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Originally Posted by VirgilTibbs
Alfred Morris is one of the only consistent bright spots on this team drafted in 2012, a fan favorite, humble hard worker and great teammate. He's never missed a game since being drafted and has put up some very good stats behind below average offensive lines and limited talent surrounding him:
2012 - 1613 rushing yards 13 tds
2013 - 1275 rushing yards 7 tds
2014- 1074 rushing yards 8 tds
Week 1 against Miami, he rushed for 121 yards. Very likeabale down to earth guy who has his head on straight.
The Redskins still have not paid Morris his worth as he's still playing on his rookie deal.
What really pissed me off is last night, Gruden had Morris coming off the bench behind Matt Jones, a rookie who had 1 good game against the Rams and who has fumbled in both games. Is this how you show appreciation for a guy who has been carrying this team the past three years without a complaint, has given his heart and soul to this team, 6 carries coming off the bench behind a rookie who has not proved anything? And knowing this is a contract year where he's due to get paid? Would the Seahawks do this to Lynch? The Vikings to Peterson?
I think Morris deserves better and the Redskins may be pissing off one of the only good homegrown guys we have. C'mon, do right by him. The players who get busted for pot and other legal issues (Trent) get taken care of no matter what. Do right by Alfred. Play him and pay him.
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Agree 100% with my heart. Logic and common sense, however are totally different under the current CBA.
Running back is a position in the current NFL that a team shouldn't invest a lot of money or sign a long term contract.
These guys are going through an interstate caliber car crash every Sunday for 16 weeks and simply won't last as long as players at other positions.
I would really like to see running backs treated differently in the next CBA.
Unfortunately, as mentioned by other posters in this thread, the smart thing is to trade him when he is a peak value for picks.
I hate typing this actually. Makes me feel bad.