Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) *updated*

[dmvskinzfan08]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

How are the returns that have been taken back on us Rock's fault?

Not saying they were his fault. Saying that so many people were saying keep Rock because of his special teams and experieince and his return ability. If you are the captain. You are the leader of your speical teams. Not saying he is personally responsible as far a missing the tackles. But if that is the sole reason you are being kept and you can't evne coming in as the 3rd RB when your second RB gets hurt. Your not doing anything on returns?

These were the reasons that were given to me when the debates over keep mason on the team arised. But I haven't seen Rock's pay-off so far..

Hopefully I am wrong. Because I said we would need that depth at RB also incase CP or LB got hurt. I hope Shaun Alexander shows up and plays well. Maybe our offensive line will be the difference. If he's a dud. Then I think it was a bad move. But it may not be because we are not losing anything in this. I just think Mason would have been better because he has been with the team and knows the players and scheme. Plus he is "slightly" younger and has more upside and would be more vaulable to us in the future then Shaun Alexander.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by dmvskinzfan08

Not saying they were his fault. Saying that so many people were saying keep Rock because of his special teams and experieince and his return ability. If you are the captain. You are the leader of your speical teams. Not saying he is personally responsible as far a missing the tackles. But if that is the sole reason you are being kept and you can't evne coming in as the 3rd RB when your second RB gets hurt. Your not doing anything on returns?

What do you mean he's not doing anything on returns? Rock is one of the more solid kick returners in the league. The Redskins generally start around the 30+ yard line when Rock brings it out of the end zone, which is damn good.

He may not be as dangerous as Devin Hester, but you don't have to worry about Rock making stupid plays like faking a kneel down in the endzone and getting tackled on the two yard line. He's also more sure handed than Mason, who fumbled the first kickoff he returned in preseason.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by dmvskinzfan08

Not saying they were his fault. Saying that so many people were saying keep Rock because of his special teams and experieince and his return ability. If you are the captain. You are the leader of your speical teams. Not saying he is personally responsible as far a missing the tackles. .

Ummmm, that's for the special teams coach to address, not Rock.