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The Redskins are supposedly working out [URL="http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/10/13/shaun-to-get-a-new-gig-finally/"]Shaun Alexander[/URL].

Redskins to sign Shaun Alexander?
 

I'm not sure what the gain is here but oh well.

[url=http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2008/10/13/redskins-likely-to-sign-shaun-alexander/]Redskins Likely to Sign Shaun Alexander - NFL FanHouse[/url]

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[url=http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2008/10/13/redskins-likely-to-sign-shaun-alexander/]Redskins Likely to Sign Shaun Alexander - NFL FanHouse[/url]

Its here too. I guess hes gonna take over for betts for a while.

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Maybe LB is worse than they are leading his injury to be..? If it's only a week or two, we have ROCK.

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Didn't see there where two threads. If I recall correctly he was looking for vet min just to get work? PFT.com

SHAUN TO GET A NEW GIG, FINALLY?
Posted by Mike Florio on October 13, 2008, 7:35 p.m.

Months after being unceremoniously cut by the Seahawks, former league MVP Shaun Alexander might soon be reuinted with a guy who knows a thing or two about him.

Per Adam Schefter of NFL Network, Alexander will visit the Redskins on Tuesday. If he passes a physical, he could be under contract by the end of the day.

The ‘Skins are concerned about a knee injury to backup running back Ladell Betts.

Alexander previoulsy drew interest from the Bengals, Lions, and Saints. He expressed optimism that he’d have a new team after the first week of the season, but remains unattached.

In Washington, Alexander would play for former Seahawks quarterbacks coach Jim Zorn, who returned to Seattle in 2001, a year after Alexander was drafted.

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I heard the reason Alexander wasn't signing with anyone was because he didn't want the backup role? Personally I'm not too fond of this move but I will give him the chance to prove me wrong. I won't be suprised if he plays the way he did his last year in Seattle though.

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SA might not be a bad pickup and provides good depth until Betts is back.

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Wow. I smell IR coming for one Malcolm Kelly....

Reason I say this is because if we sign Alexander I don't think he'll be cut in a few weeks when Ladell comes back.

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He knows the system

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At the price, I think this is a good move because if Alexander proves everyone wrong and doesn't run like a pussy, we have a GREAT backup RB at a bargain price through next year.

And if he sucks, we cut him.

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[quote=GTripp0012;489523]At the price, I think this is a good move because if Alexander proves everyone wrong and doesn't run like a pussy, we have a GREAT backup RB at a bargain price through next year.

And if he sucks, we cut him.[/quote]

Say we sign him- what happens with the 53 man when Betts comes back?

EDIT: to answer my own question, Insider reporting that Justin Tryon, Justin Hamilton or Rob Jackson could move to the practice squad.

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hm alexander? Not too sure about this one.

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Meh. I doubt he even passes Rock on the depth chart. But if Betts has to go on IR then we'd need a third anyway.

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This move does'nt exactly excite me. Kelly had fluid drained from his knee and may be put on IR in a couple of weeks depending on his progress, but if he is , the thought is picking up another wide receiver. We're not giving anything up for Alexander so I guess it's not a panic move like Duckett was. I have my doubts about this move, seems like Rock always gets the shaft. Hope I'm wrong.

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[quote=GTripp0012;489523]At the price, I think this is a good move because if Alexander proves everyone wrong and doesn't run like a pussy, we have a GREAT backup RB at a bargain price through next year.

And if he sucks, we cut him.[/quote] LOL !!! Share your feelings with the group :) Portis scores two td's , Sellers and SA. 1 td each ,,, as the Skins stomp the cowpukes 34- 9 ,,,, yes I know we are 5 weeks from dallass week ; couldn't resist .

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i like the move .. Not giving up anything . rock is great FOR SPECIAL TEAMS, i mean this moves does not hurt, to have a back who knows the system to help spell CP .. rock is a great kick returner and a great redskin however this team needs to treat this season as a special season, the table has been laid out for a strong deep run to the playoffs, another set of legs can't hurt .. all HAIL ..

HIP HIP .. HOORAY

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SA isn't gonna be in mid season form. Will he truly be able to give CP a rest?

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he would really be a great 3rd down back,imo.

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can he return punts?

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SA at vet min isn't a bad idea.

even if he sucks, it's not like you have anything invested in him... and there's still a chance he could play well in a limited role, which outweighs the non-existent risk.

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[quote=NYCskinfan82;489522]He knows the system[/quote]

The run game is the same as last year, so no he doesnt.

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he might know some of it.. seeing that the backs do run some pass routes... does anyone have stats on SA as a receiving back?

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[quote=johnerotten;489551]he would really be a great 3rd down back,imo.[/quote]

We have a good third down back, CP. He is in there every critical play. Why would they put someone off the street in that situation and ruin the team chemistry.

