Travis Fisher?

gregory smith · Post by **gregory smith** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:11 pm

Have we signed cb Travis Fisher? Extremeskins and The Warpath are saying we have. What's up? Rogers, Smoot, Springs, Fisher.....

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:12 pm

Yup. Kelli Johnson (check avatar ;-)

) from Comcast Sports Net reports the Skins are expected to sign Fisher to a one-year deal.

So much for Bly.

tcwest10 · Post by **tcwest10** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:16 am

Now...how long before it takes them all to learn each other?
I know we needed to improve. I just hope that the basic skills and athleticism are there to just gut it out until familiarity kicks in.

SkinsFreak · Post by **SkinsFreak** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:57 am

I'm not sure why we want this guy. Maybe depth, but other than that...

air_hog · Post by **air_hog** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 1:05 pm

Jake wrote:So much for Bly.

Thank the good lord :celebrate:

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 1:09 pm

air_hog wrote:
Jake wrote:So much for Bly.

Thank the good lord

Don't count on it...

The Bly trade good still happen, the Skins know that Bly would fill a need if Springs doesn't work out. If they get Bly then Springs will be gone regardless (more than likely to Det.). But Washington really wants to trade the #6 pick to Denver for most of their 1st day picks (according to rumors), Bly is being thrown in to entice the Skins into asking for no picks in 2008. I'd go for this:

There are reports that Denver have put a deal on the table that involves their first, second and third rounders plus LB Al Wilson for the #6. The Skins have declined the player in that trade – having acquired LB London Fletcher-Baker – however, they replaced Wilson

Then trade Springs to Det. for day 1 and day 2 draft picks.

Cappster · Post by **Cappster** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:57 am

Anyone have a link?

SkinsFreak · Post by **SkinsFreak** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 9:08 am

1niksder wrote:
There are reports that Denver have put a deal on the table that involves their first, second and third rounders plus LB Al Wilson for the #6. The Skins have declined the player in that trade – having acquired LB London Fletcher-Baker – however, they replaced Wilson

Then trade Springs to Det. for day 1 and day 2 draft picks.

The Skins turned down a 1st, 2nd, two 3rds and Al Wilson/Dre Bly? Wow, what restraint. Things are going to get real interesting come draft day.

old-timer · Post by **old-timer** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 9:23 am

SkinsFreak wrote:
1niksder wrote:
There are reports that Denver have put a deal on the table that involves their first, second and third rounders plus LB Al Wilson for the #6. The Skins have declined the player in that trade – having acquired LB London Fletcher-Baker – however, they replaced Wilson

Then trade Springs to Det. for day 1 and day 2 draft picks.

The Skins turned down a 1st, 2nd, two 3rds and Al Wilson/Dre Bly? Wow, what restraint. Things are going to get real interesting come draft day.

If that's what they were offered, I think they should have taken it. I don't think the #6 willl ever be worth more than that.

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 12:56 pm

I still can't find anything about this online. Can someone provide a link?

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 1:25 pm

I heard it talked about from day one of free agency, but this still isn't official... there's nothing on the interwebs.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 3:23 pm

frankcal20 wrote:I still can't find anything about this online. Can someone provide a link?

I can't find it either. I only saw it on Comcast SportsNet that one night and I haven't seen anything on the web about it. I don't think they've followed up on the story, either.

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 1:16 pm

Still nothing on a Fisher signing

SkinsFreak · Post by **SkinsFreak** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:13 pm

1niksder wrote:Still nothing on a Fisher signing

And he hasn't signed with anyone else yet either. I wonder if the Skins are waiting to see what happens with the Denver / Bly situation.

skinsfan1 · Post by **skinsfan1** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 6:04 pm

looks like it's not true......
http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/show ... ost3590224

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 11:30 pm

Full Name: David Thurman Macklin
Born: July 14, 1978
Newport News, VA
Height: 5-10
Weight: 206 lbs. Age: 28
Pos: CB
Experience: 7 years
College: Penn State

Macklin is extremely competitive and consistent. He works hard and plays taller than his listed size. He is tough, aggressive and can high-point the ball. He has very quick feet and plays under control. He has good short-area skills and is very effective in cover 2. He shows excellent cover instincts, understands route concepts and makes good decisions from off coverage. He can squat and close quickly against three-step drops. He is very effective in run support. He will attack downhill and is a solid hitter and wrap-up tackler. But Macklin lacks quality size and athleticism for the position. He isn't very effective in press coverage. He lacks top-end speed and struggles to recover if his jam isn't perfect. He has some trouble downfield against bigger receivers and on jump balls. He is much more effective in the slot than out on an island.

This might be the new guy they are looking at

Cappster · Post by **Cappster** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 6:29 pm

Fisher has signed with Detroit

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2797339

portis26 · Post by **portis26** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 10:03 pm

Cappster wrote:Fisher has signed with Detroit

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2797339

Good. I don't think he's the guy we need. With Springs, Rogers, Smoot, and Jimoh we just need a young guy for depth, not a free agent who wants to start. I heard CP rave on the John Thompson show at the beginning of the offseason about how good John Eubanks was doing in practice last year. Maybe he can be our dime back.

Justin · Post by **Justin** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 1:52 am

everydayAskinsday · Post by **everydayAskinsday** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:38 am

now i know were hurting for picks in this draft and most likely wont go in this direction but if we make some moves and acquire more picks it might not hurt to pick up a kid in the later rounds maybe 6th or 7th.. i personally wouldnt mind seeing a local kid like josh wilson( i believe thats his name) outta UMD end up here.. he runs a sub 4.4 40 time and is really athletic and and but is still alittle raw in coverage but definetly has potential .. he could be groomed play some special teams for a year or two

HEROHAMO · Post by **HEROHAMO** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 10:49 pm

Thank goodness. Fisher sucks!