David Macklin our new CB

[Alvin#40]

Originally Posted by Crazyhorse1

Macklin's a career backup with multiple weaknesses. What's all the cheering about?

Have to disagree with that....solid situational if Greg plays him right.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by Crazyhorse1

Macklin's a career backup with multiple weaknesses. What's all the cheering about?

No he's not. As his 06 scouting report (71) indicates he has alot of upside. He also had seven starts last year, this guy brings great depth at corner position for low cost, I think that's what the cheering is about!

KUDOS to the FO on this signing, well spent cash!

[PSUSkinsFan21]

Originally Posted by Crazyhorse1

Macklin's a career backup with multiple weaknesses. What's all the cheering about?

Ignorance abounds. Macklin has been a starter most of his career......both in Indy and in Zona.

I LOVE this pickup. Adding solid veteran depth to a key position, at a cheap price (not to mention getting a Nittany Lion back on the the team again). Good job, Gibbs.

[MTK]

Macklin is a solid veteran pickup. He should be a huge improvement over the likes of Wright.

That being said he's no threat to crack the starting lineup and bump Springs, Smoot or Rogers. I think we're really set at corner now. Kudos to the front office for this move.

[skinsfan69]

I don't think Springs is going to be here. Spings is not going to take a paycut. This move sealed his fate. It's time to move on anyway.

[MTK]

Springs doesn't have to take a paycut in order to be here. It would be nice to have him restructure, but his roster spot is NOT dependent on him taking a paycut.

[JDALY27]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

A simple restructure means the player gets their money up front rather than later on. Why would a player not be willing to do this in your opinion?

Springs already said no.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by JDALY27

Springs already said no.

I don't recall seeing that the Skins attempted to restructure him. I was under the impression they have only approached him about taking a paycut.

[PSUSkinsFan21]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I don't think Springs is going to be here. Spings is not going to take a paycut. This move sealed his fate. It's time to move on anyway.

Didn't someone already say that cutting Springs would have pretty much the same effect on the cap as keeping him under his current contract? Why, again, would we cut him? Doesn't make sense to me. Macklin is great insurance in case of injury and/or a solid nickel or dime CB........he's not Springs's replacement. If he was, the Skins would have certainly signed him to a longer deal than one year.

[Rajmahal33]

I love the Macklin signing b/c it shows that our organization is able to sign ppl for cheap. Macklin could have used the knowledge that the skins usually overpay and used that as leverage. It's good to know that he signed b/c he wants to be here not b/c we paid him the most. I have a strong feeling that GW sees something in rhis guy that made him compel Gibbs to personally talk to him.

My only concern with our signings thus far is that we are dedicating a lot of signings and roster spots to the secondary. This is great b/c they struggled last year BUT we are neglecting our depth on the O-line. I am not saying we should cut Springs, but if we can entertain some sort of trade scenario that will either give us a starting OG or a 2nd round pick (or something) that will give us the ability to draft a starting OG, I would say springs is now expendable.

[JDALY27]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I don't recall seeing that the Skins attempted to restructure him. I was under the impression they have only approached him about taking a paycut.

Springs has all the leverage. If he gets cut he will most likely be making more money elsewhere. Not sure why the Redskins would expect him to take a pay cut? So maybe that's all they asked and now they are going to meet with him again to restructure? I would still be pissed off they asked me to take the pay cut in the first place.

Bottom line: Will Springs be here in your opinion?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by JDALY27

Springs has all the leverage. If he gets cut he will most likely be making more money elsewhere. Not sure why the Redskins would expect him to take a pay cut? So maybe that's all they asked and now they are going to meet with him again to restructure? I would still be pissed off they asked me to take the pay cut in the first place.

Bottom line: Will Springs be here in your opinion?

Yes, I think he'll be back.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Rajmahal33

I love the Macklin signing b/c it shows that our organization is able to sign ppl for cheap. Macklin could have used the knowledge that the skins usually overpay and used that as leverage. It's good to know that he signed b/c he wants to be here not b/c we paid him the most. I have a strong feeling that GW sees something in rhis guy that made him compel Gibbs to personally talk to him.

My only concern with our signings thus far is that we are dedicating a lot of signings and roster spots to the secondary. This is great b/c they struggled last year BUT we are neglecting our depth on the O-line. I am not saying we should cut Springs, but if we can entertain some sort of trade scenario that will either give us a starting OG or a 2nd round pick (or something) that will give us the ability to draft a starting OG, I would say springs is now expendable.

I disagree about the OL, so far we've re-signed Wade and Pucillo, and also went out and signed Fabini and Tucker. They've addressed the OL depth and Wade is likely to start at LG. I don't think they are done making OL moves, but they certainly haven't ignored the need.

[JDALY27]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Yes, I think he'll be back.

Hope that you're right. I would love to see Springs, Taylor, Rogers, and Smoot start for us in the secondary new season.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by JDALY27

Hope that you're right. I would love to see Springs, Taylor, Rogers, and Smoot start for us in the secondary new season.

Unless it's for health reasons I don't see why they would cut him at this point. He fits into the cap right now despite his high number, and my guess is they'll get him to restructure at some point.