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

SeasonTicketHolder · 02-13-2009, 10:09 AM

I'd love to have a Sproles type player. (Sproles himself). I just don't want another Trung Canidate.

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.

KLHJ2 · 02-16-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

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

You never know, Ladell Betts could end up being trade bait for a lower round draft pick and Rock could become number 2.

Trample the Elderly · 02-16-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Angry

You never know, Ladell Betts could end up being trade bait for a lower round draft pick and Rock could become number 2.

I've been thinking this myself. The question is will it bite us? He just got a new contract the year before last right?

Hamoskinz · 02-16-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Angry

You never know, Ladell Betts could end up being trade bait for a lower round draft pick and Rock could become number 2.

Thats a scary thought. I've haven't seen Rock make any headway in the rushing department during the last 3 preseasons and Mason was clearly the better the runner last year.

Monkeydad · 02-23-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hamoskinz

Thats a scary thought. I've haven't seen Rock make any headway in the rushing department during the last 3 preseasons and Mason was clearly the better the runner last year.

So what's wrong with moving Betts for a pick, making Rock #2 and being able to have Mason on the roster to play his way up the depth chart if you think he's so good? Mason just needs to get ON the roster first. Aldridge could be a kick/punt returner...or both.

44ever · 02-16-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Angry

You never know, Ladell Betts could end up being trade bait for a lower round draft pick and Rock could become number 2.

I wouldn't have a problem here. With the Betts trade part anyway.

Ruhskins · 02-16-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Angry

You never know, Ladell Betts could end up being trade bait for a lower round draft pick and Rock could become number 2.

I think there are a number of FA players that are at the same level as Betts, who are becoming free agents. Unless some team is dumb enough to trade with us, I just don't see that happening.

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!

02-13-2009, 10:09 AM	#1
SeasonTicketHolder Impact Rookie Join Date: May 2004 Location: Maryland Age: 39 Posts: 549	Re: So, let's discuss Anthony Aldridge, our newest signed player I'd love to have a Sproles type player. (Sproles himself). I just don't want another Trung Canidate. __________________ Gonzaga College High School '04 Loyola College '08

02-14-2009, 02:17 PM	#3
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	#10
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	#12
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	#15
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

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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

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