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[url=http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/19061/blasts-from-the-past-redskins-rb-alfred-morris-drawn-to-power-backs-on-hof-visit]Redskins RB Alfred Morris drawn to power backs on HOF visit - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN[/url]

Man, I just love this guy. He does so much the right way for no other reason than because it [I]is[/I] the right way. I know, as a RB, he's not on an elite level, but he is still a very, very good running back. He's not quite a 3-downer, but he isn't [I]just/I] a two down back either. With Matt "the Truck" Jones behind him, he will probably see a reduction in carries this year, and they certainly aren't going to break the bank for him next year on a new contract.

Still, I hope we find a way to keep him. He's old school good both on and off the field. He may never make it to the ROF, but I really, really would like him to play his entire career here if possible. Probably not gonna happen, but I can hope. Right now, pretty much the only Skins' jersey I would consider outside of Kerrigan.

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So I feel the need to address the elephant in the room...griffin is now stating to the media he thinks he's the best qb in the nfl. I get what he says about competing.....but these are the types of comments he needs to not be saying to the media. Egh. Double Egh.

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got a link? Not that I doubt it, I just would like to see the context. Many times, he words sound one way when quoted out of context, but when seen in the light of the entire conversation take on a slightly different meaning then being attributed.

He's a young, confident guy who has worked very hard to be where he is and has had success everywhere he went ... until 2013. While he's young and cocky, he's also a generally good guy. I think he often just doesn't realize how his words sound to others.

Not gonna crucify him for that. God knows at 25, I said some really stupid stuff that I meant one way but sounded completely different to everyone else ... and I wasn't rich, famous, and having my every pubic statement scrutinized.

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Okay, so here's the quote:

[quote]"I feel like I'm the best quarterback in the league, and I have to go out and show that," he told the station. "Any athlete at any level, if they concede to someone else, they're not a top competitor, they're not trying to be the best that they can be.

"There's guys in this league that have done way more than me. But I still view myself as the best because that's what I work toward every single day."[/quote]

[url=http://proxy.espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13456058/robert-griffin-iii-washington-redskins-feels-best-quarterback-nfl]Robert Griffin III of Washington Redskins feels like he is best quarterback in NFL - ESPN[/url]

He's simply saying "I believe I have the ability to be the best, but, if I want anyone else to believe that I have to work like the best every day." Tomorrow, even though he is in no way saying he is the objectively best QB in the league, I bet there will be some headline somewhere "RGII thinks he's better than Manning, Brady & Rogers" or some such nonsense.

Again, he [I]almost[/I] said it perfectly fine: "I believe I have the ability to be the best, but I am not now. I want to be the best so I will hard towards that every single day, b/c if you don't aspire to be the best and work harder than those who ARE the best, you can never be anything but something less than the best."

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Not a big deal, but the people that hang on his every word will of course go crazy.

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Cooley just laid out an offer the team can't refuse on the radio. Have to wait for the audio vault to link.

He is basically willing to waive every right as a vested player including injury pay, and play for the league minimum, and host TE develpmental meetings at his home.

What is the down side?

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Whew…I don't know about you guys but I feel a lot better about this team when I heard we had the best QB in the league…serious?? Do you think for one minute that Aaron Rogers,Brady,Wilson,Luck,Manning would ever say anything like that..This is what kills me about RGIII ..he needs to stop talking period and let his play speak for him!! heck The jury is still out about if he is the best QB on the team..I know you guys will say he really did not mean it that way..well of course he did or why would he even go there..all it does is add more pressure on him as well as other teams going after him..how many players around the league are laughing at him behind closed doors..I will be glad when the Redskins move on from the RGIII mess..I say KC is the starter by 5th game of season if not before.

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[url=http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/19078/redskins-upbeat-about-qb-rg-iii-but-db-injuries-a-concern]Washington Redskins upbeat about quarterback Robert Griffin III - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN[/url]

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[quote=DYoungJelly;1116639]Cooley just laid out an offer the team can't refuse on the radio. Have to wait for the audio vault to link.

He is basically willing to waive every right as a vested player including injury pay, and play for the league minimum, and host TE develpmental meetings at his home.

What is the down side?[/quote]

I have to say, a part of me is tempted by this. I loved Cooley as a player. Problem was, by the end he was slower than molasses. I just cannot imagine he'd be able to make any contributions beyond that of veteran leadership and some coaching (which means, get into coaching, dude). Regardless, I think if he offered to pay the Redskins for the chance to play (and he might), Scot isn't going there.

