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[mvb2328]

Originally Posted by Angry

When has Vinny ever kept 4 RB's? Even last year when several people (myself included) thought that we should probably keep Derrick Mason, we didn't. If Dorsey makes it, then either Rock or Betts are out of here.

first of all it was marcus mason and yes we should have kept him but retarded vinny said no and it hurt us b/c betts went down and we had to sign alexander. maybedumb vinny has learned from that mistake.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by mvb2328

first of all it was marcus mason and yes we should have kept him but retarded vinny said no and it hurt us b/c betts went down and we had to sign alexander. maybedumb vinny has learned from that mistake.

Yes, very retarded to not keep a guy who couldn't come off the practice squad and laid a brick when he played against a starting defense during preseason.

[53Fan]

If he can only return punts, he won't make the team. But if he can be that "change of pace" back to Portis, he has a shot. He had a pretty good average in the CFL but it doesn't look like he had that many rushes each year. We had a rb in camp a couple of years ago from the CFL, Jesse something I think, he was great in the CFL....didn't make it past preseason with us. I'll take the seat Matty. I don't care what the cost. Just send the bill to 44ever, he's LOADED!

[mvb2328]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

If he can only return punts, he won't make the team. But if he can be that "change of pace" back to Portis, he has a shot. He had a pretty good average in the CFL but it doesn't look like he had that many rushes each year. We had a rb in camp a couple of years ago from the CFL, Jesse something I think, he was great in the CFL....didn't make it past preseason with us. I'll take the seat Matty. I don't care what the cost. Just send the bill to 44ever, he's LOADED!

jesse lumsden and he still is great in the cfl. we just didn't need him and hes not a return man. if betts went down in preseason we would of kept him.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by mvb2328

jesse lumsden and he still is great in the cfl. we just didn't need him and hes not a return man. if betts went down in preseason we would of kept him.

Yep. That's the guy. Pretty good sized dude from what I remember. I was pulling for him.

[gaudiomatt]

The skins have made a ton of these tiny moves and they're usually stupid. however a new punt returner would be cool.it would also make a lot more sense to throw all of the players on the team we have moss, thomas, hall back there and see how they do cause none of them could possibley do worse then ARE. then give the job to whoevers good at it because these guys are already fast and can play in the nfl. that would also be an amazingly progressive solution.

[djnemo65]

My neighbor is a Canadian Argonauts fan. I will ask him for some inside information next time I see him.

[SmootSmack]

So I talked to my cousin who's been a scout, among other things, for the CFL and his take is that Dorsey is exciting and can give you the occasional big play, but he doesn't think he really has the size nor speed to make up for the lack of size to make it in the NFL.

He liked Chris Wilson when we signed him, thought he'd easily make the team and could be an impact player but he's not as high on Dorsey...for what it's worth

[44ever]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So I talked to my cousin who's been a scout, among other things, for the CFL and his take is that Dorsey is exciting and can give you the occasional big play, but he doesn't think he really has the size nor speed to make up for the lack of size to make it in the NFL.

He liked Chris Wilson when we signed him, thought he'd easily make the team and could be an impact player but he's not as high on Dorsey...for what it's worth

At this point, I'll take the "occasional" big play

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So I talked to my cousin who's been a scout, among other things, for the CFL and his take is that Dorsey is exciting and can give you the occasional big play, but he doesn't think he really has the size nor speed to make up for the lack of size to make it in the NFL.

He liked Chris Wilson when we signed him, thought he'd easily make the team and could be an impact player but he's not as high on Dorsey...for what it's worth

Well..you know...being a scout in the CFL doesn't really translate well to being a scout in the NFL. How many scouts in the CFL have made it in the NFL..........blah...blah...blah. I think your cousin is probably right. And John Palermo was on Redskin Nation and talked about Wilson having a big upside and was kinda put on the backshelf due to the signing of JT.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Well..you know...being a scout in the CFL doesn't really translate well to being a scout in the NFL. How many scouts in the CFL have made it in the NFL..........blah...blah...blah.

On the other hand, being a CFL scout makes one infinitely more qualified than the average redskins fan posting on a message board.

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So I talked to my cousin who's been a scout, among other things, for the CFL and his take is that Dorsey is exciting and can give you the occasional big play, but he doesn't think he really has the size nor speed to make up for the lack of size to make it in the NFL.

He liked Chris Wilson when we signed him, thought he'd easily make the team and could be an impact player but he's not as high on Dorsey...for what it's worth

i agree, but i wonder what your cousin would think about Rock Cartwright or Darren Sproels if they were in the CFL... both small guys that really arent that exceptionally fast. I'm not going to get excited about this move yet, but i don't think its a BAD move on the part of the skins either. Its nice to see they are exploring all their options and actively taking steps to improve the team. If we were sitting around doing absolutely nothing, completely content with our roster, then i would be irritated.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

being a CFL scout makes one infinitely more qualified than the average redskins fan posting on a message board.

That is true. Especially for those fans who do not take the winking smiley face as a sign of sarcasm.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

That is true. Especially for those fans who do not take the winking smiley face as a sign of sarcasm.

funny that you mentioned that. I actually looked all over for a winky smiley but couldnt find it. must not have looked closely enough. I'm just looking forward to the opportunity to use this one for the first time:

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

i agree, but i wonder what your cousin would think about Rock Cartwright or Darren Sproels if they were in the CFL... both small guys that really arent that exceptionally fast. I'm not going to get excited about this move yet, but i don't think its a BAD move on the part of the skins either. Its nice to see they are exploring all their options and actively taking steps to improve the team. If we were sitting around doing absolutely nothing, completely content with our roster, then i would be irritated.

I see your point, but the size isn't only about height. It's also about the fact that he barely can clear 170 lbs. Sproles is over 180, and Rock over 210

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I see your point, but the size isn't only about height. It's also about the fact that he barely can clear 170 lbs. Sproles is over 180, and Rock over 210

yikes i should have looked up rocks weight. i knew sproles was a lightweight, but i had no idea rock was that heavy... no way this kid makes the team.