What is your main gripe with the proposed Briggs deal?

#56fanatic · 04-11-2007, 01:51 PM

sorry, but I just dont see the need in another corner. Yes you need players, but with Rogers, Springs, Smoot, Taylor, Macklin, Stoutmier, Dougherty and who ever else we have I think we have enough quality depth at the position. Looking from depth standpoint our LB core is short. Marcus is a beast and should continue to be. Marshall is 30(not old-but not getting younger) and honestly did not play all that well. Fletcher is 32(that is old!) and Rocky is unproven. I am all for letting Rocky develop and get playing time. But when an opportunity presents itself to aquire a top 5 LB in his prime, I dont see how we can pass it up.

TenandSix:Unacceptable · 03-30-2007, 08:26 PM

It would be like living Groundhogs Day but just doing the ****ing exact same thing, over and over and over again.

TenandSix:Unacceptable · 03-30-2007, 08:28 PM

Akin to Chinese water tourcher.

skinsfan_nn · 03-30-2007, 10:13 PM

I just think LB is low on the priority list.
Unless MW hip is not healing as planned? Or thay don't think Rocky can be a strong #1, which I don't think any of us know at this point. Would have liked to seen more of him last year.
I'm just not sure what all the hype is about, over getting BRIGGS in DC?
We certainly have greater NEEDS that have to be adressed!

4mrusmc · 03-31-2007, 10:09 AM

We should have gone after Briggs before we signed Fletcher. We is our front office thinking?

MTK · 04-02-2007, 09:34 AM

Funny how both Bears and Skins fans seem to hate this deal.

GoSkins! · 04-11-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Funny how both Bears and Skins fans seem to hate this deal.

Wonder how long old Rosenhaus waits to stir the pot again.

warriorzpath · 04-02-2007, 10:11 AM

There are several things that seem to come to mind with this whole briggs deal. Looking at the deal at face value and just trying to piece together what the redskins' mindset may be at, what this whole deal (and previous off-season moves) says to me is:

(1) the redskins appear to be trying to pick up a defensive lineman - because they are willing to move down. To me, first-round defensive linemen have less value in the draft compared to other positions.
(2) the redskins doesn't value one d-lineman prospect over another - because they are willing to move down so much.
(3) the redskins were unsatisfied with the linebacker play of last season - because of the attention they are giving to the lb positions - they fired the lb coach, signed fletcher, are going after briggs.

Because the redskins seem to be content with a defensive lineman at a lower draft pick (because of reasons #1 and #2 above), they are trying to possibly fill two concerns by trading the sixth pick. Basically a two for one.

This is the only way I can rationalize this deal when I put myself in their shoes.

TruckMcLaren · 04-11-2007, 12:58 PM

FORGET about Lance Briggs!!! He is a great linebacker, but we need as much depth at the CORNERBACK POSITION as we could get! The ONLY answer to this problem is ASANTE SAMUELS. Take him right now! Give the #6 for one of New Englands two 1st rounders and maybe Sean Springs(who has done nothing of late!) Just because we run on every first and second down doesnt mean every other team in the league is that PREDICTABLE!!! WE NEED TO STOP THE PASS!!! STOP+PASS=CHAMPION!
Im a diehard fan, but we need some help. HAIL

ArtMonkDrillz · 04-11-2007, 01:49 PM

I think we did "forget about Lance Briggs," which is why no one touched this thread in over a week.

Monkeydad · 04-11-2007, 01:54 PM

All of the above.

However, I voted for the first option. It will be great to get a high pick, we dont get one most years.

View Poll Results: What is your main gripe with the proposed Briggs deal?
Lose out on chance to take one of the top players at #6	37	27.21%
Lose out on chance to trade down for more picks	63	46.32%
Briggs doesn't fill a crucial need	83	61.03%
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03-30-2007, 08:28 PM	#3
TenandSix:Unacceptable Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 331	Re: What is your main gripe with the proposed Briggs deal? Akin to Chinese water tourcher.

