Maybe Joe Gibbs and Daniel Snyder know something the rest of us don't. Is it just me or are the Redskins seemingly the most impulsive team in football? They've just signed Clinton Portis to a $50.5 million contract (including a $17m signing bonus) making him the highest paid back in the league. They gave up Champ Bailey, one of the best cornerbacks in the league, and a second round draft pick. Since when does a team give up a top five cornerback and a 2nd round pick, for arguably one of the top five running backs in the league when the upcoming draft is full of quality runners?
I guess the answer to that question is, right after the new ol' ball coach comes out of retirement, promptly demotes the 2nd year, star quarterback-in-the-making, to trade for an over-the-hill, oft-injured Mark Brunell--just to say he now has a veteran quarterback. Note to Joe Gibbs: There could be more good news--Vinny Testaverde is retiring and will soon be availabe to replace Brunell as the veteran, veteran quarterback.
Here's an idea if you're in the Washington front office--keep Champ Bailey, trade down in the first round (they currently have the 5th pick), draft either RBs Kevin Jones or Steven Jackson and the second round pick is still yours. Don't get Brunell and start Patrick Ramsey, and the third round pick is still yours. As it stands, the Redskins now have two picks in the upcoming draft. That's a great way to rebuild a team that won five games last season.
Buy hey, what do I know--maybe Gibbs has a few more tricks up his sleeve--I hear Mark Rypien might be available by minicamp. read more on my weblog
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This deal is good for both ... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Tom | March 2, 2004 11:26 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
This deal is good for both teams and has nothing to do with who's available in the draft.
Denver can't make all the moves they need to make and a shutdown CB is a more dire need than a quality RB, as their system really does help RB's greatly.
Bailey doesn't want to be in Washington and (more importantly) they don't want to pay him. Their D sucked and will need to be rebuilt, making his excellence of marginal value. There also seems to be alot of unhealthy feelings between Bailey and the coaching staff (and Gibbs won't tolerate a player thinking he runs the team) and between Bailey and Snyder.
Bailey is a bad fit for Washington, but great fit for Denver. Portis deserved a big pay day, Denver couldn't afford to give it to him and still make all the other signings they feel are needed. Portis fills a big need in the Washington backfield. Portis is a sure thing, as oppossed to anyone the 'Skins might draft.
This deal makes a lot of sense for both teams.
1. Posted by Tom | March 2, 2004 11:26 PM |
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Posted on March 2, 2004 23:26