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If nate clements got a 23 mil SB, I gotta believe Smoot got 20 Mil. :rofl:
CB Fred Smoot not signed with Commanders - yet
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Crown Royal;1399990 said:
With the Skins it may be like a 24 mil SB
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I'm not going to make fun of them for Smoot - I thought he was a decent player for the Skins. I also feel Rogers has a future in this league. Springs is injured. My only problem is that the Commanders have been trying to get this secondary right for about 5 years and still can't seem to do it. Their front office is vexing me.
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The Commanders over pay for every one
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Well they're freaking out about it over on Extremeskins like Superman has just returned to save the earth.
So who's right about Smoot, them or us?
So who's right about Smoot, them or us?
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Not sure what the contract details are, but bringing him back is good for them. I could homer out and say that AB mad him his biznatch, but looking at it realistically they are a better team with him on it. The funny thing is that some of you guys would be jumping up and down if we had signed him.
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As I recall, there was a bit of trash talk after Smoot left. It was directed at Commanders mangaement and there were a few terse replies. I don't remember specifics, but I do remember the disdain the folks at Extremeskins had for Smoot when he left.
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Read my post better...I said some of you guys. If you are not one of them, then fine.Vintage;1400024 said:
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So he has no skills whatsoever? Why is he still in the league? I know he is a Commander and you want to bang on them, but be at least a little bit realistic. Having him as a nickelback is not a bad thing at all.AtlCB;1400032 said:
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Less than four months ago --
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/16085920.htm
Smoot benched in lineup shakeup
Williamson's snaps also likely to be reduced
BY SEAN JENSEN
Pioneer Press
Vikings coach Brad Childress is shaking up his lineup after all.
Cornerback Fred Smoot has been benched and replaced by rookie Cedric Griffin, according to multiple people close to the situation, and the team also is giving serious thought to reducing the role of receiver Troy Williamson.
It is unclear whether Williamson will start Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. But veteran Marcus Robinson replaced him in the starting lineup Sunday in Miami, and Williamson's role is expected to diminish even more as he continues to struggle catching the ball. He leads the NFL with 10 dropped passes.
Robinson could start ahead of Williamson, and Bethel Johnson also could take some of Williamson's snaps.
The status of Smoot, however, is clear, with Griffin slated to start opposite Antoine Winfield. Griffin is listed on the injury report as questionable after he injured his neck against the Dolphins. But the second-round draft pick's confidence has grown each week this season, and he has impressed coaches with his aggressive style.
The reason for Smoot's benching is murky. He has endured a rough month, starting with the death of his half-brother Nov. 5 in a car accident and continuing with a groin injury that limited him last week.
The primary reason could be the cushion Smoot is providing receivers at the line of scrimmage. Griffin appears superior in press coverage and is a more capable and consistent tackler than Smoot.
Against the Dolphins, Griffin made one jarring tackle and deflected one pass. But he left early in the third quarter with what was announced as a shoulder injury. The week before, against Green Bay, Griffin had a season-high eight tackles and defended two passes.
"He's a football player first and a corner second," defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin said. "Those are the type of guys that we're looking for. Regardless of job descriptions, ultimately this game comes down to being physically and mentally tough. He's both of those things, and what he did didn't surprise us whatsoever."
The move could foreshadow Smoot's departure from the team during the offseason. Signed to a six-year, $34 million contract in March 2005 that included $10.8 million in guaranteed money, Smoot has had a tumultuous run.
In 2005, he was slowed by injuries, most notably to his collarbone, and he could not regain his starting spot from Brian Williams late in the season.
Smoot, who clashed with former Vikings coach Mike Tice, welcomed the hiring of Childress, whom he was familiar with from their NFC East battles when Smoot was with the Washington Commanders and Childress was the offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles. But Smoot was benched for the first series against the Chicago Bears because he showed up late for a team meeting.
If the team cannot trade him, the salary cap hit for releasing him is minimal. Unlike most teams, the Vikings give most of their highest-paid players a roster bonus and opt not to spread out a signing bonus over the length of the deal. Because Smoot's deal included a $6.8 million roster bonus, the most his signing bonus could be is $4 million. Because he has played two seasons, the maximum cap hit would be around $2.66 million.
