StevieInferior Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Meanwhile, it remains unclear whether Washington is considering a move up to No. 2 to grab Iowa offensive tackle Robert Gallery. Vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato denied an ESPN.com report that the team is eager to pull off such a deal, but Washington did have Gallery in for a visit last week. One official with another NFL club characterized that scenario as more of a media rumor than a real possibility. And a number of sources familiar with the situation believe the Redskins do not possess the ammunition to move up from No. 5 to No. 2. One scenario would have the Redskins trading offensive tackle Chris Samuels and the No. 5 pick to Oakland for the No. 2 pick and something else of value, perhaps later selections. However, the Raiders will field draft-day offers that include selections, most likely from the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns. Also, there is some skepticism that Oakland is as eager to drop back as is generally assumed. At the foundation of the Samuels-Gallery rumors seems to be at least one shaky premise, that Washington is fed up with Samuels for failing to redo his contract. According to a source close to the situation, Samuels has been willing to restructure the remainder of his deal for 2004 cap room or to consider a long-term extension next year, when he has just one year left on his deal. The only scenario Samuels will not consider is one in which he negotiates a new extension now, while he still has two lucrative years remaining, as linebacker LaVar Arrington did in December. http://www.washtimes.com/sports/20040412-114406-4198r.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sashae Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Peter King is an evil ****. -s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishomelette Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Okay...Can we finally get back to the Taylor, trade down, Winslow deuce arguments now? Winslow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallyG3 Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Remember when we were sure Smoot was going to be traded for a pick? Or, when we were going to trade Ramsey and draft Palmer? Rumors suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Ahhh.... Most in their right mind were feeling this was always BS.... Now if that trade scenario included us staying at #5 and somehow getting #2 as well, Hehehehhe :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLiNT0N P0RTiS Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 you really can't trust rumors so I think I'll just wait til April 24. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliondollarslim Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Samuels is not only a great football player but also a stellar person who fits perfectly with Gibbs. i am glad to read this story. Injury has limited Chris some and the whole line was done in by a poor coaching staff. However Samuels is a keeper, hopefully for many more years. i'll admit , he is one of my favorite players. if he is healthy he is going to dominate under Bugel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kappaluvacee Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I'm glad that rumor is starting to fizzle. Let's get back to good sound rumors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlitzFiftySix Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I've shot pool with Samuels at the Shark Club in Bethesda, he chain smoked and drank all night long. Hardly the behavior of a professional athlete let alone a stellar person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwo40 Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 So the sky isn't falling then? Who'd have thunk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Sack Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Why the hell would ESPN allow a journalist to write unfounded drivel? I'm so tired of the media machine. I work in the media and I'm getting ready to explore other options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Sack Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Originally posted by BlitzFiftySix I've shot pool with Samuels at the Shark Club in Bethesda, he chain smoked and drank all night long. Hardly the behavior of a professional athlete let alone a stellar person. If this is true, I have less respect for him than before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnacpa Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I have actually seen him smoking and drinking at the Outback in Sterling. I don't mind the occasional drink by atheletes, but smoking makes people short of breath and isn't a good addiction to have as a professional athelete. If you are a pro, you need to treat your body like a temple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Truth Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I told you guys from the beginning it was false. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H@iL2Gibb$ Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Do you guys think that the Skins FO are sending a message to the Browns that if they cannot move up for Gallery, they can trade for Samuels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokieskin Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 The rumor was probably started by San Diego or Oakland to increase the value of their picks and squeeze more out of teams that want to move up, like the NY Giants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skin Fan Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Originally posted by BlitzFiftySix I've shot pool with Samuels at the Shark Club in Bethesda, he chain smoked and drank all night long. Hardly the behavior of a professional athlete let alone a stellar person. Guess that's why you were there, right?? :stfu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSCNZ20 Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 it would be boring without all these rumors....we have a few weeks left.. next thing u'll hear is that we will trade gibbs and LA for the first pick.. lol from the business aspect....Samuels is doing the best thing for him...which i understand. this makes me respect LA a little more for being a team player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschlesi Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I dont like the trade unless we keep the 5th too. Samuels will have to reconsider his stance on not restructuring his contract if he does not have a better year than last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Funny how when all the facts are put on the table, things seem to clear up real quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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