@DCGoldPants Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A53301-2003Dec10.html New From The Post Smith Says He'll Retire After This Season By Mark Maske Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, December 10, 2003; 2:09 PM Three days after he broke the NFL's career sacks record, Washington Redskins defensive end Bruce Smith said today that he intends to retire after this season. Smith, 40, said that only an extraordinary circumstance could lead him to reconsider. The future Hall of Famer has played four seasons for the Redskins after 15 seasons with the Buffalo Bills. He was selected to 11 Pro Bowls and reached four Super Bowls as a member of the Bills. He notched his 199th career sack -- moving him one ahead of Reggie White on the career list -- with a fourth-quarter takedown of New York Giants backup quarterback Jesse Palmer during the Redskins' 20-7 triumph last Sunday at Giants Stadium. Smith said in training camp that he likely would retire following this season. It has been a difficult final season for him, in which he lost his starting job to Regan Upshaw and complained about his lack of playing time. But he said today that he does not regret his decision to sign with the Redskins after he was released by Buffalo in 2000. Hooray Hooray....well, since he's gone. I'm sure he won't mind not playing anymore this season! :rotflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big z Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 but how will we ever replace his leadership and playmaking abilities........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesome Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Good news. In with the old, out with the new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted December 10, 2003 Author Share Posted December 10, 2003 In with the old, out with the new. ?????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 after the season? dang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Hog Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 :wave: :dj: My Message to Bruce: Bruce, no sense putting your body through the rigors of practice for the next three weeks. You deserve better, you are above that, or so you think. Retire now and do yourself a favour and most importantly, do US, the fans a favour. I think we can do without your sack contribution for the next three games. We won't be missing anything really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Smith, 40, said that only an extraordinary circumstance could lead him to reconsider. This means if he doesn't get the 200th this year, he doesn't want to just have 199 he wants 200, he will back next year now :doh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlskinsfan Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 do let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTerps2002 Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Hopefully the little general will learn from yet another one of his mistakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOskins56 Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Why stay till the end.....LEAVE NOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 If only Reggie White could come back for one more year... :finger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridironmike Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Originally posted by riggo-toni If only Reggie White could come back for one more year... :finger: Don't tempt anyone that might be reading this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 This is good news. He was actually pretty serviceable until this year IMO. Now we can infuse some youth into our DE positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 He's hoping to get the 200th by the end of the season. That's why he's still staying... :rotflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Duke, early numbers have him getting his 200th sack around Week 11 next year. Let's hope he's in Buffalo or somewhere pursuing that if he decides not to retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowghost Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Bruce just turn in your uniform and go sit with Dan and watch the rest of the games:pint: :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlobberKnockinFootball Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Originally posted by Bufford The Sheep http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A53301-2003Dec10.html Hooray Hooray....well, since he's gone. I'm sure he won't mind not playing anymore this season! :rotflmao: Since he announced that he's going to retire....I'm going to put on my "Don't Let The Door Hit You On Your Ass" Velvet robe :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Hog Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 I still say we talk Reggie White out of retirement in the off-season – just for the hell of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzSkinsFan63 Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 I swear that alone is worth another 2 wins... Smith has been a cancer completely. He started the whole Marty revolt thing for 5 games..what a dumbass!! I can't imagine why everyone looked up to him..What did he say?? "This is not how the Bills did it"..who cares you lost a SB 4 times in a row you piece of crap! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yomar Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Originally posted by riggo-toni If only Reggie White could come back for one more year... :finger: I think that would fall under the heading of extraordinary circumstance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 This is not good news for Danny........ Now there wont be players older than him on the skins but I'll still call him lil danny now and then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70Chip Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 "Leon can't do everything!" I think everyone on this board shares part of the blame for Bruce not having 200 already -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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