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[quote=DYoungJelly;1116639]Cooley just laid out an offer the team can't refuse on the radio. Have to wait for the audio vault to link.

He is basically willing to waive every right as a vested player including injury pay, and play for the league minimum, and host TE develpmental meetings at his home.

What is the down side?[/quote]

I wonder the same thing. I know Cooley isn't going to be top 10 - maybe not even top 20 - but i think he could still be a contributor to this team.

He comes at no risk, and now that he wants to waive basically all of his rights just to play - it seems like they'd be able to find something he could do.

I'm baffled they at least didn't work Cooley out.....

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[quote=SolidSnake84;1116643]I wonder the same thing. I know Cooley isn't going to be top 10 - maybe not even top 20 - but i think he could still be a contributor to this team.

He comes at no risk, and now that he wants to waive basically all of his rights just to play - it seems like they'd be able to find something he could do.

I'm baffled they at least didn't work Cooley out.....[/quote]

I got carried away with excitement there.

I'm wondering how waiving negotiated rights in a union shop would work under the CBA. I'm not sure, off the cuff, if he could.

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He's 33 years old folks, his knees were shot when he was still playing. Time to move on. If he still had something left there's 31 other teams that he could be playing for.

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I'm not opposed to at least giving the guy a workout to see what hes got but I agree its sadly a long shot he still has what it takes.
As for Rg3 ... Oh well I'm used to him speaking too much and saying crazy shit so, oh well w.ever I don't care.

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[quote=Meks;1116648]I'm not opposed to at least giving the guy a workout to see what hes got [/quote]

I agree...especially since Cooley says he's the best TE in the league....oh...I mean in his "mind"

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Cooley and RGIII should both shut up. Cooley can't play anymore and RGIII can't keep from making comments that cause him to receive bad press.

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[quote=DYoungJelly;1116639]Cooley just laid out an offer the team can't refuse on the radio. Have to wait for the audio vault to link.

He is basically willing to waive every right as a vested player including injury pay, and play for the league minimum, and host TE develpmental meetings at his home.

What is the down side?[/quote]

wasting a roster spot on a guy that can't help you and has no future with your team (on the field).

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[quote=Mattyk;1116641][url=http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/19078/redskins-upbeat-about-qb-rg-iii-but-db-injuries-a-concern]Washington Redskins upbeat about quarterback Robert Griffin III - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN[/url][/quote]

To me all these positive things about how the Redskins feel about how he's coming along is just propaganda by the Redskins. It's obvious they're doing their best to keep everything positive about him. To me it's just more coddling from management.

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Did Jordan Reed get hurt in practice? Damn he might be the most injured player we've had in a while around here. It's constantly something with him.

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[quote=skinsfan69;1116656]Did Jordan Reed get hurt in practice? Damn he might be the most injured player we've had in a while around here. It's constantly something with him.[/quote]

Cough...Malcom Kelley....cough

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Are people still talking about Cooley? Really? Dude wasn't even noticeable back on the squad in 2012, and now you want him to return 3 years removed from playing with shitty knees? Not only that, he doesn't play special teams.

ARE YOU SERIOUS?


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Even McC thinks it's ridiculous.

[url=http://www.hogshaven.com/2015/8/16/9161887/scot-mccloughan-cooleys-a-great-redskin-but-im-not-going-there]Scot McCloughan: Cooley's a Great Redskin, But I'm Not Going There - Hogs Haven[/url]

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According to the Skins site, Reed did not practice as the hammy is still bothering him.........
Soooo, it's still MK

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[url]http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/robert-griffin-iii-gives-great-interview--then-gets-his-words-twisted-around-202640784.html[/url]

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[QUOTE=skinsfan69;1116655]To me all these positive things about how the Redskins feel about how he's coming along is just propaganda by the Redskins. It's obvious they're doing their best to keep everything positive about him. To me it's just more coddling from management.[/QUOTE]
Ok Jason Reid.

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We do not need Cooley..end of story..what we need is young healthy fast guys who know how to block at tight end..that is what kills me about the draft..there were really good tight ends we could have taken in the late rounds..insurance so to speak..news flash to redskins ..you can't have too many tight ends and DB's.

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[url=http://www.hogshaven.com/2015/8/17/9165035/tight-spot-scouting-tight-end-battles-around-the-league-for-potential]Tight Spot: Scouting Tight End Battles Around the League for Potential Pick-ups - Hogs Haven[/url]

An article about potential TEs hitting the waiver wire.

