Redskins make first round of roster cuts
 

First five are released today.

Posted at 1:39 PM ET, 08/30/2009 [B]Fincher Among Five Players Cut[/B]

The Redskins have cut five players, according to a Tweet by the team's official blogger. Offensive lineman Devin Clark, defensive tackle Michael Marquardt, wide receiver Marques Hagans, linebacker Alfred Fincher and safety Michael Grant are former Redskins. Fincher was a key contributor on special teams last season.

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You have to be pretty bad at blocking for the QB if your cut by this team.

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fincher wasnt any good but he is a surprise cut. improves glenn's chance of making the team id imagine.

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I think those names were passed around when people asked who would be the first to go. No suprises.

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Fincher is a mild surprise.

Wait, no Betts or Cartwright?? WTF!

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I'm not sure we're settled at LB depth though.

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Thank goodness Clark is gone. Man, was he awful this summer.

Fincher is definitely surprising, good sign for Wilson I suppose

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Fincher is a mild surprise, I didnt think the drafted LB's like Glenn have stood out much. but it is a business so draft picks get preference if its anywhere close.

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Hmm...I released Fincher the other day on Madden. I could be the next Miss Cleo.

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Jason Campbell was not cut? :)

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No Colt?? WTF!!!! Cut this guy now.

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[quote=SmootSmack;582087]Thank goodness Clark is gone. Man, was he awful this summer.

Fincher is definitely surprising, good sign for Wilson I suppose[/quote]

My sentiments exactly.

So who is backing up Samuels now? Clark was listed as second string LT with no one behind him.

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glenn hopefully will get cut next

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[quote=SmootSmack;582087]Thank goodness Clark is gone. Man, was he awful this summer.

Fincher is definitely surprising, good sign for Wilson I suppose[/quote]

I agree. Very happy to see Clark on his way after the way he played this summer. Blache also said at his press interview last week that he thought Wilson would make the team and add important depth. Since his opinion is probably pretty significant in those decisions I'd say that is also a good sign for #95.

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[quote=JoeRedskin;582125]My sentiments exactly.

So who is backing up Samuels now? Clark was listed as second string LT with no one behind him.[/quote]

S. Heyer, I suppose if Samuels gets hurt he moves over and Bridges or Big Mike starts at RT.(Lets hope this doesn't happen)

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[quote=JoeRedskin;582125]My sentiments exactly.

So who is backing up Samuels now? Clark was listed as second string LT with no one behind him.[/quote]

(Not as) Big Mike Williams baby. No need to waste draft picks on offensive linemen when you have that guy on your roster!

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[quote=JoeRedskin;582125]My sentiments exactly.

So who is backing up Samuels now? Clark was listed as second string LT with no one behind him.[/quote]

Levi Jones.

I said Hunter for a long time, and we finally signed him. I will keep saying LJ till he is here or goes somewhere else.

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Damn im suprised Fincher got the axe. He was a special teams monster last year. That means we've lost Thrash, Khary Campbell, and Fincher. I wonder what teams is gonna look like this year.

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This was a team with a history of priding itself in special teams play dating back to the George Allen era. I believe we need to make some radical changes and cut ties with this special teams coach.

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[quote=stu_nna;582139]Damn im suprised Fincher got the axe. He was a special teams monster last year. That means we've lost Thrash, Khary Campbell, and Fincher. [B]I wonder what teams is gonna look like this year.[/B][/quote]

If it looks like the kick coverage in the Steelers game, we're in trouble.

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[quote=WaldSkins;582135]S. Heyer, I suppose if Samuels gets hurt he moves over and Bridges or Big Mike starts at RT.(Lets hope this doesn't happen)[/quote]

Agreed.

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[quote=stu_nna;582139]Damn im suprised Fincher got the axe. He was a special teams monster last year. That means we've lost Thrash, Khary Campbell, and Fincher. I wonder what teams is gonna look like this year.[/quote]

As I've heard it, main reason he was cut is he was really struggling on special teams this year. I think they were hoping he'd step up and be the special teams stud that KC was, and it just didn't happen.

