Redskins Sign RB Ryan Grant/Place Roy Helu Jr. on IR

[htownskinfan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Hightower-still not even healthy enough to work out with teams from what I last heard

Grant-apparently healthy enough to get signed by the Skins w/o even a workout

Slaton-think what the Skins see in him is a step in when needed back who is familiar with the offense

Helu-he's been hurt for a while and aggravated his injuries on Sunday. I'm still a bit surprised, quite honestly, that he wasn't IR'd

Royster-also got hurt on Sunday, though it may not be as bad (3-4 weeks out) as I originally heard

Well Damn if thats the case sounds like we need to sign another rb besides Grant

[InsaneBoost]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Hightower-still not even healthy enough to work out with teams from what I last heard

I had heard he had another setback on top of things. Makes you wonder about his career.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by InsaneBoost

I had heard he had another setback on top of things. Makes you wonder about his career.

Well he's getting his knee scoped. When he returns he has said he wants to return to the Skins but we'll see what happens

[InsaneBoost]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well he's getting his knee scoped. When he returns he has said he wants to return to the Skins but we'll see what happens

I just don't see why he wouldn't shred the knee again. Not trying to be a debbie downer, but after one of those big cuts, I just can't see it lasting long.

[Chico23231]

If pass blocking is a strength, then its actually a really smart signing. Lets slide him in a Right Tackle. Speaking of, any word on that worthless POS Jamal Brown?

[Monksdown]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

If pass blocking is a strength, then its actually a really smart signing. Lets slide him in a Right Tackle. Speaking of, any word on that worthless POS Jamal Brown?

Ryan Grant+Jordan Black=Trent Williams right leg.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Monksdown

Ryan Grant+Jordan Black=Trent Williams right leg.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

If pass blocking is a strength, then its actually a really smart signing. Lets slide him in a Right Tackle. Speaking of, any word on that worthless POS Jamal Brown?

Absolutely. We've been trying to replace Portis' blocking since he went down.

We need to protect RGIII.


Grant reportedly had an outstanding workout with the Bears and had offers from multiple teams.

https://twitter.com/BradBiggs/status/250709952451194880

Ryan Grant had an impressive workout with #Bears today. He is expected to sign a contract tonight -- but with another club.

[Monkeydad]

About time, I've been calling this for months.

With Roy not being the Helu that we used to know (singing), and Royster also getting banged up a little, we needed another RB in case Morris goes down. We're a run-heavy team...we're going to need more than 3 bodies at HB.

Love this move since he's a backup. He's not starter-material any more but for depth, great acquisition.

[Evilgrin]

Nice move, and I'm sure the dolphins still want picks for slaton, so forget that.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Evilgrin

Nice move, and I'm sure the dolphins still want picks for slaton, so forget that.

He's not on the Dolphins

[Monkeydad]

There must have been something about Slaton health-wise or personal that made that deal fall through. We could have signed him after they waived him too and we declined again.

He was a fumbler too. Had talent and was a beast stat-wise before he was injured and Arian Foster arrived, but he was a fumbler. That's the last thing we need now...we're winning the TO battle every week. It's been ages since that has happened.


The RB-desperate Lions worked Slaton out last week and turned him down too.

There's a reason no one wants him. I don't know what it is, but there has to be a valid reason he can't make a team any more. He used to be a great back.

Everybody forget about Slaton. Our FO did their homework on him.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

There must have been something about Slaton health-wise or personal that made that deal fall through. We could have signed him after they waived him too and we declined again.

He was a fumbler too. Had talent and was a beast stat-wise before he was injured and Arian Foster arrived, but he was a fumbler. That's the last thing we need now...we're winning the TO battle every week. It's been ages since that has happened.


The RB-desperate Lions worked Slaton out last week and turned him down too.

There's a reason no one wants him. I don't know what it is, but there has to be a valid reason he can't make a team any more. He used to be a great back.

Everybody forget about Slaton. Our FO did their homework on him.

You've jinxed it now. He will go to some team, rush for 990 yds this season, and everyone will be slamming BA/KS for not getting it done.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

You've jinxed it now. He will go to some team, rush for 990 yds this season, and everyone will be slamming BA/KS for not getting it done.

Chris Clemons will rush for 2,500 yards this year even though he plays defense. That's what happens when Skins go to other teams.

[scowan]

I am also with others on this thread that are wondering who or whom the Skins have cut to make this happen. Anyone know?