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found stats for SA

[url=http://www.nfl.com/players/shaunalexander/profile?id=ALE617460]Shaun Alexander[/url]

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we should sign marcus mason off the ravens practice squad.

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It's really odd that Alexander isn't even on a team. Usually when a rb loses his mojo it's time to retire, but maybe he still wants to prove something. I have no idea what to think about this except that it feels funny.

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If I had to guess I'd say Alexander will look soft. I think they are giving him a look as due diligence. The guy was MVP caliber just a few years ago and Zorn and Stump Mitchell were coaching his team's offense at the time. With the Betts injury (if it is "at least a few weeks" as reported), we're going to need to sign a RB for sure. Why not give the guy a look? It's not like Portis or even Betts are in danger of losing their roles when healthy.

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[quote=EternalEnigma21;489578]we should sign marcus mason off the ravens practice squad.[/quote]

YES!

I was lamenting that he got away in the first place...

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SA is washed up. He is mentally and physically soft.

Dont ruin team chemistry.


Rock is not a bad player, Give him his carries and bring in a young guy just incase.
I think we should bring back broughton and move him to RB from FB.

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Come on, at vet minimum this is a good move. A recent MVP as our backup can only mean good things for us. Smash them with Portis or smash them with Alexander. Just think if Alexander is anywhere near close to his old self. Damn what a two pronged HB threat we would have. ANd if he does run like last year, oh well he is the backup and like a guy said above we h ave Rock. It is a no lose situation really. Damn the Browns really kicked New York's ass.

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Why are we even looking at this guy?? I'd say there is a pretty good chance that he's not in any kind of football shape. And the last time he was he ran like a girl. I'd let Rock back up CP and bring in someone who was at least in a training camp.

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Why would they sign Shaun Alexander. He is washed up and doesn't run hard at all. If they really have to sign somebody it should be Marcus Mason.

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Why waste time with him when we have a proven player in Marcus Mason, even if it was during the pre-season.

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Marcus Mason supposedly lacks "football intelligence" and had a hard time learning the playbook. Mason looked good against backups in the preseason, but it's hard to say he's proven or would certainly be a better signing than SA.

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[quote=Sheriff Gonna Getcha;489635]Marcus Mason supposedly lacks "football intelligence" and had a hard time learning the playbook. Mason looked good against backups in the preseason, but it's hard to say he's proven or would certainly be a better signing than SA.[/quote]

Yeah apparently he's a bad blocker and iffy on special teams. I like the guy though. It's not like Shaun Alexander is going to contribute on either of those fronts.

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Obviously, Stump and Zorn know the guy--they must think he's still got something.

Don't know what to make of it--lack of confidence in Rock? Need 3 RBs in any event, with SA at #3 with a few weeks to prove himself?

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This whole situation w/ Betts bothers the shit out of me. I mean that I want CP to get a break now and then and Betts is the perfect guy - I wish we could get more accurate info on the status of his knee.

Beyond Betts I don't really give a rip who spells Portis, cause it won't matter all that much. Alexander, Rock, whoever all have major downside compared w/ Betts. We go from having a legitimate 2nd threat in the backfield to just a body.

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maybe he wants to let portis rest a little more each game until the 4th quarter.
the pounding he takes every week has got to sting after awhile.i just hope that SA has gotten over his fumble problems and is'nt looking for another huge payday.

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I do not like the move. Like previously stated; Marcus Mason should be signed from B-More's practice squad. We already have 3 solid backs with their knees pretty much intact. Ladell Betts is an exception to that, but he shouldn't require surgery.

I would rather pay the Rookie min for a guy who was with us all preseason and has a career ahead of him, than Vet min for a guy with no knees who only knows half of the offense.

This is a "what have you done for me lately?" league. Alexander was cut from the team that he won MVP with because he had not done enough the past 2 seasons to keep the team confident in his abilities.

Rock Cartwright, a team captain, has paid his dues, and has had 100 yard games when given the opportunity. Let the man get some carries, he is hungry and durable. In fact I cannot remember the last time that this man was injured and could not play.

If we do not sign Mason and we want a security blanket as a 3rd runner, then throw Sellars into the mix to get a few more carries. I guarantee you that he would be just as productive as Alexander.

All in all this is a waste of time IMO, and I view it as a former boss trying to get one of his former employees some work. The sad thing is that Alexander hasn't done anything, nor are we really in a position to warrant the "thought" serious consideration.

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We got nothing to lose people, Kelly's probly going on IR anyway. We saw the benefit of having a guy who's been in a system last year with Todd Collins. I think Alexander would be good for short yardage and passing plays on third down. And if he's still got it and they put Portis and him in at the same time the D won't know what to do, It could be great.