Springs and Taylor miss OTAs

Daseal · 05-08-2007, 10:03 PM

There are a lot of reasons why he might not be there.
1) Working out in Miami, every year we hear people complaining that the U guys are down there working out.
2) He wants more money, he got hosed on his rookie contract and I can't blame him. Why not lock him up now.
3) They're optional, and he decided not to show. Not a big deal, if he starts missing minicamp or comes begrudgingly then we have a problem.
4) Let the Rosenhaus bashing continue. It's not like this guy is probably the agent that has more clients than anyone else in the NFL. 99% of his deals get done without a hitch. Let's also remember that Danny and Rosenhaus like each other and do business often. London Fletcher, Santana Moss, Clinton Portis, and Sean Taylor all use Rosenhaus. Stop watching ESPN and thinking he is always like this. It's important to remember one thing, the agent works FOR the player, not the other way around.

jdlea · 05-08-2007, 10:03 PM

He has barely been to OTA's since he got into the NFL. Last season they said he had perfect attendance and last year was his worst, so I don't think they help all that much. He's missing a bunch of walk throughs, when he's late to training camp I'll care. Until then, he might be upset with his contract, he might not. Until I hear some facts about it, I'm not going to freak out.

dmek25 · 05-08-2007, 10:09 PM

grim, what was the way the redskins treated springs? i think they have been more than fair with him

hooskins · 05-08-2007, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdlea

He has barely been to OTA's since he got into the NFL. Last season they said he had perfect attendance and last year was his worst, so I don't think they help all that much. He's missing a bunch of walk throughs, when he's late to training camp I'll care. Until then, he might be upset with his contract, he might not. Until I hear some facts about it, I'm not going to freak out.

Didnt Taylor miss them 2 years ago. And everyone was like WTF mate, and its just because he was working out on his own in MIA. Just leave him alone and stop making assumptions.

Sheesh, people just want gossip during the offseason.

skinsfan_nn · 05-08-2007, 10:31 PM

I really don't think this should be such a big surprise, to anyone. NO BIG DEAL!

RMSkins · 05-08-2007, 10:35 PM

I am pretty sure Taylor has never shown up for OTA's, so i'm not to worried about this.

Pocket$ $traight · 05-08-2007, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmek25

grim, what was the way the redskins treated springs? i think they have been more than fair with him

This is my opinion but this is why I think he has been treated unfairly:

Springs has been a leader in the locker room the whole time that he has been on the team. He has never been in trouble. He participates in the community, he shows up on the local Redskins shows and he represents the team well on the various media outlets. He has restructured his contract, in the past, when the team needed salary cap relief. Last year, he hurt his groin. He rushed back to get back on the field because the team desperately needed him. Although never 100%, he did his best to give the team a chance. Well, he never healed and then he was hurt again later in the year. During the offseason, the Redskins ask him to restructure and essentially take a pay cut because he was hurt last year. Realizing that he held the leverage due to the shortage of quality corners, he decides that they can pay him his salary or let him go where he will certainly get a large signing bonus. Since he wouldn't restructure, the front office did everything they could to get rid of him but there have not been any legitimate offers.

I would take a whole team of Shawn Springs. This is a prime example of why players should think long and hard about restructuring. They are holding his high cap number over his head. The cap number that is so high because he helped them out in the past.

Pocket$ $traight · 05-08-2007, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hooskins

Didnt Taylor miss them 2 years ago. And everyone was like WTF mate, and its just because he was working out on his own in MIA. Just leave him alone and stop making assumptions.

Sheesh, people just want gossip during the offseason.

Except this time they relaxed the rules on the workouts expecting full attendance for the OTAs.

GMScud · 05-08-2007, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

Taylor, Springs Are Early No-Shows - washingtonpost.com

I haven't even read it yet...

After reading that article I'm not too concerned. I just hope Marcus is okay. When I hear stuff like "removed damaged cartilage" and "shaved off bone spurs" I worry about the dreaded nagging injury. Especially with the bone spurs....

dall-assblows · 05-08-2007, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hooskins

Didnt Taylor miss them 2 years ago. And everyone was like WTF mate, and its just because he was working out on his own in MIA. Just leave him alone and stop making assumptions.

Sheesh, people just want gossip during the offseason.

haha. and the french are like "fire our shit!," "but i'm tired" "well take a nap and then fire our missles"

have you seen that? its funny

GusFrerotte · 05-08-2007, 10:50 PM

Come on guys miss these optional things all the time. If it is indeed a contract dispute he would be well served in turing out a stellar season to up the ante Then again, he might just do that(have a Pro Bowl year) and then bolt if he doesn't get the extension now. Gibbs and the FO better investigate what the deal is if they don't know already. Losing ST would be very detrimental to our D at the very least and probably would hurt morale just as bad for the entire team.

