.

I wasn't a huge Springs fan the past couple of years, but that was only because of his lack of toughness-seemed like he'd only play when he was 100%- but it had nothing to do with his commitment to family issues. If anything I respected him more as a man for that.[/quote]
Well I am glad I am that low to you. I remember well that coach was not happy with him not being around at all in the spring! What you think of me I can give a s!@#. As for toughness I really never gave it much thought but I did notice he didn't seem to be a D.Green or a Art M. kind of Redskin!