Redskins Release Torrence

[Redskins_P]

Originally Posted by Coff

I'd rather they cut Springs instead of Torrence. Torrence might not be very good in coverage, but at least he plays more than 2 games a year.

LOL, you can't be serious. Cut Springs instead of Torrence?

[Coff]

Originally Posted by Redskins_P

LOL, you can't be serious. Cut Springs instead of Torrence?

I would not seriously expect the Skins to cut Springs instead of Torrence, but I think the suggestion deserves a closer look. The point was more to highlight my frustration with Springs as well as the direction of the front office.

Skinsfan69 expressed concern that the Skins are moving in the wrong direction, the “pre-Joe days” of Danny and Vinny, and I can kind of see that. Instead of investing in a young, on-the-rise, 26 year old corner who comes cheap (Torrence), we bring in big name corner in Hall, while at the same time a guy like Springs, a 32-year-old injury prone corner, is soaking up a substantial amount of our salary cap, while contributing very little on the field.

When added up, these conditions do not seem to point toward a well thought out, long term method for improving this football team. Rather, it appears as a rash, slightly illogical approach to team building that emphasizes big names and hasty judgments.

T.O. Killa made a great point: if the Hall deal works out, it will make a lot of sense to cut Springs next season. With Rogers and Hall at corner, it would be crazy to spend over 7 million a year on a #3 corner, especially if he’s injured for much of the season. So if we were to cut Springs, we would need another corner, preferably a cheap, young corner who is a great role player. Know of anyone who fits that description? Oh yeah, Leigh Torrence.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Coff

T.O. Killa made a great point: if the Hall deal works out, it will make a lot of sense to cut Springs next season. With Rogers and Hall at corner, it would be crazy to spend over 7 million a year on a #3 corner, especially if he’s injured for much of the season. So if we were to cut Springs, we would need another corner, preferably a cheap, young corner who is a great role player. Know of anyone who fits that description? Oh yeah, Leigh Torrence.

Oh wait, here's a better idea for a third corner: Smoot.

Regardless of whether Hall or Springs stays, the debate is "who should have been our 4th corner of the future: Torrence or Tryon". Not a debate I am losing sleep over.

Also, for the record, Springs is under contract for one more year and I am betting he plays out his contract. Yes, I know it's an expensive year and, yes, I know he only gives us so many games. He is also, for those games worth every bit of his top corner pay. Many teams have paid top dollar for part time players and, IMO, Springs is one those type players. Against the tall, strong receivers he is absolutely a shut down guy. Plus, that gives us one more year to develop depth (either Tryon or some other player).