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I love Cooley. He loves this team, does insightful analysis and was great / good for us at TE. But he's past his prime, and although he actually probably could contribute this year for us (come on, we're down to our 5th TE, and comparing him to rookies / converted OTs / TE who haven't played last year) --> I think it's a waste given the opportunity to develop a young TE for depth in the future. As stated, Cooley needs to cool it, and keep quiet. Why make an a$$ of himself now with the team -- he has a promising commentator spot for years.

Griffin - also needs to learn better phrasing so media doesn't go crazy each time.

J.Reed - is not MKelly, because he was actually great when healthy. MKelly was only average when healthy.

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I think they are handling the TE problem, the smart way. Just waiting to see who pops up, and not panicking, or making a stupid trade. Maybe Reed can stay healthy, either him or Griffin will get hurt though.

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Summo, this archer-inspired banner is badass

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[quote=Chico23231;1116683]Summo, this archer-inspired banner is badass[/quote]

Holy shit. Just noticed. Man I love some Archer so this is definitely badass.

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Glad to see you guys like the "Archer" Banner.

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[quote=Summo;1116687]Glad to see you guys like the "Archer" Banner.[/quote]

Sterling Archer is my mentor.

The font on the banner confirmed it...i saw it and was like that looks familiar and then i saw the font was like "oh sh*t"

Damn fine work Summo, Archer is one of the best shows on tv

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I hadn't heard Cooley on the radio until this morning. I can't believe he did that, seems like a conflict of interest in his position on the radio show.

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[quote=Evilgrin;1116693]I hadn't heard Cooley on the radio until this morning. I can't believe he did that, seems like a conflict of interest in his position on the radio show.[/quote]

Is this thing where he called out the organization and said the top 4 decision makers...3 want to give him a shot and 1 doesnt. Kinda poor imo by him...I think this def disqualifies him now.


This is another test to see if McC truely has the control...if Cooley gets a tryout...Danny Boy aka the worst owner in the league still is meddling.

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Yup, also said he is better then anyone on the roster.

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[quote=Evilgrin;1116695]Yup, also said he is better then anyone on the roster.[/quote]

Sorry, but when I saw Jordan Reed in camp...he was a top 5 player on the field..well running routes, catch radius, big target, man-handling DB etc. Blocking meh...

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[quote=Chico23231;1116690]Sterling Archer is my mentor.

The font on the banner confirmed it...i saw it and was like that looks familiar and then i saw the font was like "oh sh*t"

Damn fine work Summo, Archer is one of the best shows on tv[/quote]

I was trying to figure out why the banner looked so damn familiar! Great work Summo.

Archer rocks. I only started watching at season 3, but was hooked instantly.

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[quote=Chico23231;1116694]Is this thing where he called out the organization and said the top 4 decision makers...3 want to give him a shot and 1 doesnt. Kinda poor imo by him...I think this def disqualifies him now.


This is another test to see if McC truely has the control...if Cooley gets a tryout...Danny Boy aka the worst owner in the league still is meddling.[/quote]

There you have it! Scot is working to establish a focused, no nonsense culture while Snyder and Smithers are winning off the field by making nice-nice with Cooley about a useless tryout. Good luck on changing the culture at Redskins Park, Scot.

The answer to Cooley's inquiries by any executive at Redskins Park should have been "Talk to Scot. It's his decision".

Earth to Cooley: You are done so please stop with the nonsense.

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[quote=KI Skins Fan;1116701]There you have it! Scot is working to establish a focused, no nonsense culture while Snyder and Smithers are winning off the field by making nice-nice with Cooley about a useless tryout. Good luck on changing the culture at Redskins Park, Scot.

The answer to Cooley's inquiries by any executive at Redskins Park should have been "Talk to Scot. It's his decision".

Earth to Cooley: You are done so please stop with the nonsense.[/quote]

McC was asked yesterday or the day before and the sound bite was pretty clear, Cooley wont be here. Said he was a great redskin and part of a legacy of great players...but "he wasnt going there" with bringing in Cooley.

If he has full control of the roster, Cooley will not get a tryout

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why would you invite that drama into your locker room anyways? you know cooley is in the media and everything that goes on is going to be leaked either during the season or once he gets cut, and he might be bitter about it, which would color his comments.

it's just a terrible idea, and cooley needs to realize that and let it go.

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[url]https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/08/17/a-closer-look-at-how-morgan-moses-and-brandon-scherff-played-in-their-preseason-debuts/[/url]


Good breakdown on Scherff and Moses.