Quote Originally Posted by yoda
did you watch walt harris play when he was here? he was on a modest contract, but didnt even deserve that. was horrible in coverage, didnt create turnovers. if im not mistaken, he was only a nickel back in SF, which means he doesnt have to worry about man coverage as much and could watch the qb's eyes more.
Hi Yoda,

Harris was a starter for SF last year. (I could be wrong but I don't think you can make the Pro Bowl as a nickel back, btw.)

I've watched almost every game Washington has played the last 5 years. The NFL ticket is awesome!!!!

I disagree with your statement he was horrible. He was a backup with Washington and did a decent job starting when the other CBs were out. After all Washington was a top rated pass defense in 2005 WITHOUT very many sacks. Archuleta is an example of horrible last year if you ask me. Harris had more interceptions by himself, 8, than the Redskins did as a team last year 6.

The way the Washington defense is run you really have to have backup veterans in case the starters go down. They run one of the more complicated defenses. Alot of disguises, ends drop off into coverage, DBs blitzing. When they had their injuries last year the defense became more vanilla. The pass D, one of the best in 2005 was horrible in 2006, while the run D weakened as the season went on.

I dont know what he was asking for salary wise and never imagined he play at the high level he did last year. But, I was hoping he'd stay around as a backup.

peace

ps Did you see Washington is looking at Asante Samuel? Although I'd like to have him, they have a ton of starting CBs now. Springs, Rogers, Smoot, Macklin. I haven't heard to the contrary but I wonder if Springs injuries are still a concern?