Fred Smoot - asset, liability, or neither?

[MTK]

I thought he played great last night.

I don't know why anyone would even ask if he's a liability to tell you the truth.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I thought he played great last night.

I don't know why anyone would even ask if he's a liability to tell you the truth.

I agree. I often wonder about people's understanding of football sometimes. How anyone could think he played anything but well last night if beyond me.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I agree. I often wonder about people's understanding of football sometimes. How anyone could think he played anything but well last night if beyond me.

Seriously.

What's next?

A "What's wrong with Portis" thread?

[onlydarksets]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I agree. I often wonder about people's understanding of football sometimes. How anyone could think he played anything but well last night if beyond me.

I never said he didn't play well in last night's game. Please read the whole post before starting with the ad hominem attacks. I'm putting the question out there now that we've had Smoot back for (almost) an entire season.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by onlydarksets

I never said he didn't play well in last night's game. Please read the whole post before starting with the ad hominem attacks. I'm putting the question out there now that we've had Smoot back for (almost) an entire season.

Blah blah blah. You made a thread questioning how good Smoot is the morning after he shut down one of the NFC's best WR. That makes no sense. He is good enough.

I just wonder when everyone will realize we can't have All-Pros at every spot on the field.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Blah blah blah. You made a thread questioning how good Smoot is the morning after he shut down one of the NFC's best WR. That makes no sense. He is good enough.

I just wonder when everyone will realize we can't have All-Pros at every spot on the field.

If anything this thread is just really bad timing.

[onlydarksets]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

If anything this thread is just really bad timing.

I see people are feeling that. Can't get 'em all right.

HTTR!

[SC Skins Fan]

Uh, you do know Smoot is #27 and not #29 right? Is Fred Smoot a top 5 cover corner? No. Is he being paid like a top 5 cover corner? No. It's not like the Skins got rid of Bailey and decided to keep Smoot instead or something. You keep telling people to read your entire post, but why not think through the situation before making your post, particularly given the way Smoot played last night. Even if Smoot was a liability, which he is not, what remedy would you propose? Play more Leigh Torrence? Start David Macklin? Come on now.

No way is he a liability and I'd have to ask you who you think would be better? You're not going to get Asante Samuel or Marcus Trufant or anyone else of that ilk for the money they're giving Smoot. Plus, Smoot loves Washington, Washington loves Smoot and he's playing about 300% better here than he did in Minnesota. The very short answer to your question is, he's an asset, end of story, end of thread.

[onlydarksets]

Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

Uh, you do know Smoot is #27 and not #29 right? Is Fred Smoot a top 5 cover corner? No. Is he being paid like a top 5 cover corner? No. It's not like the Skins got rid of Bailey and decided to keep Smoot instead or something. You keep telling people to read your entire post, but why not think through the situation before making your post, particularly given the way Smoot played last night. Even if Smoot was a liability, which he is not, what remedy would you propose? Play more Leigh Torrence? Start David Macklin? Come on now.

No way is he a liability and I'd have to ask you who you think would be better? You're not going to get Asante Samuel or Marcus Trufant or anyone else of that ilk for the money they're giving Smoot. Plus, Smoot loves Washington, Washington loves Smoot and he's playing about 300% better here than he did in Minnesota. The very short answer to your question is, he's an asset, end of story, end of thread.

Probably nobody (yes, that's in my original post, too).

[onlydarksets]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Blah blah blah.

Very articulate.

For everyone - I'm guessing people feel this is a "pissing on my good feeling" thread. That wasn't my intent, so take that for what it's worth.

I still don't understand the backlash, but I can't argue with democracy. I wouldn't retract anything I posted, but I can see the timing was interpreted as bad. Just don't take it personally.

[SUNRA]

Originally Posted by onlydarksets

I never said he didn't play well in last night's game. Please read the whole post before starting with the ad hominem attacks. I'm putting the question out there now that we've had Smoot back for (almost) an entire season.

Remember Smoot missed several key games this year including the game with the Giants. Smoot has done a superb job with feeling in for Carlos Rodgers. Burress had his way with Rodgers in the first game. Smoot has been my favorite corner outside of Darrell Green and Vernon Dean. The man plays with a passion. Remember the loss to the Bills and you will see the heart of a wounded lion who has played valiantly for his fallen comrade.

[atomicnixon]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I thought he played great last night.

I don't know why anyone would even ask if he's a liability to tell you the truth.

He may not be Champ Bailey, but he's way better than Walt Harris (while in WAS), Kenny Wright, Mike Rumph and so on...

[railcon56]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I thought he played great last night.

I don't know why anyone would even ask if he's a liability to tell you the truth.

Beats me .... I think he has played as good or better than anyone on the team ...lately ..I mean the last 3 games......