The Official 2010 Training Camp Thread

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by firstdown

What happened to the Red Snapper did we let him go or did he retire?

He is a free agent. His contract was up and he did not recieve a new one. As noted before he is still out there and if the new guy contiunues along the road of suck, the Red Snapper may get a phone call.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

He is a free agent. His contract was up and he did not recieve a new one. As noted before he is still out there and if the new guy contiunues along the road of suck, the Red Snapper may get a phone call.

Not sure why he was not signed. That is a thank less job until you screw up and then everyone who never knew you to start with hates you. I don't mind giving up a roster spot to know some who will touch the ball 6 to 10 times a game gets the job done.

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Not sure why he was not signed. That is a thank less job until you screw up and then everyone who never knew you to start with hates you. I don't mind giving up a roster spot to know some who will touch the ball 6 to 10 times a game gets the job done.

If we developed a young guy that can be a great long snapper and also in a pinch fill in at center or guard, would create more depth. Something we lacked for the last 10 years.
I don't know if Red Snapper could play on the o-line or not?

On a separate note:
3rd string Eric Cook the rookie center broke his right wrist during the final week of training camp in 2007 (New Mexico), and taught himself to snap with his left hand the rest of the season when he played center. Tough guy.

2nd string Center Kory Lichtensteiger: was named a finalist for the Rimington Trophy (nation’s best center) and a first-team all-conference choice as a senior. Posted the highest blocking consistency (85.6 percent) of any center in the country during his time at Bowling Green State according to NFLDraftScout.com.
You throw in Edwin Williams and it looks like we have some decent talent on the bench....for once.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Not sure why he was not signed. That is a thank less job until you screw up and then everyone who never knew you to start with hates you. I don't mind giving up a roster spot to know some who will touch the ball 6 to 10 times a game gets the job done.

I am with you. I don't know why you would want to replace Big Red till he decided to reitre. When you have a guy that solid, why mess with it.

I think he still may be back by the time the season starts espicially if the young guy continues to struggle. Smoot had eluded to this earlier in this post.