724Skinsfan
04-05-2008, 09:18 AM
I'm wondering if they're inclined to give Rock a couple of extra carries this year and in doing so will have Mathis as KRing insurance should anything happen.
Doubtful. He's probably here temporarily as a "just in case" and as a burner that can run routes for JC during minicamp if Moss is having hammy problems.
riggins44
04-05-2008, 09:22 AM
I don't see him making the final roster. Wonder why Cartwright hasn't
worked with Brian Mitchell on learning to field punts. If he did it would
only increase his value.
Strange move, but he just may be a warm body for now.
SeanTaylor21
04-05-2008, 09:38 AM
"Could it be that the vague rumors of Ladell Betts being on the block are true?
If Betts were traded, and Rock was shifted to Clinton Portis' primary backup, then I could see the need for a new kick returner.
To me, it has to be either that, or, that the Redskins clearly just want someone to push Rock Cartwright to improve even more.
Stay tuned..."
Scout.com: Redskins Sign WR Jerome Mathis (http://was.scout.com/2/743686.html)
Stuck in TX
04-05-2008, 10:27 AM
[QUOTE=SeanTaylor21;437708To me, it has to be either that, or, that the Redskins clearly just want someone to push Rock Cartwright to improve even more.
Stay tuned..."
Scout.com: Redskins Sign WR Jerome Mathis (http://was.scout.com/2/743686.html)[/QUOTE]
I agree with this. He can be an asset if we use him as one. We could have done alot worse and although Rock does well at KRing, he could always be pushed more and we really dont have an explosive PR. Mathis could serve as that. I like him #4 in the slot on a fade man to man against a dimeback too...
SeanTaylor21
04-05-2008, 10:49 AM
we gave HIM 30 million dollars?????? NO WAY
"Washington and Randle El's agent, Fletcher Smith of CSMG Sports, finalized a seven-year contract worth $31 million that includes $11.5 million in bonuses."
ESPN - Redskins add Randle El to receiving corps - NFL (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2365504)
EARTHQUAKE2689
04-05-2008, 11:27 AM
"Washington and Randle El's agent, Fletcher Smith of CSMG Sports, finalized a seven-year contract worth $31 million that includes $11.5 million in bonuses."
ESPN - Redskins add Randle El to receiving corps - NFL (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2365504)
i knew about randle el. i thought they were talking about mathis
BleedBurgundy
04-05-2008, 12:38 PM
Bad signing. I wish everyone would just agree to stay away from players who've been arrested for: DUI, Drug Possession/Use or Violence Against Women. Also, regarding the fight with the tight end, I seem to remember another questionable character at wr that was involved in practice field fight: Michael Westbrook. Baaaaad signing.
RedZone
04-05-2008, 12:49 PM
James Hardy looks like a chior boy compared to this guy.
What's the rap on James Hardy? I haven't seen anything on this site, or elsewhere, about his being a problem.
DGreene28
04-05-2008, 01:39 PM
What's the rap on James Hardy? I haven't seen anything on this site, or elsewhere, about his being a problem.
Hardy was arrested for a domestic situation and suspended 2 games... the charges were dropped
DGreene28
04-05-2008, 02:02 PM
I like this pickup... this guy has been to a pro bowl and since had a few injury problems... if he can stay healthy for us he can be a game changer with his world class speed. Can you imagine trying to cover Santana Moss on one side with 4.31 speed and Mathis with 4.1 speed? This will assure the safeties don't sit on Cooley, Randle-El and maybe Jordy Nelson underneath...
The charges against him were dropped so it's a non-issue for me (Innocent until proven guilty). And I'm not going to hold players on my favorite team to standards that our president can't uphold (DUI)