CBS says Smoot and Bailey Midseason All Pros

[wolfeskins]

what are bailey's stats compared to smoot and springs? ( tackles and ints )

[SUNRA]

Originally Posted by wolfeskins

what are bailey's stats compared to smoot and springs? ( tackles and ints )

Fred Smoot: 3 INTs 34 solo tackles
Shawn Springs: 3INTs 26 solo tackles
Champ Bailey: 2 INTs 27 solo tackles

Champ Who?

Fred Smoot led in INT's for the Redskins for the last three seasons:
5 rookie year, 5 second year and 4 third year. That's why Bailey was traded.

[wolfeskins]

thanks for the stats sunra. every game the skins play and the more i see springs and portis play makes me feel better and better about the trade.

[BrudLee]

Originally Posted by SUNRA

Fred Smoot: 3 INTs 34 solo tackles
Shawn Springs: 3INTs 26 solo tackles
Champ Bailey: 2 INTs 27 solo tackles

Champ Who?

Fred Smoot led in INT's for the Redskins for the last three seasons:
5 rookie year, 5 second year and 4 third year. That's why Bailey was traded.

The impressive thing here for Smoot is the tackles. He has made more open field tackles of running backs (often to the point of dinging himself) so far this year than Deion Sanders did in his career. This is in addition to doing a great job in coverage.

[joecrisp]

I'm not going to rag on Bailey, because I like him and I think he's a great player, but he was prone to being beaten when opposing offenses decided to test him.

But you just can't say enough about the amazing job Fred Smoot has done this year. He has brought his 'A' game all year, has stepped up as a leader on and off the field, has proven his desire to be one of the best cornerbacks in the league, and his desire to set a standard for what a "Redskins-type guy" should be. That last thing is something Smoot has that Bailey did not-- the desire to be a great Redskin, not just a great player. That kind of loyalty and desire to be linked to one team because of a steadfast belief in where that team is going is an extremely uncommon thing these days, and that, in addition to his on-field exploits, is what makes Fred Smoot such a rare and precious gem.

[manicd]

Originally Posted by joecrisp

I'm not going to rag on Bailey, because I like him and I think he's a great player, but he was prone to being beaten when opposing offenses decided to test him.

But you just can't say enough about the amazing job Fred Smoot has done this year. He has brought his 'A' game all year, has stepped up as a leader on and off the field, has proven his desire to be one of the best cornerbacks in the league, and his desire to set a standard for what a "Redskins-type guy" should be. That last thing is something Smoot has that Bailey did not-- the desire to be a great Redskin, not just a great player. That kind of loyalty and desire to be linked to one team because of a steadfast belief in where that team is going is an extremely uncommon thing these days, and that, in addition to his on-field exploits, is what makes Fred Smoot such a rare and precious gem.

Hey, the thing I noticed about being a true Redskin under Gibbs is the attitudes of some of the players he covets. Look at Smoot, Lavar, and Portis. Those 3 especially are not only physically gifted, but have a fun time and like to ham it up. When Champ did speak(he seemed quiet most of the times), he was/is usually giving himself props and sounding arrogant. I can't see that from any of "Gibbs" guys. He wants guys that work hard, but have fun too.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by joecrisp

I'm not going to rag on Bailey, because I like him and I think he's a great player, but he was prone to being beaten when opposing offenses decided to test him.

But you just can't say enough about the amazing job Fred Smoot has done this year. He has brought his 'A' game all year, has stepped up as a leader on and off the field, has proven his desire to be one of the best cornerbacks in the league, and his desire to set a standard for what a "Redskins-type guy" should be. That last thing is something Smoot has that Bailey did not-- the desire to be a great Redskin, not just a great player. That kind of loyalty and desire to be linked to one team because of a steadfast belief in where that team is going is an extremely uncommon thing these days, and that, in addition to his on-field exploits, is what makes Fred Smoot such a rare and precious gem.

Hey Crisp, clear some cap space in your inbox so I can PM you

[joecrisp]

Originally Posted by smootsmack

Hey Crisp, clear some cap space in your inbox so I can PM you

It's clear. Sorry about that.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by SUNRA

Fred Smoot: 3 INTs 34 solo tackles
Shawn Springs: 3INTs 26 solo tackles
Champ Bailey: 2 INTs 27 solo tackles

Champ Who?

Fred Smoot led in INT's for the Redskins for the last three seasons:
5 rookie year, 5 second year and 4 third year. That's why Bailey was traded.

Don't forget Springs' 3 sacks as well