re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

Rock was a pretty inevitable one. He'll be missed, but, hardly a surprise.

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

I think ARE should have been cut first, on principle alone.

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

[quote=Ruhskins;669024]Looks like the Redskins have begun with their cuts....[/quote]


One crybaby out the door....Now Marcus Mason can lead us to glory!!!

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

[quote=BigHairedAristocrat;669027]I think ARE should have been cut first, on principle alone.[/quote]


I am right with you. Every cut that isn't him makes me nervous...

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

Maese also Tweets: Randy Thomas released

[URL="http://twitter.com/RickMaese/status/9991062405"]Twitter / Rick Maese: League source says G Randy ...[/URL]

The Shanahan-Skins are born.

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

May I suggest to the Mods to rename this thread to Redskins Cuts or something like that?

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

Some guy named Randle El, also released:

[url=http://twitter.com/RickMaese/status/9991296782]Twitter / Rick Maese: Also, the Redskins have re ...[/url]

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

[quote=GTripp0012;669036]Some guy named Randle El, also released:

[url=http://twitter.com/RickMaese/status/9991296782]Twitter / Rick Maese: Also, the Redskins have re ...[/url][/quote]

And Randy Thomas. Cue the orgasmic posts about ARE's release.

I'm going to miss the annual "Rock Cartwright should be cut" posts. LOL.

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

Also looks like that Anthony Montgomery will be the lone non-tender.

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

Oh man, this one was good:

<[URL="http://twitter.com/dcsportsbog/status/9991393075"]Dan Steinberg[/URL]> dcsportsbog

Pour one out for Randle El. Then shuffle a few feet to the left and pour out another one. Then fall over.

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

LOL thats great!

very happy with the cuts so far. I'm still holding out a small glimmer of hope that CP will get the axe. I understand there's no financial reason to do so, but i think he's a cancerous player and cutting him would be a nice, symbolic gesture that things are changing.

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

[quote=GTripp0012;669040]Oh man, this one was good:

<[URL="http://twitter.com/dcsportsbog/status/9991393075"]Dan Steinberg[/URL]> dcsportsbog

Pour one out for Randle El. Then shuffle a few feet to the left and pour out another one. Then fall over.[/quote]

:laughing2

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

[quote=GTripp0012;669038]Also looks like that Anthony Montgomery will be the lone non-tender.[/quote]

Weren't people saying that he'd be a good player to put at NT?

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

[quote=GTripp0012;669040]Oh man, this one was good:

<[URL="http://twitter.com/dcsportsbog/status/9991393075"]Dan Steinberg[/URL]> dcsportsbog

Pour one out for Randle El. Then shuffle a few feet to the left and pour out another one. Then fall over.[/quote]

good one

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

[quote=Ruhskins;669044]Weren't people saying that he'd be a good player to put at NT?[/quote]If by people, you mean myself and like one or two others, then yes.

He could still return on a 4th year player minimum contract, but as far as backup nose tackles go, they probably have a free agency or draft target in mind. Montgomery will drift on to New Orleans, and all will be right in the world.

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

[quote=BigHairedAristocrat;669042]LOL thats great!

very happy with the cuts so far. I'm still holding out a small glimmer of hope that CP will get the axe. I understand there's no financial reason to do so, but i think he's a cancerous player and cutting him would be a nice, symbolic gesture that things are changing.[/quote]Essentially, that's the decision. If the roster spot he vacates has more value to the team than Portis being here does, it would be nonsensical to not cut him a check and move on. If Portis has any positive residual value that you couldn't replace with an undrafted free agent, then we should keep him.

And that's a tough call completely honestly. He may not have any value with the ball in his hands, but his blocking alone could justify his roster spot.

