Glory Glory Hallelujah! Redskins Reportedly Sign RB Marcus Mason

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Dude, I understand. But many NFL teams keep only 3 backs and the Redskins made it clear that they would only have kept 4 as an exception. That exception was not made for football reasons, as you indicate. However, a previous post implied that Mason had some kind of right to a 4th spot and that he was dealt with dishonestly, or in other words, it was not a football decision.

Put differently: If Mason beat out Portis, Betts, or Rock, there would have been no discussion on this issue. James is completely irrelevant to this.

Put yet differently: If the Redskins had it out for Mason and he was dealt with dishonestly, why would they bring him back, and why would he so quickly agree to come back?

Well we laid claim to him and won that. I don't recall some huge dishonesty issue, I mean sure it looked like we might carry him into the season, but we didn't; was there a huge fit about that that I don't recall?

Let's just hope that he can prove that he's worthy of a spot, which he hasn't here or elsewhere.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Huh? You keep only so many at each position. Erasmus didn't have much to do with it IMO. If Mason wants to stick he needs to beat out Portis, Betts, or Rock, Erasmus or not. Good luck to him with that.

Yes and no. We needed the DE's cause all of them were dinged up but Taylor. Why we didn't let James go cause he never supplied the team with anything I'll never know.

Yes he was the 4th RB on the squad and was put on practice squad. They cut him though to sign another CB due to injuries at that position. So yes if your the 4th person on any position you most likely will get cut.

But please stop with all the sarcasm. He was a decent RB. People are trying to compare him to RB's that have like over 5-7 yrs as a NFL RB. Not gunna happen. Most of us who liked him liked what he brought plus he was younger. All we wanted was a RB who was younger that the team could groom to replace Portis down the road and everyone has to get sarcastic like we wanted Portis replaced last yr.

It kills me how some of you claim all his yardage came with 2nd stringers. Yes they did. but keep in mind we had second stringers blocking making those holes. Also you guys apparently have no faith in our 1st stringers cause all I keep hearing is yes his yardage was against 2nd and 3rd stringers. In other words if he was playing with the 1st stringers the OL would not be able to make the holes for him. He would not have gotten the good runs. Unfortunatly I have more faith not only in Mason but also in our OL. I believe he would have had similar runs with the starting OL. Only cause they are better at creating the holes. Besides if they could make holes for Betts they could for Mason. The only concern someone mentioned that I was unaware of was his blocking on passing downs. I thought he did ok but apparently not good enough for others.

[Swarley]

Unless he can offer something on special teams this time I dont see him sticking around.

[Nflnick11]

There's a reason why he's always getting cut

[dmvskinzfan08]

He's Baaaaaaaack!! The center of much debate at the backup position last year. I am happy to see him back. Welcome back Mr Mason.

[Ruhskins]

Oh man, I can't wait to see the Marcus Mason Fans and the Cult of Colt battle it out like the Bloods and Crips.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Oh man, I can't wait to see the Marcus Mason Fans and the Cult of Colt battle it out like the Bloods and Crips.

I don't see this as an issue if you all would just simply agree to let JC go, let Colt be the QB handing off to Mason during the season. There would be no fued. lol.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

I don't see this as an issue if you all would just simply agree to let JC go, let Colt be the QB handing off to Mason during the season. There would be no fued. lol.

I was talking about which group would have a bigger man-crush. LOL.

[Jamaican'Skin]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Oh man, I can't wait to see the Marcus Mason Fans and the Cult of Colt battle it out like the Bloods and Crips.

Oh please. Colt was sooooooooooo last preseason. Chase Daniel is the new heartthrob

[Pocket$ $traight]

Lol. I needed that. Are people really excited by this? There is a reason he never made it off of anyone's practice squad...

[Swarley]

I think the issue with Mason was not that he sucked. It's just that he offered less than any other RB on our roster. He couldn't contribute on teams and so he was let go.

[Eknox]

Good for him I always liked him, we need a young hungry RB behind CP I really didn't like what I saw from Betts (he did have a couple good carries toward the end of the season) but all in all is he worth the cap space? Does he produce enough to warrant a roster spot? I'll take Mason ..

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Eknox

Good for him I always liked him, we need a young hungry RB behind CP I really didn't like what I saw from Betts (he did have a couple good carries toward the end of the season) but all in all is he worth the cap space? Does he produce enough to warrant a roster spot? I'll take Mason ..

Sorry but I don't see Mason replacing Bett's. Last year they only called Betts number 4.6 time per game so he never really had much of a chance to do anything on the field. I would love for Mason to come in and do good but its just not going to happen.

[RedskinPete]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Will post a link once I see one

Why sign him? Didn't we get someone else from CFL that has what he has and will be cut in Aug? Guess both can talk to the Turk together!

[Luxorreb]

Any chance we can sign Mix again? He works for me in Madden!