Why Haven't We Signed Brian Brohm

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Originally Posted by SBXVII

I'll agree Mason is a poor mans version of Betts. I would have prefered they cut Betts also, but on the flip side as much as people want to argue that Mason is "one dimensional" I see Cartwright as being the same thing in reverse. He is not the 3rd string RB for nothing. He never see's the field as a RB for no reason. He just is not good at being a RB and actually has no value to the offense. All he is, is a glorified KR. Perhaps a good takler. I would argue his better role would be as a Safety since he can tackle well. But in the end he does nothing else except KR. He does not even PR. I mean if he's supposed to be good at one thing taking a ball that was kicked and getting atleast 25.6 yrds per carry then stick him on PR duty also. Unless he sucks at that also.

I do see your point, but it doesnt change anything with Betts on the roster. Betts and Mason are fairly similar, in that they are really #2 RB's, where as Rock can play teams like the other 2 cannot/dont. This gives Rock value that neither Betts/Mason has.......yet. And there is no way he could play safety, although that might be pretty funny. Rock also scares me with how he catches the ball over his head sometimes on kick returns. On a punt return someone would pop the crap out of him, and he wouldnt hold onto the ball. Punt returners are also usually quick/shifty, where as Rock has that straight ahead style. It works on KR, but I dont think he would do well with PR.

So basically your just gonna have to wait, Betts and/or Rock wont be here next year, and Mason will get an even better shot at contributing. The #2 RB is the backup, and the #3 HAS to play special teams. He either has to pass up Betts(wont happen with these coaches), or learn to play ST's so he can bump Rock from the active roster. Mason knows ST's is his weakness, or really tackling specifically, so this might happen sooner or later.

And I dont feel Rock doesnt see carries at RB because he cannot do it, we can barely get Betts enough carries to contribute, let alone the #3. Hopefully this will change, so CP isnt worn down come the last 3-4 games of the season.

I think you might see Mason pretty soon, Betts doesnt have a good history of staying healthy. I could see Mason possibly taking his job if Betts opens the door.