REDPepper Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 SMOOT BENCHED, WILLIAMSON DEMOTED The Vikings have benched cornerback Fred Smoot, according to Sean Jensen of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. He'll be replaced by rookie Cedric Griffin. The move calls into question Smoot's future with the team. He was signed as a free agent prior to the 2005 season, but since the Vikings used a high-dollar roster bonus in lieu of a signing bonus, the bulk of the cap charge was taken in year one of the relationship. Smoot's salary shoots from $800,000 in 2006 to $2.7 million in 2007. He's also scheduled to earn $4.9 million, $5.6 million, and $4.9 million in 2008, 2009, and 2010, respectively. Griffin, in contrast, with make $365,000, $445,000, and $530,000, respectively, in 2007, 2008, and 2009. The move to Griffin isn't surprising, since the Cover 2 defense the Vikings now employ requires hard-nosed play and sound tackling from the cornerbacks. Smoot is more of a finesse player in the mold of Deion "Don't Hurt Me" Sanders. As legend has it, Smoot struggled to get a single rep on the 225-pound bench-press at the scouting combine in 2001. Jensen also reports that receiver Troy Williamson likely will have reduced snaps, due to his ongoing problems with catching the football. The No. 7 overall pick in 2005 leads the league with 10 drops. He was replaced by Marcus Robinson in the starting lineup in Week Eleven, and has faded badly after strong performances in the first two games of the season. it is PFT, but this isn't a rumor, it's the truth. With Smoot probably on the way out, do you think it would make sense for the Redskins to go after him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffSchmeff Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I'd take him. Despite his issues and mouth, he did play hurt. Remember when he played with that shoulder injury? That was admirable to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Smoot was a core Skin and we let him go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre The Giant Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Smoot's a skin. We should go get him after this season. http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/football/16085920.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Smoot is finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 The move calls into question Smoot's future with the team. He was signed as a free agent prior to the 2005 season, but since the Vikings used a high-dollar roster bonus in lieu of a signing bonus, the bulk of the cap charge was taken in year one of the relationship. Which is why, in boldface, we couldn't resign him in 2005. Money was frontloaded in the contact, and there was no way we could match it. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enter Apotheosis Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Which is why, in boldface, we couldn't resign him in 2005. Money was frontloaded in the contact, and there was no way we could match it.Jason If they release him, we'd have a definite shot at him (especially when you take into consideration the kind of bonus money we throw around). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 The problem is he is not the hard nosed tackling CB type required in a GW defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffylookin Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I'd take him back in a second. Smoooooooooooot was one of my favorite Skins. He always gave it everything he had...................and we let him go. Brillant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Gut Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 another top 10 WR bust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 If they release him, we'd have a definite shot at him (especially when you take into consideration the kind of bonus money we throw around). The problem is he is not the hard nosed tackling CB type required in a GW defense. Yeah, that's the biggest impediment that he'd have. At the same time, tho, he's going to be cheaper than some other options, considering that he was a failure in Minn, and the whole Boatgate thing. I wouldn't mind having him back. At the very least, he's entertaining. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I wouldn't him for anything other than a nicklel/dime back, and I'm sure he wouldn't like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Kenzo Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 It would be nice to get Smoot back. I think both Smoot and the organization regret ever cutting their ties. Nothing has gone right for Smoot since he left D.C. and as of right now, Carlos is NOT living up to the status of a first round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyt Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I'd definetly welcome this guy back, with as weak as our secondary is. With a guy like Smoot back and if we could draft a 1st rd. DE this could help get our D back on track... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staylor21 Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I think there is a real good chance that the Vikings get rid of him. I know he did us wrong and signed for 11,000 dollars more but he is way way better than Rogers and i feel for the right price we should bring him back if he is cut by the Vikings. I miss Smoot and i think he would bring good leadership back to this team and help the community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGift Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Only if Shawn Springs were to leave... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethrodsp Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 SMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!! I didnt want him to go, but we should be wary of overspending (yeah, I know, try not to laugh...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slateman Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I'd love to have him as long as the Skins don't overpay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
909997 Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 if hes cut bring him back he was the #1 cb for us in 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat~man Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 if hes let go , yea bring him back , dont overpay tho ... please do not overpay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorPickSix Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 If he gets cut he should serously be brought back. He was solid for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfanevan Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 i still love him, and i would definitely like to be invited aboard his boat someday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmorina69 Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Bring him back, he was great for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Considering how far he's been demoted, I don't think he will be too expensive, sort of like Denver RBs after they go somewhere else. With any luck we could get him long term for under $8m SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I smell another mega merge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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