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[53Fan]

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

Well..you know...being a scout in the CFL doesn't really translate well to being a scout in the NFL. How many scouts in the CFL have made it in the NFL..........blah...blah...blah. I think your cousin is probably right. And John Palermo was on Redskin Nation and talked about Wilson having a big upside and was kinda put on the backshelf due to the signing of JT.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Well..you know...being a scout in the CFL doesn't really translate well to being a scout in the NFL. How many scouts in the CFL have made it in the NFL..........blah...blah...blah.

On the other hand, being a CFL scout makes one infinitely more qualified than the average redskins fan posting on a message board.

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 agree, but i wonder what your cousin would think about Rock Cartwright or Darren Sproels if they were in the CFL... both small guys that really arent that exceptionally fast. I'm not going to get excited about this move yet, but i don't think its a BAD move on the part of the skins either. Its nice to see they are exploring all their options and actively taking steps to improve the team. If we were sitting around doing absolutely nothing, completely content with our roster, then i would be irritated.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

being a CFL scout makes one infinitely more qualified than the average redskins fan posting on a message board.

That is true. Especially for those fans who do not take the winking smiley face as a sign of sarcasm.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

That is true. Especially for those fans who do not take the winking smiley face as a sign of sarcasm.

funny that you mentioned that. I actually looked all over for a winky smiley but couldnt find it. must not have looked closely enough. I'm just looking forward to the opportunity to use this one for the first time:

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

funny that you mentioned that. I actually looked all over for a winky smiley but couldnt find it. must not have looked closely enough. I'm just looking forward to the opportunity to use this one for the first time:

No harm, no foul brother.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

i agree, but i wonder what your cousin would think about Rock Cartwright or Darren Sproels if they were in the CFL... both small guys that really arent that exceptionally fast. I'm not going to get excited about this move yet, but i don't think its a BAD move on the part of the skins either. Its nice to see they are exploring all their options and actively taking steps to improve the team. If we were sitting around doing absolutely nothing, completely content with our roster, then i would be irritated.

I see your point, but the size isn't only about height. It's also about the fact that he barely can clear 170 lbs. Sproles is over 180, and Rock over 210

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I see your point, but the size isn't only about height. It's also about the fact that he barely can clear 170 lbs. Sproles is over 180, and Rock over 210

yikes i should have looked up rocks weight. i knew sproles was a lightweight, but i had no idea rock was that heavy... no way this kid makes the team.