Smoke Signals: Rock Cartwright needs to get over it edition

FRPLG · 09-08-2009, 10:38 AM

He needs to stop being a bitch. Seriously. If he can't handle the fact that he is only on the team because of his special teams play then he is clueless. He needs to do some serious self evaluation. Be happy you're on the team man.

Mechanix544 · 09-08-2009, 10:51 AM

Rock Cartwright.........BLEH. Even on ST's he is average. I think we should let Mason try and return kickoffs. More speed, plus, he hasnt shown he has fumblitis yet.

And what is it with the skins having players named "Rock, or Rocky"?

You'd think they'd at least be Italian........

MTK · 09-08-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mechanix544

Rock Cartwright.........BLEH. Even on ST's he is average. I think we should let Mason try and return kickoffs. More speed, plus, he hasnt shown he has fumblitis yet.

And what is it with the skins having players named "Rock, or Rocky"?

You'd think they'd at least be Italian........

Guess you forgot last preseason when Mason was returning kicks, he coughed it up on one of his attempts, just sayin'.

MonkFan4Life · 09-08-2009, 10:55 AM

Rock will have a radio show years from now talking about how much he contributed to this teams success and how well he knows football. Later telling fans why they should not be fans of the team because of this that or the other thing. He is a returner, and an average one at that IMO. If he was that good at running the ball when he was a Free Agent then SOMEBODY would've offered him a deal. No one did, and he's here doing the same thing that he was doing before he resigned. Now he's been here a couple of years after resigning singing the same ol' song. Return your kicks, and hit a guy on coverage.

SmootSmack · 09-08-2009, 11:12 AM

Rock should embrace his role and work to be the best Special Teams player (overall special teams, not just as a returner) in the league and solidify his reputation as one of the best in franchise history. He should remember that he was a seventh round pick that has been able to play more games in the NFL than many first round picks, and be proud of that accomplishment.

Plus, what kind of message is he sending as a team captain?

FRPLG · 09-08-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Rock should embrace his role and work to be the best Special Teams player (overall special teams, not just as a returner) in the league and solidify his reputation as one of the best in franchise history. He should remember that he was a seventh round pick that has been able to play more games in the NFL than many first round picks, and be proud of that accomplishment.

Plus, what kind of message is he sending as a team captain?

Good question. I don't get why a 7th round RB who has never been a major contributor on offense gets his jock strap in a wad that he's been bumped from the zero carry 3rd RB to the zero carry 4th RB.

redskinfan401 · 09-08-2009, 11:28 AM

Rock should be a "Special Teams Specialist" not a 3rd string RB. I've been a supporter of his for a while and am glad he's still on the team, but he looks BAD when he gets carries out of the backfield. Like was said before, he's had a great career for a late round pick and he should be happy with the role give to him.

Hog1 · 09-08-2009, 11:33 AM

Hopefully he was just having a bad day? If it continues........SEE YA!

saden1 · 09-08-2009, 12:26 PM

Ballers ball, haters hate. Don't be a hater, be a baller.

roth74va · 09-08-2009, 01:34 PM

You guys know Im a Rock fan, and I still appreciate his contributions. BUT.......this is pathetic. Is this guy smoking the good stuff or what? I cant believe the attitude that this guy suddenly has, or what he thinks he deserves. He isnt a good RB, he is a third back guy, that makes a living playing well on special teams. He has had the opportunity to step up, and has continually fallen short. He isnt explosive as a KR man, Id much rather see Thomas back there returning kicks. Bunch of overpaid babies, if you want to play more step your game up, if you cant do that STFU. Im gonna predict this is his last year with us, they almost replaced him this year, Id bet money they find someone else next year.

Lotus · 09-08-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by roth74va

You guys know Im a Rock fan, and I still appreciate his contributions. BUT.......this is pathetic. Is this guy smoking the good stuff or what? I cant believe the attitude that this guy suddenly has, or what he thinks he deserves. He isnt a good RB, he is a third back guy, that makes a living playing well on special teams. He has had the opportunity to step up, and has continually fallen short. He isnt explosive as a KR man, Id much rather see Thomas back there returning kicks. Bunch of overpaid babies, if you want to play more step your game up, if you cant do that STFU. Im gonna predict this is his last year with us, they almost replaced him this year, Id bet money they find someone else next year.

Rock's comments make me think that he fails to appreciate your point. I'm not sure that he is aware that he almost didn't make it this year.

roth74va · 09-08-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

Rock's comments make me think that he fails to appreciate your point. I'm not sure that he is aware that he almost didn't make it this year.

