Can we trade for Smoot now?

[Luxorreb]

Smoot could help us in this offseason. Guess it's too late to trade, but could he be picked up if cut by Minn? Get well soon Shawn Springs and Ade Jimoh and Carlos Rogers.

[skins052bgr8]

I don't know exactly why Minnesota would let Smoot go after one season? I am sure their will be some free agent corners that come available that aren't that bad and can contribute.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by skins052bgr8

I don't know exactly why Minnesota would let Smoot go after one season? I am sure their will be some free agent corners that come available that aren't that bad and can contribute.

My guess is they could be looking to clean house and rid themselves of the off the field embarrassments of this year.

New coaches, new system, new direction, makes sense.

Even when healthy he wasn't playing all that well.

[irish]

Maybe the skins could trade LA for smoot. At least the skins would get something for LA instead of just letting LA go on his way like they will do after this season.

[#56fanatic]

Originally Posted by irish

Maybe the skins could trade LA for smoot. At least the skins would get something for LA instead of just letting LA go on his way like they will do after this season.

Not a good trade, no body is going to trade for him with the salary he has.

[irish]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

Not a good trade, no body is going to trade for him with the salary he has.

I agree. Not only does LA have a huge contract he has done almost nothing these last 2 years making his trade value low. I suspect LA will just be sent on his way at the end of the season with the skins getting nothing in return but freedom from his contract.

[dmek25]

there is a possibilty that smoot would get cut.after getting injured ,when he came back he never regained his starting job.i saw 2 vikings games and he looked horrible.not sure if he could help us now

[skinsttw]

I don't know if want Smoot back unless he is 100% and comes at the right price. His value is lower than it was 1 year ago. He is still better than the Ade.

[skins052bgr8]

All this makes sense maybe Smoot will be our Trotter and come back for a lower pay and have two pro bowl seasons. I couldn't think earlier why they would release him after paying him the big bucks, but true new management cleaning house and injuries, anything can happen in the NFL as far as trades etc... Smoot sitting home again this year for post season, I wonder if he has been on the horn with any of the skins saying damn I leave and you guys make it to the playoffs and I am home again watching.

[Eriwar]

Whats up with Darrel Green!!!! If he can still run atleast a 4.4 I say sign him up LOL!!!

[NFLeurope]

I have no idea why lavar would be cut. I have heard that we would take a bigger cap hit by cutting him then by keeping him on the roster for next year. Plus, the guy hasn't been healthy and we would be wasting a hell of alot by just cutting him loose. I would expect that we keep him for next season...now that GW is gonna be here...and then we'll see how he does if he can get healthy. I think he'll stay...and i think he will tear it up next year. The guy is a fan favorite...and he is very capable. He has just had the injury bug. Give him this offseason...hopefully he comes in healthy next year...and i think we have an elite defense with a playmaking lavr, marcus washington and lemar marshall all back next year.

On smoot...i dont think its realistic to expect he would come here. He might not clear waivers if he was cut...and even if he did...someone would offer him more money then we would be willing to...cause we would sign him as a nickel corner...and someone else would pick him up as at least a number 2 guy

[MTK]

Originally Posted by NFLeurope

I have no idea why lavar would be cut. I have heard that we would take a bigger cap hit by cutting him then by keeping him on the roster for next year. Plus, the guy hasn't been healthy and we would be wasting a hell of alot by just cutting him loose. I would expect that we keep him for next season...now that GW is gonna be here...and then we'll see how he does if he can get healthy. I think he'll stay...and i think he will tear it up next year. The guy is a fan favorite...and he is very capable. He has just had the injury bug. Give him this offseason...hopefully he comes in healthy next year...and i think we have an elite defense with a playmaking lavr, marcus washington and lemar marshall all back next year.

On smoot...i dont think its realistic to expect he would come here. He might not clear waivers if he was cut...and even if he did...someone would offer him more money then we would be willing to...cause we would sign him as a nickel corner...and someone else would pick him up as at least a number 2 guy

A couple of reasons why LaVar could end up being cut.

#1 His monster contract. He's also due a roster bonus of $6.5M this offseason. The team has already shown in the past they're not afraid of absorbing a large cap hit if it means getting rid of dead weight (Coles). Yes it will be a huge bullet to bite but when you look at the long-term impact of wiping his contract off our slate it makes more sense to do it now rather than later.

#2 The fact that this defense has succeeded without him in the lineup.

#3 His speaking out/distractions in the press don't help his cause any, no matter how insignificant they may be.

Personally I'd be shocked if he's back with the Redskins next year, both from a financial standpoint and on the field standpoint. He's grossly overpaid and the defense has gotten the job done just fine without him.

[ST21]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

A couple of reasons why LaVar could end up being cut.

#1 His monster contract. He's also due a roster bonus of $6.5M this offseason. The team has already shown in the past they're not afraid of absorbing a large cap hit if it means getting rid of dead weight (Coles). Yes it will be a huge bullet to bite but when you look at the long-term impact of wiping his contract off our slate it makes more sense to do it now rather than later.

#2 The fact that this defense has succeeded without him in the lineup.

#3 His speaking out/distractions in the press don't help his cause any, no matter how insignificant they may be.

Personally I'd be shocked if he's back with the Redskins next year, both from a financial standpoint and on the field standpoint. He's grossly overpaid and the defense has gotten the job done just fine without him.

Now Lavar's overrated.........wow

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by wewhite3

Now Lavar's overrated.........wow

I know the topic of this thread is about Smoot possibly coming back, but since LaVar has somehow wiggled onto this thread, let me say this in regards to him being overated. I would like to see LaVar get 100% healthy first. Play a sixteen game season without distractions regardless of who he's playing for, then let his play speak for it'self.

As for Smoot, he had a chance to stay here and choose another route obviously for more money. I'm not sure they would want him back even if available. He really hasn't played that well even when he wasn't injured. Smoot has a difficult time being a physical type corner GW loves in the line-up. He also had problems with injuries his last two seasons here. I'd pass on him.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I would like to see LaVar get 100% healthy first. Play a sixteen game season without distractions regardless of who he's playing for, then let his play speak for it'self.

Easier said than done.

I think we would all love to see that, coaches included.

I think it's a little too late for him though.