Bring back Stephen Davis

[Pocket$ $traight]

This idea has absolutely no merit.

[JoeRedskin]

I have always loved Stephen. I was sorry to see him go but rationalized it as being necessary to Spurrier's scheme. Now, he is a bit beat up and would cost us a roster spot - a spot for which we have young talent available (who do you cut? Rock? Broughton (okay maybe)? Lumsden? Sellers?

My wife (btw) says "SIGN HIM NOW!!! DAMN YOU SPURRIER!!!!" (Davis was her favorite).

Of course, if he signs with Philly, he will be dead to me.

Of course,

[SmootSmack]

Davis did meet with the Eagles on Monday, but I heard the physical (I think it was the physical, not the workout) didn't meet Philly's expectations

[redskinsfanatic]

i'd like to see it happen,but put davis and snyder in same state together and
remember what happened to davis at the hands of westbrook a few years back?that's what will happen to snyder if he and davis meet again!i do'nt blame davis for being pissed,snyder and numnuts spurrier did him shitty i thought!

[kingerock]

Clinton Portis - Washington Redskins - News - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

seems he's been contacted by the Skins. If he comes back, I can pull his old Jersey out of the closet.

[SkinEmAll]

I still sport my Davis jersey. Hes a class act, and I would love to see him back in the B&G. And its hard for me not to be excited about the idea of him being a limited option in the backfield. But we do have to many young guns that have a spot here, and deserve to be. I hate spunkmaster spurrier for alot of different reasons, but letting Davis go is on top of the list. But I guess Davis got the better end of it in the long run. He will find a spot somewhere and do what they need him to do. We need to pass on this one.

[Luxorreb]

Davis always been a class act and I've always been a FAN. Even when he played for Carolina. Saw him break the Redskins season rushing record on a cold rainy day at Fed Ex. Same day people cheered in the stadium when Tony Banks got injured. Those were such sad times at Fed Ex while Stephen Davis quietly with noone watching made Redskins history atleast til last season. I'd say give him a tryout if he wants and sign him for vet min. He ain't Maurice Claurette and Denver or Kansas City never seems to have a lack of 'featured backs'. FUGGIT. Bring him in if he can still run. Won't be starting, but he'd be a legend if he came back. Both the Redskins and Davis know this and Portis is pissed. HAHHAHAHHAHAHA. GO SKINS!!!!

[That Guy]

davis is probably better than nemo or manny white or any other non contributer, but it'd basically be a 1 year deal with almost no playing time.

so far i've seen nothing from nemo that'd lead me to believe he'll make the team, much less become our dedicated short yardage guy. maybe sellers could though..

[derrickskins]

Get real. Carolina is going to cut him. Too old, bad knees. Remember Mike Barrow?

[Redskins8588]

Originally Posted by derrickskins

Get real. Carolina is going to cut him. Too old, bad knees. Remember Mike Barrow?

Carolina is GOING to cut him?!?! Where have you ben? He was let go at the end of last season, why do you think he is trying to get a job with the eagles?

[superskins]

Originally Posted by Redskins8588

Carolina is GOING to cut him?!?! Where have you ben? He was let go at the end of last season, why do you think he is trying to get a job with the eagles?

u tell him!

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

Davis did meet with the Eagles on Monday, but I heard the physical (I think it was the physical, not the workout) didn't meet Philly's expectations

WOW. That's really bad.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Dogtag

I think the answer is fairly simple ... he does not want to play here.

Seems he does according to the WP:

washingtonpost.com


Davis in the Market

Former Redskins running back Stephen Davis, a free agent who has suffered through serious injuries in recent years, is shopping his services around the NFL and contacted the Redskins, team officials said. Washington expressed no immediate interest, and he visited Philadelphia yesterday.
Davis, once the franchise's single-season rushing leader, was released by Carolina in the offseason and was expected by some to retire. The Redskins appear comfortable with their running backs, and signed rookie free agent A.J. Harris last week.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by PSUSkinsFan21

12 Rushing TDs last year and zero fumbles lost? A liabillity?
1444 yards rushing; 14 TDs; and zero fumbles lost in 2003? A liability?
Not sure I see any support for that statement.

He lost AT LEAST 1 fumble in 2003, cause he fumbled & lost one against us. We then drove the ball to the 1 & then Rock fumbled so it evened out.
He has a history of fumbling,which he never got under control. I like SD & would be glad to see him back, but I think Gibbs' main concern would be his fumbling, in addition to his age, health.

[Skinsfanatic]

If we were really looking for another back, go all out and make a trade for Duckett (they are looking for a pick, and we give those away anyways). That being said, we will be fine.