Still surprising though

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;582137]Levi Jones.

I said Hunter for a long time, and we finally signed him. I will keep saying LJ till he is here or goes somewhere else.[/quote]

Speaking of punters...Packers cut Durant Brooks

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2 Thoughts...

1) Why do I feel like Fincher could be one of those guys that pops up somewhere else and the league and is a solid starter? (see "Ryan Clark") ... I don't know why (he has never proven anything here), it just is in the back of my head.

2) How is punting an NFL football more difficult than a college one?? (see "Durant Brooks")

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[quote=SmootSmack;582157]Speaking of punters...Packers cut Durant Brooks[/quote]

Hey! Now they can sign the ever phenomenal Derrick Frost! Oh wait, they cut him already.

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I think Plack's available

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This is where Gibbs would have said, "We wanted to give them every opportunity to catch on somewhere else."

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[quote=JoeRedskin;582188]Hey! Now they can sign the ever phenomenal Derrick Frost! Oh wait, they cut him already.[/quote]

The Pack loves signing our punter retreads. Sorry Pack, you can't have Hunter.

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Fincher is a early surprise

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Well I'll be. The Bengals finally signed Smith.

[url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp09/news/story?id=4432663]Cincinnati Bengals finally sign holdout top pick Andre Smith - ESPN[/url]

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I would like to see which RB will be cut I hope we cut Betts I like Betts but I feel Mason can do his job better.

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Anyone know the status on Mason's ribs? That could be a factor in him making the team or not. I still think he's a long shot. I would rather find room for Dorsey.

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[quote=Mattyk72;582222]Anyone know the status on Mason's ribs? That could be a factor in him making the team or not. I still think he's a long shot. I would rather find room for Dorsey.[/quote]

Masons ribs are so sore he's having trouble sleeping. He says he'll play Thursday night because he can't afford not to. Caught it on SportsNite.

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[quote=Mattyk72;582222]Anyone know the status on Mason's ribs? That could be a factor in him making the team or not. I still think he's a long shot. I would rather find room for Dorsey.[/quote]

I think this site is going to crash with the overbearing number of pissed off comments people are going to post if Mason gets cut. That said, I liked Aldridge and Dorsey's speed, definitely change of pace from our current running backs. Maybe they cut Rock and keep 4 RBs in the roster? (Portis, Betts, Mason, and either Alridge or Dorsey).

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[quote=Redskin Warrior;582220]I would like to see which RB will be cut I hope we cut Betts I like Betts but I feel Mason can do his job better.[/quote]

I would keep Mason (he hits the holes with authority) over Betts and try to trade Betts or keep 4 RB's. Don't get me wrong I like Betts, but Mason is not afraid to hit the hole.

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[quote=Ruhskins;582225]I think this site is going to crash with the overbearing number of pissed off comments people are going to post if Mason gets cut. That said, I liked Aldridge and Dorsey's speed, definitely change of pace from our current running backs.[B] Maybe they [U]cut Rock[/U] and [U]keep 4 RBs [/U]in the roster?[/B] (Portis, Betts, Mason, and either Alridge or Dorsey).[/quote]

Not happening!

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[quote=SFREDSKIN;582229]I would keep Mason ([B]he hits the holes with authority[/B]) over Betts and try to trade Betts or keep 4 RB's. Don't get me wrong I like Betts, but Mason is not afraid to hit the hole.[/quote]

That's what she said. Zing!

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I don't see a snowball's chance in hell of cutting Betts.

It is possible that we keep 4 rb's and cut Rock, but that does not seem likely.

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[quote=Ruhskins;582233]That's what she said. Zing![/quote]

Ah, you got that one :)

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[quote=Ruhskins;582225]I think this site is going to crash with the overbearing number of pissed off comments people are going to post if Mason gets cut. That said, I liked Aldridge and Dorsey's speed, definitely change of pace from our current running backs. Maybe they cut Rock and keep 4 RBs in the roster? (Portis, Betts, Mason, and either Alridge or Dorsey).[/quote]
INTERESTING!?? hmmm