tdigle Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 So, Hightower is now Washington's undisputed starting back, and Sunday's game against the Cards bodes extremely well for Helu's future with the 'Skins. Although an unfortunate series of events might land Torain back into a significant spot in Washington's running rotation, all signs point to him being the odd man out at this point in time. So, let me ask my fellow ESers two questions: 1) Will Ryan Torain be cut at some point this season? If so, when? 2) If you don't think he'll be cut during the season, do you definitely see him getting a pink slip at the end of the season? Poll coming in a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampEm Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Is he PS eligible since he did not play at all in 2009? He did not play the full year last year, did he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailYeah Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 He will not be cut. We need three runningbacks, why not have 3 good ones. Also, there could be an injury. And I am fine with Torain being fresh and running the ball hard in November in December. Depth is not a bad thing, folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 To cut him would be foolish. We aren't in cap trouble. You can never have too much quality depth, especially at the running back position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.T.real,lights,out Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I really hope he gets a shot..I love Hightower but its amazing how quick people forget about what Torain did for us last season. Id be willing to bet he is as fast as Hightower and Stronger than him. Guess we will just have to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 There is no way he gets cut. More likely he gets dealt to someone looking for a RB at the deadline... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cen Tex Skins Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I don't see them cutting him.We need the depth, in this league you never know when injuries are gonna hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pick6 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I think if anything Allen might try a trade. A lot of running backs are going down around the league and the Redskins seem to be in the mind set of stocking picks. Why just cut Torain out right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinidon Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 We have three quality backs, why cut him. Game of attrition people, next play can be your last. Won't be surprised to see him and his hard running style later on in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 torain is gonna be useful in any sort of slugfest game we have. if a team is having trouble stopping the run in the 2nd half, torain is THE guy for that, and will be used to bulldoze teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailYeah Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I doubt you could get good value for him in a trade coming off injury. Plus he is a true system back. Houston would be the only feasible option, not sure what they would give up for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pez Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 We are running a dual RB system... we need 3 backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldysknzfn1 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I don't think he will get cut...I liked what he brought to the field last season and I think he can repeat that...like someone else said..depth is a good thing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 There is no way he gets cut. More likely he gets dealt to someone looking for a RB at the deadline... Kansas City is where my money is. Trade Torain for a fifth and then call up Evan Royster from the practice squad. Next step is to figure out what to do with all of these tight ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kindred Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I think Shanny likes to create a little RB factory, building up a bunch of quality backs and then trading them for pics/players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportjunkie07 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 no need to cut him nor will he be cut this season.. its a long season. if you want helu and hightower to continue to perform at a good level, they are going to need to be spelled as the season goes on. plus, there is a good chance that one of them gets hurt at some point. torrain is a good guy to have, especially in the nfc east where the linebackers are pretty suspect. the dude runs hard and we can use him to smash the opponents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njskinsfan4074 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 We should not cut him whatsoever. We are going to have some games that get out of hand of us for the good and bad this year as much as I don't want to think about it. We have to showcase him those games and try and get something for him. I was saying this about Super Fred last year and to get rid of Cooley before its too late. Well, it is too late. As much as I love Cooley, those old legs are done and we will not get anything for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportjunkie07 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I was saying this about Super Fred last year and to get rid of Cooley before its too late. Well, it is too late. As much as I love Cooley, those old legs are done and we will not get anything for him. youre right on the trade value for cooley.. its super low right now. but he isnt done, he is just getting healthy. cooley is still a beast and is going to show it soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Poll results are confirming how utterly ridiculous this thread topic is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 The main problem I see in this question is the frequency that RBs in Shanahan's offense get hurt. For whatever reason, he goes through a lot of them. We'll need him, most likely. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Tater Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Unless his inactivity has turned him into a frustrated locker room cancer and we have not heard about it, he won't be cut in the foreseeable future. It is not like he's a marginal running back or a guy with age issues. At this time, there really are only 4 reasons you cut a guy: locker room issues, marginal performance, age or indirect need for the roster slot. No locker room issues that I'm aware of, he is at least the third best RB on the roster, he's not old and we have no pressing need for to fill a roster spot indirectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I'm baffled by our fanbases lack of wanting to keep depth at positions. First tight end with everyone wanting to trade Cooley, when he's done quite well in his current role and will only get better (ie: get more receptions/yards) when he heals up. And now people are wondering why we have a third running back. Football is often called "A game of attrition" and that is correct. When injuries mount up, you need depth to overcome them. Trading your depth doesn't really do much to help your team. Releasing your depth does nothing to help the team. Especially when that depth is someone like a Cooley (our franchise TE receptions leader) or Ryan Torain (a sound, but injury prone back that can do real damage to defenses). Get a grip, ES. Get a grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rypien1191 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Do you know any NFL team that only has 2 RBs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njskinsfan4074 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 youre right on the trade value for cooley.. its super low right now. but he isnt done, he is just getting healthy. cooley is still a beast and is going to show it soon. I hope so man. He was a beast and if he still his some of that left in the tank our 2 headed te monster is scary to think about. It would be similar to NE except with a more athletic Hernandez and a less Witten like TE in Gronkowski. Kyle Shanny is known for that like driesen and daniels but Super Fred is a secondarys worst nightmare. I see him being the best TE in football for years in the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Now THAT is a lopsided poll. I wouldn't mind seeing him get traded in a few weeks to the Chiefs, or the Lions if Kieland doesn't pan out for them, or someone like that. Then we could bring up Royster from the PS. I know not everyone loves Royster, but he almost beat out Torain for a spot on the roster in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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