Awesome Posted February 17, 2002 Share Posted February 17, 2002 What do you think Alexander is going to do? i think he would be a good fit in a spurrier system. i'm just a litlle heistant b/c he seems to have injury probs and since getting selected for the pro bowl two years ago, seems to think he 's better than he really is. i like flemister, but he is too one dimensional. but, i don't see us getting one in FA, so is Alexander our only answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate running the asylum Posted February 17, 2002 Share Posted February 17, 2002 Flemeister can do just as well as Alexander as a pass catcher, if Alexander asks for too much bread. He's not worth big money. Rasby can do the blocking. TE is not a big priority with the Redskins and never has been. Even Clint Didier who made some big plays, never had a 100 yard receiving day in his entire career. Can you believe that! The last TE who had a 100 yard receiving day was Gene Fugent, like two decades ago. Jerry Smith played in the 19th century, i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeSkin Posted February 17, 2002 Share Posted February 17, 2002 Flemister stepped up big time last year. He has the skills to be a bigtime tight end in the leauge. We might want to draft a TE in rounds 8 or 9, just for backup purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat_Boy Posted February 17, 2002 Share Posted February 17, 2002 </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">What do you think Alexander is going to do?</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">My hope is, that he signs with another team. I just don't see the need to pay a pass catching TE more than the vet minimum when they will probably get 20 passes thrown to them in a season, if they are lucky.<br /><br />Flemester and Rasby will be just fine IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RySkins Posted February 17, 2002 Share Posted February 17, 2002 The interesting dilemna with Alexander is that he posseses a lot ot talent (haven't we all heard that one before), but he's always hurt and he drops too many passes and falls over his own feet too often. He runs good routes, and can get down the field better than most tight ends, so I could see him finding his niche in our new offense. I don't have a good gauge of how much money he's going to garner, as he really hasn't done much asside from an undeserving trip to the Pro Bowl last year. I would consider signing him to a contract if the salary is reasonable, but if he's going to command elite money, then I wouldn't even consider him.<br /><br />I like Flemister and want to see him remain with the team, however I'm not sure he can develop into an every-down player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeSkin Posted February 17, 2002 Share Posted February 17, 2002 If Alexander could stay healthy, he's capable of being a decent pass catching TE. The problem is he can't stay healthy. When he went down last year, Flemister was our main threat at the TE position. I remember him making a number of key plays. He's definitely capable of stepping up.<br /><br />Alexander won't cost much, but we don't need him, especially when we have a budding star in Flemister. Let him go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fuji869 Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 TE is one area we have depth in, if Alexander leaves no big deal Rasby and Flemister earned their keep in 2001! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 Alexander SHOULD be a 60 catch tight end in the NFL but he has never been such. <br /><br />Not only has he missed games because of injuries, he has lost SPEED. The fact is the guy ran a 4.6 coming out of school and just doesn't look as fast as he did in '98.<br /><br />At the same time his durability is a question so is his ability to make the clutch catch. He dropped touchdown passes in two games in 2000 that could have provided the winning margin.<br /><br />The other factor is he is only an average blocker. That means on short yardage and times when team wants to run a ball-control attack protecting a lead we have to bring in Rasby or another blocking TE.<br /><br />We lose the flexibility and unpredictability of having a Dave Casper type tight end that is in the game in all situations, and that is what really commands the top dollars.<br /><br />Tight end is a lot like safety. If you have the chance to get a Tony Gonzales or Kenny Houston, then the money spent is worth it.<br /><br />Otherwise, decent enough players to fill in at those positions are available through the draft and second-tier free agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennesseeCarl Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 I'd be willing (grudgingly) to sign him for one year to see if he can do it. I sort of view Alexander as another Westbrook - one of those guys about whom you'll hear the word 'potential' right up to their retirement. <br /><br /> I'm sick of his nagging injuries, though. If he can't stay on the field, he's of no benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 I say its time for a fresh start.<br /><br />Maybe he can go to Miami with Norval.<br /><br />One of the offensive coaches is close friends with Rasby so you'd assume he is a keeper and starter.<br /><br />Flem is inexpensive and we can sign a suitable rookie free agent to be a backup.<br /><br />I still think Alexander is a lil over rated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. D Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 If he (alexander) whines about the Vet min. send him packing.<br /><br />there are just too many good TE's out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForSkins Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 Sharpe our new TE??