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[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So I talked to my cousin who's been a scout, among other things, for the CFL and his take is that Dorsey is exciting and can give you the occasional big play, but he doesn't think he really has the size nor speed to make up for the lack of size to make it in the NFL.

He liked Chris Wilson when we signed him, thought he'd easily make the team and could be an impact player but he's not as high on Dorsey...for what it's worth

Thanks for that insight.

I appreciate that perspective because it sounds in line with what a Canadian prospect would bring to an NFL team in just one year, even if he is setting the CFL ablaze.

Thanks for the dream-free anaylsis.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So I talked to my cousin who's been a scout, among other things, for the CFL and his take is that Dorsey is exciting and can give you the occasional big play, but he doesn't think he really has the size nor speed to make up for the lack of size to make it in the NFL.

He liked Chris Wilson when we signed him, thought he'd easily make the team and could be an impact player but he's not as high on Dorsey...for what it's worth

I can see that

[44ever]

can be used anytime around hear latley especially when 53 is posting

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by 44ever

can be used anytime around hear latley especially when 53 is posting

Don't be a "Johnny come LATLEY" 44. I wish Dorsey all the best. It would be great if he turns out to be a "Sproles like" player, but as SS says, at 170 pounds, how much contact can he take? Anyone remember how much Joe Washington weighed?

[44ever]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Don't be a "Johnny come LATLEY" 44. I wish Dorsey all the best. It would be great if he turns out to be a "Sproles like" player, but as SS says, at 170 pounds, how much contact can he take? Anyone remember how much Joe Washington weighed?

don't remember JW weight but Desmond Howard was around 180 Ibs SB mvp punt returner. He was a little heavier but also a little taller at 5'10

I don't think for a minute he would be a Sproles. What does SS know anyway

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Don't be a "Johnny come LATLEY" 44. I wish Dorsey all the best. It would be great if he turns out to be a "Sproles like" player, but as SS says, at 170 pounds, how much contact can he take? Anyone remember how much Joe Washington weighed?

maybe he can go on the chris cooley diet and gain a few. i seem to remember watching a video on cooleys blog and the guy eats nothing but mcdonalds and taco bell.

[44ever]

I think Dorsey can make a great ST player even at 170. I wouldn't mind starting from the 40+YL once in a while.

[MTK]

Sproles is an inch shorter than Dorsey but about 10 lbs heavier. Pretty similar.

My prediction is Dorsey will be outta here before training camp.

[53Fan]

Well like Angry said, I can't see them keeping 4 RB's. If the guy is really, really good on punt returns, and the coaches are comfortable enough with Rock being a back-up to Portis, they could always trade Betts. Personally I like Betts and think he should get alot more playing time, but if they're not going to use him and this guy can return punts better than ARE, ha-ha, and compliment Portis at RB.........

[44ever]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Well like Angry said, I can't see them keeping 4 RB's. If the guy is really, really good on punt returns, and the coaches are comfortable enough with Rock being a back-up to Portis, they could always trade Betts. Personally I like Betts and think he should get alot more playing time, but if they're not going to use him and this guy can return punts better than ARE, ha-ha, and compliment Portis at RB.........

Thats basically what I was thinking.

[Eknox]

This guy does remind you of Sproles.. I could see him in a 3rd down back role..the guy has the speed and the small size like Sproles to hide behind the big O-lineman , then burst thru the line with lightning speed..( sorry got carried away) it's a little exciting seeing some new faster faces coming aboard...

[MTK]

Marcus Mason = MVP of the preseason

Has there ever been a more meaningless statement?

LOL

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Marcus Mason = MVP of the preseason

Has there ever been a more meaningless statement?

LOL

MVP of OTA's...

[BigHairedAristocrat]

I am fine with cutting Cartwright, but not just to replace him with this guy... Cartwright excels at his role on the team. The only way i'd get rid of him is if we found someone younger, cheaper, and better on special teams. Considering Rocks a beast on special teams and couldnt come any cheaper, i doubt we get rid of him this year.

[MTK]

Rock is a gamer on ST. I've never understood why some want him gone.