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It's gotta be Samuels. Although re-signing Smoot is a priority, Smoot is the least likely of the Skins' big free agents to stick around. The reason is because Gibbs and Snyder both know that we can get something good in return for Smoot should he choose to not re-sign here. We will franchise him and deal him for high draft choice(s) or possibly some veterans that can come in and make an immediate impact. Although Samuels and Pierce could potentially be traded as well, they would not garner the interest that Smoot would on the trade market. Therefore, if there is one person who is not coming back to the Skins next year, it's Smoot.
I desperately want Smoot to stick around, but I won't be overly worried should he leave. Gibbs, Williams and Snyder know the importance of having good corners in this defensive system, so if Smoot leaves, I am confident that Snyder will whip out the checkbook and find someone comparable to replace him.
I have loved the offseason since Snyder took over. Danny Boy always seems to keep us on our toes, and you never quite know what he's gonna do. Unfortunately, for the past decade, the offseason has been by far the most exciting time to be a Skins fan. Let's just hope that some of this offseason excitement turns into Ws next year.
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