SI: Ten players on the decline

SI.com - Writers - Bucky Brooks: Ten players on the decline - Thursday June 14, 2007 3:20PM (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/bucky_brooks/06/12/players.on.decline/index.html)

SHAWN SPRINGS, CB, WASHINGTON
A physically gifted player who never quite played up to his athleticism, Springs surprised many with his bounce-back performance in his first season in Washington. But that performance has been followed by two consecutive sub-par years. With his injury history and inconsistent confidence, Smith may never regain his status as an elite cover corner.

I don't think this to be an over-statement. I wish I did. The writer is just noting what we all know-- that Springs is a question mark. Smoot could easily be on that list, as well as a few linemen I know.

I don't think this to be an over-statement. I wish I did. The writer is just noting what we all know-- that Springs is a question mark. Smoot could easily be on that list, as well as a few linemen I know.

I agree. In fact I thought when I read the title that Smoot was the player that would be mentioned. I think this combo of age, injuries, & declining skills are the reason the Redskins are stockpiling d-backs.

Let's hope we can milk another good season out of him. The fact is he's been injury prone his entire career.

SI.com - Writers - Bucky Brooks: Ten players on the decline - Thursday June 14, 2007 3:20PM (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/bucky_brooks/06/12/players.on.decline/index.html)

SHAWN SPRINGS, CB, WASHINGTON
A physically gifted player who never quite played up to his athleticism, Springs surprised many with his bounce-back performance in his first season in Washington. But that performance has been followed by two consecutive sub-par years. With his injury history and inconsistent confidence, Smith may never regain his status as an elite cover corner.In 2005, Shawn Springs ranking 1st in the NFL in CB yards per attempt against.

1st. In the NFL.

Sub-par everyone!