Redskins cut Mason and Alridge, sign OT Levi Jones

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Buster

Exactly. We've been hearing for a few years how he's the next Walter Payton. He's barely better than a practice squad player and he's received more carries than he really deserved as a #3/#4 back this season. He's failed at making an impact twice with us and once with the Jets.

I've never heard of the new RB, but his scouting report sounds promising and at this point, we need to try new things with some new personnel, on and off the field.

Picking up Levi Jones is overdue. Great move and I'll give the team credit for making it, even if late. If he can stay healthy, he has a lot of potential and really, he's the best FA we could get right now. No team is trading or releasing quality linemen.

I wanted Levi Jones, I am happy we got Levi Jones, I will never know if we tried, but he wouldn't sign until he knew he would be a starter, or if we just didn't try.
IF the FO tried, but LJ said, I'm not signing till I know I can be a starter. Than awesome move for picking him up pretty quickly once Samuels was out.

IF the FO said, lets see how far Samuels can carry us, and then worry about it once he goes down. Terrible move for not having the plan in place since we all knew Samuels was going to miss games, the question was just how many.

I don't know which scenario is closer to the truth, but my guess is probably #2. (although again Bugel made his preseason comments about the LT spot, and LJ definitely wanted to be a starter, so #1 could be the truth)

[calia]

Does anyone think that Wynn is likely to make a bigger contribution to the team than either Mason or Aldridge could? If not, then doesn't this seem like a really dumb move. It does to me, especially since Portis seems to be struggling. Wynn won't see the field whereas Mason already has. Granted, he didn't do a lot, but it's so early in terms of actual playing time.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by calia

Does anyone think that Wynn is likely to make a bigger contribution to the team than either Mason or Aldridge could? If not, then doesn't this seem like a really dumb move. It does to me, especially since Portis seems to be struggling. Wynn won't see the field whereas Mason already has. Granted, he didn't do a lot, but it's so early in terms of actual playing time.

Wynn was picked up for the fill-in punter, not Mason/Aldridge.

But, the answer is yes, he can contribute more than both of them combined.

[calia]

Originally Posted by Buster

Wynn was picked up for the fill-in punter, not Mason/Aldridge.

But, the answer is yes, he can contribute more than both of them combined.

My point is that with a roster spot to give, do you re-sign Wynn or keep Mason or Alderidge, and I still don't see Wynn having more of an impact that either of those two might. I am not saying that they're starting material. But neither is Wynn, and with Wilson, Jarmon, Daniels, Orakpo, and Carter available to play DE at varying points in a game, I just don't see what Wynn gets us.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by calia

My point is that with a roster spot to give, do you re-sign Wynn or keep Mason or Alderidge, and I still don't see Wynn having more of an impact that either of those two might. I am not saying that they're starting material. But neither is Wynn, and with Wilson, Jarmon, Daniels, Orakpo, and Carter available to play DE at varying points in a game, I just don't see what Wynn gets us.

Yes we're deep at DE, but Mason and Aldridge were non-contributors completely. Mason just isn't as good as people around here dream about and Aldridge makes Betts look like the best ball-securer in the world.

[calia]

Originally Posted by Buster

Yes we're deep at DE, but Mason and Aldridge were non-contributors completely. Mason just isn't as good as people around here dream about and Aldridge makes Betts look like the best ball-securer in the world.

Well, if you're in agreement that we have depth at DE, even if we shed Mason and Alderidge, it seems more sensible to sign someone at another position of need rather than a DE who won't contribute.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by calia

Well, if you're in agreement that we have depth at DE, even if we shed Mason and Alderidge, it seems more sensible to sign someone at another position of need rather than a DE who won't contribute.

Agreed, I'd prefer if we'd use any open roster spot for O-line depth or a LB to help keep Orakpo at DE full-time.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Buster

Wynn was picked up for the fill-in punter, not Mason/Aldridge.

But, the answer is yes, he can contribute more than both of them combined.

How do you know? I heard the RB/FB was picked up to replace the punter, Levi replaced Alridge and Wynn replaced MM?

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by calia

Does anyone think that Wynn is likely to make a bigger contribution to the team than either Mason or Aldridge could? If not, then doesn't this seem like a really dumb move. It does to me, especially since Portis seems to be struggling. Wynn won't see the field whereas Mason already has. Granted, he didn't do a lot, but it's so early in terms of actual playing time.

Umm, most likely yes. I'm sure they will find a way to stick him in defensively, but honestly I think we should have found some more O-lineman instead of another defensive player or RB. The team is committed to Portis, Betts, and Rock. No matter how much they suck. This new RB/FB most likely won't see the field until he learns the play calls and routes and blocking scheme. Oh, and for those of you who are excited about this move......he was on the practice squad after being picked in the 2007 draft, during 2008 he ran two....thats 2 plays last yr and didn't run any more. Hmmm. What does that tell you....camp scrub. Sounds a lot like MM to me. But we shall all see cause I'm guessing he won't even see the field but if he does it will be after our break to give him time to learn the plays and blocking scheme.

I just don't see why we picked up Wynn when we needed O-lineman? I just wish if they decided to pick up a defensive player they would have picked up a SLB and moved Orakpo to DE solely.

Is there something wrong with our Rookie practice squad FB Eddie Williams? Could they not have promoted him and picked up two O-lineman?

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

I just don't see why we picked up Wynn when we needed O-lineman? I just wish if they decided to pick up a defensive player they would have picked up a SLB and moved Orakpo to DE solely.

I'd say it's likely because we're more looking for people that could contribute now and whoever we'd sign on o-line will still be available if we need them later in the season. Of course that means that they won't be game conditioned or familiar with our playbook though.