Another Corner?

Daseal · 03-06-2004, 04:56 PM

He's better than any corner we could get in the 5th this year.

EEich · 03-06-2004, 05:15 PM

He played himself into a starting role with the Rams last year. The offer is $15 million for six years. I'd have to say this is another good move... insurance for when Smoot's contract expires?

Gmanc711 · 03-06-2004, 05:37 PM

We need Smoot back after next season, I think this would be insurance if Springs gets hurt, in my opinion.

SmootSmack · 03-06-2004, 05:49 PM

Here's a slightly off the wall thought I had. I know Springs when healthy is a great man to man defender. However, I also know he hasn't been entirely healthy lately. So I'm wondering, could Springs play some FS (sort of like Rod Woodson and Jason Sehorn switched to FS) and Butler and Smoot play the corners?

I'm not saying this should be a permanent move made this year, but I wonder if a couple of years down the road this could be an option. Granted, this is assuming we don't draft Sean Taylor

Beemnseven · 03-06-2004, 06:26 PM

Smootsmack, that could be a possibility, but I'm sure Springs is slated to play CB first.

Going after Butler simply means they're looking for depth. Bauman is fine as the nickel back, but we need at least one more defensive back in case he goes down, or Smoot or Springs get injured. Certainly don't want to be in the position to have to depend on Ade Jimoh.

SmootSmack · 03-06-2004, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Smootsmack, that could be a possibility, but I'm sure Springs is slated to play CB first.

Going after Butler simply means they're looking for depth. Bauman is fine as the nickel back, but we need at least one more defensive back in case he goes down, or Smoot or Springs get injured. Certainly don't want to be in the position to have to depend on Ade Jimoh.

Well, I'm sure Ade Jimoh Fan Club will have something to say about that.

Beemnseven · 03-06-2004, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smootsmack

Well, I'm sure Ade Jimoh Fan Club will have something to say about that.

Yeah, what's up with that? Is he really a fan of Ade Jimoh? When I first saw his screen name, I couldn't stop laughing.

offiss · 03-08-2004, 01:34 AM

[QUOTE=smootsmack]Here's a slightly off the wall thought I had. I know Springs when healthy is a great man to man defender. However, I also know he hasn't been entirely healthy lately. So I'm wondering, could Springs play some FS (sort of like Rod Woodson and Jason Sehorn switched to FS) and Butler and Smoot play the corners?

I'm not saying this should be a permanent move made this year, but I wonder if a couple of years down the road this could be an option. Granted, this is assuming we don't draft Sean Taylor[/QUOTE

problem with that is you are in more run support and probably more suseptable to injury, probably not the best spot for a guy like spring's, I do like the fact that he will be playing the majority of game's on grass that should help him with his injuries.

ChounsMan · 03-08-2004, 12:17 PM

I agree this might be an insurance policy & smart policy at that. Say we did not make this trade, next off season we lose Smoots to FA..? We are starting all over again at the corner position.

Springs has 2-3 season left at best. :confused:

Jerametrius Butler has already been through the NFL learning curve & is battle tested. Any 5th rd'er we aquire in the draft will need at least 2 seasons to be battle tested.

I'm 50/50 on this deal...???? :confused:

dieselhog · 03-08-2004, 03:47 PM

Springs is only two years older than Champ. He's only 28.

03-06-2004, 05:37 PM	#3
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SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Here's a slightly off the wall thought I had. I know Springs when healthy is a great man to man defender. However, I also know he hasn't been entirely healthy lately. So I'm wondering, could Springs play some FS (sort of like Rod Woodson and Jason Sehorn switched to FS) and Butler and Smoot play the corners? I'm not saying this should be a permanent move made this year, but I wonder if a couple of years down the road this could be an option. Granted, this is assuming we don't draft Sean Taylor __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-08-2004, 12:17 PM	#9
ChounsMan Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Connecticut Age: 55 Posts: 312	I agree this might be an insurance policy & smart policy at that. Say we did not make this trade, next off season we lose Smoots to FA..? We are starting all over again at the corner position. Springs has 2-3 season left at best. :confused: Jerametrius Butler has already been through the NFL learning curve & is battle tested. Any 5th rd'er we aquire in the draft will need at least 2 seasons to be battle tested. I'm 50/50 on this deal...???? :confused: __________________ Throwing on 4th and inches..!

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03-06-2004, 04:56 PM	#1
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 8,341	He's better than any corner we could get in the 5th this year.

03-06-2004, 05:15 PM	#2
EEich The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bristol, CT Age: 62 Posts: 1,001	He played himself into a starting role with the Rams last year. The offer is $15 million for six years. I'd have to say this is another good move... insurance for when Smoot's contract expires?

03-06-2004, 06:26 PM	#5
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 52 Posts: 5,311	Smootsmack, that could be a possibility, but I'm sure Springs is slated to play CB first. Going after Butler simply means they're looking for depth. Bauman is fine as the nickel back, but we need at least one more defensive back in case he goes down, or Smoot or Springs get injured. Certainly don't want to be in the position to have to depend on Ade Jimoh.

03-08-2004, 01:34 AM	#8
offiss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sparta, new jersey [ northern jersey ] Age: 62 Posts: 3,097	[QUOTE=smootsmack]Here's a slightly off the wall thought I had. I know Springs when healthy is a great man to man defender. However, I also know he hasn't been entirely healthy lately. So I'm wondering, could Springs play some FS (sort of like Rod Woodson and Jason Sehorn switched to FS) and Butler and Smoot play the corners? I'm not saying this should be a permanent move made this year, but I wonder if a couple of years down the road this could be an option. Granted, this is assuming we don't draft Sean Taylor[/QUOTE problem with that is you are in more run support and probably more suseptable to injury, probably not the best spot for a guy like spring's, I do like the fact that he will be playing the majority of game's on grass that should help him with his injuries.

03-08-2004, 03:47 PM	#10
dieselhog Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bolton, Lancashire Age: 54 Posts: 166	Springs is only two years older than Champ. He's only 28.

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