Maske/JLC: Gibbs Hints Redskins Might Trade Up

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by MonkFan4Life

You got me but it's a different situation. Briggs isn't to linebackers what Portis was to running backs when he came in. I could see if Briggs was Urlacher, then I understand but he isn't. He doesn't fill a "need". As far as the Portis deal, Champ wanted to go and Denver wanted him. The Skins needed a running back at the time so Portis came along in the deal. Was Portis going to sit for the year ? Can't remember but wasn't he going to make less than $1 mil that year ? What's Briggs slated to make about $7.5 ?

If your a linebacker in the NFL. You've gone to two pro-bowls... you really want to make your money soon. I mean your one freak injury away from losing your big day.

He's got his pay-day in his grasp, and Chicago franchised him and that really pisses him off. It would piss me off as well, and I don't think it directly reflects anything about his character. The NFL is a business, and business wise that's a smart choice. I have no problem with his decisions.

As far as filling the needs, I understand that. But the same kind of philosophical thinking that goes into the "draft the best player available", is it that much of a stretch when a pro-bowl young quality proven linebacker is on the market? Get him because he's there.

I tend to dis-agree with this thinking, but when the offer is on the table to loiter around inside your head... the idea sounds better and better.

[MonkFan4Life]

Originally Posted by RobH4413

If your a linebacker in the NFL. You've gone to two pro-bowls... you really want to make your money soon. I mean your one freak injury away from losing your big day.

He's got his pay-day in his grasp, and Chicago franchised him and that really pisses him off. It would piss me off as well, and I don't think it directly reflects anything about his character. The NFL is a business, and business wise that's a smart choice. I have no problem with his decisions.

As far as filling the needs, I understand that. But the same kind of philosophical thinking that goes into the "draft the best player available", is it that much of a stretch when a pro-bowl young quality proven linebacker is on the market? Get him because he's there.

I tend to dis-agree with this thinking, but when the offer is on the table to loiter around inside your head... the idea sounds better and better.

Now as a player I understand why you go for your money now. I understood why T.O. did it when he did. I understand why they all do it but given the teams history you don't want to do too many things that may cause any type of resentment towards the organization from the players. I KNOW that I am being VERY hypocritical because I think they should take Calvin Johnson which could cause problems with your Wide Outs but until snyone whose name isn't Moss becomes 6'5 overnight and runs a 4.3 40 then Eff them. Bringing in Briggs who is an OLB to replace a guy that you just gave up picks for last year who replaced a guy that you signed to start last year doesn't make sense to me. I know that Briggs is a proven player, and I'd like to see him here but not for the kind of money that he'll command. I don't think the Skins should use the 6th pick unless it's Calvin Johnson because of the money they'd have to pay. I think Briggs should get all that he can but not at the Skins' expense. The Skins needed a corner as well but believe me I didn't think they should've given Nate Clements the world either.

[Beemnseven]

What do we have that will entice any team to trade places with us to move up?

It's not like we have another first round pick, and a second, third, fourth -- which is what it would take for someone to give up on Johnson.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

What do we have that will entice any team to trade places with us to move up?

It's not like we have another first round pick, and a second, third, fourth -- which is what it would take for someone to give up on Johnson.

Agreed. I don't see it happening

[GTripp0012]

Rocky has no value right now. The only way he will ever have any trade value again is if he earns it on the field.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Rocky has no value right now. The only way he will ever have any trade value again is if he earns it on the field.

Yeah, I realized how stupid it sounded after I said it. that's why I edited my post.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Yeah, I realized how stupid it sounded after I said it. that's why I edited my post.

It's cool. I unquoted you.