Pocket$ $traight · 05-08-2007, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMScud

After reading that article I'm not too concerned. I just hope Marcus is okay. When I hear stuff like "removed damaged cartilage" and "shaved off bone spurs" I worry about the dreaded nagging injury. Especially with the bone spurs....

Yeah, I am not too optimistic about Washington. I guarantee they will push him to come back too early too. Hell, he is a Warrior. He will probably push himself to come back too early.

Longtimefan · 05-08-2007, 11:21 PM

I prefer to "asume" the positive as opposed to the negative. Much too early in the process to asume anything should be made of either's absence. Haven't heard what the overall attendance was for the beginning of OTA's so they may not be the only one's absent, just the most noteworthy names. Wouldn't make too much of it....

KLHJ2 · 05-08-2007, 11:53 PM

Doesn't anyone remember that Sean Taylor was working out at Redskins Park earlier in the Offseason. So what if he is not here now. You guys act like we are going to lose him or something. Sean Taylor isn't going anywhere any time soon. I don't see us losing Springs this offseason either. Stop getting your panties in a bunch over stupid shit.

hooskins · 05-08-2007, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dall-assblows

haha. and the french are like "fire our shit!," "but i'm tired" "well take a nap and then fire our missles"

have you seen that? its funny

haha of course I have

05-08-2007, 10:03 PM	#16
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Re: Springs and Taylor miss OTAs There are a lot of reasons why he might not be there. 1) Working out in Miami, every year we hear people complaining that the U guys are down there working out. 2) He wants more money, he got hosed on his rookie contract and I can't blame him. Why not lock him up now. 3) They're optional, and he decided not to show. Not a big deal, if he starts missing minicamp or comes begrudgingly then we have a problem. 4) Let the Rosenhaus bashing continue. It's not like this guy is probably the agent that has more clients than anyone else in the NFL. 99% of his deals get done without a hitch. Let's also remember that Danny and Rosenhaus like each other and do business often. London Fletcher, Santana Moss, Clinton Portis, and Sean Taylor all use Rosenhaus. Stop watching ESPN and thinking he is always like this. It's important to remember one thing, the agent works FOR the player, not the other way around. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

05-08-2007, 10:03 PM	#17
jdlea Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,109	Re: Springs and Taylor miss OTAs He has barely been to OTA's since he got into the NFL. Last season they said he had perfect attendance and last year was his worst, so I don't think they help all that much. He's missing a bunch of walk throughs, when he's late to training camp I'll care. Until then, he might be upset with his contract, he might not. Until I hear some facts about it, I'm not going to freak out.

05-08-2007, 10:09 PM	#18
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Springs and Taylor miss OTAs grim, what was the way the redskins treated springs? i think they have been more than fair with him __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

05-08-2007, 10:31 PM	#20
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Springs and Taylor miss OTAs I really don't think this should be such a big surprise, to anyone. NO BIG DEAL! __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

05-08-2007, 10:35 PM	#21
RMSkins The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 36 Posts: 1,066	Re: Springs and Taylor miss OTAs I am pretty sure Taylor has never shown up for OTA's, so i'm not to worried about this.

05-08-2007, 10:50 PM	#26
GusFrerotte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 4,153	Re: Springs and Taylor miss OTAs Come on guys miss these optional things all the time. If it is indeed a contract dispute he would be well served in turing out a stellar season to up the ante Then again, he might just do that(have a Pro Bowl year) and then bolt if he doesn't get the extension now. Gibbs and the FO better investigate what the deal is if they don't know already. Losing ST would be very detrimental to our D at the very least and probably would hurt morale just as bad for the entire team.

05-08-2007, 11:21 PM	#28
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Springs and Taylor miss OTAs I prefer to "asume" the positive as opposed to the negative. Much too early in the process to asume anything should be made of either's absence. Haven't heard what the overall attendance was for the beginning of OTA's so they may not be the only one's absent, just the most noteworthy names. Wouldn't make too much of it.... __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.

05-08-2007, 11:53 PM	#29
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 46 Posts: 5,829	Re: Springs and Taylor miss OTAs Doesn't anyone remember that Sean Taylor was working out at Redskins Park earlier in the Offseason. So what if he is not here now. You guys act like we are going to lose him or something. Sean Taylor isn't going anywhere any time soon. I don't see us losing Springs this offseason either. Stop getting your panties in a bunch over stupid shit.

Springs and Taylor miss OTAs

Locker Room Main Forum