REDSKINS SIGN VINCENT!!!!

DCGloryYears828791 · Post by **DCGloryYears828791** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:48 pm

Redskins Sign Vincent, Release Burns
By Gary Fitzgerald
Redskins.com
October 16, 2006

The Redskins have added a veteran presence to the secondary with the signing of defensive back Troy Vincent on Monday.
Vincent is a 15-year NFL veteran who played with the Buffalo Bills last season. He was coached by Redskins secondary-cornerbacks coach Jerry Gray, who was the Bills' defensive coordinator in 2005.

A four-time Pro Bowler, Vincent produced a strong season last year, logging a career-high 102 tackles and four interceptions in 16 starts.

Vincent spent the 2006 preseason with Buffalo, but suffered a hamstring injury in training camp that forced the Bills to place him on injured reserve, ending his season.

Last week, the Bills released Vincent upon his request.

http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=21078

HailSkins94 · Post by **HailSkins94** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:52 pm

Sweet I hope we gave up a first and third rounder for him it will be worth it. A 15 year veteran free agent is exactly what we need! Of course, what can it hurt? Our defense is flat out pathetic.

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:17 pm

Another big name signing.... If we had only kept our own players. Im seriously fed up with this but what the heck it may work out.

gay4pacman · Post by **gay4pacman** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:18 pm

whatever, this is a needed additiion of depth but vincent is not someone who can help us next year and beyond. It is a quick fix for a non playoff bound team.

die cowboys die · Post by **die cowboys die** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:30 pm

who cares if we waste more money on the salary cap this year? it doesn't roll over into next year, Cingular doesn't run the salary cap.

we didn't give up any draft picks and aren't losing anything. it was definitely worth a shot at this point, the pass D is pathetic.

air_hog · Post by **air_hog** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:34 pm

die cowboys die wrote:who cares if we waste more money on the salary cap this year? it doesn't roll over into next year, Cingular doesn't run the salary cap.

we didn't give up any draft picks and aren't losing anything. it was definitely worth a shot at this point, the pass D is pathetic.

Wow, I actually agree with DCD on this one.

I mean, what is there to lose? It's not like our secondary can get that much worse.

And who knows, Vincent could be the missing piece, you know, like Pierson Priouleau...

I like this signing.

gay4pacman · Post by **gay4pacman** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:37 pm

air_hog wrote:
die cowboys die wrote:who cares if we waste more money on the salary cap this year? it doesn't roll over into next year, Cingular doesn't run the salary cap.

we didn't give up any draft picks and aren't losing anything. it was definitely worth a shot at this point, the pass D is pathetic.

Wow, I actually agree with DCD on this one.

I mean, what is there to lose? It's not like our secondary can get that much worse.

And who knows, Vincent could be the missing piece, you know, like Pierson Priouleau....

Priouleau was a huge loss, incredibly underrated.... Vincent will shore up some depth problems but Im pretty sure this will be a bandaid on a larger wound.

I like this signing

DCGloryYears828791 · Post by **DCGloryYears828791** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:45 pm

gay4pacman wrote:
air_hog wrote:
die cowboys die wrote:who cares if we waste more money on the salary cap this year? it doesn't roll over into next year, Cingular doesn't run the salary cap.

we didn't give up any draft picks and aren't losing anything. it was definitely worth a shot at this point, the pass D is pathetic.

Wow, I actually agree with DCD on this one.

I mean, what is there to lose? It's not like our secondary can get that much worse.

And who knows, Vincent could be the missing piece, you know, like Pierson Priouleau....

After watching the DB's get torched again yesterday, i don't know how one could argue that a guy coming off a 102 tackle 4 int season was not worth the risk? This is a significant upgrade from our current roster but i agree with alot of you that this alone does not solve ALL our problems.
Priouleau was a huge loss, incredibly underrated.... Vincent will shore up some depth problems but Im pretty sure this will be a bandaid on a larger wound.

I like this signing

DCGloryYears828791 · Post by **DCGloryYears828791** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:49 pm

Now i hope we make one more move and cut Frost and bring in SauerB-12 and his big leg. That would improve 2 facets of the team.

Redskins Rule · Post by **Redskins Rule** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:54 pm

die cowboys die wrote:who cares if we waste more money on the salary cap this year? it doesn't roll over into next year, Cingular doesn't run the salary cap.

we didn't give up any draft picks and aren't losing anything. it was definitely worth a shot at this point, the pass D is pathetic.

Couldn't agree with you more!

EA7649 · Post by **EA7649** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:56 pm

We are weak in that position when is springs coming back?????

