David Macklin our new CB

[freddyg12]

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.

Let's look at it another way, we've got most of our cap tied up on the O w/a no. of D players towards the end of their deals. Plus our greatest needs are on D. We've been able to address the secondary in the offseason, and as Matty pointed out the O line to some degree too. That leaves us the draft for D line & maybe a guard or safety if the right players are available.

Other than the Briggs drama, this seems to have been a great offseason. A trade down in the draft would really be icing on the cake.

[Bill B]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

Let's look at it another way, we've got most of our cap tied up on the O w/a no. of D players towards the end of their deals. Plus our greatest needs are on D. We've been able to address the secondary in the offseason, and as Matty pointed out the O line to some degree too. That leaves us the draft for D line & maybe a guard or safety if the right players are available.

Other than the Briggs drama, this seems to have been a great offseason. A trade down in the draft would really be icing on the cake.

Freddy - I agree with you - I think the Bears being greedy has saved the Skins from making the trade for Briggs. I would say if the Skins can trade down 2 times to pick up multiple picks it would pretty much cap a fantastic offseason. Granted we lost Dock, but the Bills threw a stupid amount of money on him so we smartly let him go to not blow our cap.

The team is going in the right direction - just don't do the Briggs trade and address the D Line and hopefully trade down to get additonal picks and we are back on track.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by Crazyhorse1

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

No he's not. As his 06 scouting report (71) indicates he has alot of upside. He also had seven starts last year, this guy brings great depth at corner position for low cost, I think that's what the cheering is about!

KUDOS to the FO on this signing, well spent cash!

[PSUSkinsFan21]

Originally Posted by Crazyhorse1

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

Ignorance abounds. Macklin has been a starter most of his career......both in Indy and in Zona.

I LOVE this pickup. Adding solid veteran depth to a key position, at a cheap price (not to mention getting a Nittany Lion back on the the team again). Good job, Gibbs.

[MTK]

Macklin is a solid veteran pickup. He should be a huge improvement over the likes of Wright.

That being said he's no threat to crack the starting lineup and bump Springs, Smoot or Rogers. I think we're really set at corner now. Kudos to the front office for this move.

[skinsfan69]

I don't think Springs is going to be here. Spings is not going to take a paycut. This move sealed his fate. It's time to move on anyway.

[PSUSkinsFan21]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I don't think Springs is going to be here. Spings is not going to take a paycut. This move sealed his fate. It's time to move on anyway.

Didn't someone already say that cutting Springs would have pretty much the same effect on the cap as keeping him under his current contract? Why, again, would we cut him? Doesn't make sense to me. Macklin is great insurance in case of injury and/or a solid nickel or dime CB........he's not Springs's replacement. If he was, the Skins would have certainly signed him to a longer deal than one year.

[MTK]

Springs doesn't have to take a paycut in order to be here. It would be nice to have him restructure, but his roster spot is NOT dependent on him taking a paycut.

[T.O.Killa]

What he means is that players only restructure when it benefits them. Springs money is all guaranteed, and he does nothing but give up money to restructure.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

What he means is that players only restructure when it benefits them. Springs money is all guaranteed, and he does nothing but give up money to restructure.

Ok everyone listen up.

A typical restructure in the NFL means a player takes his upcoming season's base salary, which is not guaranteed, and reduces it to the vet min. He then takes the remaining part and turns it into a bonus, which is guaranteed. It costs no more money to the team and doesn't reduce the money that the player makes. But it does allow the player to get his salary all at once rather than as game checks which many players look at as a benefit.

Restructures like this ALWAYS benefit the player. There's no other way to look at it.

Some teams don't ever do this but the Skins do it quite often and usually they include an incentive like a little bit extra in the converted salary to bonus.

The situation with Springs is this. They asked him for a reduction in pay. They did not ask him to do a typical restructure. How do we know this? Because he said no. He wouldn't say no to having his UNguaranteed money turned into guaranteed money.

And not all of his money is currently guaranteed. That is not even possible with the CBA. Every player has a minimum salary that he has to receive based on how long he has been in the league. Salaries are not guaranteed.

That is all.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Ok everyone listen up.

A typical restructure in the NFL means a player takes his upcoming season's base salary, which is not guaranteed, and reduces it to the vet min. He then takes the remaining part and turns it into a bonus, which is guaranteed. It costs no more money to the team and doesn't reduce the money that the player makes. But it does allow the player to get his salary all at once rather than as game checks which many players look at as a benefit.

Restructures like this ALWAYS benefit the player. There's no other way to look at it.

Some teams don't ever do this but the Skins do it quite often and usually they include an incentive like a little bit extra in the converted salary to bonus.

The situation with Springs is this. They asked him for a reduction in pay. They did not ask him to do a typical restructure. How do we know this? Because he said no. He wouldn't say no to having his UNguaranteed money turned into guaranteed money.

And not all of his money is currently guaranteed. That is not even possible with the CBA. Every player has a minimum salary that he has to receive based on how long he has been in the league. Salaries are not guaranteed.

That is all.

Additionally, we would have no reason to want to restructure Springs, pushing money into future years, when in all likelyhood, he's in his final year here.

Asking for a pay cut makes sense, but you can't expect a player who has market value like Springs does to comply.

[firstdown]

Oh, I just love this signing and it makes me feel giddy all over. Does anyone else have the giddy feeling?

[MTK]

I didn't know the Cardinals had real fans

[JankySpanky80]

I looked at his stats from when he was with the Colts and Cardinals. It looks like he can catch the ball. Thats a positive. The real Question is where is he gonna be on the depth chart. We know ade plays Special Teams. I don't think he will be ahead of Rogers or Smoot. The good thing is that the skins have 4 quality corners on the roster going into next season. Focus on the Dline and the defense will be back to its normal self of harassing the other team. More and More i think about it though Laron Landry would be great with Sean Taylor, but D tackle or an end is more pressing need.

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by JankySpanky80

I looked at his stats from when he was with the Colts and Cardinals. It looks like he can catch the ball. Thats a positive. The real Question is where is he gonna be on the depth chart. We know ade plays Special Teams. I don't think he will be ahead of Rogers or Smoot. The good thing is that the skins have 4 quality corners on the roster going into next season. Focus on the Dline and the defense will be back to its normal self of harassing the other team. More and More i think about it though Laron Landry would be great with Sean Taylor, but D tackle or an end is more pressing need.

Yeah, on the boards they were saying he gets a little to many PI calls. I'm not looking forward to that.