SHAWN SPRINGS dropped from the Pats!?

I looked him up on pro football focus, and they had him ranked the #34 CB (out of 107 rated), which was above everyone the Lions had last year except Phillip Buchanon (rated 30th).

for it,,what could it hurt?

the big question who would they drop?

than the top 3, they are all expendable

But I think he’d give us a DB thats a real vet and can help out in atleast the fact that he has experince as a #1 corner in the NFL

What could it hurt? Uncapped year, and an immediate upgrade. Durability issues though.

He’s 35 and they’re saying he might retire now. If he doesn’t retire he would be worth a shot, just like 25 other CBs who are in their mid-30s and used to be good. Ty Law, Mike McKenzie, Chris McAlister, etc etc etc.

I’d be all for it, but how can some of you guys that talk all that trash about not wanting “over the hill” guys even contemplate going after a corner who’s best days were back when Barry still played. No I think we should pass this one bye as well. Just like LT,T Jones,Westbrooke,and on and on and on.

we have guys we can develop and need playing time. he would just cut into those players playing times, and provide us with about the same talent level at this stage of his career

If he is still fast, and plays hard, and practices hard then I am good with it. You know in Madden 2004 I always signed Todd Lyght and Deon Sanders to my team and sometimes Terry Fair too just to get by for a year or two. I think that is what Detroit has been doing already anyways so what can it hurt? Granted though I do not want any Anthony Henry’s or Will James who have lost a step. I only want aging vets that still have it.

Yes, I know they are not great. But they are young. And I would rather have young players that could develop into something. I dont really like the idea of bring in a aging Vet for one season.

oh… whoops who was the top cb that year? i could have sworn it was him… he went to SD i think… then to WASH (i think)…. heck… i’ll go look it up…

gosh those first two rounds HACK yuck….

Dump Eric King, let Barry and Spievey learn under Springs. Houston, Wade, and Springs could split snaps. Springs was a great corner who has a ton of knowledge. In that aspect, it could be beneficial.

BUT, If we didnt take a shot at Pacman, I doubt we sign him. I’m not particularly satisfied with our corners, but am banking on the theory that our upgraded D-line will improve the secondary play.

rather its Springs or someone else, i was hoping for Nate would be released from SF but not so sure that will happen.

dime back at best he is older and slower