Yup, which is pretty sad IMO. He acts like someone owes him something, but.....most of them do the same thing. Your getting PAID, just be quiet and do your thing. If you want more playing time, get your ass in gear.

Miller101 · 09-08-2009, 11:33 AM

Rock has been pissed ever since they brought Mason on this team and rightfully so. He's worked hard to get where he's at and he gets no appreciation for it. I mean, seriously, would you guys really want Antonio Brown back on this team returning kicks? You know, the guy that would blow kisses at his defenders while running down the field?

Rock has been steady at returning for us for three years now. We didn't have a good kick returner for a while once we cut Brian Mitchell. The guys that took his place f'ed it all up! Like the ball hitting Deon Sanders in the head! Or averaging 20-23 yards a return with four different guys returning kicks. Or the fumbles.

Rock has averaged 25+ returning kicks with NO fumbles. He has made our once unstable kick returns stable. He's been at the top of the returners list for three straight years. People should recognize that and appreicate it. Its hard to get a good solid return guy. But we got one in Rock. I don't understand what is so bad about that. I mean, how bad would it suck if we let Alridge return a kick for us during an actual game? Geez, That guy doesn't even know which arm to carry the ball with OR to take a knee when you catch a ball FIVE YARDS DEEP IN THE END ZONE!!! Letting him do something like that would be even worse than benching Jason Campbell in favor of Brett Favre.

Swarley · 09-08-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Miller101

I mean, seriously, would you guys really want Antonio Brown back on this team returning kicks? You know, the guy that would blow kisses at his defenders while running down the field?

lol that brought back memories

Like Matty said though, he's gonna work hard and get his job done regardless of how he might feel right now. It's also nice to know that he actually believes in himself just in case there is a time when he needs to be running the ball.

SBXVII · 09-08-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Miller101

Rock has been pissed ever since they brought Mason on this team and rightfully so. He's worked hard to get where he's at and he gets no appreciation for it. I mean, seriously, would you guys really want Antonio Brown back on this team returning kicks? You know, the guy that would blow kisses at his defenders while running down the field?

Rock has been steady at returning for us for three years now. We didn't have a good kick returner for a while once we cut Brian Mitchell. The guys that took his place f'ed it all up! Like the ball hitting Deon Sanders in the head! Or averaging 20-23 yards a return with four different guys returning kicks. Or the fumbles.

Rock has averaged 25+ returning kicks with NO fumbles. He has made our once unstable kick returns stable. He's been at the top of the returners list for three straight years. People should recognize that and appreicate it. Its hard to get a good solid return guy. But we got one in Rock. I don't understand what is so bad about that. I mean, how bad would it suck if we let Alridge return a kick for us during an actual game? Geez, That guy doesn't even know which arm to carry the ball with OR to take a knee when you catch a ball FIVE YARDS DEEP IN THE END ZONE!!! Letting him do something like that would be even worse than benching Jason Campbell in favor of Brett Favre.

1st point: I'm not sure why that would be? Rocks RB skills are no better then the TTB. In other words he has no skills on offense as a RB. All of his knowledge and ability is on ST's which Mason sucks at. He should not feel threatened cause no one has proven they can actually challenge him for the job. I think we can all agree that Portis, Betts, and Cartwright are not the future. Only cause they all are almost 30y/o. They will not be on this team much longer. If your only good at one thing then you better be damn good at the one thing. He should be happy he is. He's never going to be the #1 back of any team. Move on Rock.

2nd point: Yes he has been steady for several yrs now....like 6 to be exact. He steadily gets us to the 20 or 30yrd line every KR. No further. Unless the other team has a crappy Kicker. I also think it's partly the scheme or blocking.

3rd point: I think it all depends on what list your looking at? Yes he was 6th or 7th in total yrds, but if you look at yrds per carry he's tied at 22nd with 25.6 yrds per carry.

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09-08-2009, 10:51 AM	#2
Mechanix544 The Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Posts: 2,277	Re: Smoke Signals: Rock Cartwright needs to get over it edition Rock Cartwright.........BLEH. Even on ST's he is average. I think we should let Mason try and return kickoffs. More speed, plus, he hasnt shown he has fumblitis yet. And what is it with the skins having players named "Rock, or Rocky"? You'd think they'd at least be Italian........

