Redskins make first round of roster cuts

[Beemnseven]

As far as "leadership" goes, I'll just repeat what I said earlier... This team has been full of "leaders" for years, with as often as I hear it. Doesn't seem to help us escape from mediocrity though.

Again, don't take this as 'hate' for Cartwright. He belongs on this team. I just don't think he gives us much of a chance to take us to the next level. He's a fine, solid player. That's all.

I'm with you on Marcus Mason. He made more of a case to be on the final roster last year. This year I'm not getting all the hype.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

As far as "leadership" goes, I'll just repeat what I said earlier... This team has been full of "leaders" for years, with as often as I hear it. Doesn't seem to help us escape from mediocrity though.

Again, don't take this as 'hate' for Cartwright. He belongs on this team. I just don't think he gives us much of a chance to take us to the next level. He's a fine, solid player. That's all.

I'm with you on Marcus Mason. He made more of a case to be on the final roster last year. This year I'm not getting all the hype.

Have yall noticed that the warpath is full of leaders (no " necessary) for years? Guys that are willing to jump out there and start a new thread, regardless of how many times the topic has been discussed, or if there's a near identical one right below the one they just posted.

[Beemnseven]

Just listened to a podcast of the Jim Zorn Show, heard on ESPN 980. As to the final roster, Zorn says 10-12 spots are open, mainly among backup O-linemen, D-line, LBs, and receivers. In addition, he said that the running back situation is "cloudy". Says that some of the guys who are cut probably will play somewhere in the league, but just weren't part of their plans.

Now, take this for what it's worth, but one of the beat reporters who covers the Redskins for the station, Frank Hanrahan, said that Rock Cartwright could very well be a surprise cut. In part because he's been openly critical over his pay, and that he's starting to rub some of the coaches the wrong way. One reporter's conjecture, I know. But it does lead into Zorn's comments about the RB spots being "cloudy."

Personally, I haven't seen enough from Mason, Aldridge or Dorsey that makes me think either of them have supplanted Rock Cartwright. But think of it this way: What kind of message would it send to the players when a six-year veteran, a "locker room leader" gets kicked to the curb? To me, it would send a message that no one is safe, that they all had best be on their game. We'll find out on Saturday.

You can listen to the interview here.

[Lotus]

If the RB position is "cloudy," that could only mean Rock is in potential trouble.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Just listened to a podcast of the Jim Zorn Show, heard on ESPN 980. As to the final roster, Zorn says 10-12 spots are open, mainly among backup O-linemen, D-line, LBs, and receivers. In addition, he said that the running back situation is "cloudy". Says that some of the guys who are cut probably will play somewhere in the league, but just weren't part of their plans.

Now, take this for what it's worth, but one of the beat reporters who covers the Redskins for the station, Frank Hanrahan, said that Rock Cartwright could very well be a surprise cut. In part because he's been openly critical over his pay, and that he's starting to rub some of the coaches the wrong way. One reporter's conjecture, I know. But it does lead into Zorn's comments about the RB spots being "cloudy."

Personally, I haven't seen enough from Mason, Aldridge or Dorsey that makes me think either of them have supplanted Rock Cartwright. But think of it this way: What kind of message would it send to the players when a six-year veteran, a "locker room leader" gets kicked to the curb? To me, it would send a message that no one is safe, that they all had best be on their game. We'll find out on Saturday.

You can listen to the interview here.

Alridge is crazy fast, but just can't stay healthy on a consistent basis. So I'd probably give the nod to Dorsey over Rock.

Wouldn't be surpised to see Rock get cut. I think his groin injury is worse than is being let on.

I'll tell you another possibility, a long-shot but a real possibility. And this won't be a popular one...Mike Sellers.

[wilsowilso]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'll tell you another possibility, a long-shot but a real possibility. And this won't be a popular one...Mike Sellers.

Huh????????????? Is the contract thing getting ugly or something?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by wilsowilso

Huh????????????? Is the contract thing getting ugly or something?

It's been kind of ugly for a while. But look, I think he makes the roster but wouldn't be surprised if he's a last one in type of guy.

Much more likely that Mason and/or Rock gets cut.

Alridge vs. Dorsey will be really interesting. I doubt they both make it. In my opinion, AA is the far superior one but DD is the more dependable.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Alridge is crazy fast, but just can't stay healthy on a consistent basis. So I'd probably give the nod to Dorsey over Rock.

Wouldn't be surpised to see Rock get cut. I think his groin injury is worse than is being let on.

I'll tell you another possibility, a long-shot but a real possibility. And this won't be a popular one...Mike Sellers.

You're right, definitely not popular.

If we had another option at FB that was anywhere close to Caveman, I'd agree with you. But the fact is, without him we've got a 7th round rookie converted TE/HB, and nothing else. I don't see how we can part with Big Mike just yet.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Alridge is crazy fast, but just can't stay healthy on a consistent basis. So I'd probably give the nod to Dorsey over Rock.

Wouldn't be surpised to see Rock get cut. I think his groin injury is worse than is being let on.

I'll tell you another possibility, a long-shot but a real possibility. And this won't be a popular one...Mike Sellers.

Huh? Seriously? U don't cut a guy who just went to the PB and remains arguably a top 3 player at his position. I know big Mike caused trouble about his contract...he's still playing lights out on the field. I would just be inconsolable (for a good 5 to 10 minutes) if we cut Sellers

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Huh? Seriously? U don't cut a guy who just went to the PB and remains arguably a top 3 player at his position. I know big Mike caused trouble about his contract...he's still playing lights out on the field. I would just be inconsolable (for a good 5 to 10 minutes) if we cut Sellers

Sadly, I think there's going to be a bigger backlash from the fans if we cut Colt than if we cut Sellers.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Sadly, I think there's going to be a bigger backlash from the fans if we cut Colt than if we cut Sellers.

Oh man no kidding. The Cult of Colt could start a mutiny and bring down the site!

I can say one think I don't envy the coaches/FO one bit this time of season as making cuts would just eat at you. I'd keep thinking "what if this guy has an upside I'm missing right now?" And this year especially we've got some real serious competition at certain spots.