Vinny Cerrato Says Marcus Mason Will Have A Great Preseason

[Crash]

Unless Portis, Betts & Rock all get hurt I can't see Mason on anything but the practice squad again

[mooby]

I think this will be a very interesting battle. I like both Marcus and Rock so we'll see, let the better player win.

[Daseal]

I really like Marcus Mason -- I'm really not opposed to dealing Betts if we can get something in return.

[Monkeydad]

Cut Frost, free up an extra spot.

Maybe our new punter can kick FGs too.

[mcarey032]

I was impressed with Mason last year. He really had some decent runs in the limited action that I saw of him.

[Cowell]

I don't think they are going to cut Rock... this year. As much as I love Rock (he's one of my favorite Skins), I believe that his time is here is coming to a close. Mason has potential to be just as good as Rock.

[SBXVII]

I'll start off by saying I like all our RB's, but.....Portis is our man. Unless he gets injured he's #1. Both Betts and Rock have their issues. I know I'll get slammed for this but Betts is known for Ummmm.....dropping the ball at the most in opportune time. I'm not saying he can't carry a team but expect atleast one fumble when you least need him to.

Rock is no better. He has the tendency to fumble at the worst time also. Which is why both were relegated to kick returner. Either one delt in a trade for something we need would not bother me. Now you will ask am I a Marcus fan....yes. I like the kid and his speed. He is someone we could develope to take over for Portis in a few yrs. He's young, he's shifty, he's fast, because he is young he has the time to be developed. Unlike the other two who will always remain second fiddle to Portis and then be just as old as Portis when he decides to retire or when team decides he's slowing down and can't get the job done.

Who knows what the team has in store. but I would not be trading Mason for something in return when you have two other RB's who would get better trade value due to being vets. Don't need to be developed. Can make a mediochre (sp) team better and even be a better back up to what they may already have if not the starter which I'm sure they would rather be but for Portis.

Ok......slam me.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

I'll start off by saying I like all our RB's, but.....Portis is our man. Unless he gets injured he's #1. Both Betts and Rock have their issues. I know I'll get slammed for this but Betts is known for Ummmm.....dropping the ball at the most in opportune time. I'm not saying he can't carry a team but expect atleast one fumble when you least need him to.

Rock is no better. He has the tendency to fumble at the worst time also. Which is why both were relegated to kick returner. Either one delt in a trade for something we need would not bother me. Now you will ask am I a Marcus fan....yes. I like the kid and his speed. He is someone we could develope to take over for Portis in a few yrs. He's young, he's shifty, he's fast, because he is young he has the time to be developed. Unlike the other two who will always remain second fiddle to Portis and then be just as old as Portis when he decides to retire or when team decides he's slowing down and can't get the job done.

Who knows what the team has in store. but I would not be trading Mason for something in return when you have two other RB's who would get better trade value due to being vets. Don't need to be developed. Can make a mediochre (sp) team better and even be a better back up to what they may already have if not the starter which I'm sure they would rather be but for Portis.

Ok......slam me.

Well last year Portis but the ball on the ground 6 times lost 5 of those and one cost us the game.

[SBXVII]

I would guess thats six to many times. lol. I didn't look but I wonder if it was once a game or did he just have a few really bad games.

I guess if our team is winning I could care less if he drops the ball once a game but if by dropping the ball causes us to lose the game by allowing the other team to create points then Houston we have a problem. I'm not trying to paint Betts or Rock as bing horrible RB and they need to go. No. I'm simply stating that if we had to let one go to make room for a player in another position of need then I would let Rock or Betts go first. More then likely Rock. We picked up a lot of talent in the offseason that could fill the return role. Even Mason could fill the role.

[steveo395]

I really liked Mason in the preseason last year. He ended up making the 53 man roster, but he got cut and put on the practice squad before week 1 (I think it was before week 1). He definitely has a chance to make it this year, but it is going to be tough with Cartwrights special teams ability.

[Paintrain]

If Pro-Bowler and late March/early April legend Jerome Mathis can't beat Rock out, I don't see Mason doing it either.

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

If Pro-Bowler and late March/early April legend Jerome Mathis can't beat Rock out, I don't see Mason doing it either.

Good point but this leads to some speculation.
Vinny picked up a kick return specialist thug....when we just signed Rock.
Now Vinny is saying Marcus Mason should be watched....when that spot is Rock's too....

I dont think it is a stretch to believe writing may be on the wall for Rock.

Why did we release Jerome Mathis....first of all, hes got character issues....but primarily because we drafted guys with KR potential....again...Rocks job.

I like Rock too....but, I see 2 backup RB's that are ok and have no real upside above their current levels.....Mason has upside....

Kinda like the 3 QB spots....a veteran starter, a verteran backup....and a developmental young 3rd stringer. I can see the possibility of them trying to go this path for RB's too.

In reality....I just think Vinny is trying to give Rock a kick in his pants....perhaps because Rock thought he was so great when he wanted to hit free agency this year.

In any case...I would be fine if Mason made it instead of Rock assuming we had a solid KR guy....of course I'd prefer Mason on the squad with 4 RBs.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by skinsnut

Good point but this leads to some speculation.
Vinny picked up a kick return specialist thug....when we just signed Rock.
Now Vinny is saying Marcus Mason should be watched....when that spot is Rock's too....

I dont think it is a stretch to believe writing may be on the wall for Rock.

Why did we release Jerome Mathis....first of all, hes got character issues....but primarily because we drafted guys with KR potential....again...Rocks job.

I like Rock too....but, I see 2 backup RB's that are ok and have no real upside above their current levels.....Mason has upside....

Kinda like the 3 QB spots....a veteran starter, a verteran backup....and a developmental young 3rd stringer. I can see the possibility of them trying to go this path for RB's too.

In reality....I just think Vinny is trying to give Rock a kick in his pants....perhaps because Rock thought he was so great when he wanted to hit free agency this year.

In any case...I would be fine if Mason made it instead of Rock assuming we had a solid KR guy....of course I'd prefer Mason on the squad with 4 RBs.

It's not Vinny's job to kick the players in the pants. God this guy bugs the shit out of me sometimes. Just do your job, pick the players and shut the f%#k up!! Vinny.. I have a message for you. Pick players that know how to get out of the god damn bed in the morning.

Rock has been nothing but a solid dependable player on and off the field for us for how many years now? If Gibbs were still here we wouldn't even be talking about this cause he knows how important guys like Rock are. It would be real stupid to cut him just cause Mason has a good camp. How many times did this guy give the offense good field position last year??

[freddyg12]

Mason certainly looked more like a true rb than Rock does, but Rock is more of a football player & earns his $ on spec. teams. I don't know what kind of speed mason has, but he definitely seems to move laterally & cut much better. Rock does hit the hole pretty quickly, but he has little to no moves.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

Mason certainly looked more like a true rb than Rock does, but Rock is more of a football player & earns his $ on spec. teams. I don't know what kind of speed mason has, but he definitely seems to move laterally & cut much better. Rock does hit the hole pretty quickly, but he has little to no moves.

Never undestimate the power of the straight line, lol.

Anyway speaking of Vinny, I heard that Vinny said on one of these thursday radio shows that Mix has put on a little weight, and he's now up to 240 lbs. Can anyone vouch for this?

With that said however, I've heard a lot about Thrash from Zorn. In fact right now I think Zorn's most mentioned players are Campbell, ARE, Moss, Portis, and Thrash. It's good to see that the hardworker is getting his due and right now if I had to, I would bet on Thrash being the 3rd reciever for at least the first quarter of the season.