Vinny tips his hand on the final 53

[SBXVII]

Thank god I'm not the only one who heard this. ...

Per John Thompson Show-Zorn Says Surprises Coming With Roster - EXTREMESKINS.com

[SBXVII]

Smoot, I think you are correct about making the team. but the announcers spent time talking about who was the suprise cut which they had no idea. Which is why I kept listening. Announcers probably got it wrong.

[SBXVII]

Ok, I think I actually found it. On ESPN 980 under Cerrato interviews on Sept. 2 he had a 10 min. interview with Sheehan and Sheehan states that Zorn said there would be a suprise cut or two and he asks Cerrato about that and he,Cerrato, said...there could be a suprise.

ESPN 980 Audio Vault - Play Now

It comes at the last min.
Edit: It's actually at the 1:14 mark.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Thank god I'm not the only one who heard this. ...

Per John Thompson Show-Zorn Says Surprises Coming With Roster - EXTREMESKINS.com

I think Betts or Cartwright is gone and we're keeping two of Mason, Alridge, and Dorsey.

I'm also hoping we can trade Monty to Carolina for a low round pick and Dixon makes the squad.

[MTK]

I just don't see Betts getting the axe, not when Zorn said not too long ago he's going to be the 3rd down back. Betts is the more complete back over Mason too.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Yoder replaced by Eddie Williams would be interesting. Yoder is our blocking TE, but he's not much of a blocker.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I just don't see Betts getting the axe, not when Zorn said not too long ago he's going to be the 3rd down back. Betts is the more complete back over Mason too.

Yeah we have to keep this in mind. My only concern with Betts being the 3rd down back is that I don't think he's good at getting the 3rd and 3 type of plays. Betts is not the man I would pick to rush the ball in any type of goal line situation or goal line offense needing to get the 1st down to sustain a drive. He failed misserably in that roll. However he is a great blocker for passing downs on 3rd down and great at catching the ball out of the back field. Which if I'm being honest with myself....Mason will not take Betts job right now. but I still think Mason is a better runner then Betts.

[roth74va]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I think Betts or Cartwright is gone and we're keeping two of Mason, Alridge, and Dorsey.

Im thinking Portis, Betts, Rock, and 1 of the 3(Mason, Alridge, Dorsey). Im gonna guess its Alridge/Dorsey, so we finally get a real change of pace. I dont think Mason is gonna make it...again.

[SBXVII]

Ok, Here is Zorn's interview:

ESPN 980 Audio Vault - Play Now

I listened and although Zorn is sometimes hard to listen to or understand with all his evasiveness I think he actually said..."Don't be suprised about some guys getting cut who will be on someone elses roster cause they can play in this league. Just because they don't fit our system doesn't mean they can't play elswhere." or something to that effect. I almost got the feeling he was refering to rookies and that they will get picked up somewhere else but it could mean a vet who has been with the team but has struggled these last 2 yrs I guess.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by roth74va

Im thinking Portis, Betts, Rock, and 1 of the 3(Mason, Alridge, Dorsey). Im gonna guess its Alridge/Dorsey, so we finally get a real change of pace. I dont think Mason is gonna make it...again.

Unfortunatly....Ditto.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I think Betts or Cartwright is gone and we're keeping two of Mason, Alridge, and Dorsey.

I'm also hoping we can trade Monty to Carolina for a low round pick and Dixon makes the squad.

Carolina traded an undisclosed pick to Cleveland for a DT on 9/1.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Yeah we have to keep this in mind. My only concern with Betts being the 3rd down back is that I don't think he's good at getting the 3rd and 3 type of plays. Betts is not the man I would pick to rush the ball in any type of goal line situation or goal line offense needing to get the 1st down to sustain a drive. He failed misserably in that roll. However he is a great blocker for passing downs on 3rd down and great at catching the ball out of the back field. Which if I'm being honest with myself....Mason will not take Betts job right now. but I still think Mason is a better runner then Betts.

The fact that Betts is not reliable at getting short yardage would not be a reason to elevate anyone on the current roster over him; that's because we don't have a good short yardage back on the team.

I hope the Skins can somehow find a good short yardage back and add him to the team.

[SmootSmack]

Redskins have apparently said they won't cut Mason or Colt....not today at least. Cuts won't be announced until tomorrow

[T.O.Killa]

I would love to see them trade both collins and Monte for fourth roound draft choices. I think letting Colt or Daniel is a mistake

[DBUCHANON101]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Redskins have apparently said they won't cut Mason or Colt....not today at least. Cuts won't be announced until tomorrow

That sucks, if they know who they are cutting they should do it today so those players hit the wire early and have a shot of landing elsewhere.