Smoot wants Vikings to trade for Gardner

jdlea · 03-10-2005, 06:09 PM

You guys are disappointing me. Just because he signed somewhere else, all of a sudden you hate the guy? What did he do that was so bad? What?! What was it? He never said anything bad about the Skins. He went to the Vikes, deal with it.

mooby · 03-10-2005, 06:15 PM

maybe it's because last year he talked about being a core redskin. He said he would stay with the team last year. then he goes for the first offer.

cpayne5 · 03-10-2005, 06:54 PM

I saw Smoot at his introduction and he didn't look nearly as comfortable or happy as he was here. I know that he's gonna be a very rich man because of the deal, but I think he still would rather be here, money aside. I think he really connected with the fans over the last two years and loves the area, but money talks. Would any of us done anything different in his shoes? I doubt it.

offiss · 03-10-2005, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cpayne5

I saw Smoot at his introduction and he didn't look nearly as comfortable or happy as he was here. I know that he's gonna be a very rich man because of the deal, but I think he still would rather be here, money aside. I think he really connected with the fans over the last two years and loves the area, but money talks. Would any of us done anything different in his shoes? I doubt it.

I would have, Smoot had a $10mil signing bonus on the table before the Cole's situation ever came to light, $10mil to stay in a place you love it's a no brainer, but if it's only about the money then he can go play in minnesota, but the NFL is a tough place to play when your stuck in the wrong situation, maybe it will be good for him who know's, I just don't see him being embraced by the fan's in Minn. as he was in DC, and I agree with management whole heartedly not to offer him that kind of money because IMO he's not worth it.

monk81 · 03-10-2005, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Gmanc711

Of course he wants Garnder there. He has the best birthday parties!!!

As for Smoot's comment about Tice being the reason he signed with the VikQueens....Isn't Tice in trouble for ticketscalping......................yeah, I see what you mean Smoot I'd take Tice over Gibbs anyday (sarcasm)...........

PFunk26 · 03-10-2005, 07:15 PM

I still love SMoot luckily he went to my home state Vikings so I can still watch him, Vikes are may second favorite team (except when they play the Skins). Guess it comes from having to deal with these Packer Fans all the time.

cpayne5 · 03-10-2005, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PFunk26

I still love SMoot luckily he went to my home state Vikings so I can still watch him, Vikes are may second favorite team (except when they play the Skins). Guess it comes from having to deal with these Packer Fans all the time.

SECOND FAVORITE TEAM?!?!

There is no such thing.

monk81 · 03-10-2005, 07:17 PM

I hope Favre throws Smoots way a Lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!And Smoot gets burned..........
GO BRETT GO!!!!!!!!!! GO BRETT GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

P.S. Sorry Pfunk, but I like the Cheeseheads better than the Vikes.......besides Smoot needs to eat some humble pie.............

jdlea · 03-10-2005, 07:42 PM

So Smoot turned his back on the Redskins? That's what you all think? Maybe he did. You know what, though, the Skins deserve it. They're my favortie team, but the front office is one of the worst in the NFL.

joecrisp · 03-10-2005, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jdlea

Staying with the Skins is lose-lose most times for the player. They promise big money and they never deliver. Much like every other team, I know and I figured I'd get it out of the way before ALL of you reply by saying that. However, the worst 2 teams at it, in my opinion, are us and the Broncos.

I don't think Chris Samuels sees it that way. He's got 15 million reasons to think otherwise.

Promising big money and paying what a player thinks he's worth are two different animals. The Skins offered Pierce and Smoot generous signing bonuses, but other teams were able to offer more salary in the first three years of the contract.

Now if you're talking about LaVar Arrington's situation, there's the little issue of Arrington and his agents signing a contract that made him the second-highest paid linebacker in the league-- even without that extra $6.5 million he thought he heard someone mention.

And I think Champ Bailey's contract demands and subsequent performance on the field in Denver speaks for itself. There's a reason folks in Denver are already calling him "Chump"-- Pro Bowler or not.

skin4Life28 · 03-10-2005, 07:53 PM

2 things that I can guarantee the Vikes O will be better than ours and our D will be better than theres. I have no problem with Smoot its part of the business and with this team I have come to accept it. He is a great player and will do just fine with the Vikes. So who is gonna step up in Smooty's place. Harris I think not, Wilds don't make me laugh. Oh how bout Ade "has gotta go" Jimoh. Right now there is no one on this team that can take Smoot's place. So, now we may draft a cb and we still do not have any recievers. Well what are you gonna do with this team.

BigSKINBauer · 03-10-2005, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

How has his tone changed? Sounds like the same guy and has yet to say a SINGLE bad word about the Redskins.

true but on nfl total access he wasn't really supportive of the team saying he has to do whats best for Fred Smoot reffering to himself in the third person. i am mad because it took the vikes a day to sign him and we couldn't in 3 months even when we tried to give him money that was close to the vikes

BigSKINBauer · 03-10-2005, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jdlea

So Smoot turned his back on the Redskins? That's what you all think? Maybe he did. You know what, though, the Skins deserve it. They're my favortie team, but the front office is one of the worst in the NFL.

POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!!

OK

redwagonskins · 03-10-2005, 09:01 PM

Redwagonskins Wants Vikings To Trade For Gardner Too!!!!!!!!!!

KLHJ2 · 03-10-2005, 09:23 PM

In reference to the third person thing, I agree. I cannot stand it when a player does that. He refered to himself in the third person 4 times during that one interview. I loved the way that he played in Washington and do not fault him for signing with the Vikes. It pisses me off, but I do not fault him for that. I do fault him however, for his character. He is not the type of person that I would want in my locker room if I were coach. Comparing this years interviews to last off season he seems to have grown a little too cocky. It is almost as if he thinks that he is bigger than the game. No player will ever be bigger than the game! There will always be someone better. If the Vikes is where he want's to be than good riddance. I missed him yesterday, but it is time to move on.

03-10-2005, 06:09 PM	#16
jdlea Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,109	Re: Smoot wants Vikings to trade for Gardner You guys are disappointing me. Just because he signed somewhere else, all of a sudden you hate the guy? What did he do that was so bad? What?! What was it? He never said anything bad about the Skins. He went to the Vikes, deal with it.

03-10-2005, 06:15 PM	#17
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,477	Re: Smoot wants Vikings to trade for Gardner maybe it's because last year he talked about being a core redskin. He said he would stay with the team last year. then he goes for the first offer. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

03-10-2005, 06:54 PM	#18
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	Re: Smoot wants Vikings to trade for Gardner I saw Smoot at his introduction and he didn't look nearly as comfortable or happy as he was here. I know that he's gonna be a very rich man because of the deal, but I think he still would rather be here, money aside. I think he really connected with the fans over the last two years and loves the area, but money talks. Would any of us done anything different in his shoes? I doubt it. __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

03-10-2005, 07:15 PM	#21
PFunk26 Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Grafton, WI Age: 44 Posts: 355	Re: Smoot wants Vikings to trade for Gardner I still love SMoot luckily he went to my home state Vikings so I can still watch him, Vikes are may second favorite team (except when they play the Skins). Guess it comes from having to deal with these Packer Fans all the time.

03-10-2005, 07:17 PM	#23
monk81 The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TEXAS Posts: 2,029	Re: Smoot wants Vikings to trade for Gardner I hope Favre throws Smoots way a Lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!And Smoot gets burned.......... GO BRETT GO!!!!!!!!!! GO BRETT GO!!!!!!!!!!!!! P.S. Sorry Pfunk, but I like the Cheeseheads better than the Vikes.......besides Smoot needs to eat some humble pie............. __________________ "It's absolutely criminal, in my opinion, that Monk has yet to be enshrined (in the Pro-Football Hall of Fame)" Dan Arkush PFW

03-10-2005, 07:42 PM	#24
jdlea Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,109	Re: Smoot wants Vikings to trade for Gardner So Smoot turned his back on the Redskins? That's what you all think? Maybe he did. You know what, though, the Skins deserve it. They're my favortie team, but the front office is one of the worst in the NFL.

03-10-2005, 07:53 PM	#26
skin4Life28 Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 38 Posts: 447	Re: Smoot wants Vikings to trade for Gardner 2 things that I can guarantee the Vikes O will be better than ours and our D will be better than theres. I have no problem with Smoot its part of the business and with this team I have come to accept it. He is a great player and will do just fine with the Vikes. So who is gonna step up in Smooty's place. Harris I think not, Wilds don't make me laugh. Oh how bout Ade "has gotta go" Jimoh. Right now there is no one on this team that can take Smoot's place. So, now we may draft a cb and we still do not have any recievers. Well what are you gonna do with this team.

03-10-2005, 09:01 PM	#29
redwagonskins Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 685	Re: Smoot wants Vikings to trade for Gardner Redwagonskins Wants Vikings To Trade For Gardner Too!!!!!!!!!!

03-10-2005, 09:23 PM	#30
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 46 Posts: 5,829	Re: Smoot wants Vikings to trade for Gardner In reference to the third person thing, I agree. I cannot stand it when a player does that. He refered to himself in the third person 4 times during that one interview. I loved the way that he played in Washington and do not fault him for signing with the Vikes. It pisses me off, but I do not fault him for that. I do fault him however, for his character. He is not the type of person that I would want in my locker room if I were coach. Comparing this years interviews to last off season he seems to have grown a little too cocky. It is almost as if he thinks that he is bigger than the game. No player will ever be bigger than the game! There will always be someone better. If the Vikes is where he want's to be than good riddance. I missed him yesterday, but it is time to move on.

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