03-30-2007, 10:13 PM	#4
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: What is your main gripe with the proposed Briggs deal? I just think LB is low on the priority list. Unless MW hip is not healing as planned? Or thay don't think Rocky can be a strong #1, which I don't think any of us know at this point. Would have liked to seen more of him last year. I'm just not sure what all the hype is about, over getting BRIGGS in DC? We certainly have greater NEEDS that have to be adressed! __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

04-02-2007, 10:11 AM	#8
warriorzpath Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,880	Re: What is your main gripe with the proposed Briggs deal? There are several things that seem to come to mind with this whole briggs deal. Looking at the deal at face value and just trying to piece together what the redskins' mindset may be at, what this whole deal (and previous off-season moves) says to me is: (1) the redskins appear to be trying to pick up a defensive lineman - because they are willing to move down. To me, first-round defensive linemen have less value in the draft compared to other positions. (2) the redskins doesn't value one d-lineman prospect over another - because they are willing to move down so much. (3) the redskins were unsatisfied with the linebacker play of last season - because of the attention they are giving to the lb positions - they fired the lb coach, signed fletcher, are going after briggs. Because the redskins seem to be content with a defensive lineman at a lower draft pick (because of reasons #1 and #2 above), they are trying to possibly fill two concerns by trading the sixth pick. Basically a two for one. This is the only way I can rationalize this deal when I put myself in their shoes.

04-11-2007, 12:58 PM	#9
TruckMcLaren Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 18	Re: What is your main gripe with the proposed Briggs deal? FORGET about Lance Briggs!!! He is a great linebacker, but we need as much depth at the CORNERBACK POSITION as we could get! The ONLY answer to this problem is ASANTE SAMUELS. Take him right now! Give the #6 for one of New Englands two 1st rounders and maybe Sean Springs(who has done nothing of late!) Just because we run on every first and second down doesnt mean every other team in the league is that PREDICTABLE!!! WE NEED TO STOP THE PASS!!! STOP+PASS=CHAMPION! Im a diehard fan, but we need some help. HAIL

04-11-2007, 01:51 PM	#1
#56fanatic The Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte NC Age: 51 Posts: 1,801	Re: What is your main gripe with the proposed Briggs deal? sorry, but I just dont see the need in another corner. Yes you need players, but with Rogers, Springs, Smoot, Taylor, Macklin, Stoutmier, Dougherty and who ever else we have I think we have enough quality depth at the position. Looking from depth standpoint our LB core is short. Marcus is a beast and should continue to be. Marshall is 30(not old-but not getting younger) and honestly did not play all that well. Fletcher is 32(that is old!) and Rocky is unproven. I am all for letting Rocky develop and get playing time. But when an opportunity presents itself to aquire a top 5 LB in his prime, I dont see how we can pass it up.

03-30-2007, 08:26 PM	#2
TenandSix:Unacceptable Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 331	Re: What is your main gripe with the proposed Briggs deal? It would be like living Groundhogs Day but just doing the ****ing exact same thing, over and over and over again.

03-31-2007, 10:09 AM	#5
4mrusmc Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2005 Age: 55 Posts: 559	Re: What is your main gripe with the proposed Briggs deal? We should have gone after Briggs before we signed Fletcher. We is our front office thinking?

04-02-2007, 09:34 AM	#6
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: What is your main gripe with the proposed Briggs deal? Funny how both Bears and Skins fans seem to hate this deal. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

04-11-2007, 01:49 PM	#10
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: What is your main gripe with the proposed Briggs deal? I think we did "forget about Lance Briggs," which is why no one touched this thread in over a week. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

04-11-2007, 01:54 PM	#11
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 46 Posts: 17,460	Re: What is your main gripe with the proposed Briggs deal? All of the above. However, I voted for the first option. It will be great to get a high pick, we dont get one most years.

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