SkinsMaster88 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Link: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/mar/10/doughty-redskins-agree-to-1-year-deal-safety-set-t/ Doughty, Redskins agree to 1-year deal Safety set to compete for job David Elfin Tuesday, March 10, 2009 BALTIMORE — He attended the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation dinner on Tuesday night as the Washington Redskins' 2008 winner, as voted on by his former teammates. But you won't find Reed Doughty, who became an unresticted free agent last month, on any team's official roster. That will change on Wednesday, as Doughty told The Washington Times he'll go to Redskin Park to sign a 1-year deal with Washington, keeping him with the club that drafted hin in 2006. Doughty, who had been in negotiations with the Redskins and agent Dave Butz Jr. while also talking to "a couple of other teams," expects to battle second-year safety Chris Horton for a starting role while resuming his role on special teams. "It's not just the money," Doughty said. "It's about how much I'll get to play and what my role will be." Doughty began the 2008 season in the starting lineup, but when he missed the Week 2 game against New Orleans with the flu, Horton stepped in. A seventh-round pick out of UCLA, Horton had two interceptions and a fumble recovery in the Redskins win, which earned him NFC defensive player of the week honors. Soon, Horton claimed the job for good, and Doughty's headed south. He missed the final 12 games of 2008, going on the injured reserve when a pinched nerve led to back surgery on Oct. 31. "At first, my back just hurt a little. Next, I had a burning sensation down my left leg and then my foot was kinda numb," Doughty said. "I thought I could play with it and hoped it wouldn't get worse. [The Redskins' medical staff] thought I had sciatica, but when I tried to get back on the field, I just wasn't myself. I didn't want to hurt the team." The Redskins decided not to offer him a contract last month, making the projected restricted free agent unrestricted. "It felt like I missed a large opportunity," Doughty said. "I had played well at the end of 2007, but last year I wasn't the player I knew I could be." Battling comes naturally to Doughty, a sixth-round NFL draft choice out of Northern Colorado who soared from spare part in 2006 to starter for the final six games of 2007 in place of the late Sean Taylor. Doughty's change in status came while he endured the health issues of infant son Micah, who was born six weeks premature and underwent a kidney transplant within a few months. The determination shown by Doughty during his difficult year led to his being honored at the annual banquet on Tuesday. The award, named for the late, longtime Baltimore Colts' trainer, goes to a player on each team who is a source of inspiration and courage to his teammates. "I'm honored that the guys thought enough of me to vote me the Redskins' winner," Doughty said. And with the offseason conditioning program starting next week in Ashburn, Doughty will be ready to join them once more as teammates. He began running three months after his back surgery and has started lifting weights. He said he's 100 percent and has received clearance to fully participate in the conditioning program. Note - The Redskins re-signed linebacker Alfred Fincher. Signed off waivers from Detroit last July, Fincher claimed one of the final roster spots and played in Washington's final 15 games, mostly on special teams. For now, the 25-year-old will compete with H.B. Blades for the starting spot opened by Marcus Washington's release last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvtbred Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Glad to hear this I love the heart he brings to the field. He is one of those guys who isn't the most athletic but makes up for it just like Thrash does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Campbell17 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Good, he can be a solid safety in a rotational situation. Although, I would rather have Kareem Moore in the 3 safety package over Doughty. We can always cut Doughty in camp if he doesn't preform up to par. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I hope this will shut some of the people up who cry about us not taking care of our homegrown talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy2Der Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I think Doughty still has upside and so does Fincher there still young and have room to improve. These are the moves a good FO makes they keep players who work in there system and are cheap the let Evans walk but at least we kept theses two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DexterSackMachine Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Another smart move to bring him back. He could be a real asset at a bargain price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 How much was the 1 year deal for? Considering the issues we have on the team now, every bit of cap space matters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Solid ST player, good backup, & role player on defense plus I like the guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 What bubba said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Doughty, who had been in negotiations with the Redskins and agent Dave Butz Jr. while also talking to "a couple of other teams," expects to battle second-year safety Chris Horton for a starting role while resuming his role on special teams. :hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrobert Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Please humor me here guys.... My 11 year old son has been a Skins fan since birth (no thanks to me I am sure). When we heard the news about T.O. being cut I was happy but after a few minutes my son said "Dad don't you feel bad for Owens, even a little bit?" I then told him no and used Reed's story as an example of how a guy worked so hard, his hearing issues and his son's illness and he was still cut by our beloved Redskins. That is the type of player you should feel bad for I told him. It will really make his day when I tell him Reed is back. It has made mine. Good move.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Double post.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Did you want to repeat that part of the article a 3rd or 4th time, there, authentic?...I believe you're allowed seven repeated quotes per week. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glsjr2277 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Good move. Courage and guts player. With all he's been through. What a fighter. Can't hear, has hearing aids, a son born with serious health issues, back problem. Kind of like the Seabiscuit movie. Inspirational player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Is the agent Dave Butz Jr. related to 'Big" Dave Butz who played for the Redskins? I am glad to see that Reed Doughty is returning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Is the agent Dave Butz Jr. related to 'Big" Dave Butz who played for the Redskins?. yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Somewhere at this moment, H_H is rejoicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Thanks Bubba. I am glad to see that extra redskins connection. "Big Dave Butz was one of my favorite players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 "It's not just the money," Doughty said. "It's about how much I'll get to play and what my role will be." This is my favorite statement. Glad to have muh boy Reed back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Great news, Doughty is a great special teams player and a solid backup. I wonder why they only signed him up for just one year? Maybe its because of the injury but I'm glad the guy is back. I wonder if Westbrook will break out of the practice roster and become that 5th CB on the team? I'm not exactly sure but I think I heard somewhere he was a hybrid player that can play the CB and FS spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I don't mind bringing him back to compete, but I don't think he should be gauranteed a roster spot this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Please humor me here guys....My 11 year old son has been a Skins fan since birth (no thanks to me I am sure). When we heard the news about T.O. being cut I was happy but after a few minutes my son said "Dad don't you feel bad for Owens, even a little bit?" I then told him no and used Reed's story as an example of how a guy worked so hard, his hearing issues and his son's illness and he was still cut by our beloved Redskins. That is the type of player you should feel bad for I told him. It will really make his day when I tell him Reed is back. It has made mine. Good move.... My sons 4, even though we live in Cowboy country I hope one day to have a son that loves the game as much as yours does. Great story, keep the Redskins tradition alive :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudMouth12thMan Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 what bubba and mark the homer said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadExField Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Reed is solid depth, I like seeing diversity in the DB core. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitStickTaylor21 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I like this, I think he might be the most sure tackler on the roster, it's just his coverage skills that lack. Playing him on obvious running plays and special teams, he can definitely contribute!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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