Is Carlos Rogers overrated?

Corner is the easiest transition from college to the pros??

Who said that?

It's usually thought that RB is the easiest, corner may not be as difficult as QB, which is the toughest position in all of sports, but corner is not an easy transition and certainly not the easiest.

I've heard it said many times that it's not a difficult transition to the NFL, so I'll concede that it may not be the easiest, but how come none of the rest of my post was addressed? You were one of the main people who called me out for supporting Ramsey. You backed Joe Gibbs 100% then, how come you're not going after people for saying that Rogers should start now?

Corner is the easiest transition from college to the pros??

Who said that?

It's usually thought that RB is the easiest, corner may not be as difficult as QB, which is the toughest position in all of sports, but corner is not an easy transition and certainly not the easiest.

Actually, I've heard Mel Kiper make the comment that a cover corner has one of the easiest transitions from college to the NFL because they can play the position exactly the same way they played it in college, unless the scheme is entirely different. Corner is definitely one of the toughest positions, but the position itself is the same as it is in college. You're basically put out on a island by yourself, covering the best receivers on the field.

How is RB the easiest? A running back coming out of college has to learn an entirely new playbook, new blocking schemes, and new passing routes. In fact, the only person that has to know more than the tailback is the quarterback.

First off I don't have blind faith in the coaches, never have and never will. I've questioned some decisions, but in the end I trust they're making the best decisions possible, and the most informed decisions since they're the ones with the fingers directly on the pulse of the team. I support what they do even if I may not agree. That's not blind faith.

Second, I think the argument that Rogers should be starting isn't even worth getting in to, since Rogers himself hasn't looked all that great.

The only problem I have with people questioning coaching decisions is when they accuse the coaches of making decisions based on some sort of personal bias or when they question the knowledge of the coaches. Logical and rational arguments are fine in my book.

If Rogers was worthy of starting, Williams would have him in there. There, you happy now? ;)

Actually, I've heard Mel Kiper make the comment that a cover corner has one of the easiest transitions from college to the NFL because they can play the position exactly the same way they played it in college, unless the scheme is entirely different. Corner is definitely one of the toughest positions, but the position itself is the same as it is in college. You're basically put out on a island by yourself, covering the best receivers on the field.

How is RB the easiest? A running back coming out of college has to learn an entirely new playbook, new blocking schemes, and new passing routes. In fact, the only person that has to know more than the tailback is the quarterback.

How is RB easy?

How many rookie RBs do you see come in the league and tear it up? There's usually a couple each year that make a splash.

Rookie RBs can often be counted on to contribute right away and at a high level.

Adjusting to corner in the NFL is difficult simply because of the speed of the WRs and the speed of the game in general.

How many rookie RBs do you see come in the league and tear it up? There's usually a couple each year that make a splash.

That's partly because of the visibility of the position. Of course you're going to hear about it, and see highlights if a rookie tailback is tearing it up. Corners in general, don't get a lot of publicity unless they're scoring touchdowns. If a corner is doing his job well, you'll never see highlights on Sportcenter.

And yes, there are always a handful of RB's that make a splash, but almost all of them hit the rookie wall. LaDanian Tomlinson did it his rookie year. Cadillac Williams did it this year. If a corner comes into the league playing sound football, he can generally keep it up unless he gets injured.

You're going to catch hell for this post, but I completely agree. He also got torched by the #3 wideout yesterday too. I'm willing to let that one slide for the time being since it's the first time I've seen him get beat deep, but at the very least, he plays very soft coverage. I'm sick of seeing him give a 12 yard cushion on 3rd and 7. He is a much better tackler than Walt Harris, but they seem to be about equal on coverage, so I guess it's a toss up as to who should start.

And Champ was only three picks higher than Rogers.:doh:

This is for both of you.........if you have no pass rush it's hard to cover someone. Not one sack on Chris Simms........ what a joke........

This is for both of you.........if you have no pass rush it's hard to cover someone. Not one sack on Chris Simms........ what a joke........

Then that same arguement should be applied to why Walt Harris doesn't suck.

Then that same arguement should be applied to why Walt Harris doesn't suck.


Walt Harris is probably our worst tackler and he's getting burnt with and without a rush.

He's probably the only Redskin on my shit list right now. But this is only my opinion....

If by the 10th game of the season the coaching staff doesn't think you're ready to start, and Walt Harris is considered better than you, I'd say that's not a good sign.

Like someone said let's also remember Rogers hasn't been 100% and missed time in camp as well.

He'll be fine, let's give him time, writing him off halfway through his rookie season is a little silly.