Shawn Springs throws down the gauntlet on T.O.

[sandtrapjack]

They have battled wearing five uniforms between them. They shared the spotlight in an infamous "Monday Night Football" incident. They have trained together during offseasons.

And on Sunday, Dallas receiver Terrell Owens and Washington cornerback Shawn Springs will go at it for a 10th time when the Cowboys host the Redskins for the final time at Texas Stadium.

"I have a track meet Sunday," Springs said. "I can't wait to see it. Me and Terrell 'Usain Bolt' Owens. I'm excited for it. He better be ready."

"I'm going to call him and tell him I'm going to be coming down there smokin'," Springs said.

Washington Times - Springs, Owens set for another battle

[53Fan]

I'm looking forward to it. THIS is football.

[redsk1]

I like it. Springs is complementing TO more than anything else though. There is no lack of confidence w/ SS. When healthy he's as good as any CB in the league.

[DirtyLandry]

Like I said in the Redskins vs. cowlovers thread, these guys are somehow friends and It always makes for a good matchup. I wouldnt be suprised to see Los on TO at times as well.

[Monksdown]

Originally Posted by redsk1

I like it. Springs is complementing TO more than anything else though. There is no lack of confidence w/ SS. When healthy he's as good as any CB in the league.

Wrong, Champ is better at 90%.

[redsk1]

Originally Posted by Monksdown

Wrong, Champ is better at 90%.

I don't know about that. Champ is very good but a little overrated IMO.

[DirtyLandry]

Originally Posted by redsk1

I don't know about that. Champ is very good but a little overrated IMO.

I would have to agree. Three years ago he was the clear cut best corner, but I think there are some young guys now to knock him off his throne.

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by redsk1

I don't know about that. Champ is very good but a little overrated IMO.

Maybe a bit overrated, but I still would have liked to see Champ stay here, along with Smoot. Smoot might not have regressed if he had stayed put and not get mixed up in the Viking BS. WE got him back and only got a shell of his former self. Carlos and SS get injured too often to be really valuable anymore IMHO. If SS isn't 100% Sunday, TO is going to scorch him at some point.

[holcknowsbest]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Maybe a bit overrated, but I still would have liked to see Champ stay here, along with Smoot. Smoot might not have regressed if he had stayed put and not get mixed up in the Viking BS. WE got him back and only got a shell of his former self. Carlos and SS get injured too often to be really valuable anymore IMHO. If SS isn't 100% Sunday, TO is going to scorch him at some point.

why don't you look at how many games shawn springs has missed since he came here in 2004....... i am picking up what Springs is putting down. the dude last year had to deal with a rookie safety and reed doughty, who might as well have been a rookie last year at that point. both of which were his over the top help....explains the long plays and 4 dirts TO had. Shawn is a great corner and probably one of the most underrated in the NFL..... if you can name 10 better than him i would be surprised. but he also has the benefit of a experienced dirty30 and experienced reed doughty.....my worry would be the rook horton.

[EternalEnigma21]

springs was hurt last year when to scored like 4 tds on us wasn't he?

[redsk1]

Originally Posted by EternalEnigma21

springs was hurt last year when to scored like 4 tds on us wasn't he?

That was the first game after Sean Taylor had been hurt. Our D looked lost out there w/ Landry, a rookie, and Doughty, basically a rook in the safety positions. I think Springs was out there but I believe we just couldn't execute very well w/ that many guys back there. I think that was also Landrys first game at Free safety too. We were lost.

I think Doughty got burned a few times. After that game he played much better the remainder of the year.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by redsk1

That was the first game after Sean Taylor had been hurt. Our D looked lost out there w/ Landry, a rookie, and Doughty, basically a rook in the safety positions. I think Springs was out there but I believe we just couldn't execute very well w/ that many guys back there. I think that was also Landrys first game at Free safety too. We were lost.

I think Doughty got burned a few times. After that game he played much better the remainder of the year.

So maybe getting beat once by Warner will give him the primer to have a better Dallas game!

[kdogg3270]

Originally Posted by redsk1

That was the first game after Sean Taylor had been hurt. Our D looked lost out there w/ Landry, a rookie, and Doughty, basically a rook in the safety positions. I think Springs was out there but I believe we just couldn't execute very well w/ that many guys back there. I think that was also Landrys first game at Free safety too. We were lost.

I think Doughty got burned a few times. After that game he played much better the remainder of the year.

actually, Reed Doughy was the FS in that game. and obviously he did not have a good game. it was after that game that he was moved to SS and LaRon Landry took over at FS.

[Swarley]

Originally Posted by EternalEnigma21

springs was hurt last year when to scored like 4 tds on us wasn't he?

no Taylor was. But Springs himself was dealing with his fathers health issues at the time and I don't think he was exactly "in the game"

I'm looking forward to a good game by him.

[Warren85Ellard]

Originally Posted by GreekSkin

no Taylor was. But Springs himself was dealing with his fathers health issues at the time and I don't think he was exactly "in the game"

I'm looking forward to a good game by him.

Carlos Rogers wasn't playing either.