So, let's discuss Anthony Aldridge, our newest signed player

KI Skins Fan · 02-14-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I definitely think we're looking for return men. ARE won't be returning punts this year.

If he's a candidate to replace ARE on punt returns, we need to know how fast he can run backwards.

But seriously, I'm glad that we're trying to find an explosive return man.

Trample the Elderly · 02-14-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

If he's a candidate to replace ARE on punt returns, we need to know how fast he can run backwards.

But seriously, I'm glad that we're trying to find an explosive return man.

T.O.Killa · 02-14-2009, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 53Fan

If this helps...John Lynch..Kris Jenkins..Shawn Rogers..Kurt Warner, to name a few. Even James Harris was cut 3 times by the Steelers and once by the Ravens and became the defensive MVP this year.

Hey, that does make me feel better.

53Fan · 02-14-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

Hey, that does make me feel better.

Glad I could help.

Dirtbag59 · 02-14-2009, 01:57 PM

As long as he saves us a draft pick then I'm good.

T.O.Killa · 02-14-2009, 02:17 PM

I think this means if one of these guys does pan out rock is gone.

TheSmurfs22 · 02-14-2009, 11:15 PM

I really like El, but the later running on returns drives me nuts.
Lets give this kid a shot and see what he can do.

Trample the Elderly · 02-14-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSmurfs22

I really like El, but the later running on returns drives me nuts.
Lets give this kid a shot and see what he can do.

Agreed.

tryfuhl · 02-14-2009, 11:35 PM

I'm not sure why everyone is so tied up on him just being punt returner. Maybe it's just me but it seems like we wouldn't mind having a new KR too.

I love having Rock as much as the next guy and I'm not sure where everybody says that his vision comes from... maybe his vision is good but his elusiveness is not.. and he doesn't break many tackles either, he does go in with a full head of steam and RARELY gives us a bad spot though, just rarely an amazing one.

Ruhskins · 02-14-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tryfuhl

I'm not sure why everyone is so tied up on him just being punt returner. Maybe it's just me but it seems like we wouldn't mind having a new KR too.

I love having Rock as much as the next guy and I'm not sure where everybody says that his vision comes from... maybe his vision is good but his elusiveness is not.. and he doesn't break many tackles either, he does go in with a full head of steam and RARELY gives us a bad spot though, just rarely an amazing one.

Don't we usually have two people line up to return the ball? How 'bout Rock and this guy?

tryfuhl · 02-15-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Don't we usually have two people line up to return the ball? How 'bout Rock and this guy?

Usually, but it's nearly always fielded by the main guy.

Paintrain · 02-15-2009, 12:38 PM

I like what we are trying to do here with getting players with explosive potential who can make an impact on special teams. I am tired of first Betts and now Rock running full speed in a straight line and slamming into a pile. If for some reason a crease is there our KR get walked down at about the 40. While I acknowledge Rock is good at getting field position, I attribute that to the blocking. The difference is that second burst available if a seam is there to take it to the house. We've been missing that spark for years!

53Fan · 02-15-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Paintrain

I like what we are trying to do here with getting players with explosive potential who can make an impact on special teams. I am tired of first Betts and now Rock running full speed in a straight line and slamming into a pile. If for some reason a crease is there our KR get walked down at about the 40. While I acknowledge Rock is good at getting field position, I attribute that to the blocking. The difference is that second burst available if a seam is there to take it to the house. We've been missing that spark for years!

How old is Mike Nelms now?

GusFrerotte · 02-15-2009, 10:00 PM

Why get a shorty though? Sure get a return guy at 5'9", but your return guy usually also is a #4 or #5 WR right? I know we are trying to get a guy on the cheap, but shouldn't we look at a taller guy that can also be a bona fide WR also?

53Fan · 02-15-2009, 10:07 PM

He's fast. Just think of him as one of the smurfs Gus.

02-14-2009, 01:57 PM	#20
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 14,750	Re: So, let's discuss Anthony Aldridge, our newest signed player As long as he saves us a draft pick then I'm good. __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

02-14-2009, 02:17 PM	#21
T.O.Killa The Starter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Berlin, MD Posts: 2,061	Re: So, let's discuss Anthony Aldridge, our newest signed player I think this means if one of these guys does pan out rock is gone.

02-14-2009, 11:15 PM	#22
TheSmurfs22 The Starter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Staunton, VA Posts: 1,261	Re: So, let's discuss Anthony Aldridge, our newest signed player I really like El, but the later running on returns drives me nuts. Lets give this kid a shot and see what he can do.

02-14-2009, 11:35 PM	#24
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 42 Posts: 12,514	Re: So, let's discuss Anthony Aldridge, our newest signed player I'm not sure why everyone is so tied up on him just being punt returner. Maybe it's just me but it seems like we wouldn't mind having a new KR too. I love having Rock as much as the next guy and I'm not sure where everybody says that his vision comes from... maybe his vision is good but his elusiveness is not.. and he doesn't break many tackles either, he does go in with a full head of steam and RARELY gives us a bad spot though, just rarely an amazing one.

02-15-2009, 12:38 PM	#27
Paintrain Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Age: 54 Posts: 5,006	Re: So, let's discuss Anthony Aldridge, our newest signed player I like what we are trying to do here with getting players with explosive potential who can make an impact on special teams. I am tired of first Betts and now Rock running full speed in a straight line and slamming into a pile. If for some reason a crease is there our KR get walked down at about the 40. While I acknowledge Rock is good at getting field position, I attribute that to the blocking. The difference is that second burst available if a seam is there to take it to the house. We've been missing that spark for years! __________________ Paintrain's Redskins Fandom 1981-2014 I'm not dead but this team is dead to me...but now that McCloughan is here they may have new life! Jay Gruden = Zorny McSpurrier Kirk Cousins = Next Grossman

02-15-2009, 10:00 PM	#29
GusFrerotte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 4,153	Re: So, let's discuss Anthony Aldridge, our newest signed player Why get a shorty though? Sure get a return guy at 5'9", but your return guy usually also is a #4 or #5 WR right? I know we are trying to get a guy on the cheap, but shouldn't we look at a taller guy that can also be a bona fide WR also?

02-15-2009, 10:07 PM	#30
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: So, let's discuss Anthony Aldridge, our newest signed player He's fast. Just think of him as one of the smurfs Gus. __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

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