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

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by aircoryell

Not too excited about Ryan as he and Morris have similar running styles. I was hoping for a change of pace back.
I am excited about Ryan's pass protection blocking. I think it's desperately needed considering all the protection issues we've had.

Could have been the difference maker between Grant and another FA RB. Probably was in fact, gotta give the FO credit for it.

[warriorzpath]

I agree with some folks on here saying that this signing has more to do with helping out with pass protection. Grant's addition also says that the Redskins needed to address what they think is an issue - protecting RGIII.

Hopefully, Grant runs well enough to not tip what the Redskins are doing on offense and continue to keep the opposing defenses off-balance.

[imaskin4life]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

I agree with some folks on here saying that this signing has more to do with helping out with pass protection. Grant's addition also says that the Redskins needed to address what they think is an issue - protecting RGIII.

Hopefully, Grant runs well enough to not tip what the Redskins are doing on offense and continue to keep the opposing defenses off-balance.

I think it could also mean that we planning on running the ball more in the near future and would like to have another RB on the roster at full strength besides Morris.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by imaskin4life

I think it could also mean that we planning on running the ball more in the near future and would like to have another RB on the roster at full strength besides Morris.

Could be. But RGIII specifically mentioned Grant's pass blocking ability today

[imaskin4life]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Could be. But RGIII specifically mentioned Grant's pass blocking ability today

Great to have help there given the problems/injuries we've been having - especially on his blind side.

[warriorzpath]

Additional moves - let me guess: offensive lineman and/or defensive backs?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

Additional moves - let me guess: offensive lineman and/or defensive backs?

No OL really available, far as I know

And we added David Jones yesterday

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

No OL really available, far as I know

And we added David Jones yesterday

Yeah, it's slim pickings all the way around at this point. It was just wishful thinking at this point, but I was thinking there might be some surprise move or trade that was up Bruce Allen's sleeve. They must have been very down on Kevin Barnes if he's still available, considering his familiarity with the defense and it's safe to say that the defense hasn't been as good as last year (a defense with Barnes on it) .

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

Yeah, it's slim pickings all the way around at this point. It was just wishful thinking at this point, but I was thinking there might be some surprise move or trade that was up Bruce Allen's sleeve. They must have been very down on Kevin Barnes if he's still available, considering his familiarity with the defense and it's safe to say that the defense hasn't been as good as last year (a defense with Barnes on it) .

Jones is a better special teams player, and really Jones is in for Butler who's primarily role was special teams

[los panda]

meanwhile, cooley and portis are working their tails off. they're not done fighting!

[Chico23231]

I read Grant was offered a contract without a workout? Thats kinda strange. The drafting of Alfmo turned out to be very critical, cant have enough young productive RBs.

[53Fan]

I'm really disappointed about Helu. I was expecting a great year from him i like the Grant signing. I think he can contribute.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I second this, not because of anything against Grossman. It just doesn't make sense for him to be on the roster, and not dressing for games at this point.

Lets just say rg3 gets hurt. Than does it make sense?

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by punch it in

Lets just say rg3 gets hurt. Than does it make sense?

Sure, Let's assume the following:

Grossman is cut today.

Who picks Grossman up?
Doubtful anyone does right? so he is probably available on the street.


next - We put an OL Tackle on the 53 man roster from our practice squad.
His practice time shifts to the same as the 53 man Roster, and we add another practice squad CB


Going into the next game, Cousins is 2nd backing up RGIII like the first two games. No difference in this Sunday.

now, the doomsday you mention. RGIII is hurt in the game. Cousins is still the only qb we have available to play so he goes in.

if he does good we pull the practice squad qb up and move on. if he does bad we call Grossman and say if you want the spot its yours, and he comes back and we have a 50/50 year.


Ultimately in no way does having Grossman as a Sunday inactive every week make this a better team, but it might make it slightly worse, because of the potential spot that is being used for a qb with no future here.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Coulda gotten Cedric Benson and IR'ed Helu sooner. Just saying

Yeah but we were still undefeated than. Lol