RIPSean Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Broke ass chump. ^ Is it really that shameful to say you would play for an NFL team for money? Are the guys on the Lions inferior to the rest of us because they are willing to be NFL players? But, yes, I am broke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTotalPackage Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 This is a bad signing, if it happens. Alexander earned a bad reputation after playing us, he won't have the respect of the lockerroom. Promote Rock to back-up Portis, and let Devin Thomas return KOs and Punts. :helmet: he had a "bad" reputation before the years he blew up. remember the sports illustrated article calling him "alexander the grate" after he blew up, i'm thinking that the negativity basically stemmed from him being injured and losing his job security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Smith Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Alexander's knees are toast and he's soft to begin with. Ugh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFTW Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 If he's 100% again he could be a great pickup. Remember the last year he played all 16 games he set the record for TD's and had almost 1900 yards. It was 2005. Not that long ago. It is odd that he hasn't been signed by anybody yet though but he couldn't be worse than most teams 3rd back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketCitySkins Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 If he's 100% again he could be a great pickup. Remember the last year he played all 16 games he set the record for TD's and had almost 1900 yards. It was 2005. Not that long ago.It is odd that he hasn't been signed by anybody yet though but he couldn't be worse than most teams 3rd back. I think Detriot was looking for an every down back. They signed Rudi Johnson. He had 17 carries Sunday and is averaging a decent 4 yds per carry and over 8 yds per catch receiving. Hasn't made any difference, though. The Lions still haven't won a game. Shawn gave a talk at our church a few years back. First five minutes were okay with a "never give up on your dreams" topic. But then he started talking about a buddy whose girlfriend had royally messed up the guy. Shawn went into a 20 minute rant about the girl. People in the congregation were looking at each other disbelieving what they were hearing. The guy is seriously not all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFTW Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 The guy is seriously not all there. He doesn't have to be as long as he gets 4-5 ypc, doesn't fumble and scores TD's in the redzone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
refhaf4L Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 As long as we don't give a way the farm to get him, I see no problem with having him in as a backup to CP--especially if LAdell is gone for a month. He can probably get 35 to 50 yards a game being a back up...I'm envisioning Calvin Bryant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudechain Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 BTW, where's Marcus Mason?I'd rather have him then Alexander. Last I heard Mason was on Baltimore's practice squad. I don't see why there is so much negativity about Alexander coming to Washington. Let's try to remember that we have a starter in Portis. It's not like he's about to be replaced. Alexander would come in to back him up. I seriously doubt that the team would break the bank on him and he has the benefit of knowing the passing offense. He also has enough size to run between the tackles in relief of Clinton. Everyone just relax and try not to jump to conclusions like this board normally does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudechain Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 As long as we don't spend draft picks on acquiring Alexander or sign him to a multi-year contract that has salary cap ramifications, I don't give a crap. Alexander is a free agent. No draft picks involved. Not that much money under the cap so they may sign him to a two year deal if Betts will be out the whole year and then cut him in the offseason. Otherwise look for a Vet min. deal. I think this move makes a lot of sense. And it makes much more sense then signing a guy off of another teams practices squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudechain Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 yes i know this but im saying if the need to make space then they knock rock down to practice squad or release him Rock has to much time on the roster to be eligible for the practice squad and his value is on special teams. If they sign Alexander, then I would imagine Betts goes on IR, thus freeing up the roster space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xameil Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 It makes sense...If Betts is out for an extended period, it won't take long for Alexander to get comfortable with the system. Remember, this isn't EXACTLY like the Seahawks Offense. Zorn kept alot of the running from Gibbs' system. Alexander will probably dome REAL cheap. Play for vet min and incentives rather then sit at home. This will give him the chance to prove to the league he still can do it, so he'd probably be playing with a chip on his shoulder. The only way this makes sense tho is if Betts is going to be out 4 or more weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whlinder Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Booh if this signing happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whlinder Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 The guy is seriously not all there. More proof of S-H-A-U-N not being all there can be found at: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABPub/2008/01/09/2004116281.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BFrost Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Good move to bring Alexander in. Cartwright is a kick returner and special teamer -- not a quality backup RB. Losing Betts hurts, but Alexander should be a nice addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSHRedskins3ATLBraves3 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Not at all true. When his head was on straight and he was willing to give it his all he was top 3-4 for sure. The guy lacked roack-steady committment, work ethic, and discipline. His line was great, for sure. And he only played up to his full capacity for roughly two seasons. He's got head problems which maybe time, being humbled, and Zorn have/would moderate, but I doubt he can be as good as he was when at his best. Even with his geunine drawbacks, he's regularly taken more dismissing and belittling amd less positive recognition then deserved from most east coast critics. And I don't like the guy. He was a slower version of what Larry Johnson is now. He could break tackles pretty well but he had no breakaway speed. I think if you put half of the running backs in the league at that time behind that line, they could put up the numbers Shaun Alexander had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudhog Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Ok but does he know how to punt? Hahahahaha, this line tickled the s*** outta me. Good work Z:) Hail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWCREDSKINS Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 No thanks. Alexander best days are behind him and I think if you're going to sign someone it should be Marcus Mason and keep him on the roster because they could develop him. Only way I do this is if Betts is out for the year. I bet Zorn's familiarity in Seattle has something to do with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliondollarslim Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 can't block and doesn't run hard anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhouse Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Wouldn't mind. We all know he's not starting and even he knows he's not starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggosMohawk Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Alexander should have no trouble fitting in on passing plays having run that offense for years. That alone gives him a big advantage over whatever other choices are available to us right now. Fantasy football does pay off sometimes... As a former SA owner in a keeper league, I can say with 99.9% certainty than Shaun & passing plays do not mix. He openly & repeatedly said that he did not want to catch passes during his Seattle days, and that he did not mind being swapped out on more obvious passing situations. I would gather from this that he's not a blitz pickup expert either. Bringing him in gives us a back to absorb some carries, and nothing else. I think there's better finds out there for our needs then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Stitt Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Ladell Bettis is injured with a sprained knee. So it makes sense to bring in Shaun Alexander if he is physically fit to support CP26 in the run game. Even though CP26 presently leads the NFL in rushing we don't want to burn him out. When you can improve your team by adding a a quality guy like Shaun that has to be ok. Shaun knows the Zorn offense and give s Jason another weapon to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailGreen28 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 If we put Alexander on the roster, who do we get rid of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbowman Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Put Kelly on IR, bring in Alexander, and line Portis up as a WR with SA in the backfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamboater Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I just dont understand this. I didnt feel good with betts in the backfield during passing plays simply because CP is giving the line alot of help with pass coverage. Dont know how comfortable Alexander would be back there knowing he had to block or pick up a blitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoleSkin21 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 If we put Alexander on the roster, who do we get rid of? Probably Justin Hamilton. We all understand SA's best days are behind him, but do you really feel comfortable with Rock touting the Rock if CP needs a blow or is hanged up. I sure as hell don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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