Uh-oh, where was Rock?

[Beemnseven]

Could that mean we've seen the end of Rock Cartwright? He didn't have any carries, and I don't think he even had a single play on offense. With the hard running of Sultan McCullough, and Ladell Betts solidifying his position as the #2, I'd say Rock will be the surprise cut on Sunday afternoon. He did put the ball on the ground once, against Denver, and overall I just don't know if he fits in with Gibbs' system as well as the other RBs do. It was a tight battle, but in the end, it was either him or Betts, and McCullough seems to have a lot of upside. Rock is the classic odd-man out if you ask me.

While John Simon has been completely non-existant for the past two games now, one would think he has shown enough to be on the practice squad at the very least. Ditto for Gari Scott -- but that's assuming that both are eligible for the practice squad. I have no idea if they are.

Other players who may have bought their plane tickets: Garnell Wilds -- he stood out on a couple of special teams plays earlier in preseason, but there were a few bonehead plays and penalties tonight from him. Also Rashad Bauman -- he hasn't seemed to be much of a part of the preseason plans from the coaching staff. Even Ade Jimoh has seen more action. To me, Bauman is right on the bubble -- he could still make the roster, but it won't shock me if his name is on the cut list too.

[jrocx69]

simon and rock are hurt, and it was reported hours before the game. they never were gonna get any carries

[MTK]

I still think Rock will make the team, Simon gets cut and Sultan to the PS.

[Bergman14]

rock will get cut as soon as i grow hair on my assss

[offiss]

Originally Posted by Bergman14

rock will get cut as soon as i grow hair on my assss

Don't worry Berg I have enough hair on my ass for the both of us.

I think Rock will be the odd man out, he's to much of a tweener, if we are in need of a big back, Rock isn't the guy, he's undersized, he is not a prototypical big back, and the rest of the back's are faster, which is why I believe he will be cut, I like the guy, I just don't think he fit's in with what we are doing.

[Shane]

It's probably in Sultan McCullough's best interest to be released because he could be a starter for someone and develop into a fine running back. Perhaps he will be traded this week. As a fan, I certainly hope we hold onto him. If we had a period where Portis was injured, I would feel good about McCulllough rising to the occasion as a backup and giving us not just a workmanlike performance, but be a player other teams really have to take into account - or pay the price.

[Bergman14]

p.s. im drunk

[mizzo skins man]

Rock ain't goin no where. he is solid as his name.

[skins009]

Rock's going to the practice squad.

[BIGREDSKINFAN63]

cartwright,betts,sultan,will make the team.simon will be on the PS or cut and signed by miami.i think te koslowaski is history and so is bauman,imo.

[jamf]

rocks not going on the practice squad. for a player to be put on PS, they have to be waived and clear waivers(no teams pick him up). i think he makes the team, but if he is cut, a team will definately pick him up. possibly the cowboys...

[bedlamVR]

I think that is going to be a key consideration Sultan may have the yards last night but Rocks has shown a lot in the heart stakes and Gibbs is always looking for his real Redskins...

...Plus i don't think any decision is going to be made soley based on last night practice has been very fierce and I rank Sultans chances of making though waivers to the PS much greater than the Rock...

[That Guy]

te kol and bauman stay, rock has the best chance... to be on the PS you can only have up to 1 year on an active nfl roster, and you can't be on the game for more than 8 games... rock is way way way past, and i think simon and mcollough probably are too... thats 9 weeks on the team, not playing in 9 games.

[Big C]

how did betts look last night, i didnt get a chance to watch the game.

[jdlea]

The solid running of Ladell Betts?! He had 3 yards per carry!