2012 NFL Free Agency Tracker (Book 3)

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

But they re-did his contract...I'm just surprised b/c the Iggles usually rob a team blind in their trades.

Still $6 million + per year is a lot for most teams cap-wise. I guess I'm not too surprised there wasn't more demand for Samuel's services.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Still $6 million + per year is a lot for most teams cap-wise. I guess I'm not too surprised there wasn't more demand for Samuel's services.

Fist off, I'm quite sure that Samuels was using his contract negotiations as to steer where he wanted to go. If he didn't want to go to a particular team, he refused to rework the deal. If he did, he would rework it.

That said, here is a glimpse of why his value wasn't there.

Marcus Hayes: In Samuel trade, Birds toss a no-hitter

The Eagles thought they had solved their secondary problems for the long term when they signed Samuel as a $56 million free agent after the 2007 season. Well, they didn't.

For each of his 23 interceptions as an Eagle, Samuel missed five tackles.

For every pick he turned into six, he gave up 10 touchdowns.

Asante Samuel was a fraud, wrapped in a mirage, inside an illusion.

He had the hands of a receiver and the tackling skills of a quarterback.

Sorry, quarterbacks.

And then there was the mouth.

Always, the mouth; always, running.

Good for sports writers; bad for coaches.

And don't be endeared to Samuel for taking a pay cut in order to move. He was due more than $21 million the next two seasons. He reportedly restructured his contract to make no more than $18.5 million over 3 years.

His alternative?

Get cut. Be on the street after the draft. Hope someone sees some value, and take whatever they offer, hope for a big season and pray your reputation doesn't follow you.

Instead, Samuel had a say in where he landed.

Remind you of anyone?

[NYCskinfan82]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Still $6 million + per year is a lot for most teams cap-wise. I guess I'm not too surprised there wasn't more demand for Samuel's services.

Anything could happen, imagine Assante goes out gets 9 int's helps them to the NFC championship game against the SKINS of course. Next year he wants a new contract holds out it could happen.

[Bubba305-ST21-]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I would have never guessed Samuel could be had for a 7th round pick

me neither! falcons got a steal, although his contract is expensive considering the corners already on the team. im just glad we dont have to see him 2 times a year anymore, he gets hella ints.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I would have never guessed Samuel could be had for a 7th round pick

I can't imagine that the skins could have gotten him for that.

[CultBrennan59]

If Asante = 7th rounder

then Jabar = ...?

I'm confused now. He'd probably go for nothing if this trade is the tone setter for the weekend.

[REDSKINS4ever]

Mike Shanahan says Jabar Gaffney could remain with Redskins - The Insider - The Washington Post

Mike Shanahan now says that there's a chance that Jabar Gaffney could still be a Redskin. Asante Samuel was worth more than a 7th round draft pick. Gaffney's value would equal that of a 6th or 7th round draft pick. The Falcons basically got Samuel for almost nothing.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

Mike Shanahan says Jabar Gaffney could remain with Redskins - The Insider - The Washington Post

Mike Shanahan now says that there's a chance that Jabar Gaffney could still be a Redskin. Asante Samuel was worth more than a 7th round draft pick. Gaffney's value would equal that of a 6th or 7th round draft pick. The Falcons basically got Samuel for almost nothing.

Uhhh good news but what the hell is Mike's deal? Why did he think there would ever be a robust market Gaffney? He's 31 and his best season ever was in our offense. If Mike never understood Gaffney is more valuable to the Redskins than he is to every other team he just....doesn't....get it.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Uhhh good news but what the hell is Mike's deal? Why did he think there would ever be a robust market Gaffney? He's 31 and his best season ever was in our offense. If Mike never understood Gaffney is more valuable to the Redskins than he is to every other team he just....doesn't....get it.

When did he say there would be a robust market?

[mbedner3420]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

When did he say there would be a robust market?

I know you aren't actively looking, but have you heard of any interest in Gaffney whatsoever?

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by mbedner3420

I know you aren't actively looking, but have you heard of any interest in Gaffney whatsoever?

I heard the Pats were interested in him.

[SmootSmack]

So the Giants have signed Shaun Rogers

[mooby]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So the Giants have signed Shaun Rogers

The defensive tackle?

I'm pretty sure he's old. He might help them stop the run, but I don't think he'll be a full time starter anymore.

[SmootSmack]

Schaefer says Leinart's going to Oakland

[REDSKINS4ever]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Schaefer says Leinart's going to Oakland

I'm wondering why the Redskins didn't pursue Matt Leinart this offseason like they did last offseason. Since Houston's offense is similar to Washington's, it would make sense for the Redskin to pursue Leinart again. I'm not sure if it's a smart decision to go with Beck and Grossman, even as back ups, although Grossman did earn the back up role after 13 starts last year.

Hopefully, Jonathan Crompton can push Beck in training camp and keep a spot on the roster. If not, then he might be shifted back to the practice squad.