Ghost of Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Well, he willl replace Smooty in the short term. But you have to look at the bigger picture. Just as a team picks BPA because you never know when cap issues, character issues or injury will cut your depth at a position, the Skins picked someone for the FUTURE. Springs is 30. He had a frightening head injury on Sunday Night football late in the season. There was already talk this year of him moving to safety when he got older. Rogers isn't here to replace Smoot as much as he's insurance as a #1 CB. It just happens that he is a good short-term replacement for Smoot and adds depth. We can have Harris at CB until he's ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 I agree, Ghost. This pick makes sense for us, not sure why some don't see that. Rogers IS a potential #1 replacement down the road. On a side note, these jackasses still think we are taking Campbell with the #25:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeythetapeworm Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 I agree with you completely-to replace smoot in the short term, Springs in the long term. I'm hoping we pick up the Corner from Howard with our 4th rounder to compete with Wilds and Harris for the #3 spot. If, a couple of years from now, Rogers was our #1, the howard guy our #2, and Wilds our #3, I think that would be a good Setup. And assuming Springs/Harris last at least a little bit longer, that gives all 3 of hte time to develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 I'm with you, but the idea of Springs playing safety is news to me. This is the first I've heard of this. He's only 30 and we just payed him a lot of money to be our CB. I think Rogers only has to be the 2nd best CB on the team when push comes to shove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Harris and Springs are prone to injury...the kid will have time to fit in, but is immediate insurance. Look for a Wilds and Rogers starting tandem in a couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Uhh no that doesn't make sense of course it is to replace Smoot. WE would not have drafted him if Smoot would have stayed on. He will probably start right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsMarchingBand Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Originally posted by Liberty Uhh no that doesn't make sense of course it is to replace Smoot. WE would not have drafted him if Smoot would have stayed on. He will probably start right away. i agree, i think he will eventually be a better replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdarugar Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Rogers will prove to be a great pick, I think he is the most NFL ready DB in this draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Posted April 23, 2005 Author Share Posted April 23, 2005 Actually, Liberty it makes perfect sense. You're thinking in too linear a fashion. Yes, we probably would not have taken him had SMoot stayed, but that is because of the short term nature of that situation. Rogers wins out over others because of how important three good CBs are too Williams and Springs age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfanmike Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Originally posted by fdarugar Rogers will prove to be a great pick, I think he is the most NFL ready DB in this draft. I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfujskins Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Yes, I agree. Spings is getting up there in age so yes, this was for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 I think it was the best player for our needs. Period. I am very pleased with this pick and believe this solidifies our quest for the #1 defense. Blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMAN911 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 QUOTE:On a side note, these jackasses still think we are taking Campbell with the #25 WE DID.... DAMN!! :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portisizzle Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Originally posted by illone On a side note, these jackasses still think we are taking Campbell with the #25:laugh: hmmmmmm..........:doh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Originally posted by portisizzle hmmmmmm..........:doh: :laugh: :doh::doh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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