Forget Coles for a minute... Some even worse news.

Smithian · Post by **Smithian** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:31 pm

THE NEWS

The Redskins have been unable to re-sign middle linebacker Antonio Pierce to a new contract, meaning he will likely become a free agent on March 2. Team officials previously expressed confidence that they would come to terms with Piece, but talks have broken down, according to the Washington Post. Piece recorded 112 tackles last season.

OUR VIEW

Piece would draw plenty of interest as a free agent, as he performed very well while Mike Barrow was sidelined last season due to tendonitis in his knee. The Skins could take their chances with Barrow next season, but they are more likely to release him in June when the salary cap ramifications are not as severe.

Well... I'm going to go to my room and cry now.

washington53 · Post by **washington53** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:33 pm

yeah i read that this mourning.
Could this be a worse offseason.
Coles is leaving, smoot is leaving, we cant sign pierce because he wants too much money...
im depressed right now

NikiH · Post by **NikiH** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:34 pm

Ok guys don't freak me out like that. This is already covered. Look here.

http://www.the-hogs.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11245

And as Boss taught us it's all a bargaining tool. So don't go to your room and cry yet.

Smithian · Post by **Smithian** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 8:37 pm

This is bad... Hold me.

J/k

Clinton Portis · Post by **Clinton Portis** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:15 pm

Toughen up Smiff.

Everything will work out for the best.

After all this is JOE GIBBS....he knows what he's doing.

Skins71 · Post by **Skins71** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 9:46 pm

Will everyone please relax. Pierce was good this year, but if he decides not to resign then fine. He was a product of a defensive system that played great together not one individual will cause this unit to collapse. There is a slew of FA talent at MLB that can easily fill his void and he should realize his worth. Ex: Morris - Ind sure he wouldn't mind playing along side Washington again, or Bell - Pitts, or Claibourne - Minn, Holdman or Davis - Clev are not bad, neither is Fields - Car who is a little old but has come back with great appreciation for being able to play again. All can be obtained at a reasonable price and are probably better MLBers.
(Our best LB was out 10 games and we still ended NO. 2 )

tx_skins_fan · Post by **tx_skins_fan** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 10:00 pm

I agree. Pierce was a product of a good system. He'd be stupid to leave. He'll be mediocre anywhere else.

curveball · Post by **curveball** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 12:16 am

You guys are scaring me a little.

Ever since Danny Bonaparte blew into town, you've won the off-season title and then Dallas spanked you when it actually mattered.

What happens if you lose the off-season?

NikiH · Post by **NikiH** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 12:19 am

We kick your...............oh I mean we sweep the Cowboys.