Springs Released

CRedskinsRule · 03-04-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I'm sure they were taking it for granted that he would be back, but Denver blew Dawkins away with an offer.

Denver minus Shanahan appears to be one of those organizations with no direction.

But it absoultely hurts the quality of the Eagles defense. They simply got outbid.

But, and I don't have a link sorry, Dawkins gave an interview in it where he basically said that he WANTED to go back, and was treated in a very "business like" you are 36 and skills diminishing. So I think the organization could have made a counter offer close and still got him back.

GTripp0012 · 03-04-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

But, and I don't have a link sorry, Dawkins gave an interview in it where he basically said that he WANTED to go back, and was treated in a very "business like" you are 36 and skills diminishing. So I think the organization could have made a counter offer close and still got him back.

Well, what they told Dawkins isn't untrue. It's leveraging from a position of power. One that, by neccessity, requires that none of the megalomaniac teams freak out and throw something close to ten million dollars guaranteed at a safety over the age of 35.

The Eagles absoulely got boned here. But they did play it by the book. I guess at this point, you look at their cap situation and wonder why they aren't picking their spots better to deviate from the book.

Again, that doesn't make this a wrong move by the Eagles, but the big problem is that you can very easily predict what they are going to do personnel wise.

GTripp0012 · 03-04-2009, 04:34 PM

For Dawkins though, oh boy! Last year, he's the 7th or 8th best player on his defense, and half of his responsibilities are Joe Gibbs type managerial roles out there on the field.

This year, he's a year older, and he's all they've got.

CRedskinsRule · 03-04-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Well, what they told Dawkins isn't untrue. It's leveraging from a position of power. One that, by neccessity, requires that none of the megalomaniac teams freak out and throw something close to ten million dollars guaranteed at a safety over the age of 35.

The Eagles absoulely got boned here. But they did play it by the book. I guess at this point, you look at their cap situation and wonder why they aren't picking their spots better to deviate from the book.

Again, that doesn't make this a wrong move by the Eagles, but the big problem is that you can very easily predict what they are going to do personnel wise.

What I think makes it a wrong move is that (I think) it sends a very loud message that to other players, Westbrook and McNabb come to mind, and to players looking to sign. And that message is fine for some players, but a lot, like Kurt Warner for example, want that feeling of "Hey I am appreciated here". Maybe that doesn't matter, but I know for me, I appreciate it when my employer makes gestures that let me know I am more than just a cog in a machine. (Even if I really am)

GTripp0012 · 03-04-2009, 04:41 PM

Tra Thomas is a bit miffed right now that the Eagles don't want him, but the OL did decline last year with Shawn Andrews out and Thomas and Runyan seem to be the main culprits for that.

Still, I'd offer Tra a contract. (as the Eagles, not the Redskins)

That Guy · 03-05-2009, 04:14 AM

you wouldn't want tra or dawkins on the skins at big contracts for the same reasons the eagles don't want them.

they simply don't overpay for average players (often... they missed on paying kearse and missed on not paying burgess when he left).

they rather have a 3rd round pick pick than an overpaid slow safety. whether he's a hometown hero isn't really relevant to them. I totally understand the move, even though it will hurt the locker room.

Monkeydad · 03-05-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by vallin21

Damnit. If he signs with the Eagles or any NFC East team were gonna be in trouble.

We'll send Smoot over to ask him how his hamstring (or knee, or pinky finger) is doing and Springs will ask to be held out of the game after he remembers the "pain" he had to experience.

Ruhskins · 03-05-2009, 04:03 PM

Looks like Springs is going to the Dark Side.

CB Springs to sign with New England - Projo Pats Blog

Maybe Darth Hoody will give Springs whatever the hell he's given Junior Seau, Mike Vrabel, and Tedi Bruschi to make them healthy.

BigHairedAristocrat · 03-05-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Looks like Springs is going to the Dark Side.

CB Springs to sign with New England - Projo Pats Blog

Maybe Darth Hoody will give Springs whatever the hell he's given Junior Seau, Mike Vrabel, and Tedi Bruschi to make them healthy.

Good for Springs. He may actually get a chance to retire with a ring - something that would never have happened here.

Skinny Tee · 03-05-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Good for Springs. He may actually get a chance to retire with a ring - something that would never have happened here.

LOL....I feel your pain bro. It's been so long it feels forever since we've been a competitive presence in the NFL.

Just wait until this cap goes away...lord willing...we'll be kicking ass in no time.

SFREDSKIN · 03-05-2009, 05:20 PM

Confirmed!!

NFL.com Blogs » Blog Archive Patriots reach agreement with free-agent Springs «

Pocket$ $traight · 03-05-2009, 05:23 PM

Boy do I hate the Patriots. He probably signed for like a million bucks, too.

I thought Greg Lewis getting traded by Philly was interesting. I would expect them to bring in at least one of the bigger named receivers.

That Guy · 03-05-2009, 05:29 PM

i want to see the numbers, but springs can still play, so he'll help them, even if it's not a full 16 games.

SOUL-SKINS · 03-05-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

Boy do I hate the Patriots. He probably signed for like a million bucks, too.

I thought Greg Lewis getting traded by Philly was interesting. I would expect them to bring in at least one of the bigger named receivers.

They're makin room for T.O.

53Fan · 03-11-2009, 08:44 PM

So long S.S. Thanks for shutting T.O. down so many times.

03-04-2009, 04:34 PM	#108
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: Springs Released For Dawkins though, oh boy! Last year, he's the 7th or 8th best player on his defense, and half of his responsibilities are Joe Gibbs type managerial roles out there on the field. This year, he's a year older, and he's all they've got. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

03-04-2009, 04:41 PM	#110
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: Springs Released Tra Thomas is a bit miffed right now that the Eagles don't want him, but the OL did decline last year with Shawn Andrews out and Thomas and Runyan seem to be the main culprits for that. Still, I'd offer Tra a contract. (as the Eagles, not the Redskins) __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

03-05-2009, 04:14 AM	#111
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Springs Released you wouldn't want tra or dawkins on the skins at big contracts for the same reasons the eagles don't want them. they simply don't overpay for average players (often... they missed on paying kearse and missed on not paying burgess when he left). they rather have a 3rd round pick pick than an overpaid slow safety. whether he's a hometown hero isn't really relevant to them. I totally understand the move, even though it will hurt the locker room.

03-05-2009, 04:03 PM	#113
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,341	Re: Springs Released Looks like Springs is going to the Dark Side. CB Springs to sign with New England - Projo Pats Blog Maybe Darth Hoody will give Springs whatever the hell he's given Junior Seau, Mike Vrabel, and Tedi Bruschi to make them healthy. __________________ R.I.P. #21

03-05-2009, 05:20 PM	#116
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Springs Released Confirmed!! NFL.com Blogs » Blog Archive Patriots reach agreement with free-agent Springs « __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

03-05-2009, 05:23 PM	#117
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 48 Posts: 4,261	Re: Springs Released Boy do I hate the Patriots. He probably signed for like a million bucks, too. I thought Greg Lewis getting traded by Philly was interesting. I would expect them to bring in at least one of the bigger named receivers.

03-05-2009, 05:29 PM	#118
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Springs Released i want to see the numbers, but springs can still play, so he'll help them, even if it's not a full 16 games.

03-11-2009, 08:44 PM	#120
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Springs Released So long S.S. Thanks for shutting T.O. down so many times. __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

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