David Macklin our new CB

[Crat92]

So that's why Rogers gave the auto-10 every down. The scheme. Hmmmm.

[RMSkins]

I absolutely love this signing. Macklin will provide great depth at cb, and as for Springs moving to safety I doubt it will happen, I think it's more to do with the fact that Springs is injury prone. I believe this is what happens when Snyder lets Joe make the decisions.

[Pocket$ $traight]

I think Springs would be a great safety. My problem is that given the current roster and the fact that they do not have the resources (picks, caproom) to improve the line and pick up a #1 corner.

Now if Rogers had turned into the player that we thought we drafted, I would say go for it but right now we have 1 #1 corner and 3 #2's (after the Macklin signing). I think it would hurt the team to switch our #1.

I also believe that this is the last year for Springs in D.C. When he used his leverage to turn down the restructuring it turned this into a contract year for him. I think they brought in Macklin for an audition this year and if Macklin or Rogers don't emerge, they will be corner shopping next year when cutting Springs will free up some cap.

[Crat92]

Great signing! This was really what the D needed. C'mon Springs do the right thing playa!

[GTripp0012]

Adam Schefter says 1 year, $760,000.

Definition of great deal.

[holmester]

I really dont think Springs is gonna be playin saftey for the skins, for that matter not corner back either. I think this just makes a deal with detroit even more evident, to pick up CJ. Who are detroits starting CB's ..... oh thats right you can't name one of em. Springs is goin to detroit along with our 6th pick and probaly a pick for next year. All you CJ haters get over it, hes a skin.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by holmester

I really dont think Springs is gonna be playin saftey for the skins, for that matter not corner back either. I think this just makes a deal with detroit even more evident, to pick up CJ. Who are detroits starting CB's ..... oh thats right you can't name one of em. Springs is goin to detroit along with our 6th pick and probaly a pick for next year. All you CJ haters get over it, hes a skin.

Fernando Bryant.

Have faith.

[holmester]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Fernando Bryant.

Have faith.

hey Gtripp 3 and p remember. stop chiefin.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by holmester

hey Gtripp 3 and p remember. stop chiefin.

Forgive my ignorance, but I have no idea what that means.

[holmester]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Forgive my ignorance, but I have no idea what that means.

One day my son, one day.

[Crat92]

Originally Posted by holmester

I really dont think Springs is gonna be playin saftey for the skins, for that matter not corner back either. I think this just makes a deal with detroit even more evident, to pick up CJ. Who are detroits starting CB's ..... oh thats right you can't name one of em. Springs is goin to detroit along with our 6th pick and probaly a pick for next year. All you CJ haters get over it, hes a skin.

I like you're thinking! Did you read this somewhere? Is there a link?

[Crazyhorse1]

Macklin's a career backup with multiple weaknesses. What's all the cheering about?

[Alvin#40]

Originally Posted by Crazyhorse1

Macklin's a career backup with multiple weaknesses. What's all the cheering about?

Have to disagree with that....solid situational if Greg plays him right.

[Rajmahal33]

I love the Macklin signing b/c it shows that our organization is able to sign ppl for cheap. Macklin could have used the knowledge that the skins usually overpay and used that as leverage. It's good to know that he signed b/c he wants to be here not b/c we paid him the most. I have a strong feeling that GW sees something in rhis guy that made him compel Gibbs to personally talk to him.

My only concern with our signings thus far is that we are dedicating a lot of signings and roster spots to the secondary. This is great b/c they struggled last year BUT we are neglecting our depth on the O-line. I am not saying we should cut Springs, but if we can entertain some sort of trade scenario that will either give us a starting OG or a 2nd round pick (or something) that will give us the ability to draft a starting OG, I would say springs is now expendable.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Rajmahal33

I love the Macklin signing b/c it shows that our organization is able to sign ppl for cheap. Macklin could have used the knowledge that the skins usually overpay and used that as leverage. It's good to know that he signed b/c he wants to be here not b/c we paid him the most. I have a strong feeling that GW sees something in rhis guy that made him compel Gibbs to personally talk to him.

My only concern with our signings thus far is that we are dedicating a lot of signings and roster spots to the secondary. This is great b/c they struggled last year BUT we are neglecting our depth on the O-line. I am not saying we should cut Springs, but if we can entertain some sort of trade scenario that will either give us a starting OG or a 2nd round pick (or something) that will give us the ability to draft a starting OG, I would say springs is now expendable.

I disagree about the OL, so far we've re-signed Wade and Pucillo, and also went out and signed Fabini and Tucker. They've addressed the OL depth and Wade is likely to start at LG. I don't think they are done making OL moves, but they certainly haven't ignored the need.