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REDSKINS SIGN VINCENT!!!!
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:48 pm
by DCGloryYears828791
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
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:52 pm
by HailSkins94
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.
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:17 pm
by Chris Luva Luva
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.
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:18 pm
by gay4pacman
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.
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:30 pm
by die cowboys die
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.
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:34 pm
by air_hog
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.
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:37 pm
by gay4pacman
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
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:45 pm
by DCGloryYears828791
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
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:49 pm
by DCGloryYears828791
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.
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:54 pm
by Redskins Rule
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!
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:56 pm
by EA7649
We are weak in that position when is springs coming back?????
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:03 pm
by USS Redskin
I guess Darrell Green was too busy to sign up, so they went with the next youngest CB available.
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:12 pm
by JPFair
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!!
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:16 pm
by DCGloryYears828791
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.
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:16 pm
by Irn-Bru
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.
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:37 pm
by UK Skins Fan
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.
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:41 pm
by JPM36
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.
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:11 pm
by JPFair
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.
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:19 pm
by Jake
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.
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:24 pm
by Mursilis
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.
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:31 pm
by old-timer
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.
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:37 pm
by skinsfan#33
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!!!
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:43 pm
by old-timer
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.
OLD AND WORN OUT
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 5:22 pm
by coachKarl
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.
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 5:23 pm
by PulpExposure
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...