The NFL has simply concluded its first calendar week of 2023 free company.
The primary week is at all times probably the most intense, probably the most energetic, and the place groups make their largest splash and or blunder.
Former Washington Redskins’ defensive again Fred Smoot didn’t hesitate nonetheless to warn these free brokers wanting to vary groups. Smoot warned them within the very opening minute of the Command Middle episode, “Free Agent Frenzy.”
Julie Donaldson opened the episode by asserting the episode’s focus can be the free-agent exercise of the Commanders throughout the previous week. Logan Paulsen was subsequent proclaiming he feels the week has change into far more of an occasion than he recollects it being when he was an NFL tight finish.
Smoot’s opening feedback little doubt shocked his viewers when he opened, “It’s extra NBA-ish proper now. Proper now, the offseason is all concerning the draft and all about free company. (It’s) all about guys discovering new properties. However I can say this, as a man that did it. The grass will not be at all times greener on the opposite facet.”
Smoot was drafted within the second spherical (forty fifth general) in 2001 by Marty Schottenheimer. Smoot proved to be a sensible choice, beginning 13, 16, 15 and 15 video games in his 4 seasons in Washington (2001-2004).
The previous Mississippi State Bulldog nook again then decided he would attempt his manner within the open NFL free company market. He signed with the Minnesota Vikings in March 2005. However after solely two seasons in Minnesota, Smoot was launched.
He returned to Washington for 3 extra seasons, enjoying in Burgundy and Gold from the 2007 by the 2009 seasons.
Apparently, Smoot is warning anybody eager to hear that by choosing up and transferring to a different job, staff, or metropolis; you might be naive to suppose the world is at all times going to be higher for you in your new circumstances.