Ganther likely to start vs Oakland and other notes from Sherm Smith interview

[mlmdub130]

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

My problem with Thomas as the kick returner is that too often he gets stopped at or inside the 20. That is a killer; most of the time he is returning a kick because the other team scored; the offense needs field position.

Cartwright may not be a blazer, but in the last 5 years that he has been returning kicks, I don't think he's been stopped inside the 20 more than once or twice...

while thats true why not see what he has the last few weeks, we really have nothing to lose, and while rock always gets it past the 20 he rarely gets it past the 35

[SmootSmack]

In other Oakland news...Haynesworth won't play. It's buy one basket get one free nacho night at Verizon Center

[mlmdub130]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

In other Oakland news...Haynesworth won't play. It's buy one basket get one free nacho night at Verizon Center

that sob, what about hall? he's gotta be ready to go by now right

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by mlmdub130

that sob, what about hall? he's gotta be ready to go by now right

haven't heard anything

[SolidSnake84]

I like Rock a whole lot, but sadly i feel like he's too old for them to give him the chance to be feature back now. I mean Portis may never play for us again, and you'd think Rock gets his chance with Betts being gone, but you never know.

What it's gonna come down to is who has the better game between Rock and Quinton.

[Monkeydad]

I was thinking this morning...perhaps the reason for Ganther getting the start has MORE to do with Devin Thomas becoming our top WR now and going foward than it does the performances of Rock and Quinton.

Obviously, we're not going to risk our top WR on kickoff duties, so Rock was placed back on KOs which increased his workload, so by default, Ganther became the starting RB.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Buster

I was thinking this morning...perhaps the reason for Ganther getting the start has MORE to do with Devin Thomas becoming our top WR now and going foward than it does the performances of Rock and Quinton.

Obviously, we're not going to risk our top WR on kickoff duties, so Rock was placed back on KOs which increased his workload, so by default, Ganther became the starting RB.

Rock's not even starting at KR from what I understand

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Rock's not even starting at KR from what I understand

Rock Cartwright

According to these sources, he is.


New start for Redskins' Ganther - Washington Times

Cartwright asked special teams coach Danny Smith to return him to full-time special teams duty now that he's a backup on offense again.

[SmootSmack]

Yeah that's what he wants, but I don't think that's what's going to happen. If I can find any link I'll post it

[Monkeydad]

Could be a wait-and-see for us...we never know who's returning anyways...always a lot of rumors and possibilities, but ARE still gets shots along with DT, Moss, Hall, Rock...


Our bigger concern is...do we have anyone that can play fullback? Will be have to use Rock and Ganther on the field together? Yoder at FB? We've lost Sellers and his unused backup.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Buster

Could be a wait-and-see for us...we never know who's returning anyways...always a lot of rumors and possibilities, but ARE still gets shots along with DT, Moss, Hall, Rock...


Our bigger concern is...do we have anyone that can play fullback? Will be have to use Rock and Ganther on the field together? Yoder at FB? We've lost Sellers and his unused backup.

I think Yoder will be the fullback for now.

Anyway, here you go

*WR Devin Thomas, not RB Rock Cartwright, will field the first kickoff against Oakland on Sunday, Zorn said. Cartwright had hoped to return to being the No. 1 kickoff returner after losing his starting running back spot. Cartwright still could return a kickoff or two.

Fredericksburg.com - Blogs: Rich Campbell - Thursday quick hits

[mlmdub130]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think Yoder will be the fullback for now.

Anyway, here you go

*WR Devin Thomas, not RB Rock Cartwright, will field the first kickoff against Oakland on Sunday, Zorn said. Cartwright had hoped to return to being the No. 1 kickoff returner after losing his starting running back spot. Cartwright still could return a kickoff or two.

Fredericksburg.com - Blogs: Rich Campbell - Thursday quick hits

zorn seem to always says take the first snap, not start. i think rock and ganther will split carries and i doubt rock will be back on any kickoffs, atleast thats what i hope

[mlmdub130]

*MLB London Fletcher was named the Redskins' representative to the USA Football/NFLPA All-Fundamentals team for his expertise in angle tackling

^nice

[Paintrain]

Rock seems like he's starting to run out the clock: washingtonpost.com
"Me, personally, I've been here for eight years, and I really enjoy it here," Cartwright said. "But at the same time, I think my time might be up here. So all I can do is go out and try to build a good résumé. That's by putting good stuff on film. That's all I'm going to try to do, and we'll see what happens."

I'm not trying to pick on the man, but if certain other players said that, they would be ripped to pieces around here.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Rock seems like he's starting to run out the clock: washingtonpost.com
"Me, personally, I've been here for eight years, and I really enjoy it here," Cartwright said. "But at the same time, I think my time might be up here. So all I can do is go out and try to build a good résumé. That's by putting good stuff on film. That's all I'm going to try to do, and we'll see what happens."

I'm not trying to pick on the man, but if certain other players said that, they would be ripped to pieces around here.

Seems like Rock always feels slighted about something. Yet he still goes out and gives 100%.