jimster Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Compete? Compete against who? We don't have a back up FB behind Sellers (unless you count Camp fodder Rookie Pete Shmit as a back up). If sellers were to go down, we would have no one. it appears you just answered your own question. - We have some young guys and possibley Rock. Apparently the coaches wanted another option to look at these next few weeks. So, yeah. Compete. ...now say "Playoffs?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panel Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 it appears you just answered your own question. - We have some young guys and possibley Rock. Apparently the coaches wanted another option to look at these next few weeks. So, yeah. Compete....now say "Playoffs?" I wasn't really trying to ask a question, just to point out that we only had one FB on the Roster. Rock is now a complete HB, he is listed as our 3rd HB, and there is no way he gets cut, I'd bet on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drowland Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 u didn't thikn that gibbs would go into the regular season with a rookie being the backup Fb. the team will not carry more than 5 Wrs it seems and the kendall move allows for 1 less Oline man. I thikn he will keep sellers, and beasley as our fbs. Yoder and Cooley as our Tes. Rock, Betts, Portis and Blaylock as our Rbs Why not? A lot of teams do. You need young backups. A backup FB has to be able to play special teams. I don't see Beasley doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan07 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 He used to be a beast. Not so sure on his current status. Yeah he was a monster back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 It makes people scratch their heads because well managed teams have young draft picks to fight for back up spots who have upside and are trying to make a name for themselves not live off of one and are on a down hill. Our starting FB, Mike Sellars, was an UDFA. As was Mack Strong, who has gone to the last 3 pro bowls. Tony Richardson - UDFA, Fred Beasley (2003 pro bowl) a 6th round pick, Larry Centers 5th round, Dan Krieder UDFA, Etc. Lorenzo Neal and Tony Richardson have both played for several teams yet kept going to pro bowls. Where they just trying to live off of their names every time a new team signed them? Even your "well managed teams" cut draft picks every year that don't work out as well as expected and then have to turn to free agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant15fromNJ Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Good vet player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Jones Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Just depends what this guy has left in the tank. JLC gets on my nerves sometimes, but he is right about the skins lack of drafting replacement players. The only reason to bring in players this in this late in training camp is because you don't trust your current roster to get it done. Heck, Fred could be cut by next week if he doesn't have it anymore. Dockery was not the most consistent player over the course of his career, but the skins should have signed him to an extension a year ago. I will add that they better get Cooley signed and not let him hit the open market. Edit: I don't buy the rookie backup situation. If they were talented players that have picked up the offense they would not need to bring in Fred or Pink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gortiz Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Why does JLC write his articles like an ex girlfriend writing to her diary about how her ex broke her heart. I hope whoever employs JLC replaces him with a weather forcast. Id rather chew on glass thenread his spitefull crap anymore. Is it me or has JLC turned on the skins overnight? I mean, his criticism of the skins lately has been a 180 to his previous blogs...in a bad way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1njskinsfan Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 what about MS45? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 don't get too excited. he was cut by the dolphins last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf85 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 OMG do we even like ANYONE that doenst need a walker to get from the locker room to the field ! :mad: How about 1.Campbell 2.Portis 3.Betts 4.Lloyd 5.Ranel El 6.Moss 7.Taylor 8.Rogers 9.Cooley 10.Landry 11.Golston 12.Montgomery 13.Smoot 14.Washington Those are all pretty young players i would say we have a pretty good mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 don't get too excited. he was cut by the dolphins last year. because he still had an injury from the end of the previous year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I think this signing is to increase the pass blocking ability of our team. This is probably to replace Ecker, seeing as Beasley can line up as HB, FB, or TE to help pass blocking. What's the harm in having a player who can help, isn't challenging anyone for a starting spot, and is at least vocal when his teammates are slcking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucfSKINS Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 We will see what happens I suppose. I just don't want to hear about the positive progression B.Lloyd is making and then all of a sudden, he becomes a debbie downer. Lets hope this signing is somewhat justified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C26 Run Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Ok now we have gone too far. We did a smart trade for a guard. Why are we pushing our luck? :helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunClintonRun26 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Thus far, our running game has been awful. Why not bring a proven veteran in to help turn it around? I think Schmitt has a future ahead of him . . . as he can be a possible replacement for big Mike down the line . . . But for now, there is nothing wrong with bringing in a FB whose specialty is run-blocking. The ONLY thing that worries me is his relationship with Brandon . . . I hope they have patched things up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFTW Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Time to stir the pot some more....everybody assume their dance positions... Did George Allen take over Gibbs' body? :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris0894 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 is this the first offensive singing of someone that hasnt played for al saunders before? seems to me every vet we have signed this off season wether it be offense or defense they either played for saunders or williams somewehre else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudMouth12thMan Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Beasley and Kendall can both play Bridge together and rub each other down with Bengay after games on Sundays. I wonder if they use their senior priviliges at Hardee's or know that they can join AARP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief skin Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 OLD and beaten up for a rough and tumble FB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_K Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 How about1.Campbell 2.Portis 3.Betts 4.Lloyd 5.Ranel El 6.Moss 7.Taylor 8.Rogers 9.Cooley 10.Landry 11.Golston 12.Montgomery 13.Smoot 14.Washington Those are all pretty young players i would say we have a pretty good mix. They are indeed good players ... this list is a little longer though 67 Albright, Ethan 05-01-1971 19 Bradford, Corey 12-08-1975 8 Brunell, Mark 09-17-1970 15 Collins, Todd 11-05-1971 93 Daniels, Phillip 03-04-1973 69 Fabini, Jason 08-25-1974 59 Fletcher, London 05-19-1975 57 Godfrey, Randall 04-06-1973 96 Griffin, Cornelius 12-03-1976 76 Jansen, Jon 01-28-1976 10 Pinkston, Todd 04-23-1977 20 Prioleau, Pierson 08-06-1977 61 Rabach, Casey 09-24-1977 95 Salave'a, Joe 03-25-1975 60 Samuels, Chris 07-28-1977 45 Sellers, Mike FB CC 07-21-1975 24 Springs, Shawn 03-11-1975 23 Stoutmire, Omar 07-07-1974 77 Thomas, Randy 01-19-1976 83 Thrash, James 04-28-1975 71 Wade, Todd OL 10-30-1976 97 Wynn, Renaldo 09-03-1974 Pete Kendall Born: July 9, 1973 Fred Beasley Born: September 18, 1974 *soon to be 30* 35 Butler, Jerametrius 11-28-1978 38 Macklin, David 07-14-1978 87 Yoder, Todd 03-18-1978 71 Shaw, Bryant 07-17-1978 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaught76 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Assuming Beasley makes the team, that is one heck of a goal-line package. Think about it. Sellers moves to HB and Beasley plays FB. That is a quite a load to try and stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I already hate Beasley from the article posted on page 1 of this thread. He threw his teammates under the bus, specifically Lloyd without directly naming him. He sounds like Shockey... but without the talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU Burgundy & Gold Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Fred Beasley is another (forgotten) AU back. While in San Fran he was Pro Bowl FB, along with fellow AU Fullback Tony Richardson with the Chiefs. If he has anything left in the tank this could be huge, although I thought he would stick with the Dolphins, and didn't. If he can still play he can be a nice blocking FB addition, which would allow us to utilize Sellers and Cooley during our double TE formations. Man, that would be very sick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Beasley could be a pickup. Getting an older, established player for depth is usually a good move. JLC was right on target about Kendall though. In my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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