USS Redskin · Post by **USS Redskin** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:03 pm

I guess Darrell Green was too busy to sign up, so they went with the next youngest CB available.

JPFair · Post by **JPFair** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:12 pm

EA7649 wrote:We are weak in that position when is springs coming back?????

Well, someone claming to be him showed up yesterday. Hell, he was even wearing #24. But, it clearly wasn't him, cuz the imposter that played yesterday sucked!!

DCGloryYears828791 · Post by **DCGloryYears828791** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:16 pm

JPFair wrote:
EA7649 wrote:We are weak in that position when is springs coming back?????

Well, someone claming to be him showed up yesterday. Hell, he was even wearing #24. But, it clearly wasn't him, cuz the imposter that played yesterday sucked!!

While i think we are all clearly angry about the play yesterday, your assesment that Springs sucked yesterday is a little heavy.

He made a couple of decent plays. What were you exepecting from him yesterday? It was his first game in 8 weeks! Now if you'd like to talk about the guy pretending to be a cornerback wearing #25 then we can have a discussion about that. The secondary is going to be helped alot by the addition of Vincent.

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:16 pm

Redskins Rule wrote:
die cowboys die wrote:who cares if we waste more money on the salary cap this year? it doesn't roll over into next year, Cingular doesn't run the salary cap.

we didn't give up any draft picks and aren't losing anything. it was definitely worth a shot at this point, the pass D is pathetic.

Couldn't agree with you more!

I'm with you guys. Let's see what happens; it might work out well for us.

UK Skins Fan · Post by **UK Skins Fan** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:37 pm

Frankly, I still don't know why we let Martin Mayhew leave.

Not that that had anything to do with anything. I have no problem with signing Vincent - he's not the answer, but he might be part of it. Nothing to lose, so let's give him a try.

JPM36 · Post by **JPM36** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:41 pm

Definitely a good move.

I'd take just about anyone in the secondary right now and Vincent is a smart veteran player who knows our system.

Even tho he's past his prime I still think he's a better player than Kenny Wright or Mike Rumph or Reed Doughty.

JPFair · Post by **JPFair** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:11 pm

And to think people were suggesting we rest Springs yesterday, even if he was healthy. I think this game proved that, if he was healthy, he should play.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:19 pm

Good move. It can't hurt at all.

Vincent is a team-first guy and will play the same role Prioleau did as the veteran backup at safety with knowledge of Jerry Gray and his schemes.

Mursilis · Post by **Mursilis** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:24 pm

JPFair wrote:And to think people were suggesting we rest Springs yesterday, even if he was healthy. I think this game proved that, if he was healthy, he should play.

Who would've thought it'd even be a close game vs. Tenn., let alone a loss! I believe most people (myself included) were predicting blow-outs. As it was, playing Springs didn't make a bit of difference, but at least it was some game-time for him to shake off the rust.

old-timer · Post by **old-timer** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:31 pm

UK Skins Fan wrote:Frankly, I still don't know why we let Martin Mayhew leave.

Well, at least we've still got Mark Murphy, it sure is good to see number 29 back there. He seems a little slow though, and not covering very well.

Seriously, I'm wondering if Ade Jimoh got charged for a ticket on Sunday, he sure didn't do anything but watch the Titans receivers catch touchdowns.

skinsfan#33 · Post by **skinsfan#33** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:37 pm

USS Redskin wrote:I guess Darrell Green was too busy to sign up, so they went with the next youngest CB available.

I think Green at 45 might just play better than Roggers. I know DB usually go through second year slumps, but I don't think Ade Jimoh would play much worse than him. Troy V. adds some depth and with the D playing like it has, it can't hurt things!!!

old-timer · Post by **old-timer** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:43 pm

skinsfan#33 wrote:
USS Redskin wrote:ISammy Baugh's #33 is the only number retired by the REDSKINS - #28 should be next!

I haven't seen nos 9, 42, 43, 44 or 81 playing lately. Guess there's an informal retirment procedure in action as well.

coachKarl · Post by **coachKarl** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 5:22 pm

If he was any good Buffalo would have kept him, just another name on the list of high price under achieving players . You build through the draft and add a few free agents , we have one of the highest payrolls and one of the worst teams.

PulpExposure · Post by **PulpExposure** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 5:23 pm

Jake wrote:Good move. It can't hurt at all.

Vincent is a team-first guy and will play the same role Prioleau did as the veteran backup at safety with knowledge of Jerry Gray and his schemes.

He could probably start at CB, even with his slower wheels. Simply because Kenny Wright and Mike Rumph are just awful. Hell, you might be able to start at CB over them...

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