Darrel Young - Rising Star?

Dirtbag59 · 08-23-2011, 03:33 AM

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Young's transition to fullback from linebacker continues to look like a good one. His blocking has been fine, but his hands and nimble feet also have impressed coach Mike Shan?ahan. In two preseason games, Young has caught two passes for 27 yards. On those runs, he made a combined five defenders miss, whether by breaking tackles or making a move. "It's hard to find guys in that 250-pound range that can block and catch the ball like he did," Shanahan said.

It's all about decisions | John Keim | NFL | Washington Examiner

It's funny. After last year ended I thought Young had no chance of sticking around. Now I'm starting to wonder if he could eventually turn into a pro bowl level fullback.

NM Redskin · 08-23-2011, 05:29 AM

You got to think that since he's converting over from an LB, that he's only gonna get better. He's done enough to unseat Sellers for sure.

Beemnseven · 08-23-2011, 07:23 AM

So going from that article, it looks like Keiland Williams might be the odd man out. Torrain needs to play too, because Hightower is making a case for the starting job. Who from last year's roster has the best chance to make the team?

Helu has made the team, right? What about Royster?

NC_Skins · 08-23-2011, 08:08 AM

Young's play has been much better than Seller's have in just the limited time we've seen him. I think it's time to cut Sellers and continue to get younger. If KW isn't cutting it though, put his neck on the block instead of Sellers.

12thMan · 08-23-2011, 08:14 AM

I think Royster has an excellent shot. As far as Torrain goes, it looks like he'll get some playing time vs. Tampa. Maybe the Skins are trying to que up a trade early in the season. Zona sure could use a back right now.

Longtimefan · 08-23-2011, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Young's play has been much better than Seller's have in just the limited time we've seen him. I think it's time to cut Sellers and continue to get younger. If KW isn't cutting it though, put his neck on the block instead of Sellers.

The RB position presents an interesting dilemma. God-forbid Hightower sustains an injury of sorts that would keep him out of action for a while and Torain does not make the cut. Do we really want to be left with rookies to absorb such a demanding role?

Redskins’ Darrel Young, Mike Sellers help each other out at fullback - The Washington Post

Mattyk · 08-23-2011, 08:30 AM

Young has been impressive on those couple of receptions.

Mattyk · 08-23-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Beemnseven

So going from that article, it looks like Keiland Williams might be the odd man out. Torrain needs to play too, because Hightower is making a case for the starting job. Who from last year's roster has the best chance to make the team?

Helu has made the team, right? What about Royster?

Helu definitely, Royster probably practice squad

sportscurmudgeon · 08-23-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Helu definitely, Royster probably practice squad

Matty:

To tell the truth, I like Royster better than Torrain - - someone on whom I cannot depend.

I like the rotation of Hightower, Helu and Royster. Each brings something a bit different to the game meaning the running game would have different dimensions based on which TB is in there.

Mattyk · 08-23-2011, 12:11 PM

I can see either Torain or Royster making it, but it makes more sense to keep Torain and stash Royster on the PS. That way if something happens to Torain you can just sign Royster to the active roster.

SmootSmack · 08-23-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

Matty:

To tell the truth, I like Royster better than Torrain - - someone on whom I cannot depend.

I like the rotation of Hightower, Helu and Royster. Each brings something a bit different to the game meaning the running game would have different dimensions based on which TB is in there.

With Williams getting a lot of minutes in practice at RB and Sellers at FB. I wonder if it's Hightower, Helu, and Williams and Young and Sellers at FB. Royster on the PS and Torain gone or more likely out for the first few weeks

Mattyk · 08-23-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

With Williams getting a lot of minutes in practice at RB and Sellers at FB. I wonder if it's Hightower, Helu, and Williams and Young and Sellers at FB. Royster on the PS and Torain gone or more likely out for the first few weeks

True, put Torain on PUP?

Longtimefan · 08-23-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

I can see either Torain or Royster making it, but it makes more sense to keep Torain and stash Royster on the PS. That way if something happens to Torain you can just sign Royster to the active roster.

If Helu is to be the primary backup to Hightower, Torain, if he survives would be #3 on the DC. Since he does not play teams, I'm wondering what role he plays on Sunday unless he makes the 53 and is rendered inactive on game days.

SmootSmack · 08-23-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

True, put Torain on PUP?

He's not eligible for the PUP list

Mattyk · 08-23-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

He's not eligible for the PUP list

He would have to be on it already? Even then we would lose him for the first 6 weeks, probably not worth it.

08-23-2011, 05:29 AM	#2
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12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,366	Re: Darrel Young - Rising Star? I think Royster has an excellent shot. As far as Torrain goes, it looks like he'll get some playing time vs. Tampa. Maybe the Skins are trying to que up a trade early in the season. Zona sure could use a back right now.

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Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 73,184	Re: Darrel Young - Rising Star? I can see either Torain or Royster making it, but it makes more sense to keep Torain and stash Royster on the PS. That way if something happens to Torain you can just sign Royster to the active roster. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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Beemnseven Fighting off The Crazies Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 39 Posts: 5,280	Re: Darrel Young - Rising Star? So going from that article, it looks like Keiland Williams might be the odd man out. Torrain needs to play too, because Hightower is making a case for the starting job. Who from last year's roster has the best chance to make the team? Helu has made the team, right? What about Royster?

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