Re: Alfred Morris pick 6.3
 

Grabbed him off waivers a couple weeks ago, and also just added Slaton. Don't think slaton will be starting anytime soon by any means, but he's certainly talented. I think starting Morris at RB against the saints would be a great move for the Redskins; he's looked far better than Royster this preseason. Sounds like Helu's a bit beat up still also (although he looked good against a terrible bucs backup defense)

Re: Alfred Morris pick 6.3
 

Likely Morris will start if Shanahan is being mum and Hightower was cut.

[url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/09/01/mike-shanahan-redskins-starting-running-back-is-a-secret/]Mike Shanahan: Redskins’ starting running back is a secret | ProFootballTalk[/url]

Re: Alfred Morris pick 6.3
 

I still say Royster

Re: Alfred Morris pick 6.3
 

[quote=Mattyk;936376]I still say Royster[/quote]

Sure. Maybe it's the reason for changing his jersey to #22. He's about to go primetime.

Re: Alfred Morris pick 6.3
 

Not that it matters much either way. It's likely a 3 headed monster at RB all year.

Re: Alfred Morris pick 6.3
 

[quote=RGIII;936379]Sure. Maybe it's the reason for changing his jersey to #22. He's about to go primetime.[/quote]

Ah, the old Penn State number, as opposed to 24 his high school number. Both look better than 35

Re: Alfred Morris pick 6.3
 

[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/redskins-rookie-alfred-morris-still-driving-1991-mazda-212015811--nfl.html]Redskins rookie Alfred Morris is still driving his 1991 Mazda | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports[/url]

I really like this guy.

Re: Alfred Morris pick 6.3
 

[quote=NC_Skins;942897][url=http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/redskins-rookie-alfred-morris-still-driving-1991-mazda-212015811--nfl.html]Redskins rookie Alfred Morris is still driving his 1991 Mazda | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports[/url]

I really like this guy.[/quote]

Maybe we should draft his brother whos a DIII all american at BSC

Re: Alfred Morris pick 6.3
 

[quote=CultBrennan59;942899]Maybe we should draft his brother whos a DIII all american at BSC[/quote]

2nd that. You can't overvalue character. That's the kid who becomes a leader like London Fletcher in 10 years. And if your smart enough to hold onto him the whole 10+ years you probably go to the Superbowl somewhere in there. London deserves another Superbowl. Sounds like A Morris has that kind of character. Can't think of a better reason to chat with his bro.

Re: Alfred Morris pick 6.3
 

[quote=Mattyk;936382]Not that it matters much either way. It's likely a 3 headed monster at RB all year.[/quote]

I think if he can stay healthy this is his job all year. I could be totally wrong, but that kid runs the hardest of all the guys we have.

Re: Alfred Morris pick 6.3
 

I've been a bit disappointed with Helu in just the few opportunities he's had, which aren't many I realize. But he doesn't look as fast as last year and def doesn't seem to be running as hard either. Morris is def the 1st option. If he stays healthy I see a 1000+ yard season pretty easily.

Re: Alfred Morris pick 6.3
 

Morris was definitely a sixth round steal. I like everyone else, I like his running style. He reminds me a lot of Stephen Davis. Straight downhill and he's always driving forward for more yardage. If he does top 1,000 yards, it would make me glad. We haven't had a 1,000 yard rusher in four years.

Re: Alfred Morris pick 6.3
 

Not only that buy he would be one of the first rookies to do so I believe.

Re: Alfred Morris pick 6.3
 

I know of a rookie that rushed for over 1800 yards his rookie season. (Dickerson)

Barry did it too, I think he had around 1300 or so, and I think its actually quite common for rookie running backs to have over 1000 yards. I think its something like 30 or 40 rooks to have done it. I just dont think its as rare as you think.

* Just looked this up, there have bee [B]56[/B] rooks to hit the mark of 1000. Even the Redskins had their own, good ol Reggie Brooks, in 1993.

Re: Alfred Morris pick 6.3
 

[quote=Mattyk;936382]Not that it matters much either way. It's likely a 3 headed monster at RB all year.[/quote]

I think you're going to be right when all is said and done