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FRPLG · 04-21-2005, 04:14 PM

SC:
While I agree with most of your intial post the reponse about Cooley is puzzling. He doesn't play TE first off so we can throw away your pre-conceived notions there since they don't apply.
So based on what a HB is supposed to do I can aggree with you on his blocking. I don't remember him being much of a force at all. But as for his route running and receiving abilities he was clearly a productive receiver. On many of his receptions, including most of his TDs, he was the first option. I think that says something right there. The coaches considered him a matchup problem for opposing teams often. Secondly, as to his "worker" capabilities, I think it would be safe to say there very rarely was there much of a chance for a first option to "work" his way open last year. I think in general on most of the plays the first option either got the ball or the play was dead. As for his contribution on first down you have to go back to his blocking. He didn't play as much on 1st down as one would hope since 1st down was a running down for the Skins. I think he definitly needs work on his blocking and everyone can always improve in all facets of their game but I think you are giving him much less credit than he deserves.

04-21-2005, 04:14 PM	#55
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 47 Posts: 10,164	Re: Ramsey's last days as a Redskin SC: While I agree with most of your intial post the reponse about Cooley is puzzling. He doesn't play TE first off so we can throw away your pre-conceived notions there since they don't apply. So based on what a HB is supposed to do I can aggree with you on his blocking. I don't remember him being much of a force at all. But as for his route running and receiving abilities he was clearly a productive receiver. On many of his receptions, including most of his TDs, he was the first option. I think that says something right there. The coaches considered him a matchup problem for opposing teams often. Secondly, as to his "worker" capabilities, I think it would be safe to say there very rarely was there much of a chance for a first option to "work" his way open last year. I think in general on most of the plays the first option either got the ball or the play was dead. As for his contribution on first down you have to go back to his blocking. He didn't play as much on 1st down as one would hope since 1st down was a running down for the Skins. I think he definitly needs work on his blocking and everyone can always improve in all facets of their game but I think you are giving him much less credit than he deserves.