09-08-2009, 10:55 AM	#4
MonkFan4Life The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 1,851	Re: Smoke Signals: Rock Cartwright needs to get over it edition Rock will have a radio show years from now talking about how much he contributed to this teams success and how well he knows football. Later telling fans why they should not be fans of the team because of this that or the other thing. He is a returner, and an average one at that IMO. If he was that good at running the ball when he was a Free Agent then SOMEBODY would've offered him a deal. No one did, and he's here doing the same thing that he was doing before he resigned. Now he's been here a couple of years after resigning singing the same ol' song. Return your kicks, and hit a guy on coverage. __________________ Catch me on YouTube ! http://www.youtube.com/user/DowntimeRB?feature=mhw5 The "punishment" by the league : "It's like getting a ticket for going too fast on a road a week ago and they changed the speed limit today"

09-08-2009, 11:12 AM	#5
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Smoke Signals: Rock Cartwright needs to get over it edition Rock should embrace his role and work to be the best Special Teams player (overall special teams, not just as a returner) in the league and solidify his reputation as one of the best in franchise history. He should remember that he was a seventh round pick that has been able to play more games in the NFL than many first round picks, and be proud of that accomplishment. Plus, what kind of message is he sending as a team captain? __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

09-08-2009, 11:28 AM	#7
redskinfan401 Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 41	Re: Smoke Signals: Rock Cartwright needs to get over it edition Rock should be a "Special Teams Specialist" not a 3rd string RB. I've been a supporter of his for a while and am glad he's still on the team, but he looks BAD when he gets carries out of the backfield. Like was said before, he's had a great career for a late round pick and he should be happy with the role give to him.

09-08-2009, 11:33 AM	#8
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Smoke Signals: Rock Cartwright needs to get over it edition Hopefully he was just having a bad day? If it continues........SEE YA! __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

09-08-2009, 10:38 AM	#1
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Smoke Signals: Rock Cartwright needs to get over it edition He needs to stop being a bitch. Seriously. If he can't handle the fact that he is only on the team because of his special teams play then he is clueless. He needs to do some serious self evaluation. Be happy you're on the team man.

09-08-2009, 12:26 PM	#9
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 46 Posts: 10,069	Re: Smoke Signals: Rock Cartwright needs to get over it edition Ballers ball, haters hate. Don't be a hater, be a baller. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

09-08-2009, 01:34 PM	#10
roth74va Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 336	Re: Smoke Signals: Rock Cartwright needs to get over it edition You guys know Im a Rock fan, and I still appreciate his contributions. BUT.......this is pathetic. Is this guy smoking the good stuff or what? I cant believe the attitude that this guy suddenly has, or what he thinks he deserves. He isnt a good RB, he is a third back guy, that makes a living playing well on special teams. He has had the opportunity to step up, and has continually fallen short. He isnt explosive as a KR man, Id much rather see Thomas back there returning kicks. Bunch of overpaid babies, if you want to play more step your game up, if you cant do that STFU. Im gonna predict this is his last year with us, they almost replaced him this year, Id bet money they find someone else next year.

09-08-2009, 11:33 AM	#13
Miller101 Special Teams Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 362	Re: Smoke Signals: Rock Cartwright needs to get over it edition Rock has been pissed ever since they brought Mason on this team and rightfully so. He's worked hard to get where he's at and he gets no appreciation for it. I mean, seriously, would you guys really want Antonio Brown back on this team returning kicks? You know, the guy that would blow kisses at his defenders while running down the field? Rock has been steady at returning for us for three years now. We didn't have a good kick returner for a while once we cut Brian Mitchell. The guys that took his place f'ed it all up! Like the ball hitting Deon Sanders in the head! Or averaging 20-23 yards a return with four different guys returning kicks. Or the fumbles. Rock has averaged 25+ returning kicks with NO fumbles. He has made our once unstable kick returns stable. He's been at the top of the returners list for three straight years. People should recognize that and appreicate it. Its hard to get a good solid return guy. But we got one in Rock. I don't understand what is so bad about that. I mean, how bad would it suck if we let Alridge return a kick for us during an actual game? Geez, That guy doesn't even know which arm to carry the ball with OR to take a knee when you catch a ball FIVE YARDS DEEP IN THE END ZONE!!! Letting him do something like that would be even worse than benching Jason Campbell in favor of Brett Favre. __________________ "And the Redskins went down there and manhandled them and they basically undressed them and now everybody's been lining up to get a piece of them." - John Riggins on the last game we played in Texas Stadium

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