Gibbs Skeptical that Gardner Will Return

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by celts32

Cutting Gardner would be stupid. The only reason Gardner was not traded was that the Redskins wanted a 3rd round pick for him and he is not worth that much. Had the Redskins been willing to accept a 4th round pick 2 months ago he would already be traded. The skins need to lower their demands and trade him. I would rather have a 4th round pick then nothing. If no trade is available I would let him hold out before cutting him.

This is a good point because I think we'd get the same cap relief whether we cut him or traded him after June 1. Might as well get something for him even if it's a 7th rounder in the 2012 draft, just get something.

I disagree that if we can't trade him we should keep him around though. Cut him and let him go. It would be stupid in light of the team's rejection of 4th and 5th round picks before the draft, but cutting him would be better than keeping a disgruntled player just to prove a point.

[celts32]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

This is a good point because I think we'd get the same cap relief whether we cut him or traded him after June 1. Might as well get something for him even if it's a 7th rounder in the 2012 draft, just get something.

I disagree that if we can't trade him we should keep him around though. Cut him and let him go. It would be stupid in light of the team's rejection of 4th and 5th round picks before the draft, but cutting him would be better than keeping a disgruntled player just to prove a point.

I don't think Gardner would sit out in a contract year and if proves to be a distraction he will only lower his value in the off season. He may actually play well this year since nothing motivates these guys more than money. The best case scenario is still to trade him for a 4th round pick and turn the page on the Rod Gardner era. I just can't cut a player that people had interest in trading for a couple months ago.