Shaun Alexander released

[ncskinsfanatic]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

WTF is the obsession with Mason? Is he tearing it up with the Jets or something? If he is I sure have'nt heard about it. I did'nt realize you could make the Hall of Fame just by playing in the preseason. This has gotten ridiculous.

I think Mason would have been a better option when Betts went down. He ran well in this scheme, he knew the run game and was young. He led all rushers in the pre-season, maybe you guys disagree but I want a young, hungry guy with upside as my 3rd RB. Cartwright is not a RB, but is a necessity because of st's. Betts is often injured and we seem intent on running CP for all he's worth. Maybe he would have been cut but he could have earned a spot just as easily had he allowed us to rest Portis a lil more.

I think Mason could have replaced Betts long-term as a change of pace to Portis. Maybe that would have been next year or the year after who knows but atleast their was the possibility we got nothing from SA...nothing. He may not have torn it up for the Ravens or the Jets but he's also learning their offenses whereas he knew ours. Look Im not saying the guys a savior but his stat line would have likely surpassed Alexanders, he wouldnt have costed anymore and he might have proven himself worth keeping despite the recent cuts.