Shaun Alexander at Redskin Park

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Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

I completely disagree.

First off, Reed played well when he stepped in when we lost ST. And has always been a solid teamer. So I don't get the never has or will be part? Yes he lost his starting job to a better Horton. But, we found a diamond in the rough in the late round of the draft. GREAT PICK for us!

Give SA another chance will it hurt,of course not. But he was something and turned to nothing. Point blank, theres a reason no other team in the league will pick him up for even vet min don't you think. We gave him a shoot when Betts went down he had 11 carries for 24 yards, 2.1 avg. I would have to think that was a good chance (maybe last) to prove he still had something left in the tank.

Doughty did play well for ST for a few games, then he came back to earth. He was toast as a rookie and has never displayed adequate coverage skills. If you get any mediocre tight end or wideout isolated on him you are guaranteed a big play.

I know what Alexander's stats were but I don't think you can judge anyone on 11 carries over a few games. That is not an audition. Now give him 10-15 carries in a pre-season game and if he gets 25 yards then fine.

Point being, if Doughty is worth bringing back for some reason, there is no reason that Alexander isn't worth bringing back for a tryout too.