New Virginia Players on Roster

The Hogster · Post by **The Hogster** » Thu May 05, 2005 2:18 pm

The Skins are signing Bryson Spinner QB-Virginia and TE Billy Baber-Virginia (KC Cheifs)

Billy Baber is pretty good. He was the starting TE at Virginia before Heath Miller, and Spinner was the quarterback. Don't know if this is 'big news' but Baber is a good blocker.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Thu May 05, 2005 2:40 pm

I think Spinner went to Virginia and finished his college career at the University of Richmond.

I like the signings of Baber, Forsey, and Jimmy Farris. Good depth and all have the potential to make the team.

Redskins1974 · Post by **Redskins1974** » Thu May 05, 2005 2:50 pm

No doubt -

(BTW Jake, your lady, Kelly's been looking good on Comcast of late :-)

)

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Thu May 05, 2005 2:56 pm

Redskins1974 wrote:No doubt -

(BTW Jake, your lady, Kelly's been looking good on Comcast of late )

I know. We're going out tommorow night. She's just preparing. :lol:

Skeletor · Post by **Skeletor** » Thu May 05, 2005 3:27 pm

Just training camp fodder. I'd be surprised if any make the team.

Redskins1974 · Post by **Redskins1974** » Thu May 05, 2005 3:56 pm

Jake wrote:
Redskins1974 wrote:No doubt -

(BTW Jake, your lady, Kelly's been looking good on Comcast of late )

I know. We're going out tommorow night. She's just preparing.

Ha! In your dreams, buddy! :-)

(if not, you da man! :lol:

)

Steve Spurrier III · Post by **Steve Spurrier III** » Thu May 05, 2005 4:01 pm

Jake wrote:I think Spinner went to Virginia and finished his college career at the University of Richmond.

That's right. Rumor has it that he was asked to transfer from UVA because of a cheating scandal. That and Matt Schaub was getting ready to take his job.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Thu May 05, 2005 4:58 pm

Redskins1974 wrote:
Jake wrote:
Redskins1974 wrote:No doubt -

(BTW Jake, your lady, Kelly's been looking good on Comcast of late )

I know. We're going out tommorow night. She's just preparing.

Ha! In your dreams, buddy!

(if not, you da man! )

The mystery kills ya, doesn't it? :lol:

Steve Spurrier III wrote:
Jake wrote:I think Spinner went to Virginia and finished his college career at the University of Richmond.

That's right. Rumor has it that he was asked to transfer from UVA because of a cheating scandal. That and Matt Schaub was getting ready to take his job.

I googled his name and I saw his Virginia bio, which stopped profiling him past the 2000 season, and an article stating that we brought him in as a tryout quarterback from the University of Richmond.

hatsOFF2gibbs · Post by **hatsOFF2gibbs** » Thu May 05, 2005 6:42 pm

Redskins Sign Three Vets, Rookie QB
By Gary Fitzgerald
Redskins.com
April 29, 2004

The Redskins completed the signings of three veterans and an undrafted rookie quarterback on Thursday. The new acquisitions: tight end Billy Baber, wide receiver Jimmy Farris, running back Brock Forsey and quarterback Bryson Spinner.
To make room for the four new players, the Redskins released tight end Kori Dickerson and running back John Simon. On Wednesday, the team released quarterback Tim Hasselbeck and wide receiver Jason Samples.

Jimmy Farris
Farris, 6-0 and 200 pounds, was originally signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2001. He spent his rookie season on the practice squad. Farris was signed by New England in January 2002 but was waived prior to the start of the regular season.

In November 2002, the Atlanta Falcons signed him to their practice squad and then to the active roster in January 2003. He appeared in 30 games for the Falcons and recorded six catches for 100 yards and two touchdowns.

"He is a special teams guy guy who we think would be terrific," head coach Joe Gibbs said.

Baber, 6-4 and 260 pounds, was a fifth round (141st overall) selection of the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played for the Chiefs for three seasons before being released prior to the start of the 2004 regular season. During his time in Kansas City, he appeared in 29 games with two starts and recorded three receptions for 30 yards and one score.

Gibbs said Baber will play at H-back, joining a group that includes last year's starter Chris ey and recent draft pick Manuel White, Jr.

Brock Forsey
Forsey, 5-11 and 208 pounds, was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round (206th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft. He was released prior to the start of the 2004 season and later signed on with the Miami Dolphins. During his career, he appeared in 18 games with two starts and recorded 244 rushing yards on 69 carries and two touchdowns. He also logged three catches for 37 yards.

"[Forsey] has had production in this league," Gibbs said. "He is also a good special teams guy."

Spinner, 6-3 and 235 pounds, is a local product from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Va. He played at Richmond in 2003 after transferring from Virginia. In the 2003 season, he posted Richmond's 10th-best performance in passing yardage with 1,712 and passing touchdowns with 10.

Spinner was on hand for the team's recently completed Rookie Camp.

"We thought he was impressive," Gibbs said. "[Offensive assistant/quarterbacks coach] Bill Musgrave spent some time with him, so we think we have somebody there that we would like to work with."

http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=1388

njskinsfan · Post by **njskinsfan** » Thu May 05, 2005 9:51 pm

I gues Spinner is ear-marked for the practice squad from that quote from Gibbs.
I guess with Campbell getting rubber arm from the rookie camp they needed some extra throwers on the field.

crazyhorse1 · Post by **crazyhorse1** » Fri May 06, 2005 2:05 am

All these guys will be cut, with the possible exception of the WR, who might make special teams.

Hog Heaven · Post by **Hog Heaven** » Fri May 06, 2005 2:17 am

cut the wahoos, sign more hokies

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Fri May 06, 2005 2:27 pm

So is this the "big" news that the reporter was alluding to? (Or, in addition, the news that Gardner will not be back for this year? Or both?)

94heritagesofttail · Post by **94heritagesofttail** » Sat May 07, 2005 9:25 am

If things evolve as expected , Cambell and Spinner will be the two backuos next year after we release Brunnell.

hatsOFF2gibbs · Post by **hatsOFF2gibbs** » Sat May 07, 2005 9:52 pm

94heritagesofttail wrote:If things evolve as expected , Cambell and Spinner will be the two backuos next year after we release Brunnell.

Ahh....that would be a miracle!

fredp45 · Post by **fredp45** » Sat May 07, 2005 9:58 pm

....and fiscally impossible...

Steve Spurrier III · Post by **Steve Spurrier III** » Sun May 08, 2005 3:43 pm

From a needless thread:

gay4pacman wrote:Is this guy any good at all?? He was a pretty mediocre QB at VA. Does this guy really stand a chance in Washington?

First of all, the chances of him making the roster is zero, barring a season-ending injury to Ramsey, Brunell or Campbell. All three are not going to be cut or traded.

As far as his chances of making the practice squad - if the plan is to cut Brunell after this season then it might make sense to hold onto him, and I remember reading somewhere he looked good in the rookie camp. But the fact is Spinner just isn't that good. If he makes the Redskins practice squad, or any other practice squad for that matter, I would be shocked.

This guy is a career CFL backup.