Redskins Release 5

[GusFrerotte]

I mean why do you need the vets to help out with instilling leadership in the newbies, etc? Isn't that why we hired McCardell for? I think the Vets are there for insurance, not to help coach up the greenies. I could be wrong, but Shanny could have just brought in TO to help out with the newbies and contribute. That is why I say look out for another surpise cut in August. My guess is one of the vets will stay.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Unless one of our WRs is stuggling with a serious injury, i dont see how Wade or Galloway would stay at the expense of Moss, Kelly, or Thomas. If that happened, i'd truly be shocked but give you all the credit in the world for calling it.

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Unless one of our WRs is stuggling with a serious injury, i dont see how Wade or Galloway would stay at the expense of Moss, Kelly, or Thomas. If that happened, i'd truly be shocked but give you all the credit in the world for calling it.

My thing is more based a lot on the fact that it is a new regime. Obviously Shanny didn't think Marko had it, while most of us were excited by the guy. Obviously I guess we didn't see what Shanny and co saw something that maybe they migh see in Thomas or Kelly come August. I am not saying it is going to happen Big Hair, just saying don't be surprised if it does. I can easily see one of the vets staying on the 53 man roster also.

[NYCskinfan82]

Suprised by this but i'll go with the coaches know best i'm sure MS didn't do this without consulting KMc first.

[T.O.Killa]

Wow, I am pretty disappointed in Marko Mitchell being released. I still think he has a shot in the NFL. Oh well, another fan favorite gone. Last one on the roster is Colt. I have a bad feeling about him right now. He better have a good mini camp or he will be gone too.

[saden1]

Marko Mitchell got the ax? I thought he had potential. I guess he wasn't that potentially.

[wilsowilso]

Anybody who doesn't understand the Mitchell and Montgomery releases doesn't yet understand Mike Shanahan.

I like Marko Mitchell, but he is a freakin beanpole with stork legs! Montgomery is a lazy player with a heart of glass. You have to put a massive amount of time in the weight room if you are going to play for Shanahan and I bet both of these players fell on the far low end range when they were monitored during their workouts.

[freddyg12]

Sorry to hear that both Marko & MOnty are gone. I always root for the draft picks & hope they can stay w/the skins. Monty had a couple decent years w/us & Marko had the preseason of 09.

I really hope Austin can make the team & return punts & kicks. I don't really want to see Galloway or Wade make the team, as I'd rather see some youth there that can play spec. teams.

[skinsfan69]

The writing was on the wall for Monty once Carriker and the guy from Carolina were signed. Monty is a classic underachiever. If Monty had Goldston's work ethic we'd have a pro bowler. Marko had a great pre season in 09 but so what? It's pre season. Where was he during the regular season? If he was any good then he would've cracked the line up...and it's not like he had the posse in front of him.

[SmootSmack]

Sultan McCullough anyone?

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Sultan McCullough anyone?

Really???

[12thMan]

Still wouldn't be totally shocked to see T.O. come here.

[SkinzWin]

I can understand the Marko cut somewhat. However, I can't really help but feeling he would have been better than a 38 year old Galloway. I mean how much can he really have left? Did he even play last year?!?!?

[Defensewins]

I think these cuts and their timing is meant to send a message to the rest of the roster to get off your asses and work hard. I like the move. Nothing like fresh blood in the water to motivate.
Monty getting cut is a no brainer.
Thomas and Kelly no longer have Vinny here to protect their roster spot. Time to produce or get the F out.
I am still amazed to read posts that say I doubt Galloway will take Kelly or Thomas' roster spot. Why not? If Shanny deems Thomas and Kelly not NFL worthy then Shanny will cut them regardless of who takes their spot.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

I think these cuts and their timing is meant to send a message to the rest of the roster to get off your asses and work hard. I like the move. Nothing like fresh blood in the water to motivate.
Monty getting cut is a no brainer.
Thomas and Kelly no longer have Vinny here to protect their roster spot. Time to produce or get the F out.
I am still amazed to read posts that say I doubt Galloway will take Kelly or Thomas' roster spot. Why not? If Shanny deems Thomas and Kelly not NFL worthy then Shanny will cut them regardless of who takes their spot.

I agree strongly w/your first point, and disagree as strongly w/your 2nd. Shanahan isn't likely to cut young guys like DT & Kelly in favor of Galloway, who might have another year in him. If one of those guys shows up really out of shape & drops everything, sure they can get cut, but its so unlikely. Even then I doubt it would be for the sake of getting Galloway on the roster.