Rocky Returns

MTK · 08-04-2011, 07:50 AM

I've heard nothing but good things so far about Riley, he seems poised to hold down a starting job. With Henson on PUP perhaps this is just a depth move until he's ready to return.

Jontrem · 08-04-2011, 07:58 AM

Yeah I was looking forward to seeing what Riley could do as well. Hopefully this is still an open competition at ILB, if it is then I think this is a smart re-signing. If there was some sort of promise that he would start then I'm obviously not so happy with it.
I just hope this does not become a distraction if Riley beats him out, as Rocky will obviously want all the playing time he can get to showcase himself for his next contract.

Longtimefan · 08-04-2011, 08:13 AM

Henson and Riley both have (at times) shown flashes of potential, I need to see more of them both in game situations before declaring either saviors at the ILB positions.

Henson flashed in preseason last year, but preseason is just that....preseason

skinsfan69 · 08-04-2011, 08:32 AM

Rocky is a terrible fit for this defense. I'd like to see Riley in there this year.

Longtimefan · 08-04-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Rocky is a terrible fit for this defense. I'd like to see Riley in there this year.

Depth does have a meaning...

Mechanix544 · 08-04-2011, 08:44 AM

I think Rocky will be there for depth, and the other starting ILB position is Riley's to lose.

freddyg12 · 08-04-2011, 08:47 AM

Good news & definitely threadworthy since most of us expected him to be elsewhere. In a crowded market Rocky & Los both were likely surprised at how little interest there was in them.

Rocky obviously has ability but never seemed a good fit in the 3-4. Good depth as others mentioned, maybe he shows improvement.

Chico23231 · 08-04-2011, 09:04 AM

Nothing wrong with a vet coming back. I really hope Riley/Henson beats him out as starter. Id like to see some of these young draft picks beat some vets out in camp and get into the starting line up to see what they can do. It would thrill me to see Riley in at ILB and Cook in as C. Developing drafted talent is pivotal in rebuilding

mlmdub130 · 08-04-2011, 09:15 AM

when reading over rocky's wiki this morning i saw this, completely forgot what we gave up to get him

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McIntosh was drafted in the second round (35th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. The Redskins traded a sixth round pick in 2006 and a second round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft to the New York Jets in order to swap second-round picks.[6] He had minor knee surgery on June 14, 2006,[7] and was signed to the Redskins on July 30, 2006

no wonder we are where we are

good to have him back for depth, good run stopper, pretty awful pass coverage, he seems to be a great character guy though

side note from rocky's wiki he married his college gf 3 days before the draft

freddyg12 · 08-04-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mlmdub130

when reading over rocky's wiki this morning i saw this, completely forgot what we gave up to get him

no wonder we are where we are

good to have him back for depth, good run stopper, pretty awful pass coverage, he seems to be a great character guy though

side note from rocky's wiki he married his college gf 3 days before the draft

Yeah, that was part of the 2006 debacle of a season & offseason! Couple that w/trades for Loyd & Duckett, signing of Arch & ARE. Just like w/Kelly, we weren't worried about his knee. Other teams were.

CRedskinsRule · 08-04-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mlmdub130

when reading over rocky's wiki this morning i saw this, completely forgot what we gave up to get him

no wonder we are where we are

good to have him back for depth, good run stopper, pretty awful pass coverage, he seems to be a great character guy though

side note from rocky's wiki he married his college gf 3 days before the draft

The side note is worth a double

really? Are they still together, are they happy, then who cares about the wedding date, it may have had special meaning, or maybe he knew that once drafted the work grind would really start. And mainly, I would be surprised if the gf wasn't the one who set the specific date.

sorry, just seemed like a wholly irrelevant point, so I thought I could make a wholly irrelevant response.

Glad football starts at 4!!!

Monkeydad · 08-04-2011, 09:35 AM

I've always liked Rocky but the 3-4 just wasn't for him last season. I'm really surprised.

He has talent, never played up to his potential though, but I was sure he'd be gone after the scheme switch.

Hopefully he either catches on or comes off the bench.

Beemnseven · 08-04-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeydad

I've always liked Rocky but the 3-4 just wasn't for him last season. I'm really surprised.

He has talent, never played up to his potential though, but I was sure he'd be gone after the scheme switch.

Hopefully he either catches on or comes off the bench.

