Willie Parker a Skin

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Lotus

(ring ring) Mr. Portis, this is your wake-up call

LOL, Ring, Ring

CP- (half asleep) hello?
?- CP?

CP- yeah who's this?
?- your conciense.

CP- Uh... do you know what time it is?
Conciense- yeah, 3am.

CP- you had to wake me up? here I was Dr. Doitchbig and was starting to examine one of the new Redskinetts and....
Conciense- do you know who Willie Parker is?

CP- yeah he's that really good RB in Pitt.
Conciense- not anymore.

CP- what happened to him? he get killed?
Conciense- no, he's now a Redskin.

CP- ......... son of a bitch!

[cdskins26]

Originally Posted by Lotus

I'll be interested to see what we do about RB in the draft...and who survives training camp.

I was thinking we should trade the second pick for Gaither or pick Jahvid Best. After Spiller this year's draft lacks running back talent IMO. This will keep us stable for another year and we could in a perfect scenario draft a guy like Ingram. This should be good for Portis if he stays with the team as he will have plenty of motivation.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

TO will be the next guy we sign.

Honestly, I do see this happening. Good, bad, or indifferent, we need to fill ARE's spot and he won't cost a lot to pick up.

Perhaps they feel they can wait until next yr to revamp the RB spot. Pick up the QB they want, get an OL, LB, and a FS. Then invite as many UFA OL and LB's to camp.

[NYCskinfan82]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

I still say a healthy and conditioned Portis is the best out of the 3 but they've all got their work cut out for them. This is some real head to head competition right here.

Agreed CP is still the best RB but competition is a beautiful thing, we only have 5 picks in this draft, we no longer have to focus on RB unless a steal falls in our lap. GREAT MOVE, bring on the draft bring on training camp.

HTTR.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think LJ's advantage is his size. He can be an old power back. I'm not sure Parker can regain his speed after a certain point, and that's all he's got really.

Well yeah, I think that Parker is past his peak as well, speed was definitely a big part of his game. He was great to the outside, in the spread, etc. I think that Shanahan will take advantage of that. I mean he's not going to do to him what we did to Portis. LJ could definitely have a bigger impact since his runs might "mean more."

[diehard]

I rather draft a late round RB who could fill in on 3rd down and help in the return game. These three vets already have bruised egos. This won't be 'healthy' competition.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think LJ's advantage is his size. He can be an old power back. I'm not sure Parker can regain his speed after a certain point, and that's all he's got really.

Diet, lose weight, start running alot. Incorperate P90x, and do a lot of short suttles/ sprints. It doesn't work out.... adios.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by diehard

I rather draft a late round RB who could fill in on 3rd down and help in the return game. These three vets already have bruised egos. This won't be 'healthy' competition.

maybe that's what Alridge can do.. we may still do that anyways though

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by diehard

I rather draft a late round RB who could fill in on 3rd down and help in the return game. These three vets already have bruised egos. This won't be 'healthy' competition.

We have Thomas, Buchanen, Hall, Moss, and Alridge. Did I forget anyone? 5 guys who can return kicks. Why do you want another RB who can do it?

[cdskins26]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Honestly, I do see this happening. Good, bad, or indifferent, we need to fill ARE's spot and he won't cost a lot to pick up.

Perhaps they feel they can wait until next yr to revamp the RB spot. Pick up the QB they want, get an OL, LB, and a FS. Then invite as many UFA OL and LB's to camp.

I could too and you can imagine how much he would like playing 4 games against dallas or philly. I would rather us trade for marshall if we didnt have to give up too much. Either the 37th pick if we cant get gaither for it or something like cooley and rodgers for him.

[diehard]

Thomas has shown promise in the return game. The others mentioned have yet to prove it for the Skins. A late round RB won't get a lot of reps behind veteran backs, so there's added value as returner.

[Trample the Elderly]

So here's where we're at right now. We cut our old over paid RBs and picked up old under paid RBs. Not bad, not bad. An anti-Cerrato move. I'm not convinced that these guys are going to be on the roster anyway. We might keep two of the three, but I have a feeling that Shann-a-Allen will find a good RB under the radar in the back part of the draft, or bring in an UDFA. Either way, I'm very excited and enthusiastic about how our front office is working now. This was long overdue.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

So here's where we're at right now. We cut our old over paid RBs and picked up old under paid RBs. Not bad, not bad. An anti-Cerrato move. I'm not convinced that these guys are going to be on the roster anyway. We might keep two of the three, but I have a feeling that Shann-a-Allen will find a good RB under the radar in the back part of the draft, or bring in an UDFA. Either way, I'm very excited and enthusiastic about how our front office is working now. This was long overdue.

I think Cerrato's strategy was also overpay a couple of big name free agents then find a bunch of guys to fill your roster with minimum contracts due to cap constraints.

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

I think Cerrato's strategy was also overpay a couple of big name free agents then find a bunch of guys to fill your roster with minimum contracts due to cap constraints.

You may be right. Whatever his strategy was, I'm glad it's no longer employed in Ashburn.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by diehard

Thomas has shown promise in the return game. The others mentioned have yet to prove it for the Skins. A late round RB won't get a lot of reps behind veteran backs, so there's added value as returner.

I think Thomas did admirably. Definitly better then ARE. Moss we know can do the job and has done it well. I thought Hall has done it before just not with the Skins. Buchanen has good hands and is fast so obviously he will need to be tried out. Then there is Alridge. If he can keep from fumbling he would be a good pick for he job.

Now that we have a full stable of RB's I just don't see the need to go out this year and pick up a RB, WR, or CB in this yrs draft. Especially when he have drastic need of a more accurate QB. You guys talk of picking up a 2nd round QB, hell we can't get our late 1st round QB to become a franchise QB. We have Grossman who was a late 1st round QB. Some have mentioned picking up a mid round QB after picking up 2 OL. We have a mid round QB in Colt. We don't need one of those either. I'll even do you one better... we have an UFA in Bartel. The only thing we don't have is a top 5 drafted QB. I think I'd rather take a stab at that now. Especially since none of the others are franchise QB's.

After QB we can pick up OL in round 2. Maybe we get to trade back then if someone see's something they like? If not OL.

Jarmin is our 3rd pick.

Pick a 3/4 LB in the 4th round.

OL in the 5th.

FS in the 7th.