<br /><br /> <br />BALTIMORE -- Shannon Sharpe has been informed by the Baltimore Ravens that he'll be let go from the team this week, and the tight end wasn't going quietly, The Baltimore Sun reported.<br /><br />Sharpe, two seasons into a four-year, $13.2 million contract that included a $4.5 million signing bonus, said he expected it to happen.<br /><br />He also expressed dismay about the departures of linebacker Jamie Sharper and return specialist Jermaine Lewis. They were selected Monday by the Houston Texans in the expansion draft.<br /><br />Sharpe criticized the Ravens for losing Sharper and Lewis and questioned coach Brian Billick's handling of quarterback Elvis Grbac last season.<br /><br />"I had a long conversation with Ozzie," Sharpe told the Sun, referring to Ozzie Newsome, the Ravens' senior vice president of football operations, "and I don't have a problem with being waived. I can see where they are headed when they take a linebacker like Jamie Sharper, who is 27 and one of the three best in the league outside of Ray Lewis, and put him on expansion. I can see where they are headed when they take a player like Jermaine Lewis and put him out there. <br /><br />"I don't agree with them. I don't care what Sharper's (salary) cap number is. When you have a player that young, with so many good years remaining, you pay him. Jermaine is about the same age, and when our offense stalled last season, he was the only one to give us a spark. He is the only player on the team who can turn the game around with one touch. But Ozzie Newsome was executive of the year and Brian Billick is able to write books. What do I know? That's why they make the big bucks." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskinsfan71 Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 I don't know about you, but I don't want that big mouth horse lip fool Shannon Sharpe on the Skins, we have to much talent at TE even if Stephen goes walking, we don't need another TE, we have other needs on our team then to spend $$$$$$$$ on a old TE like Sharpe!, (though he still has the ability to play the position!)<br /> <img src="http://www.webskins.org/gold/stadium/fedex/stad3a.jpg" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigchuck Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 I agree with you Redskinfan, although Shannon is a good te who can catch the clutch balls across the middle and can get YAC. He would be a good addition talent wise, but his cap number probably would be to high. Id sign him if he was cheap. He talks a lot but his teammates seems to like him everywhere he goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hailredskinscom Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 It is a waste of precuious cap dollars to spend on Sharp or Alexander. The offense, when it didn't move, was not fault of the tight ends. Flemister played well, is young, and will continue to progress, but ONLY WITH playing time will he develop. Rasby gives to good old Don Warrebn type blocking. We don't need to tie up cap dollars at this position. let Alexander go and ingore Sharp. Spend the cap$ you save on Alexander at OG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 Alexander did not catch very well when he was healthy (for that brief period early in the season) last year. He just had a lot of drops. As always, though, it comes down to the dollars. If we can sign him cheaply, he is worth it. But unless you have someone with Gonzales talent, paying big dollars for a tight end does not seem worth it to me. Come to think of it, is Gonzales a free agent this year? I seem to remember that he was going to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hailredskinscom Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 I'm not sure I woudl botgher at all, like I satted among other, Flemister did have a nice rookie year, Rasby provided excellent blokcing and even caugh two or three Tds. I just dion't think we NEED Alexander, S[purrier doesn't rely on a receiving TE that much,s o why waste the money when the set we played with year did just fine. Spend it on a good OG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiddler Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 Alexander is a prototypical Norv-type player. Measurable talent, oft-injured, no mental toughness, lack of leadership skills. <br /><br />Wait a minute, are we talking about Westbrook or Alexander? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebreaker Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 Tony Gonzalez would be a very good fit for us. Spurrier can find plenty of ways of getting the ball to him, and with him on the roster signing a legit #2 WR is no longer so important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigchuck Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Gamebreaker:<br /><strong>Tony Gonzalez would be a very good fit for us. Spurrier can find plenty of ways of getting the ball to him, and with him on the roster signing a legit #2 WR is no longer so important.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I feel we still need a speedy wr to compliment Gardner. I for one would love to have Gonzalez but he wont be a deep threat. We dont have a deep threat as of yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimReaper21 Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 ON espn.com they reported Shannon Sharpe will be cut. We could sign him. He is one of the greatest tight ends of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat_Boy Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 No thanks on Sharpe. Spurrier doesn not throw to the TE that much, so why do we need him OR Alexander? I don't see the need to waste the money.<br /><br />But, given who our owner is, it wouldn't suprise me if we go after Sharpe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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