Russell signing more Good than Bad

BringBackGibbs · Post by **BringBackGibbs** » Thu Oct 30, 2003 12:57 pm

We keep hearing about the signing of Russell as being so risky. Well wasn't Daryl Gardener a risk too last year? and what did he do? he came in and proved to be one of the best tackles in the NFL, only to leave after the season. I sure hope Russell proves to be a bargain pickup and shows us that he has matured. And what would make me happier is to see him stick around for another couple of years at least. I am just looking at this as the best bargain you could ask for. A stud DT for a low price. Once the year is over, we have to keep him around assuming all the issues of character are in check.

I am looking for immediate impact from this guy. The current tackles are so overpowered by offensive lines. His presence alone should lift our hopes and give the D some much needed confidence!

BossHog · Post by **BossHog** » Thu Oct 30, 2003 1:47 pm

Absolutely.

Any semblance of his old self will command double teams and free up other guys.

gambit187 · Post by **gambit187** » Thu Oct 30, 2003 2:28 pm

Hey skins fans, dallas fan here from cowboysguide.com

The Russell siging can work 2 ways.

1. He can be a cancer for the team

2. Or he can revive his career.
a. If he does then i feel the skins should, build around him and Arrington.
b. Bailey may be gone after this year but Synder needs to do whatever it takes to keep him.

BossHog · Post by **BossHog** » Thu Oct 30, 2003 3:38 pm

gambit187 wrote:Hey skins fans, dallas fan here from cowboysguide.com

The Russell siging can work 2 ways.

1. He can be a cancer for the team

2. Or he can revive his career.
a. If he does then i feel the skins should, build around him and Arrington.
b. Bailey may be gone after this year but Synder needs to do whatever it takes to keep him.

Welcome.

I think we just want some help out of Russell for this season and if he works out really well then put him in line to try get a paycheck.

Champ probably won't be back.... and we especially need to make sure that we don't do whatever it takes. If he wants to much money, we have to let him go. He's a little over-rated and there will be a lot of good, 'cheaper' options this offseason.

We need some pass rush.

Hopefully Russell can bring a little Sunday against your boys.

HTTR

Justice Hog · Post by **Justice Hog** » Thu Oct 30, 2003 4:27 pm

Watch Russell kick some ass this year....and...at the end of the year when the Skins have an opportunity to offer him a deal, they'll let him go. See that one before, y'all?

redskincity · Post by **redskincity** » Thu Oct 30, 2003 5:23 pm

LOL

Me too. I also think Champ is overrated. He should stay but right now its not about winning, its about buying a helicoptor or something stupid :roll:

Texas Hog · Post by **Texas Hog** » Thu Oct 30, 2003 6:00 pm

Wouldn't it be nice to see Russell perform like Gardner did?

hailskins666 · Post by **hailskins666** » Thu Oct 30, 2003 7:07 pm

he's quite capable, only he has a little more of a knack for getting the qb than gardner did, which is more than a welcome site....

Texas Hog · Post by **Texas Hog** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 11:11 am

glad to hear that......can he stop the run like Gardner?