smoot's ranking

oldswill · 03-18-2005, 12:15 PM

"In summary, we think Smoot has been overrated. Maybe not to Champ Bailey levels (another ex-Redskins cornerback, perhaps that's the key)", http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com.

Does Don Banks know what he's talking about? I always thought Smoot was very physical, what do you think? If you read the artical he says he has good coverage skills but ranks him last among FA cornerbacks.

dirtbag2112 · 03-18-2005, 12:32 PM

I didn't think much of him untill half way through the 2003 season when he played with a bruised sternum. IMO 2004 was when he really started looking like a solid corner. Anyways, he's gone and I'm glad we didn't overpay for him.

Carnage · 03-18-2005, 12:33 PM

He used to tackle like a matador, now we think he's better because he was always reminding us. Him and Springs really attacked the run last year though.

Big C · 03-18-2005, 12:42 PM

smoot didnt press in coverage a lot i dont think, maybe thats what he means. i remember smoot always giving a huge cushion.

HermosaBeach Skin Fan · 03-18-2005, 12:42 PM

I think he was a good corner, physical enough. The problem is, we don't have anybody to fill his shoes.

dirtbag2112 · 03-18-2005, 12:49 PM

I would actually take Springs over Smoot even considering his age.

Monksdown · 03-18-2005, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtbag2112

I would actually take Springs over Smoot even considering his age.

Didnt springs have a better year last year? Even though it did seem apparent that Smootie was willing to parcipated in tackling for once.

saden1 · 03-18-2005, 01:23 PM

I've seen Lucas play. He is nothing special. Smoot is a good player but lets face it, big receivers would eat him for lunch.

RedskinRat · 03-18-2005, 01:59 PM

I give Smoot full marks for heart but a WR like Owens just runs through him. Then Owens gets to Taylor and it's 'Lay down' time.

firstdown · 03-18-2005, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RedskinRat

I give Smoot full marks for heart but a WR like Owens just runs through him. Then Owens gets to Taylor and it's 'Lay down' time.

I thought Smoot and springs did a good jod against Owens last year. First game two catches for 24 yards 1 TD. Second 6 catches 47 yards no Tds and one lost fumble. That sound like numbers with Brunell at QB. LOL

celts32 · 03-18-2005, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

I thought Smoot and springs did a good jod against Owens last year. First game two catches for 24 yards 1 TD. Second 6 catches 47 yards no Tds and one lost fumble. That sound like numbers with Brunell at QB. LOL

Agreed! The Redskins did an amazing job on Owens last year.

As for Smoot being overrated. I say Smoot is underrated and Bailey is over rated.

BrudLee · 03-18-2005, 02:15 PM

Smoot's tackling improved, but he was still no tackler. He was sent on as many blitzes as Springs, and got exactly zero sacks. I remember once he completely whiffed on a blind side sack opportunity.

Redskins_P · 03-18-2005, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BrudLee

Smoot's tackling improved, but he was still no tackler. He was sent on as many blitzes as Springs, and got exactly zero sacks. I remember once he completely whiffed on a blind side sack opportunity.

I think that was against Green Bay. If I remember correctly?

djnemo65 · 03-18-2005, 02:26 PM

What the hell are these character issues they are talking about? Smoot was a model teammate and citizen for his entire stay in DC.

NY_Skinsfan · 03-18-2005, 02:28 PM

it's funny how opinions change so quickly...i could have sworn a few weeks ago smoot was this awesome corner that many people didn't want to let go...now he's nothing but average and it's ok that he's gone...

i for one will miss the little guy. he got better and better every year, and did very well in williams system. i think it was a definite loss for the team both on and off the field.

03-18-2005, 12:15 PM	#1
oldswill Camp Scrub Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: rochester, ny Posts: 45	smoot's ranking "In summary, we think Smoot has been overrated. Maybe not to Champ Bailey levels (another ex-Redskins cornerback, perhaps that's the key)", http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com. Does Don Banks know what he's talking about? I always thought Smoot was very physical, what do you think? If you read the artical he says he has good coverage skills but ranks him last among FA cornerbacks. __________________ "Gibbs thinks I'm a machine." Portis joked

03-18-2005, 12:32 PM	#2
dirtbag2112 Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 293	Re: smoot's ranking I didn't think much of him untill half way through the 2003 season when he played with a bruised sternum. IMO 2004 was when he really started looking like a solid corner. Anyways, he's gone and I'm glad we didn't overpay for him.

03-18-2005, 12:33 PM	#3
Carnage Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 473	Re: smoot's ranking He used to tackle like a matador, now we think he's better because he was always reminding us. Him and Springs really attacked the run last year though.

03-18-2005, 12:42 PM	#4
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,453	Re: smoot's ranking smoot didnt press in coverage a lot i dont think, maybe thats what he means. i remember smoot always giving a huge cushion. __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

03-18-2005, 12:42 PM	#5
HermosaBeach Skin Fan Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hermosa Beach, CA Age: 45 Posts: 44	Re: smoot's ranking I think he was a good corner, physical enough. The problem is, we don't have anybody to fill his shoes.

03-18-2005, 12:49 PM	#6
dirtbag2112 Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 293	Re: smoot's ranking I would actually take Springs over Smoot even considering his age.

03-18-2005, 01:23 PM	#8
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: smoot's ranking I've seen Lucas play. He is nothing special. Smoot is a good player but lets face it, big receivers would eat him for lunch.

03-18-2005, 01:59 PM	#9
RedskinRat Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I'm in LA, trick! Posts: 8,700	Re: smoot's ranking I give Smoot full marks for heart but a WR like Owens just runs through him. Then Owens gets to Taylor and it's 'Lay down' time.

03-18-2005, 02:15 PM	#12
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	Re: smoot's ranking Smoot's tackling improved, but he was still no tackler. He was sent on as many blitzes as Springs, and got exactly zero sacks. I remember once he completely whiffed on a blind side sack opportunity. __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

03-18-2005, 02:26 PM	#14
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: smoot's ranking What the hell are these character issues they are talking about? Smoot was a model teammate and citizen for his entire stay in DC.

03-18-2005, 02:28 PM	#15
NY_Skinsfan Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Age: 51 Posts: 838	Re: smoot's ranking it's funny how opinions change so quickly...i could have sworn a few weeks ago smoot was this awesome corner that many people didn't want to let go...now he's nothing but average and it's ok that he's gone... i for one will miss the little guy. he got better and better every year, and did very well in williams system. i think it was a definite loss for the team both on and off the field.

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