gridironmike Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 I didn't want to post this as a serious post because I didn't want to wear the 'ol clown for awhile. I so badly wanted to do this.... The Washington Redskins announced today that Bruce Smith, the NFL's all-time sack leader (since 1982), has been unconditionally released. Smith surpassed Reggie White in Sunday's game versus the New York Giants, sacking Jesse Palmer for a seven yard loss. In an unprecedented move, the Redskins signed FA Reggie White for the remaining three games. Rumor has it that marketing whiz Daniel Snyder has tee-shirts and other memorabilia touting White for reclaiming his title as the sack king. Merchandise is expected to go on sale the minute White breaks the record. Personnel director Vinny Cerrato has indiciated that the Redskins would like to resign Bruce Smith for the Chicago game in the event that Reggie White breaks his record this Sunday versus Dallas. "This pattern could hold on until the end of the season if these guys get hot. Reggie only needs one and a half sacks to pass Bruce. If he does, Bruce would only need one to pass Reggie. This creates competition among the players and genuine marketing opportunites for Mr. Snyder." Daniel Snyder was rumored to have warned Reggie White not to complain about his status as a reserve as opposed to a starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 I can totally imagine Reggie White waiting for Bruce to retire in the offseason, getting into shape, and then coming back as a situational pass rusher (probably for Green Bay) next year to take the record back. THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is comedy gold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 So, on a not so funny note, what do we do with Bruce do the rest of the year? Sit him on the bench? Cut him? Or does he really start playing the run now that he has the record? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAATopDogg Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 I wish that would happen. I would care if it wasn't us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankRizzo Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Originally posted by Sarge Or does he really start playing the run now that he has the record? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Hog Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 We should keep Bruce, sign White, and put them on opposite sides of the line at the same time. Talk about two rabid old guys desperate to get to the QB…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Pretty funny stuff. What makes it work is that it's close enough to being plausible with this FO that it's oddly unsettling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter's Better Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Originally posted by Sarge So, on a not so funny note, what do we do with Bruce do the rest of the year? Sit him on the bench? Cut him? Or does he really start playing the run now that he has the record? Put him IR and send him packing today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRock Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Originally posted by Dexter's Better Put him IR and send him packing today. Does the IR in that sentence stand for ... Idiocy Resolved? Imbecile Removed? or.... IwishIwereasgoodas Reggie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridironmike Posted December 8, 2003 Author Share Posted December 8, 2003 Originally posted by Phat Hog We should keep Bruce, sign White, and put them on opposite sides of the line at the same time. Talk about two rabid old guys desperate to get to the QB…. Hey, it could work! Reggie was a left end. We can't take them without $ean Gilbert in the middle, can we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Hog Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Originally posted by gridironmike Hey, it could work! Reggie was a left end. We can't take them without $ean Gilbert in the middle, can we? :laugh: :doh: :rotflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridironmike Posted December 8, 2003 Author Share Posted December 8, 2003 Sportstalk 980 is discussing Spurrier's (lack of) reverence for Bruce and his new record. They're also talking about his cell phone call on the sidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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