Welcome back Anthony Alridge.........

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Now we can dump Mason.

And just to add, just because you put a OL on IR that doesn't mean you have to replace that roster spot with a OL. Bashing on Vinny for this is just dumb.

I tend to agree with you.
They tried Mason out a few times...as a change of pace back. But as some of you have pointed out in preseacon...he is not much different than Betts.
I think a couple games have pointed this out.
It's kinda a blessing to have the opportunity to get alridge due to a mis-call by the front office...you certainly can't blame them for taking the safer player and hoping he was a change of pace back.

[T.O.Killa]

I think Mason is in. My thinking is that they were already phasing rock out against the Rams.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

I think Mason is in. My thinking is that they were already phasing rock out against the Rams.

Rock hasn't had any carries in 2 games and has 4 KO returns for an avg. of 24 yds/return. You might be right, maybe a trade?

[roth74va]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Rock hasn't had any carries in 2 games and has 4 KO returns for an avg. of 24 yds/return. You might be right, maybe a trade?

Im thinking Betts before Rock, at least Rock will tackle someone on coverage teams. Does anyone think a team will give up anything for either Rock and/or Betts?

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by roth74va

Im thinking Betts before Rock, at least Rock will tackle someone on coverage teams. Does anyone think a team will give up anything for either Rock and/or Betts?

Sure, why not. Betts has looked decent catching the ball and Rock is a proven return man (mid-round to Low picks).

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Sure, why not. Betts has looked decent catching the ball and Rock is a proven return man (mid-round to Low picks).

I thought that Betts and Cartwright were late round picks? If we could mid round or late round picks, wait wait wait. . . . we can't get seventh rounders. Forget that idea.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Sure, why not. Betts has looked decent catching the ball and Rock is a proven return man (mid-round to Low picks).

we might get a fifth or sixth for betts and that guy that runs and picks up the kickoff tee for rock

[Eknox]

Originally Posted by roth74va

Im thinking Betts before Rock, at least Rock will tackle someone on coverage teams. Does anyone think a team will give up anything for either Rock and/or Betts?

I'll trade you an old George Foreman grill for Betts...lol

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

I think Mason is in. My thinking is that they were already phasing rock out against the Rams.

Last I checked Rock does not see much time at running back and is our return guy which if we let him go for Mason or Alridge it a hugh mistake. Rock is the one guy we can count on to almost always get us out to the 25 or 30 yard line on his returns. He will also break one from time to time and he does not turn the ball over.

[gibbsisgod]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Last I checked Rock does not see much time at running back and is our return guy which if we let him go for Mason or Alridge it a hugh mistake. Rock is the one guy we can count on to almost always get us out to the 25 or 30 yard line on his returns. He will also break one from time to time and he does not turn the ball over.

This is HUGE. Alridge had fumbling problems. Rock may not be flashy but he is very dependable with his ball security.

[SouperMeister]

I was really pulling for Alridge to make the opening day roster despite the fumbles. He gives us another dimension in terms of RB speed that we haven't had in many years.

[Longtimefan]

If he ever get's an opportunity to play he certainly adds something we don't currently have, speed. I'm actually glad to see he's coming back.

[GusFrerotte]

Guys we might be looking at a possible switch to Wr for Aldridge. Just a thought. Thomas isn't getting it done and Moss sucks. Betts or Rock might not be the ones on the hotseat or trade block!!!!!!

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Guys we might be looking at a possible switch to Wr for Aldridge. Just a thought. Thomas isn't getting it done and Moss sucks. Betts or Rock might not be the ones on the hotseat or trade block!!!!!!

Congrats on the worst post of the day.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Guys we might be looking at a possible switch to Wr for Aldridge. Just a thought. Thomas isn't getting it done and Moss sucks. Betts or Rock might not be the ones on the hotseat or trade block!!!!!!

Was this sarcasm? I second that worst post of the day nomination as well, even if this post wasn't intentionally sarcastic. I've heard some shit but this is so far beyond the normal dose of "crazy stupidity" on this board that I actually can't tell.

And I agree SGG, it's hard not to like Alridge's speed but how often he fumbles concerns me.

I think this move is gonna precede another one. I just don't see why JZ would carry 5 backs on the roster.