Local ABC: Bailey agrees to terms w/ Denver

Beemnseven · 02-28-2004, 10:15 AM

I'm not shedding any tears over Champ's departure. Like I've always said, if Champ was such a savior, where are all of the playoff victories and Championship rings?

Still, he will have to be replaced preferably by a veteran free agent, Winfield, Springs...

And while we keep hearing that a pass rush will offset the damage done by not having Champ on the field, I've heard nothing of any plans to start concentrating on the D-line. In fact, the WP has an article on the Front Office suddenly taking notice of Mike Williams entering the draft.

However, I will go about my business, and have absolutely no worries knowing that Joe Gibbs is in charge.

Gmanc711 · 02-28-2004, 10:27 AM

I agree 100% beemsteven. Whatever Gibbs does is going to be fine, I mean our offense is already looking to be one of the best in the league, I hope he gets us a monster d too. Although I dont know why the FO would want Mike Williams. I mean I love the kid and his ability, but i'll spell it out for them S-E-A-N (space) T-A-Y-L-O-R.

beg8878 · 02-28-2004, 11:00 AM

The FO is probably saying that so that any teams looking to take Williams is more apt to start looking to trade spots up to get him...just positioning that needs to be done, it is all BS games that are played before the draft to keep everyone guessing.....

Gmanc711 · 02-28-2004, 12:04 PM

Good point BEG. Play some mind games with them, I like it!

MTK · 02-28-2004, 12:48 PM

Champ is a great corner, one of the best in the game. But... he's not a game changing corner in the same mold of Deion. That's why I can't justify giving him a monster contract. He does do a great job at shutting down his side of the field, but when was the last time he took a pick back for a TD?? The last time I remember was his rookie season in Arizona. I thought Darrell Green had some bad hands, how many picks has Champ flat out dropped over the years?? Too many to even count.

For the kind of money Denver is giving him, they can have him.

He never stepped up as a team leader in his time here either. I think that's one of the reasons the front office choose to go with Arrington as the franchise defender.

azskinsfan2 · 02-29-2004, 12:18 PM

I hate lose Champ only because he was one of my favorite Skins, but hey, I'll get over it. With a good defensive pass rush, the corners won't have to cover for so long and we'll probably get more interceptions from the pressure too. Hope the deal goes through.

02-28-2004, 10:15 AM	#1
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 51 Posts: 5,311	I'm not shedding any tears over Champ's departure. Like I've always said, if Champ was such a savior, where are all of the playoff victories and Championship rings? Still, he will have to be replaced preferably by a veteran free agent, Winfield, Springs... And while we keep hearing that a pass rush will offset the damage done by not having Champ on the field, I've heard nothing of any plans to start concentrating on the D-line. In fact, the WP has an article on the Front Office suddenly taking notice of Mike Williams entering the draft. However, I will go about my business, and have absolutely no worries knowing that Joe Gibbs is in charge. Last edited by Beemnseven; 02-28-2004 at 11:26 AM.

02-28-2004, 10:27 AM	#2
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	I agree 100% beemsteven. Whatever Gibbs does is going to be fine, I mean our offense is already looking to be one of the best in the league, I hope he gets us a monster d too. Although I dont know why the FO would want Mike Williams. I mean I love the kid and his ability, but i'll spell it out for them S-E-A-N (space) T-A-Y-L-O-R. __________________ #21

02-28-2004, 12:04 PM	#4
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Good point BEG. Play some mind games with them, I like it! __________________ #21

02-28-2004, 11:00 AM	#3
beg8878 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 47 Posts: 270	The FO is probably saying that so that any teams looking to take Williams is more apt to start looking to trade spots up to get him...just positioning that needs to be done, it is all BS games that are played before the draft to keep everyone guessing.....

02-28-2004, 12:48 PM	#5
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Champ is a great corner, one of the best in the game. But... he's not a game changing corner in the same mold of Deion. That's why I can't justify giving him a monster contract. He does do a great job at shutting down his side of the field, but when was the last time he took a pick back for a TD?? The last time I remember was his rookie season in Arizona. I thought Darrell Green had some bad hands, how many picks has Champ flat out dropped over the years?? Too many to even count. For the kind of money Denver is giving him, they can have him. He never stepped up as a team leader in his time here either. I think that's one of the reasons the front office choose to go with Arrington as the franchise defender.

02-29-2004, 12:18 PM	#6
azskinsfan2 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tucson, Arizona Age: 68 Posts: 232	I hate lose Champ only because he was one of my favorite Skins, but hey, I'll get over it. With a good defensive pass rush, the corners won't have to cover for so long and we'll probably get more interceptions from the pressure too. Hope the deal goes through.

Local ABC: Bailey agrees to terms w/ Denver

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