Ryan Clark

[RedskinPete]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

I like to see Clark back because if Adam goes down then what?

What do you mean if Adam goes down what about Taylor! He may never get to the field!!!

[Big C]

prioleu

[drew54]

Maybe we think of Clark as a tweener CB/Saftey? Maybe he is our 3rd CB option.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by drew54

Maybe we think of Clark as a tweener CB/Saftey? Maybe he is our 3rd CB option.

Yes!! play him at nickel
I'm sure GW has evaluated his man/man cover skills enough to know if he's up to it

[JoeRedskin]

I would love to have Clark back at the right price and in the right place. BUT - He seems to want to be a starter and feels he earned some love from the team. B/c he worked hard and really bought into the team concept, I can see how he may feel betrayed.

But, just b/c I think I understand his feelings of betrayal, doesn't mean I agree with them.

The term "core Redskins" apparently gets thrown around a lot by Gibbs. He probably uses it to talk about putting team first, etc. Fair enough.

What I bet is included in the description but what Clark and some others may not hear is that the Skins will always try to improve themselves and that, when a player who can help comes along, we will make the effort to get him. In those cases, we won't throw "core 'Skins" to the curb BUT we aren't going to pass up the opportunity to improve and, even for "core Skins", we are not going to pay you more than we believe your worth. We will make a fair offer (a la' Smoot, Pierce) - but we have a plan. We would like to include you in it but not necessarily at the price your asking.

I doubt Clark can get big bucks from anyone, maybe moderate ones along with a starter's role somewhere. If so, then he has his own choices to make. I like him, I hope he stays, but he is not someone for whom we should break the bank.

Bottom line, he is probably overvaluing himself as a player and as a component on the Skins.

[jermus22]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=15042

"Head coach Joe Gibbs said he had identified his "core group" of 15 players that the team has built its foundation around. He hopes to keep that core group together for the long term."

My bad, Go Skins. You were right. Thanks for setting me straight on that, Tafkas.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Yeah, I like Clark a lot, but I don't see him as a "core Redskin."

[jdlea]

I really like Ryan Clark too. I honestly don't know how much of an upgrade Archuleta is over him, however, I'm willing to wait and see what Williams does with Archuleta. I personally hope that if Ryan Clark can't start here he goes and finds a team where he can be the starter. I think going to Pitt would be great for him.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

I think Clark is probably better in coverage than Arch, but he's not as good against the run (anyone remember how LT just plowed over him). Arch is bigger, stronger, and also a better blitzer.

I wish we could keep Clark for depth though. I'd feel much more comfortable having him here if ST goes to prison.

[Big C]

clark would still play a lot...we rotate a lot of players in. remember how much prioleu played? and later stoutmire?

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=15042

"Head coach Joe Gibbs said he had identified his "core group" of 15 players that the team has built its foundation around. He hopes to keep that core group together for the long term."

That was not a quote from gibbs it was a quote from the writer. The asterisks where added here not in the article.

This is the quote from Gibbs.



"I told them that with the core group that we have here, our goal now would be to try to keep everybody together. That is my job and I started early this morning."

I think maybe the writer came up with the core of 15 and not Gibbs. If you think about it why would a coach name out 15 players making the others feel like outsiders who could be gone at anytime.

JERMUS22 don't give in until you read it for yourself.

[mooby]

Ryan Clark signed with the Steelers per the washington post.

former Redskins starting safety Ryan Clark agreed to a four-year contract with Pittsburgh, according to his agent, Joel Turner.

Clark's first visit was with Pittsburgh yesterday -- he was the first free agent entertained by the Super Bowl champion Steelers as well -- and final details of the contract were settled around 2:30 this afternoon. Clark came to Washington in 2004 after being cut by the New York Giants and was not expected to make the team but ended up getting a starting spot. The Redskins signed free agent Adam Archuleta to the largest contract in NFL history for a safety Monday, but Gregg Williams, assistant head coach -- defense, was still in contact with Clark as of Monday afternoon, according to Coach Joe Gibbs.

Clark quickly became a favorite among the players for his fearless style and friendly demeanor, and, although undersized for his position, won over fans with his determination as well. Turner said Clark leaves the Redskins with somewhat mixed emotions.

"Ryan's quite happy to be going to the Super Bowl champions," Turner said, "and we're very excited about his future there. But there's also a tinge of sadness, because he's leaving a place he really loved and a team that gave him his first real chance to show what he can do in the NFL.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by firstdown

That was not a quote from gibbs it was a quote from the writer. The asterisks where added here not in the article.

This is the quote from Gibbs.



"I told them that with the core group that we have here, our goal now would be to try to keep everybody together. That is my job and I started early this morning."

I think maybe the writer came up with the core of 15 and not Gibbs. If you think about it why would a coach name out 15 players making the others feel like outsiders who could be gone at anytime.

JERMUS22 don't give in until you read it for yourself.

About 2:25 into his Jan. 16 press conference (available on redskins.com) a reporter says something like "Coach, a couple of years ago you talked about keeping 15 or so core players. Do you feel you've identified those players?" And Gibbs says "Yes, I believe we have"

Anyhow, alls I was trying to do was point out where the original talk of 15 players came from

[Big C]

son of a bitch

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

About 2:25 into his Jan. 16 press conference (available on redskins.com) a reporter says something like "Coach, a couple of years ago you talked about keeping 15 or so core players. Do you feel you've identified those players?" And Gibbs says "Yes, I believe we have"

Anyhow, alls I was trying to do was point out where the original talk of 15 players came from

I know I was just giving you a hard time.