SI: Ten players on the decline

[70Chip]

I think it's overstating things to say he has never played up to his athleticism (whatever that means - more great writing from SI).

[skinsfan_nn]

Kind of hard to argue that point, with his age, and constant injury problems. I would like him to have a mayor GREAT last year in DC, and go out with great season.

Have to wait and see, don't even know for sure if he'll be around, yet? Although if healthy I hope he is.

[skinsfan69]

You can add in C. Griffin in there too. These are our best two defensive players and both have not played up to the 04 performance the last two years. Is it age? Perhaps.

[Crat92]

I think that was a pretty good assessment. Hope he can regain his form. Dude did get the "sharpie" pulled out on him though! Classic! LMAO

[djnemo65]

Springs is at the age where CB's begin to decline, and he's admitted as much. It's up to him to prove himself to be an exception to that.

[Crazyhorse1]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

SI.com - Writers - Bucky Brooks: Ten players on the decline - Thursday June 14, 2007 3:20PM

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.

[irish]

Originally Posted by Crazyhorse1

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.

[MTK]

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

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

SI.com - Writers - Bucky Brooks: Ten players on the decline - Thursday June 14, 2007 3:20PM

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!