Farbod21 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Cerrato: 25 on OffenseDan Steinberg ... well, let Dan Steinberg report it: On his radio show, Vinny Cerrato just said the Skins will definitely keep 25 on offense, likely including nine linemen and three tight ends. He's previously said they're keeping only five WRs, so if you do the math, this means they're almost definitely keeping a fourth running back. Either Anthony Alridge or Marcus Mason just got some very good news. Wow, this is nerdy. Forget the nerdy part. He was only joking. This is information and we'll see whether it's set in stone or if there's a chance it changes or Steinberg is out of his mind (nah....). This is the day before cuts are final; stuff can happen. All the info is at DC Sports Bog; Jim Zorn will be available around 12:30. (BTW, here's Dan's breakdown: nine OLs, three TEs, three QBs, five WRs, four RBs and Mike Sellers, a category unto himself.) http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/cerrato-25-on-offense.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWCREDSKINS Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 What about Sellers, everyone is considering him a RB. I personally hope they keep Mason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike21 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 What about Sellers, everyone is considering him a RB. I personally hope they keep Mason Sellers is a FB yes but in terms of roster groups I think they just consider them "backs" and that is why he is included. Basically for 25 it comes down to an extra rb a la Mason or Aldridge or an extra offensive lineman for depth purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST is my boy Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I think I would rather Aldridge to be honest. Just teach this guy that fumbling the ball loses football games. Mason is very solid, but he is way to much like Portis, and Betts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Vinny said they will keep 9 Oline players and the way I'm looking at the roster I have 25 defense 24 on offense and 3 for special teams. I think they will Keep 5 RBs: Clinton Betts Rock Sellars ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLWORLD Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I think I would rather Aldridge to be honest. Just teach this guy that fumbling the ball loses football games.Mason is very solid, but he is way to much like Portis, and Betts. Tiki had issues with fumbling in the beginning of his career too, didn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoyaSkins28 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 1. Campbell 2. Collins 3. Brennan/Daniel 4. Portis 5. Betts 6. Cartwright/Mason/Dorsey 7. Cartwright/Mason/Dorsey 8. Sellers 9. Moss 10. Randle El 11. Kelly 12. Thomas 13. Mitchell 14. Cooley 15. Davis 16. Yoder 17. Samuels 18. Dockery 19. Rabach 20. Thomas 21. Heyer 22. Rinehart 23. Bridges 24/25. Backup OLine Makes sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corn_beef_n_rice Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I think I would rather Aldridge to be honest. Just teach this guy that fumbling the ball loses football games.Mason is very solid, but he is way to much like Portis, and Betts. i concur portis said that aldridge is the fastest out of all them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I think I would rather Aldridge to be honest. Just teach this guy that fumbling the ball loses football games.Mason is very solid, but he is way to much like Portis, and Betts. I would too...or cut Rock and keep Mason and Alridge. My problem with keeping Betts, Rock, and Mason is that they are all the same running back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLWORLD Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 1. Campbell2. Collins 3. Brennan/Daniel 4. Portis 5. Betts 6. Cartwright/Mason/Dorsey 7. Cartwright/Mason/Dorsey 8. Sellers 9. Moss 10. Randle El 11. Kelly 12. Thomas 13. Mitchell 14. Cooley 15. Davis 16. Yoder 17. Samuels 18. Dockery 19. Rabach 20. Thomas 21. Heyer 22. Rinehart 23. Bridges 24/25. Backup OLine Makes sense to me. I could part with Cartwright... Sure a lot of people will not like that but a change is needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corn_beef_n_rice Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 rock is pretty good on special teams, so he will be staying no more jimmy thrasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiro Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I think I would rather Aldridge to be honest. Just teach this guy that fumbling the ball loses football games.Mason is very solid, but he is way to much like Portis, and Betts. While I really like Marcus and wish we had a spot for him, I really think the 4th running back position is going to come down to either Dorsey or Alridge. With what we saw during the Jaguars game last night, I think it's a given that Rock is going to remain our KR. With what he lacks in speed and game breaking ability at RB, he makes up for in consistency, dependability, and overall refined skill on special teams and kick returns. And considering that we're going to be opening our season in a critical game against the Giants in the Meadowlands, I think Coach Zorn will be more comfortable in having a more proven player at KR. With a guy like Dorsey or Alridge on the field, you add a brand new dimension to your offense that could allow either of those guys to make a big play if you give the ball to them in space. Personally, I think the only way Mason makes this squad is if Rock is let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebornempowered Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Is there an echo in here? Every year it's the same thing. Cut Rock. He isn't cut and contributes in a serious way not just on returns but on coverage. Dude is always around the ball. If he goes special teams could be ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyLeeGhostHunter Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I wonder if they'd keep two of the backs and have one guy slotted as special teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyJ Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 It's either Betts OR Mason. Can't see it being both. There is only room for one backup RB that doesn't play teams. That's one decision. The other decision is picking 2 of 3 from Cartwright/Alridge/Dorsey. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Is there an echo in here?Every year it's the same thing. Cut Rock. He isn't cut and contributes in a serious way not just on returns but on coverage. Dude is always around the ball. If he goes special teams could be ugly. He contributes on coverage...I wouldn't say he does much on returns. He basically gets exactly what is there. How many times has he been caught from behind despite getting perfect blocking? You can't have that especially if your offense isn't great at converting good field position into TDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash22 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 maybe 4 QBs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST is my boy Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I could part with Cartwright... Sure a lot of people will not like that but a change is needed He plays great special teams....which this team badly needs. We are already without Thrash, and Khary Campbell.......we need Rock until someone else proves they can play teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyLeeGhostHunter Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 maybe 4 QBs... No way. No way they cut Betts either. What was interesting in Cerrato's show was that they were interested in picking up a running back in this past draft but "things just didn't pan out in the draft". Could be interesting for Clinton Portis in the next few Redskins drafts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliondollarslim Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Rock does a good job of giving us field postion and protecting the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panel Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 It's either Betts OR Mason. Can't see it being both. There is only room for one backup RB that doesn't play teams. That's one decision. The other decision is picking 2 of 3 from Cartwright/Alridge/Dorsey. :2cents: I think we will keep both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrelgreenie Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I like Mason but he's isn't much different then Rock and imo both are better pure runners then Betts (who imo is sticking around because of his receiveing and his contract) Alridge would actually be a change of pace from all our other backs because of his speed Just don't let the guy near a KR until he improves his ball security Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farbod21 Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 Running backs will be: CP Betts Rock Aldridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLWORLD Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Rock does a good job of giving us field postion and protecting the ball. The blocking gives us field position, nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mi6 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Tiki had issues with fumbling in the beginning of his career too, didn't he? And, Ladell is no saint either. And for that matter, neither is Clinton. All backs do cough up the ball occasionally. Some more frequently than others. It's something that can be corrected. On the flip-side, speed is not something that you can correct -- either you have it, or you don't!:helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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