The Wicked Wop Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 washingtonpost.com Redskins Sign Hamdan to Practice Squad By Mark Maske Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, September 1, 2003; 1:52 PM The Washington Redskins signed rookie quarterback Gibran Hamdan to their five-member practice squad today after he cleared waivers. Hamdan was scheduled to participate in this afternoon's practice at Redskins Park and is the club's third-string quarterback, although he won't suit up on game days. The Redskins decided over the weekend to keep only two quarterbacks, starter Patrick Ramsey and veteran backup Rob Johnson, on their 53-man roster entering the regular season. "It's an interesting situation,'' Hamdan said. "Obviously the team feels it's best that way, keeping a roster spot open for another position. My goal is to just go out and work as hard as I can, as if I was on the roster. I'm fortunate to still be around and still be playing football.'' Two other teams, the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills, enter the season with only two quarterbacks on the 53-man roster. The Atlanta Falcons have three quarterbacks but one of them, Michael Vick, is sidelined by a broken leg. The Redskins released both Hamdan, a Bishop O'Connell High School product who was the team's seventh-round draft choice in April out of Indiana University, and fellow quarterback Danny Wuerffel in the final round of roster cuts. "I don't know much about this league, but the one thing I've learned is that you never really know,'' Hamdan said. "Obviously it benefits the team and the front office, and I'm a member of the team. I still feel like I'm a member of the team, and we'll go from there.'' Club officials planned to bring back Hamdan as long as he wasn't claimed by another team off waivers. While on the practice squad, Hamdan can participate in practices but not in games. Another team could claim Hamdan off the practice squad, but would have to be willing to put him on its 53-man roster. Under those circumstances, the Redskins would have the option of letting Hamdan go or promoting him to the roster. If both Ramsey and Johnson get hurt during a game, the Redskins would have to find an emergency quarterback to finish the game, then could promote Hamdan to the roster during the week. Wuerffel remains only a phone call away, and it appears unlikely that he will be signed by another club. Coach Steve Spurrier has mentioned wide receivers Rod Gardner and Laveranues Coles as candidates to be the team's emergency quarterback. Gardner played quarterback in high school. The Redskins also re-signed wide receiver Scott Cloman, rookie tight end Kevin Ware, rookie linebacker Clifton Smith and rookie defensive lineman Nic Clemons and added them to the practice squad. All were with the team in training camp. © 2003 The Washington Post Company http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10671-2003Sep1.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 You learn something new every day. Another team could claim Hamdan off the practice squad, but would have to be willing to put him on its 53-man roster. Under those circumstances, the Redskins would have the option of letting Hamdan go or promoting him to the roster. I was unaware that we essentially have the right of first refusal. I suppose we could always dump Franz (depending on how our special teams look) if someone tries to snag Clifton Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 I like the fact that we're keeping guys around for Special Teams purposes. As badly as they performed during preseason, it's nice to see there 's a commitment to making them better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W&M Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Did we really bring back Nic Clemons the DE or are they confusing him with his brother, Chris Clemons, who I always thought had great L-term potential at LB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate running the asylum Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 One thing I have learned over the years, is that the practice squad is not set in stone either. It will usually evolve over the course of the season -- some players being dropped and some being added. None of last years 5 practice squad players at the start of the season, made the team this year. The LB, Chris Clemons was put on IR - I think we stashed him -- good move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J33Edwards Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 shouldn't we have one more practice squad spot available? 1) Hamdan 2) Smith 3) Cloman 4) Ware 5) Clemons I believe you get six if one is a QB....maybe I'm wrong though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J33Edwards Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Originally posted by W&M Did we really bring back Nic Clemons the DE or are they confusing him with his brother, Chris Clemons, who I always thought had great L-term potential at LB. We put Chris Clemons on IR... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins26 Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 YES!!! This makes me very happy, two of my guys, Clifton Smith and Scott Cloman are on the practice squad now!!!!! Thats great!!! The other guy i liked made the team, Ade Jimoh. Awsome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Hog Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Originally posted by inmate running the asylum The LB, Chris Clemons was put on IR - I think we stashed him -- good move. Absolutely a great move. Everyone said he needed another year – even though he won’t be playing live college ball, he has a year to get better and learn the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Adeboy Adebola! Sorry, couldn't resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wicked Wop Posted September 1, 2003 Author Share Posted September 1, 2003 Does anyone know how much practice squad players make Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 I'm glad we got Cloman back. I think he will be good one day...hopefully as a Skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mike Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Along with Clifton Smith and Scott Cloman, I'm thrilled that Hamden made the PS. I know it may not seem important but with the lack of fun-n-gun QBs in the NFL, he may push for the #2 spot or at the least give us a solid #3 if RJ does well, and allow us the luxury of not being concerned with the QB position in next years draft and FA signing period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Mad Mike, great points. Right now, there are so few Fun and Gun qb's that it makes our qb situation tough. I would have thought Keeping DW for one more season was a gimme because of that fact. But in all honesty, if Ramsey went down, DW wouldn't be able to take us to the playoffs anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Originally posted by The Wicked Wop Does anyone know how much practice squad players make 50k, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Looks like Scott Cloman is our next Derrius Thompson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Well except Cloman is like 27 years old already. Thompson was a few years younger than that when he was on the practice squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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