Training Camp Updates:

53Fan · 08-09-2009, 12:05 PM

I like Mason. No one is saying he doesn't have talent or doesn't deserve a shot. Even Zorn likes him. He just doesn't like him better than Betts. Betts has been getting great reviews all camp and for good reason. The coaches aren't making it up because they owe him anything. They didn't draft him. Don't take my word for it, read what the reports from the coaches about Betts have been saying. Mason has potential to be good in this league, I don't deny that and have no reason to, but when people want to cut a proven back that the coaches seem pretty high on just so a preseason favorite can make the team and project him as the next Barry Sanders even though 2 other teams didn't see enough in him to make them think they should "lock him up", it just doesn't make a whole lot of sense. I think right now he's at a disadvantage because I think the coaches are looking for more of a speed back. That's why we brought Alridge and Dorsey in. Some good players are going to be cut, you can't keep them all, and with Portis and Betts on the team, who I think the coaches give a longer playing life to than the fans, what exactly would Mason do? Sit on the bench until they retired? He has not yet proven he can play ST's and he is being given the opportunity. What more can he ask for? Standout on teams Mason and you may make the team.

GMScud · 08-09-2009, 01:02 PM

From Redskins.com twitter page on today's morning practice-

Jeremy Bridges sitting out with an ankle sprain from yesterday's scrimmage, but Heyer and Mike Williams are back on the field practicing.

Orakpo practicing with the D-lineman today.

Anthony Alridge out today with a sprained toe from the scrimmage.

Santana Moss still out, nursing that hamstring.

Devin Thomas not a full go, but had his helmet on and participated in some drills.

mrreddman · 08-09-2009, 02:53 PM

I would love to see either Dorsey or Aldridge make this team. We need a little speed scat back/ return guy to change the pace sometimes. I do like Mason but dont see a roster spot for him unless Betts or Rock gets injured. If some other player(s) show they can perform well on ST, Rock may be on the way out.

44Deezel · 08-09-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mrreddman

I would love to see either Dorsey or Aldridge make this team. We need a little speed scat back/ return guy to change the pace sometimes. I do like Mason but dont see a roster spot for him unless Betts or Rock gets injured. If some other player(s) show they can perform well on ST, Rock may be on the way out.

Whoever the Skins keep, I hope they use him. I'd love to see them employ a 3 back system similar to the Ravens and Giants, especially if one of the backs is a change of pace speedster that can take it the distance.

Here's a highlight clip on Aldridge for anyone interested:

YouTube - Anthony "Quick Six" Alridge

Does he have a problem holding onto the ball?

44Deezel · 08-09-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mrreddman

I would love to see either Dorsey or Aldridge make this team. We need a little speed scat back/ return guy to change the pace sometimes. I do like Mason but dont see a roster spot for him unless Betts or Rock gets injured. If some other player(s) show they can perform well on ST, Rock may be on the way out.

Anyone know how Dorsey is doing on teams? He was the CFL special teams player of the year and he has some nifty kick returns on youtube. Is he being given a shot to compete as a kick-off/punt returner?

tryfuhl · 08-09-2009, 03:50 PM

I'm kind of worried that we still have the same questions/doubts at WR and OL as we have for awhile now; we have more potential at WR maybe, but who knows..

CultBrennan59 · 08-09-2009, 09:36 PM

Ok, so I didn't go to the Fan Appreciation day, but I was wondering how did Aldrige do, all of our rookies not named Orakpo, and Hackett do?

SBXVII · 08-10-2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Ok, so I didn't go to the Fan Appreciation day, but I was wondering how did Aldrige do, all of our rookies not named Orakpo, and Hackett do?

Crazy rumor over at ES that KBarnes (rookie) hyperextended his knee and will not play in the Ravens preseason game. Again rumor mill unless someone has more info.

Pocket$ $traight · 08-10-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SBXVII

Crazy rumor over at ES that KBarnes (rookie) hyperextended his knee and will not play in the Ravens preseason game. Again rumor mill unless someone has more info.

As long as it isn't popped, I am ok with any rumor.

SmootSmack · 08-10-2009, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SBXVII

Crazy rumor over at ES that KBarnes (rookie) hyperextended his knee and will not play in the Ravens preseason game. Again rumor mill unless someone has more info.

I don't exactly know what happened, but I did hear that he and Bridges are unlikely to play mainly as precautionary measures after relatively minor injuries this past weekend.

dmvskinzfan08 · 08-10-2009, 02:02 AM

that being said. we probably keep betts because of familiarity. but he is on the decline. I think we keep him but Rock is the odd man out..Dorsey, Mason or Aldridge will take his spot. But I heard Aldridge has fumblitis. Not good.

tryfuhl · 08-10-2009, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dmvskinzfan08

that being said. we probably keep betts because of familiarity. but he is on the decline. I think we keep him but Rock is the odd man out..Dorsey, Mason or Aldridge will take his spot. But I heard Aldridge has fumblitis. Not good.

