Oldskool Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/If-Fred-Smoot-were-a-GM-he-d-be-drafting-the-f?urn=nfl,152807 Fri Apr 03, 2009 2:56 pm EDT If Fred Smoot were a GM, he'd be drafting the 'fat boys' By Chris Chase Washington Redskins cornerback, and All-Pro talker, Fred Smoot told the DC Sports Bog's Dan Steinberg last night that he wanted to be a general manager when his football career was finished. Naturally, Steinberg's follow-up question was about Smoot's personnel philosophy. Behold the Smootian response: "Fat boys wins my game. I know football, and in December, in the playoffs, fat boys win. Whoever's got the best fat boys is gonna win, so I'm gonna collect fat boys. I can find Fred Smoots -- not a dime a dozen, but I can find cornerbacks that can make plays. I can find that. I can't find a big boy that can push this line for four quarters." First of all, there's no doubt what Smoot's lineup would have looked like in that old Nintendo ice hockey game. Secondly, he's exactly right. Line play, not skill positions, makes champions. (Those who blindly support that Jay Cutler trade might want to remember that Cutler's gaudy 2008 numbers were buoyed by a stellar Denver offensive line that only allowed 11 Cutler sacks on the season.) Smoot's football strategy also makes him infinitely more knowledgeable than the inept duo running the show in Washington. Despite clear deficiencies on both lines last off-season, Dan Snyder and Vinny Cerrato ignored the "fat boys" in the draft and went receiver, tight end, receiver with the 'Skins first three picks. Somebody please start up Smoot4GM.com. And, if it ever happens, make sure there isn't a harbor or marina anywhere nearby the office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVSkins n Hokies Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I disagree. Fred Smoot is a dime a dozen. everything else is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins:Victory_or_Death Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 :rotflmao: Absolutely true. :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibbidoe Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Hehehehehehe.... wipeout! Player/coach used to be allowed, what is the stance on player/GMs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xero21 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Well shoot fire Vinny and hire Smooty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Secondly, he's exactly right. Line play, not skill positions, makes champions. (Those who blindly support that Jay Cutler trade might want to remember that Cutler's gaudy 2008 numbers were buoyed by a stellar Denver offensive line that only allowed 11 Cutler sacks on the season.) Speaking the truth, games are won in the trenches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Acre Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Smoot has a clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIXX99 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Smoot was just running his mouth but he actually knows what he is talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins:Victory_or_Death Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Smoot was just running his mouth but he actually knows what he is talking about.THAT is a VERY unusual combination indeed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Complete Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 "Fat boys wins my game. I know football, and in December, in the playoffs, fat boys win. Whoever's got the best fat boys is gonna win, so I'm gonna collect fat boys. :hysterical: I love me some Smoot! :hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamshatterer Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 "We know Smooter and he knows us" - Joe Gibbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins:Victory_or_Death Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 "We know Smooter and he knows us" - Joe Gibbs"We have met the Smoot and He is Us." - Pogo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mac Patty Wack Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 He really is one of the best trash talkers in the league. You gotta love him for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isle-hawg Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 You would think Snyder would know this. The last time this team was really good, they were dominant (1991). Mark Rypien as you all know was our QB. Mark did some great things for us as QB that year, not because he has HOF credentials but because he played behind the HOGs who gave our RB big holes and him all day to throw the ball. Get your head out of your arse Snderatto!!!! Stop playing fantasy footaball with the team we all love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robotfire Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Speaking the truth, games are won in the trenchesBubba, I always appreciate your posts. I'm not saying this one particularly stands out, but I always pay closer attention to the content of a post when I see Joe Bugel on the left hand side of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 If Smoot insists, I guess we'll have to draft Oher now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilsu Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Smoot and Portis for GM. Can't be worse than Vinny and Snyder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirClintonPortis Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 So now both Springs and Smoot have said something similar. Even more incriminating of Danny and Vinny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 You would think Snyder would know this. Lineman, especially O-lineman aren't "sexy" enough for this team to waste draft picks on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilsu Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 So now both Springs and Smoot have said something similar. Even more incriminating of Danny and Vinny. Don't forget the rumors of DeAngelo Hall's signing hinging on what the Redskins do with the defensive line, thus the signing of Haynesworth. So that's three out of the top four cornerbacks in 2008. I may be speaking out of turn, but I'd be willing to bet Carlos Rogers would say the same thing. Meanwhile, some people here have tried to rationalize our weak defensive line and tried to convince us on how you build a defense from the secondary in, and if you don't think so you don't know football. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasTomasz Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 The teams with the most success in the league recently- Ravens, Patriots, Steelers, Giants and the Eagles to name a few- have all done this. It's a strategy that works- can you argue with the success of any of those teams year in and year out? Yes, I know the Eagles don't have a Super Bowl, but they had a long run of success atop the East and it's because of their lineman. It's a lesson that the Redskins need to learn. Despite who they had four years ago (I'm pointing out the offensive line in particular here) they should have been focusing on the next lineman, who would be ready to play now. That's what the rest of those teams above do, and can you really argue with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martytheman Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 (Those who blindly support that Jay Cutler trade might want to remember that Cutler's gaudy 2008 numbers were buoyed by a stellar Denver offensive line that only allowed 11 Cutler sacks on the season.) Disagree. Cutler would get rid of the ball.. i.e. attempt to throw it to a reciever or oob. Not to mention his windup and release is about 1000 times faster than JC. JC would sit there and look and look and look then get buried. Alot of the sacks he took were his fault, not the o-lines. 3-4 seconds is plenty of time to get rid of the ball in our vaunted "west coast short passing game" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistahsmif Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I saw Smoot at the Wizards Cavs game Thursday with Carlos Rogers. I wanted to talk to him, but he had his son with him and I didn't want to be rude. Smoot4GM!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 It's not rocket science. Smoot knows what most football people know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysaskin Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Smoot >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Vinny We need Fat Boys, let's focus on the O-Line and D-Line and the improvements that we want from JC will come. Besides if our O-Line will hold up Portis gets 1500+ and we don't need the next Peyton Manning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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