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

[url=http://twitter.com/realredskins]Rich Tandler (RealRedskins) on Twitter[/url]

# RT @Russellmania09: Just confirmed that Rock Cartwright, Randy Thomas, Fred Smoot and Ladell Betts are all ex #Redskins 2 minutes ago via TweetDeck

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

[quote=GTripp0012;669040]Oh man, this one was good:

<[URL="http://twitter.com/dcsportsbog/status/9991393075"]Dan Steinberg[/URL]> dcsportsbog

Pour one out for Randle El. Then shuffle a few feet to the left and pour out another one. Then fall over.[/quote]:lol:

Gotta love the uncapped season :woot:

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

[quote=SirClintonPortis;669051][URL="http://twitter.com/realredskins"]Rich Tandler (RealRedskins) on Twitter[/URL]

# RT @Russellmania09: Just confirmed that Rock Cartwright, Randy Thomas, [B]Fred Smoot and Ladell Betts[/B] are all ex #Redskins 2 minutes ago via TweetDeck[/quote]More good news

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

just heard Randel el is gone

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

bye bye smmooooooooooot

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

[quote=BigHairedAristocrat;668847]well it hasn't even been confirmed that we're definitely switching to a 3-4... the most we've gotten is that we're switching to a 3-4 with a 4-man front which doesnt' really tell me anything. Haynesworth could very well play NT, but, from everything we know of his character, he wouldn't be happy there. From our perspective, we would be fools to force him into the role as our full-time NT. Reids making assumptions and treating them as fact, and thats the main thing I take issue with. I certainly don't see any reason we should be getting rid of Griff, especially considering how cheap he is.

If I had to predict, i'd say we played more 4-3 this year than anything else and that we'll switch to 3-4 when Haynesworth steps off the field to take his breathers.[/quote]
3-4 base with a 4 man front at times.. you've still got a 3-4 line and positioning, but you'll line someone up outside, Shanahan and Haslett have been a lot more clear about it lately

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

Haven't been able to confirm Smoot/Betts releases, but both of those guys are potentially obvious choices for release.

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

[quote=BigHairedAristocrat;669027]I think ARE should have been cut first, on principle alone.[/quote]

hahaha, I doubt that a new regime is going to already have a grudge

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

Wow, this day is getting better and better, although i'm sure "appreciation threads" will start popping up at one point or another. I do have one request - can a lifelong ban be placed on any warpath member who posts a ARE appreciation thread?

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

I imagine CP gets till the off season workouts on March 15th to show that he has every intention of abiding by MS' routines

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

it'll be very telling to see where these guys end up and what type of contracts they sign.

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

Not happy about Betts. We need running backs bad.

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

Maese suggests Betts' release is highly likely, if not yet official:

[URL="http://twitter.com/RickMaese/status/9992043590"]Twitter / Rick Maese: It's believed that Ladell ...[/URL]

Confirms Smoot release

[url=http://twitter.com/RickMaese/status/9992108280]Twitter / Rick Maese: And cornerback Fred Smoot ...[/url]

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

[quote=T.O.Killa;669068]Not happy about Betts. We need running backs bad.[/quote]

Betts defines "replaceable"

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

[quote=CRedskinsRule;669065]I imagine CP gets till the off season workouts on March 15th to show that he has every intention of abiding by MS' routines[/quote]

I suppose thats the smart thing to do. Considering the money we're paying him, as GM said, if he can even be somewhat productive, we should keep him. Its hard to imagine him not earning a roster spot with his play, but i feel he should be cut at the first sign of trouble.

anyone think sellers will be cut?

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

[quote=T.O.Killa;669068]Not happy about Betts. We need running backs bad.[/quote]We'll get em. That will not be a problem.

But it looks like right now, the RB depth chart is Portis, then Alridge/Mason behind him. Ganther nontendered (he's the one I forgot), and Rock/Betts will be gone tomorrow.

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

Bittersweet time for us

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

[quote=tryfuhl;669070]Betts defines "replaceable"[/quote]At least with the "running" part of running back, he certainly does.

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

Thank God Smoot is gone. He didn't do squat.

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

They're just making room for Peyton Hillis.

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

Has it been confirmed that Wiegmann was at Redskins Park today? If so, we may not even bother trying to resign Rabach. I wonder if we'll cut the Todds, too.

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

free agency is looking more intersting

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

Can I say it???

SMOOT got SMACKED!!!

re: Updated: Redskins Make Major Roster Cuts
 

[url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/free-agency/redskins-to-release-randy-thom.html#more]Redskins Insider - Redskins to release Randy Thomas, Randle El[/url]

Randle El and Randy Thomas-Annnnnnd there GONE!!