Commanders Post at The Warpath - View Single Post

Beemnseven · 08-23-2004, 08:31 AM

I voted for Rock only because he has the most experience among all the other RBs. And you know how Gibbs will favor experience.

I also agree with JW and That Guy -- John Simon is really making some noise. He appears to be a dependable receiver out of the backfield, and he's seeing lots of action on special teams. He would be my second choice.

At 5-11, and 205 pounds, Simon has the exact same size as Portis. Ideally, you'd want some sort of variety with regard to physical stature at RB. We don't have a prototypical "big back" on this team. Betts comes the closest, but honestly, I don't see how anyone can choose him because nobody's seen ANYTHING from him this season. I think that Gibbs specifically mentioned being able to play through injuries speaks volumes about Betts' future with this team. He'd better be ready to play St. Louis, or else.

I really don't know how Chad Morton fits in. Obviously we signed him for his abilities at returning kicks. But Gibbs hasn't used him much as a third down back, but a lot of that is because Gibbs isn't tipping his hand with game planning. I'd like to see Morton as the 3rd down guy, and I think that's how we'll see him, along with his duties as kick returner.

Sultan McCollugh seems to be everybody's sentimental favorite, though I don't know why. He just hasn't shown that much. It seems like he'll be joining Scott Cloman as the perennial training camp/practice squad player. I don't see him making into the final roster.

08-23-2004, 08:31 AM	#32
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 52 Posts: 5,311	I voted for Rock only because he has the most experience among all the other RBs. And you know how Gibbs will favor experience. I also agree with JW and That Guy -- John Simon is really making some noise. He appears to be a dependable receiver out of the backfield, and he's seeing lots of action on special teams. He would be my second choice. At 5-11, and 205 pounds, Simon has the exact same size as Portis. Ideally, you'd want some sort of variety with regard to physical stature at RB. We don't have a prototypical "big back" on this team. Betts comes the closest, but honestly, I don't see how anyone can choose him because nobody's seen ANYTHING from him this season. I think that Gibbs specifically mentioned being able to play through injuries speaks volumes about Betts' future with this team. He'd better be ready to play St. Louis, or else. I really don't know how Chad Morton fits in. Obviously we signed him for his abilities at returning kicks. But Gibbs hasn't used him much as a third down back, but a lot of that is because Gibbs isn't tipping his hand with game planning. I'd like to see Morton as the 3rd down guy, and I think that's how we'll see him, along with his duties as kick returner. Sultan McCollugh seems to be everybody's sentimental favorite, though I don't know why. He just hasn't shown that much. It seems like he'll be joining Scott Cloman as the perennial training camp/practice squad player. I don't see him making into the final roster.