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[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

First. Welcome to the board

Second. The Bears let Ricky Manning go today, he would be worth a look for a nickel/dime position in my opinion.

I thought about this one for awhile, but Ricky Manning is from the school of Kenny Wright, that is: a mediocre nickel back, but a liability should the players ahead of him get injured. He's better than 07 Torrence, but worse then what I hope 08 Torrence will be.

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by RMSkins

I don't know I guess it all depends on who you consider to be a "surprise player", but if I had to go with one I would pick CB Matteral Richardson. I think he clearly has outplayed Tryon, Westbrook, and Holt to be the 5th CB on the roster. Either way I think the 5th CB is going to come down to Tryon and Richardson and whichever one doesn't make the active roster is going to be placed on the PS.

Richardson would be a suprise to me...but I dont think Tryon has earned a spot either...its possible we hit up a free agent for #5 too

Torrence is a lock, hes looked improved to me..a decent #4 and arguably #3 potential on other teams.

At this point the only question is if they keep Chris Wilson, Mason or McMullen.
Not much has changed.
I say, Wilson and McMullen are likely gone to make way for Mason.
They need to send Mason out in 4 WR sets to see if they can get WR value there

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by doughtydoubter

i wouldnt be suprised if hamilton made ps. Rob jackson too. I also look for tryon/richardson to be there.

Rob Jackson has already outplayed Chris Wilson and is probably just below EJames. He probably has a 50/50 shot unless the Skins pick up DL LB or Safety Depth from other cuts...hed be the first to go because of his practice squad eligibility

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I thought about this one for awhile, but Ricky Manning is from the school of Kenny Wright, that is: a mediocre nickel back, but a liability should the players ahead of him get injured. He's better than 07 Torrence, but worse then what I hope 08 Torrence will be.

My "desire" for Manning would be more due to Springs getting the majority of his playing time this year at safety, not as a replacement for Torrence necessarily.

[doughtydoubter]

i think manning would be a solid pickup myself...indeed to make for springs at saftey which would ultimately improve our apparent weakest spot on defense.

[vallin21]

I am all for anything to get Doughty out of SS. If that means signing Ricky Manning Jr and moving spings to saftey im all for it

[vaoutlaws2006]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

First. Welcome to the board

Second. The Bears let Ricky Manning go today, he would be worth a look for a nickel/dime position in my opinion.

i see you and i think alike on this....i think this would be a great move for us to make.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

My "desire" for Manning would be more due to Springs getting the majority of his playing time this year at safety, not as a replacement for Torrence necessarily.

Understood. My eyes tell me that Torrence would be better in that role, but the full disclosure is that I may be giving Torrence the benefit of the doubt that he doesn't yet deserve.

Still, if it came to an injury in the secondary, I would much rather see Doughty out there again (assuming of course that he were to get benched due to poor play in order to make Springs switch positions) then have Ricky Manning start at CB for us.

Of course, I'm not arguing against added flexibility here, if that is the ultimate goal.

[vaoutlaws2006]

Of course, I'm not arguing against added flexibility here, if that is the ultimate goal.[/quote]

Im not suggesting manning be named a starter or he be ahead of torrence on the depth chart...i think the flexiblity he could provide would be useful considering the possiblity of springs playing some safety seems very likely.

[doughtydoubter]

You know i really doubt we will pick up anyone off waivers ill be surprised.

[T.O.Killa]

I was listening to Vinny Cerato and he said that the Redskins will probably only keep five LB's. He also made it sound like they would not keep four running backs. That means to me, that if they keep Mason they cut Cartright. I doubt it, but Mason is a better back.

[Skinz4life]

Wow - that surprises me I thought that Mason would make the team for sure with how well he has played in the preseason.

[MTK]

It's a numbers game, keeping 4 RBs is tough.

[Soup's Uncle]

I'd try to trade Ladell for something of value (draft picks) to a team that needs a running back and keep Mason.

[Skinz4life]

Does anyone remember Robert Green, the former William and Mary longshot running back who made the team back in the early 90's? Mason kinda reminds me of him.