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[quote=Ruhskins;669126]But then again, I think this is part of what got us into trouble, keeping guys who were not producing to what we were paying them out of loyalty. It's a bit sad though. Hopefully they'll land in other teams.[/quote]

They will. Would actually be curious to see ARE go back to Pitt. Vet min plus incentives lol.

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All of the moves made financial sense except Rock Cartwright. But it wouldn't surprise me if he was copping some sort of attitude that Mike Shanahan didn't take kindly to, and that's what led to his release.

Randy Thomas and Antwaan Randle El and Cornelius Griffin all needed to be cut purely based on how expensive they are. Clinton Portis needs to go, too, but it seems the coaching staff has taken a liking to him, which I don't quite understand.

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[quote=Dirtbag359;669122]I'm tempted to say I love this, but at the same time a lot of classy guys are getting let go. ARE, Griff, and Betts will be missed.[/quote]I'm not tempted, I'll say it... I love it. Classy guys don't win football games, especially not classy guys in their 30s who are slowed by injury/age. Good players and a good coaching staff win football games. Every one of these guys was paid well, they'll be fine. I wish these guys well, but 12th said it best about a changing of the guard and freshness.

Again, thank God for the uncapped season.

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Lol, Albert Haynesworth is due a $34 million base salary in 2013.

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looks like Griff may retire according to some of the tweets

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I wonder if Betts will ever play again. Not too many teams are clamoring for a career backup on the wrong side of 30 coming off a serious knee injury.

And as far as Smoot's release- SmootSmack, is it time for a user name change?

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I'd like to see Carter and Portis off of our books. It is time to get some sanity back on the Redskins and their payroll.
.....out with the old....in with the new.
Come on Shanahan and Allen. Pull the trigger. We were 4-12 last year! What do have to lose?

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so, does this count as rebuilding?

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Rock seems upbeat, no harsh words, wanted to finish here but understands the business. Rosenhaus is his agent and he'll expect to hear from him tomorrow or so, wants to go to a winning team.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;669150]so, does this count as rebuilding?[/quote]

Most definitely. I also like the decisions made by the team. First time I'm not scratching my head with a WTF look.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;669150]so, does this count as rebuilding?[/quote]

The first half.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;669150]so, does this count as rebuilding?[/quote]

This part is the house cleaning

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[quote=tryfuhl;669153]Rock seems upbeat, no harsh words, wanted to finish here but understands the business. Rosenhaus is his agent and he'll expect to hear from him tomorrow or so, wants to go to a winning team.[/quote]

Ahhh, now mentioning a lot it was just him and Betts practicing because CP didn't want to, thinks that he never got much of a fair shot, written off as the 7th round pick, thinks that he was more valuable.

Decent relationship with CP, but didn't get rewarded for his efforts in practice. Redskins like to "sell jerseys, have names" and he doesn't sell jerseys/make more money. CP is great, thinks he still has something left in the tank, whatever you put into something you'll get out of it.

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In the event Randle EL is released it would nice if we could draft a player like Dexter McCluster of Ole Miss. as a punt returner. That may be a luxury at this point with so many other holes to fill. He's a small guy with a lot to offer but in the NFL would be considered one dimentional. With only five draft picks we're somewhat limited in what we can do.

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[quote=tryfuhl;669157]Ahhh, now mentioning a lot it was just him and Betts practicing because CP didn't want to, thinks that he never got much of a fair shot, written off as the 7th round pick, thinks that he was more valuable.

Decent relationship with CP, but didn't get rewarded for his efforts in practice. Redskins like to "sell jerseys, have names" and he doesn't sell jerseys/make more money. CP is great, thinks he still has something left in the tank, whatever you put into something you'll get out of it.[/quote]
Gives him chills that he won't be a Redskin anymore, wants to go deep into playoffs/Super Bowl, etc. Bittersweet but time to move on/forward.