He was never much good for the 4-3, in my opinion. Sorry -- but I've never been a fan of Rocky. I'm eager to hear what his fans point to as reason why he should stay, apart from the usual 'he's a good locker room guy' excuse. When you factor in the way Vinny and Gibbs tripped all over themselves to move up and trade picks to get him, the guy has been an absolute bum and personifies the mediocrity that has plagued this team for the past 5-10 years.

I'm not bitching though -- if there's absolutely nobody else available and you need someone with a pulse to fill the position, fine. Obviously no other team gave to shakes and a doo about him. His career highlights could speak to that. As others have said, it wouldn't be a surprise if he's not even with the team on Sept. 11.

In the meantime, I'll find a way to endure another preseason of his glaring non-existence on the field.

freddyg12 · 08-04-2011, 09:39 AM

Rocky is an example of how great measurables don't always translate to football skills. Even as a 4-3 OLB he struggled in pass coverage, despite having great speed & agility. If he can improve in his coverage, from an athletic standpoint he would be a good nickel LB in this defense.

GridIron26 · 08-04-2011, 09:40 AM

Guys, it's not like we signed him to multi-years contract.. Met Rocky for an autograph session, he was definitely a good guy. Like Shanny said for all other positions, it's open competition! On other note, I guess I'm kinda surprised that Saints haven't make a push to sign him, due to the connection to Gregg Williams?

08-04-2011, 07:50 AM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Rocky Returns I've heard nothing but good things so far about Riley, he seems poised to hold down a starting job. With Henson on PUP perhaps this is just a depth move until he's ready to return. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-04-2011, 07:58 AM	#2
Jontrem Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 608	Re: Rocky Returns Yeah I was looking forward to seeing what Riley could do as well. Hopefully this is still an open competition at ILB, if it is then I think this is a smart re-signing. If there was some sort of promise that he would start then I'm obviously not so happy with it. I just hope this does not become a distraction if Riley beats him out, as Rocky will obviously want all the playing time he can get to showcase himself for his next contract.

08-04-2011, 08:13 AM	#3
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Rocky Returns Henson and Riley both have (at times) shown flashes of potential, I need to see more of them both in game situations before declaring either saviors at the ILB positions. Henson flashed in preseason last year, but preseason is just that....preseason __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.

08-04-2011, 08:32 AM	#4
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,439	Re: Rocky Returns Rocky is a terrible fit for this defense. I'd like to see Riley in there this year.

08-04-2011, 08:44 AM	#6
Mechanix544 The Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Posts: 2,277	Re: Rocky Returns I think Rocky will be there for depth, and the other starting ILB position is Riley's to lose.

08-04-2011, 08:47 AM	#7
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Rocky Returns Good news & definitely threadworthy since most of us expected him to be elsewhere. In a crowded market Rocky & Los both were likely surprised at how little interest there was in them. Rocky obviously has ability but never seemed a good fit in the 3-4. Good depth as others mentioned, maybe he shows improvement.

08-04-2011, 09:04 AM	#8
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 35,022	Re: Rocky Returns Nothing wrong with a vet coming back. I really hope Riley/Henson beats him out as starter. Id like to see some of these young draft picks beat some vets out in camp and get into the starting line up to see what they can do. It would thrill me to see Riley in at ILB and Cook in as C. Developing drafted talent is pivotal in rebuilding __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

08-04-2011, 09:35 AM	#12
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 46 Posts: 17,460	Re: Rocky Returns I've always liked Rocky but the 3-4 just wasn't for him last season. I'm really surprised. He has talent, never played up to his potential though, but I was sure he'd be gone after the scheme switch. Hopefully he either catches on or comes off the bench. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

08-04-2011, 09:39 AM	#14
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Rocky Returns Rocky is an example of how great measurables don't always translate to football skills. Even as a 4-3 OLB he struggled in pass coverage, despite having great speed & agility. If he can improve in his coverage, from an athletic standpoint he would be a good nickel LB in this defense.

08-04-2011, 09:40 AM	#15
GridIron26 Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Age: 37 Posts: 3,593	Re: Rocky Returns Guys, it's not like we signed him to multi-years contract.. Met Rocky for an autograph session, he was definitely a good guy. Like Shanny said for all other positions, it's open competition! On other note, I guess I'm kinda surprised that Saints haven't make a push to sign him, due to the connection to Gregg Williams?

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