Smoot will continue to play a significant role for the Vikings over the final six games. He is expected to play in nickel situations.
But next season, the Vikings will welcome back cornerback Dovonte Edwards, who broke his arm in the final exhibition game against Dallas, and could add another cornerback via the draft or free agency.
As for Williamson, his stock has dramatically dropped since he caught six passes for 102 yards against Carolina on Sept. 17. In the past three games, he has caught just three passes for 39 yards, and he has been targeted just eight times, one fewer pass attempt than Johnson has gotten over the same stretch.
Williamson is fifth on the team with 27 receptions.
Sean Jensen can be reached at sjensen@pioneerpress.com.
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/16085920.htm
Smoot benched in lineup shakeup
Williamson's snaps also likely to be reduced
BY SEAN JENSEN
Pioneer Press
Vikings coach Brad Childress is shaking up his lineup after all.
Cornerback Fred Smoot has been benched and replaced by rookie Cedric Griffin, according to multiple people close to the situation, and the team also is giving serious thought to reducing the role of receiver Troy Williamson.
It is unclear whether Williamson will start Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. But veteran Marcus Robinson replaced him in the starting lineup Sunday in Miami, and Williamson's role is expected to diminish even more as he continues to struggle catching the ball. He leads the NFL with 10 dropped passes.
Robinson could start ahead of Williamson, and Bethel Johnson also could take some of Williamson's snaps.
The status of Smoot, however, is clear, with Griffin slated to start opposite Antoine Winfield. Griffin is listed on the injury report as questionable after he injured his neck against the Dolphins. But the second-round draft pick's confidence has grown each week this season, and he has impressed coaches with his aggressive style.
The reason for Smoot's benching is murky. He has endured a rough month, starting with the death of his half-brother Nov. 5 in a car accident and continuing with a groin injury that limited him last week.
The primary reason could be the cushion Smoot is providing receivers at the line of scrimmage. Griffin appears superior in press coverage and is a more capable and consistent tackler than Smoot.
Against the Dolphins, Griffin made one jarring tackle and deflected one pass. But he left early in the third quarter with what was announced as a shoulder injury. The week before, against Green Bay, Griffin had a season-high eight tackles and defended two passes.
"He's a football player first and a corner second," defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin said. "Those are the type of guys that we're looking for. Regardless of job descriptions, ultimately this game comes down to being physically and mentally tough. He's both of those things, and what he did didn't surprise us whatsoever."
The move could foreshadow Smoot's departure from the team during the offseason. Signed to a six-year, $34 million contract in March 2005 that included $10.8 million in guaranteed money, Smoot has had a tumultuous run.
In 2005, he was slowed by injuries, most notably to his collarbone, and he could not regain his starting spot from Brian Williams late in the season.
Smoot, who clashed with former Vikings coach Mike Tice, welcomed the hiring of Childress, whom he was familiar with from their NFC East battles when Smoot was with the Washington Commanders and Childress was the offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles. But Smoot was benched for the first series against the Chicago Bears because he showed up late for a team meeting.
If the team cannot trade him, the salary cap hit for releasing him is minimal. Unlike most teams, the Vikings give most of their highest-paid players a roster bonus and opt not to spread out a signing bonus over the length of the deal. Because Smoot's deal included a $6.8 million roster bonus, the most his signing bonus could be is $4 million. Because he has played two seasons, the maximum cap hit would be around $2.66 million.
Smoot will continue to play a significant role for the Vikings over the final six games. He is expected to play in nickel situations.
But next season, the Vikings will welcome back cornerback Dovonte Edwards, who broke his arm in the final exhibition game against Dallas, and could add another cornerback via the draft or free agency.
As for Williamson, his stock has dramatically dropped since he caught six passes for 102 yards against Carolina on Sept. 17. In the past three games, he has caught just three passes for 39 yards, and he has been targeted just eight times, one fewer pass attempt than Johnson has gotten over the same stretch.
Williamson is fifth on the team with 27 receptions.
Sean Jensen can be reached at sjensen@pioneerpress.com.