Rhodus333 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I know Shanahan was originally interested in this guy before he even came to the skins. And this year he was one of the first players asked to come back. We've cut alot of running backs so far this offseason but despite his limited carries last year, Alridge is still here. I'm assuming the staff would like to see him step up in return/kickoff situations, and possibly spell Portis and Johnson in third down situations. He seems to me a great prospect for us to get a quick, explosive Sproles type player, but around the board his biggest knock seems to be his "fumblitis". I'm not trying to be a smartass or anything, just genuinly curious? Did he fumble that much last season? I remember one fumble, but im wondering if there were other instances i'm forgetting, or maybe some from before he came to the skins? Just genuinley wondering where did this reputation come from? Unless i'm missing something i think he's got way to much upside to be written off as a lost cause as many people on this board seem to think he is, especially considering how highly regarded he seems to be by the head coach. Anyone have any insight? I feel like he's actually one of the more optimistic prospects for us this season, and has the potential to give our stagnant running game a boost. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Portis had the same rep when he entered the NFL. Watched his preseason games in his rookie year and he fumbled quite often. Shanahan worked with him on the problem. So if that's his only problem, maybe Shanahan believes he can fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorskin77 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I have extremely high expectations for Alridge considering he was Shanahan's guy before he came here and Shanahan's knack for finding running backs. I doubt he would still be here if they didn't have plans for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidFan Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Not more than any untimely Time Outs called by Zorn or Gibbs 2.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfldraft2010 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 All I know, Alridge is undersized but he is really fast and he was a beast in college. He also spent time as a receiver and could contribute as a third down back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsonian Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I just looked up Alridge's college stats, and he never fumbled once in college. I'm not too concerned about any fumbling problems. I think he was just anxious during training camp after fumbling a few times and then trying to come back quickly from his foot injury. Mike Shanahan was a big fan of this kid in Denver, and it's no surprise he decided to keep him once he got to Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 He had some bad fumbles in preseason last year.. some nice runs capped with a fumble. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheItalianStallion Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I just looked up Alridge's college stats, and he never fumbled once in college.Wow. I'm not worried in that case. The only fumble of his that I actually remember was during his kick return in the 2009 preseason game against Jacksonville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana_89 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 As a junior, he averaged 10 yards per carry. Yep, you read that right. As a senior, he racked up 2000 total yards and nearly 20 TDs. He also ran a 4.37 at the Combine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwf_wN73-zY&feature=fvw the draft guys' profile on Anthony "Quick Six" Alridge. 85 yard TD (very impressive run) Alridge turns a 4th and 1 into a TD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADF Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 People mentioned him fumbling quite a bit during training camp. He missed most of the preseason games, but he fumbled again during the limited time he played. So, I'd say it is definitely an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CM916 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Remember 2008 when every ball Fred Davis caught was also a fumble? Now people think we don't need Cooley. Alridge will get another shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I don't think we've seen the last of this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger187126 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I just looked up Alridge's college stats, and he never fumbled once in college. I'm not too concerned about any fumbling problems. I think he was just anxious during training camp after fumbling a few times and then trying to come back quickly from his foot injury. Mike Shanahan was a big fan of this kid in Denver, and it's no surprise he decided to keep him once he got to Washington. college stats don't show fumbles for some reason. check out tebow, he apparently didn't fumble in 3 1/2 years of starting. if you go on youtube you can find videos of him coughing it up though. when you're a young player, struggling to make the team there is zero margin for error. i think he fumbled twice last preseason, but since mason got the majority of the carries it makes it look worse because he may have only touched the ball 15 times. i made up his touches because i can't remember how many, but you get the point. he'll definitely be given a chance to play to here though, as long as he proves he can hold onto the football. (oh and a funny sidenote, our starting punt returner fumbled all the time and he got to keep his job all last season. it's amazing what "veteran" status will get with some coaches.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnhay Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 He was fumbling all the time in training camp. I remember that was a common theme when looking at the daily highlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annonymous Source Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I cannot say that he "really fumbles that much" because I have not seen him in game action enough to make a full analysis. what I can say is that from what I have seen he reminds me a lot of Tiki Barber before Tom Coughlin came and took over. Both are amazingly talented runners who are very undersized and had fumbling problems. I also think that this "fumbling problem" can be attributed to the way that Aldridge carries the ball. He often has the ball in the inside arm, and he holds it very low and loose. Once he corrects those issues then he will be worth a roster spot, but not before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangSteve Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 It's nothing that can't be fixed for sure, Tiki Barber was a fumbling machine until he confronted the issue. Anthony Alridge is an excellent RB with the hands of a receiver, CB's don't have the speed to keep up with this kid, so how is a LB going to cover him when Shanny sends him out on a pattern. He averaged 10.1 yards a carry in his Jr year, and stepped it up in his senior year. Jim Zorn must have lost his mind to keep this weapon on the bench, check out this kids talent and speed. 85 yard TD (screen pass) 77 yard TD (inside run) 50 yard TD after hit in backfield (agility) Kick return 80 yard TD (outside run) 60 yard TD (4th and 1) Throws for TD deep pass to Alridge (kid can catch)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwf_wN73-zY Draft guys (Spot lights Alridge) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HigSkin Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 He'll get it fixed. I think this guy is going to play a huge role in our running game and ST this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangSteve Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 As a junior, he averaged 10 yards per carry. Yep, you read that right. As a senior, he racked up 2000 total yards and nearly 20 TDs. He also ran a 4.37 at the Combine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwf_wN73-zY&feature=fvw the draft guys' profile on Anthony "Quick Six" Alridge. 85 yard TD (very impressive run) Alridge turns a 4th and 1 into a TD. I should have read the post, would have saved me a lot of time lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana_89 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 You did add a few more clips than I did:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefPowhatan17 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 We are going to need him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrelgreenie Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 but around the board his biggest knock seems to be his "fumblitis"..................... Just genuinley wondering where did this reputation come from? Unless i'm missing something i think he's got way to much upside to be written off as a lost cause as many people on this board seem to think he is, especially considering how highly regarded he seems to be by the head coach.................Anyone have any insight? . . . You have to take into consideration that this board is filled with 'extreme fans'. Fans in general aren't the most objective observers. If a player makes a mistake once=its all the time If a player makes a mistake twice=they suck If a player makes a mistake 3 times=his previous career accomlishments are void A 4th? they're finished as a player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I'm not usually someone to entertain unreasonable expectations, as I'm a realist. But I expect big things from Alridge. How big? Idk, but I expect him to make an impact, and a couple of highlight-reel runs, once he's given a chance and made part of the game plan by a REAL coach who actually knows how to game plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmiJo Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I watched him fumble in camp and in preseason games. Was it every time he touched the ball? No. But it was enough to become notable. When you are a young player trying to impress the coaches, the last thing you want to do is make them wonder if they can count on you when the game is on the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfldraft2010 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 At the very least, I hope he gets a shot as the third down back as well as on kick and punt returns... unless the Redskins draft McCluster lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangSteve Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 You have to take into consideration that this board is filled with 'extreme fans'.Fans in general aren't the most objective observers. If a player makes a mistake once=its all the time If a player makes a mistake twice=they suck If a player makes a mistake 3 times=his previous career accomlishments are void A 4th? they're finished as a player Good quote DG! And don't forget if they get cut or leave that they never was any good here and was only a cancer to the team. Sometimes I think a few of them are Philly fans just messing with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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