They've basically stated Rock is the return man so I don't know.

MTK · 08-10-2009, 08:52 AM

A little update on Alridge and Dorsey:

Running backs Anthony Alridge and Dominique Dorsey are competing to make the Redskins' season-opening 53-man roster as special teams players, but coaches also are interested in having a change-of-pace speed back to complement top back Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts. Alridge and Dorsey have home-run potential, coaches said, but in order for either to earn a roster spot, he must hold on to the ball, and Alridge and Dorsey have had problems in that area during camp.

Alridge, who did not practice Sunday and was in the trainers' room receiving treatment for a sprained toe, has been particularly careless, fumbling several times during an afternoon practice last week. He also fumbled in Saturday's intrasquad scrimmage, which disappointed Zorn.

Orakpo Draws Some Rave Reviews - washingtonpost.com

JLee9718 · 08-10-2009, 06:37 PM

The defense has been awesome. But the offense is still broke.

WaldSkins · 08-11-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JLee9718

The defense has been awesome. But the offense is still broke.

Is the defense that good or is our offense that bad?

08-09-2009, 12:05 PM	#1
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Training Camp Updates: I like Mason. No one is saying he doesn't have talent or doesn't deserve a shot. Even Zorn likes him. He just doesn't like him better than Betts. Betts has been getting great reviews all camp and for good reason. The coaches aren't making it up because they owe him anything. They didn't draft him. Don't take my word for it, read what the reports from the coaches about Betts have been saying. Mason has potential to be good in this league, I don't deny that and have no reason to, but when people want to cut a proven back that the coaches seem pretty high on just so a preseason favorite can make the team and project him as the next Barry Sanders even though 2 other teams didn't see enough in him to make them think they should "lock him up", it just doesn't make a whole lot of sense. I think right now he's at a disadvantage because I think the coaches are looking for more of a speed back. That's why we brought Alridge and Dorsey in. Some good players are going to be cut, you can't keep them all, and with Portis and Betts on the team, who I think the coaches give a longer playing life to than the fans, what exactly would Mason do? Sit on the bench until they retired? He has not yet proven he can play ST's and he is being given the opportunity. What more can he ask for? Standout on teams Mason and you may make the team. __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

08-09-2009, 01:02 PM	#2
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: Training Camp Updates: From Redskins.com twitter page on today's morning practice- Jeremy Bridges sitting out with an ankle sprain from yesterday's scrimmage, but Heyer and Mike Williams are back on the field practicing. Orakpo practicing with the D-lineman today. Anthony Alridge out today with a sprained toe from the scrimmage. Santana Moss still out, nursing that hamstring. Devin Thomas not a full go, but had his helmet on and participated in some drills. __________________ Tardy

08-09-2009, 02:53 PM	#3
mrreddman Special Teams Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: alexandria va Posts: 143	Re: Training Camp Updates: I would love to see either Dorsey or Aldridge make this team. We need a little speed scat back/ return guy to change the pace sometimes. I do like Mason but dont see a roster spot for him unless Betts or Rock gets injured. If some other player(s) show they can perform well on ST, Rock may be on the way out.

08-09-2009, 03:50 PM	#6
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 42 Posts: 12,514	Re: Training Camp Updates: I'm kind of worried that we still have the same questions/doubts at WR and OL as we have for awhile now; we have more potential at WR maybe, but who knows..

08-09-2009, 09:36 PM	#7
CultBrennan59 Pro Bowl Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,526	Re: Training Camp Updates: Ok, so I didn't go to the Fan Appreciation day, but I was wondering how did Aldrige do, all of our rookies not named Orakpo, and Hackett do?

08-10-2009, 02:02 AM	#11
dmvskinzfan08 Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 968	Re: Training Camp Updates: that being said. we probably keep betts because of familiarity. but he is on the decline. I think we keep him but Rock is the odd man out..Dorsey, Mason or Aldridge will take his spot. But I heard Aldridge has fumblitis. Not good. __________________ HTTR 09 - RIP#21 HATERS << Misery Loves Company

08-10-2009, 08:52 AM	#13
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,050	Re: Training Camp Updates: A little update on Alridge and Dorsey: Running backs Anthony Alridge and Dominique Dorsey are competing to make the Redskins' season-opening 53-man roster as special teams players, but coaches also are interested in having a change-of-pace speed back to complement top back Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts. Alridge and Dorsey have home-run potential, coaches said, but in order for either to earn a roster spot, he must hold on to the ball, and Alridge and Dorsey have had problems in that area during camp. Alridge, who did not practice Sunday and was in the trainers' room receiving treatment for a sprained toe, has been particularly careless, fumbling several times during an afternoon practice last week. He also fumbled in Saturday's intrasquad scrimmage, which disappointed Zorn. Orakpo Draws Some Rave Reviews - washingtonpost.com __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-10-2009, 06:37 PM	#14
JLee9718 Impact Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 573	Re: Training Camp Updates: The defense has been awesome. But the offense is still broke.

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