Vinny tips his hand on the final 53

wilsowilso · 09-02-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

I highly doubt this front office would shrug off the big name talent like that on the basis of their discipline.

Brandon Marshall is a Time Bomb. Tick tock. Tick tock.

His issue isn't even a matter of discipline. He is a very hard worker.

The issue is that he is an extreme mental case.

Dirtbag59 · 09-02-2009, 05:09 PM

Great thread. As far as the final two running backs are concerned I bet they'll have Mason and one of the two speed guys with Aldridge being the favorite. My guess is though that they also end up putting Eddie Williams (FB) on either the PUP list or the practice squad (I don't know if there's a real threat of him getting picked up by another team).

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Originally Posted by WaldSkins

I was thinking like more along the lines of a mid-game injury. If we don't care Williams who would get those snaps? Todd Yoder?

Lorenzo Alexander and Albert Haynesworth will share time at FB

53Fan · 09-02-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Great thread. As far as the final two running backs are concerned I bet they'll have Mason and one of the two speed guys with Aldridge being the favorite. My guess is though that they also end up putting Eddie Williams (FB) on either the PUP list or the practice squad (I don't know if there's a real threat of him getting picked up by another team).

Lorenzo Alexander and Albert Haynesworth will share time at FB

Can Eddie Williams be put on the PUP list? I thought he played in a game recently. Maybe not.

I was thinking Mike Williams as emergency FB. He was carrying Sellers around on his back the other day like a knapsack.

Dirtbag59 · 09-02-2009, 05:20 PM

I think we should keep in mind that not everyone from the final 53 dresses on gameday. All being on a 53 man roster gurantees is you get a bigger contract then the guys on the practice squad. Being on the 45 man roster is a much bigger deal.

CRedskinsRule · 09-02-2009, 04:13 PM

also from the article:

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* He seemed highly skeptical of the prospect of keeping six wideouts.

"I wouldn't think that," he said. "Right now I would say I don't think we would end up with six, just because we have a lot of other things. What you want to do is keep your 25 best players that give you a chance to win on Sundays. And the thing with the guys that are gonna be say the 23rd, 24th, 25th guys on offense or defense, they've got to be outstanding on special teams. And that's gonna be the thing. Those guys that are the 5th receiver, the 4th, 5th running back, they all have to be able to help on special teams."

That seems to be a strong statement. And one that doesn't help Mason's case, and almost seems like Marko is #4 and DT is fighting for # 5 with his ST play. Saturday will be interesting.

Hamoskinz · 09-02-2009, 04:17 PM

I too am high on Alridge. We need that 'take it to the house' speed and only Anthony (possibly Dorsey as well) has that out of the 5 tailbacks we have.

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 09-02-2009, 04:17 PM

From what we have seen from the guys that VC has drafted over the last couple of years at WR I don't think Marshall is at all a need for this team. We have got some good WR at this point.

charlied72 · 09-02-2009, 04:18 PM

Rock counts as ST.

Lotus · 09-02-2009, 04:24 PM

I like Alridge. But Dorsey has a lot of speed, too, and is healthier.

celts32 · 09-02-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

I like Alridge. But Dorsey has a lot of speed, too, and is healthier.

I prefer Alridge but I could live with Dorsey also. As long as they don't pick Mason. I am just not as high on Mason as a lot of skins fans are. He has floated around for a couple years now gaining a lot of yards against backup and non NFL players. I see him as more of a pure backup to Portis/Betts and not a change of pace RB.

CRedskinsRule · 09-02-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

I like Alridge. But Dorsey has a lot of speed, too, and is healthier.

I think Alridge has to fight the injury question, but we kept MK on all last year. I really hope they keep one of the 2, and of course, I hope it is the "right" one.

CRedskinsRule · 09-02-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by charlied72

Rock counts as ST.

Rock plays ST, but for the 53 count, ST gets 3 spots:

Kicker
Punter
LongSnapper

The return men have to actually fit other spots on the roster, that is if you go with Vinny's 25/25/3 split.

PennSkinsFan · 09-02-2009, 04:23 PM

Ok, you are probably right. if the 5 includes Sellers, which it would have to, then I would think, given the critical comments on Mason's special teams play and lack of blocking, that Aldridge may very well have won a job. Vinny also said there are12 spots up for grabs. Maybe the Aldridge/Mason battle is on Thursday night.

Daseal · 09-02-2009, 05:03 PM

I don't have the faintest idea. Let me put that in GM speak for you:

We're working out the details now, he'll be our #1 WR on opening day.

wilsowilso · 09-02-2009, 08:31 PM

You two have concluded that neither of you knows anything about football in argument over who the third string running back is going to be?

There is a good argument for keeping Rock and also for moving in another direction.

09-02-2009, 04:17 PM	#6
Hamoskinz Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Samoa Posts: 180	Re: Vinny tips his hand on the final 53 I too am high on Alridge. We need that 'take it to the house' speed and only Anthony (possibly Dorsey as well) has that out of the 5 tailbacks we have. __________________ "If you don't wear a jock strap, you're going to be in trouble." Bugel

09-02-2009, 04:17 PM	#7
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	Re: Vinny tips his hand on the final 53 From what we have seen from the guys that VC has drafted over the last couple of years at WR I don't think Marshall is at all a need for this team. We have got some good WR at this point. __________________ Just win.

09-02-2009, 04:18 PM	#8
charlied72 Camp Scrub Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Falls Church Posts: 16	Re: Vinny tips his hand on the final 53 Rock counts as ST.

09-02-2009, 04:24 PM	#9
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: Vinny tips his hand on the final 53 I like Alridge. But Dorsey has a lot of speed, too, and is healthier. __________________ Bruce Allen when in charge alone: 4-12 (.250) Bruce Allen's overall Redskins record : 28-52 (.350) Vinny Cerrato's record when in charge alone: 52-65 (.444) Vinny's overall Redskins record: 62-82 (.430) We won more with Vinny

09-02-2009, 04:23 PM	#13
PennSkinsFan Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 55 Posts: 752	Re: Vinny tips his hand on the final 53 Ok, you are probably right. if the 5 includes Sellers, which it would have to, then I would think, given the critical comments on Mason's special teams play and lack of blocking, that Aldridge may very well have won a job. Vinny also said there are12 spots up for grabs. Maybe the Aldridge/Mason battle is on Thursday night. __________________ DC Pro Sports Report - Home of the Internet's Largest NFL Mock Draft Database. Best Redskins Redskins discussion, theWarpath.net

09-02-2009, 05:20 PM	#4
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 14,750	Re: Vinny tips his hand on the final 53 I think we should keep in mind that not everyone from the final 53 dresses on gameday. All being on a 53 man roster gurantees is you get a bigger contract then the guys on the practice squad. Being on the 45 man roster is a much bigger deal. __________________ "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

09-02-2009, 05:03 PM	#14
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Re: Vinny tips his hand on the final 53 I don't have the faintest idea. Let me put that in GM speak for you: We're working out the details now, he'll be our #1 WR on opening day. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

09-02-2009, 08:31 PM	#15
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 52 Posts: 2,841	Re: Vinny tips his hand on the final 53 You two have concluded that neither of you knows anything about football in argument over who the third string running back is going to be? There is a good argument for keeping Rock and also for moving in another direction.

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