Speed!

celts32 · 03-11-2005, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BrudLee

Thing is, Morton wasn't that bad. He had a kick return for a touchdown in 2003 and another return for over 40 yards. He averaged nearly ten yards a punt return, despite the fact that he rarely returned punts with the Jets. (Non-Special Teams side note: he also started two games at running back, ending with a 4.5 YPC, with 18.75% of his carries going for first downs). 2004 was disappointing, but 6 games with a new coaching staff before a season ending injury shouldn't be a career year for anyone.

Right he wasn't that bad, and if we didn't overpay him to steal him away from the jets I probably wouldn't complain about him. his production does not warretn his paycheck. The Redskins have had a lot of those guys since Danny arrived though. I think it's clear that Gibbs is working on changing that.

BDBohnzie · 03-11-2005, 11:00 AM

you can attribute Dante Hall's decrease last year to everyone in the league gunning for him. his breakout year, no one knew who he was...but he made sure they did by season's end. ought four, everyone knew Hall's name, and made sure he was securely covered...

I think it'll be exciting to see how Morton fits into the scheme. If you are going to pit Moss as receiver 1 or 2, you are not going to want him returning kicks all the time...i think Morton will return kickoffs with Brown/Thrash, while Brown will return punts, with Moss being the gamebreaking returner if needed.

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-11-2005, 11:14 AM

We have loads of speedsters, and I'm liking the fact that McCants might be the "possession" receiver we all want and need. I MIGHT change my stance and say that if Williams is gone with our #1 pick that we MIGHT want to look at another position.

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-11-2005, 11:20 AM

Most definitely. I keep forgetting he is ALSO coming back.

SkinsRock · 03-11-2005, 11:23 AM

Seemed like the blocking got better later in the year....Betts even had a long return, and had it been one of the speedsters, it may have gone for a TD.
Should make for a good competition in training camp! (seems so far away right now though

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That Guy · 03-11-2005, 11:30 AM

simon can also run and return kicks, and we resigned him.

jdlea · 03-11-2005, 11:39 AM

I love the fact that they're going to try to groom McCants into a possession receiver, I just hope he can find a way to not fumble when fighting for extra yards. His hands are pretty good and he'll be fine, I also kinda think Ramsey likes throwing to him.

That said...Moss, Patten, McCants, Jacobs and Thrash should be good enough especially if the Moss extension is going to pay him like a number 1. I say we look at DE or CB in the first round. I think we should wait till the 3rd to go TE, hopefully Matt Jones will be on the board!

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-11-2005, 11:33 AM

I hate wishing time away but I'm more excited for THIS season than I was for last season.

jdlea · 03-11-2005, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I hate wishing time away but I'm more excited for THIS season than I was for last season.

Yeah, I'm kinda excited about next year, the downer is I won't be in the area for most of it. I'll be in the Nolia.

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-11-2005, 11:57 AM

Where's Nolia? I have to make the 3-4 hour drive to DC to make most of the games. :P I HATE that drive. It is pure hell until I start seeing all the Redskins flags on cars.

jrocx69 · 03-11-2005, 12:16 PM

oh yeah, try dallas. its great to live in til football season. because i have to go watch the skins in texas stadium and watch us lose everytime. i actually got punched in the face once after a loss, screaming "cowgirls suck" in the halls exiting the stadium. it was hilarious, he punched me and ran like a mofo.

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-11-2005, 01:03 PM

That's pretty typical for Cowboy's fans.

jordanz301 · 03-11-2005, 02:04 PM

does any one know wats going to happen with chad morton? cause i know hes pretty fast too!!!!......but he plays running back.......u think they might try to deal him for a draft pick now that they have brown?

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-11-2005, 02:21 PM

I think it's one of those situations that since he DIDN'T play, he may not have value to many teams. I can see him playing some next year, getting his value up, and trading him in the offseason of next year.

03-11-2005, 11:00 AM	#2
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 46 Posts: 4,628	Re: Speed! you can attribute Dante Hall's decrease last year to everyone in the league gunning for him. his breakout year, no one knew who he was...but he made sure they did by season's end. ought four, everyone knew Hall's name, and made sure he was securely covered... I think it'll be exciting to see how Morton fits into the scheme. If you are going to pit Moss as receiver 1 or 2, you are not going to want him returning kicks all the time...i think Morton will return kickoffs with Brown/Thrash, while Brown will return punts, with Moss being the gamebreaking returner if needed. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

03-11-2005, 11:14 AM	#3
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Speed! We have loads of speedsters, and I'm liking the fact that McCants might be the "possession" receiver we all want and need. I MIGHT change my stance and say that if Williams is gone with our #1 pick that we MIGHT want to look at another position. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

03-11-2005, 11:20 AM	#4
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Speed! Most definitely. I keep forgetting he is ALSO coming back. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

03-11-2005, 11:23 AM	#5
SkinsRock Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Crofton, MD Age: 55 Posts: 907	Re: Speed! Seemed like the blocking got better later in the year....Betts even had a long return, and had it been one of the speedsters, it may have gone for a TD. Should make for a good competition in training camp! (seems so far away right now though )

03-11-2005, 11:30 AM	#6
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,620	Re: Speed! simon can also run and return kicks, and we resigned him.

03-11-2005, 11:39 AM	#7
jdlea Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 41 Posts: 3,109	Re: Speed! I love the fact that they're going to try to groom McCants into a possession receiver, I just hope he can find a way to not fumble when fighting for extra yards. His hands are pretty good and he'll be fine, I also kinda think Ramsey likes throwing to him. That said...Moss, Patten, McCants, Jacobs and Thrash should be good enough especially if the Moss extension is going to pay him like a number 1. I say we look at DE or CB in the first round. I think we should wait till the 3rd to go TE, hopefully Matt Jones will be on the board!

03-11-2005, 11:33 AM	#8
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Speed! I hate wishing time away but I'm more excited for THIS season than I was for last season. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

03-11-2005, 11:57 AM	#10
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Speed! Where's Nolia? I have to make the 3-4 hour drive to DC to make most of the games. :P I HATE that drive. It is pure hell until I start seeing all the Redskins flags on cars. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

03-11-2005, 12:16 PM	#11
jrocx69 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas Age: 44 Posts: 461	Re: Speed! oh yeah, try dallas. its great to live in til football season. because i have to go watch the skins in texas stadium and watch us lose everytime. i actually got punched in the face once after a loss, screaming "cowgirls suck" in the halls exiting the stadium. it was hilarious, he punched me and ran like a mofo.

03-11-2005, 01:03 PM	#12
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Speed! That's pretty typical for Cowboy's fans. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

03-11-2005, 02:04 PM	#13
jordanz301 Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: damascus, maryland Age: 37 Posts: 161	Re: Speed! does any one know wats going to happen with chad morton? cause i know hes pretty fast too!!!!......but he plays running back.......u think they might try to deal him for a draft pick now that they have brown?

03-11-2005, 02:21 PM	#14
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Speed! I think it's one of those situations that since he DIDN'T play, he may not have value to many teams. I can see him playing some next year, getting his value up, and trading him in the offseason of next year. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

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