Gibbs: Duckett Will Carry on Short Yardage

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Hope it's true, and if it is, THANK EFFING GOD.

Gee, our Hall of Fame coach may have finally figured out that there may be a reason why TJ Duckett rushed for 11 TDs in 2003, 8 TDs in 2004 (in 13 games), and another 8 TDs in 2005 (in 14 games).

He sure as hell wasn't breaking long TD runs, that's for sure Coach!

I really believe that TJ’s signing was the final blow to team chemistry before the season. Remember rock’s reaction? I think Gibbs had to show some loyalty to Rock & Betts to keep things cool. That & someone on Comcast said TJ was slow to learn the O.

[gortiz]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

I really believe that TJ’s signing was the final blow to team chemistry before the season. Remember rock’s reaction? I think Gibbs had to show some loyalty to Rock & Betts to keep things cool. That & someone on Comcast said TJ was slow to learn the O.

Loyalty is important, but the goal is to win. I would imagine Joe wants to do anything to win - loyalty be damned. I also think that if ended up 10-6 and in the playoffs, loyalty would be the last thing us fans would be worried about.

[illdefined]

Sellers man. Sellers.

[70Chip]

I don't think Gibbs wants to activate 4 backs but he can justify it. If Moss plays this week that would be 4 WR so somebody else would have to sit. Could be Yoder. Could be someone on defense.

I know who I would de-activate but that ain't gonna happen. (It's Arch, as if there were any doubt)

My guess would be one less defensive lineman. Montgomery or Evans. Wasn't Evans active last week?" When I realized we still had him I thought, "Why the hell is Carter even playing?"

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

I don't think Gibbs wants to activate 4 backs but he can justify it. If Moss plays this week that would be 4 WR so somebody else would have to sit. Could be Yoder. Could be someone on defense.

I know who I would de-activate but that ain't gonna happen. (It's Arch, as if there were any doubt)

My guess would be one less defensive lineman. Montgomery or Evans. Wasn't Evans active last week?" When I realized we still had him I thought, "Why the hell is Carter even playing?"

Fauria's been hurt. We had 4 backs last week, but Moss & Patten? bein healthy changes things. Is Patten ok?

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

Fauria's been hurt. We had 4 backs last week, but Moss & Patten? bein healthy changes things. Is Patten ok?

I saw Patten on redskins.com working out; he looked okay.

[70Chip]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

Fauria's been hurt. We had 4 backs last week, but Moss & Patten? bein healthy changes things. Is Patten ok?

If Patten is also active that would be even tighter. That would mean that two other guys that were active against Dallas would be inactive against Philly if Duckett is active. You would definitely lose someone off the defensive side if that were the case.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Comcast is reporting that Gibbs has decided to use T.J. Duckett on short-yardage situations. Has anyone heard anything about this? If it's true, what does this mean for Cartwright? We only carry 3 backs on gameday.

Rock will never carry the ball for the Redskins again.. Remember the fumble in the Texans game? That was the final straw. He'll be a special teamer only. It baffles me why Duckett has been tied to the sidelines, especially last week on the 1st drive. Betts can catch the ball alright, but I don't think he's anything special at all.. A Portis/Duckett backfield would be more effective.

[saden1]

This move should kill any prospect of me getting any TDs from Portis unless he runs for long TDs.

[EternalEnigma21]

todd yoder will probably be inactive now..

[EternalEnigma21]

he may pan out to be an excellent pick up. Right now, as long as he performs, we take the least expensive of him and bettis, and let the other go on to have a pro-bowl year in philly.

[Hog1]

Interview with Vinnie yesterday on Redskin lunch. Larry asked why TJ not playing. He responded, it is taking longer to find a permanent home for TJ because he was brought in as insurance for Portis as his injuries were thought to be far more serious than they turned out to be. Since Portis is obviously playing................

The Rock has a home on teams. HE STAYS

[Big C]

we are carrying 4 running backs plus sellers, dropping a tight end or someone in the secondary (ade?)

[steveo395]

Originally Posted by Big C

we are carrying 4 running backs plus sellers, dropping a tight end or someone in the secondary (ade?)

rumph has been inactive lately...the ade is good on special teams

[MTK]

The season is saved!