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Travis Fisher?
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:11 pm
by gregory smith
Have we signed cb Travis Fisher? Extremeskins and The Warpath are saying we have. What's up? Rogers, Smoot, Springs, Fisher.....
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:12 pm
by Jake
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.
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:16 am
by tcwest10
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.
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:57 am
by SkinsFreak
I'm not sure why we want this guy. Maybe depth, but other than that...
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 1:05 pm
by air_hog
Jake wrote:So much for Bly.
Thank the good lord
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 1:09 pm
by 1niksder
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.
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:57 am
by Cappster
Anyone have a link?
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 9:08 am
by SkinsFreak
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.
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 9:23 am
by old-timer
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.
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 12:56 pm
by frankcal20
I still can't find anything about this online. Can someone provide a link?
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 1:25 pm
by Skinsfan55
I heard it talked about from day one of free agency, but this still isn't official... there's nothing on the interwebs.
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 3:23 pm
by Jake
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.
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 1:16 pm
by 1niksder
Still nothing on a Fisher signing
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:13 pm
by SkinsFreak
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.
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 6:04 pm
by skinsfan1
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 11:30 pm
by 1niksder
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
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 6:29 pm
by Cappster
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 10:03 pm
by portis26
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.
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 1:52 am
by Justin
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:38 am
by everydayAskinsday
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
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 10:49 pm
by HEROHAMO
Thank goodness. Fisher sucks!