Rock or Nemo?

BossHog · 08-17-2005, 01:14 PM

I think Nemo was brought into compete for whatever position Sellers currently has. In my opinion, Nemo hasn't quite knocked off the Rock or penalty-prone Sellers as H-back, RB, or special teamer. Isn't it amazing how some plays look so good when the ball carrier waits for his blocks (or possibly he's slower than his lineman)? Nemo's last name does look kind of sweet on Madden though. If Nemo fumbles the ball again he's get the ax along with Combs, period.

TheMalcolmConnection · 08-17-2005, 01:16 PM

Yeah, I vote for getting rid of a safety.

BrudLee · 08-17-2005, 01:30 PM

Nemo moves piles - and he's cheaper than Rock.

MTK · 08-17-2005, 02:37 PM

Sellers has been moved to TE.

That Guy · 08-17-2005, 02:46 PM

rock was 240 before gibbs told him to lose weight since he doesn't use FBs.

I really rather keep both if rock keeps playing like that.

cpayne5 · 08-17-2005, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

rock was 240 before gibbs told him to lose weight since he doesn't use FBs.

I really rather keep both if rock keeps playing like that.

Gibbs never told him to lose weight. That was a decision Cartwright made all by himself.

That Guy · 08-17-2005, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cpayne5

Gibbs never told him to lose weight. That was a decision Cartwright made all by himself.

I don't think so, the coaches told him they don't use FBs at all etc and when he showed up lighter they sasid it was a great sign of how dedicated he was, so its obvious they wanted him slimmer whether they said it beforehand or not.

cpayne5 · 08-18-2005, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

I don't think so, the coaches told him they don't use FBs at all etc and when he showed up lighter they sasid it was a great sign of how dedicated he was, so its obvious they wanted him slimmer whether they said it beforehand or not.

"I knew with Coach Gibbs that my only shot at playing was as a running back," Cartwright said. "They don't need a fullback. So I kind of took it upon myself to lose the weight, come in to camp and show them I belong here."

everest3k · 08-17-2005, 03:31 PM

Nemo

BDBohnzie · 08-17-2005, 03:33 PM

My loyalty button would say keep Rock. however, in needing a bruising back, Nemo fits the mold. Rock is a proven Special Teamer, while Nemo is a rookie still getting his feet wet. Nemo is cheaper, but not enough of a difference to using money as a deciding factor.

I too vote rid of safety, keep both Rock and Nemo for Special Teams, let Rock be the 3rd down back, Nemo short yardage back, and be done with it.

If i was picking today, I'd take Rock...

Gmanc711 · 08-17-2005, 03:38 PM

Nemo looked great vs Carolina, and we say not to judge someone by one game. HOWEVER, to be a short yardage back, Rock is just too small. Period. If he was a full time type back and good enough to compete there, I'd give him more of a chance, but as a short yardage back, I dont think he's quite there.

jacobyfan · 08-17-2005, 04:26 PM

I'm not ready to vote yet. I want to see if Nemo can continue to catch the ball and make sure he doesn't have fumble problems. He looks good running the ball. I'd give him the edge if it was my decision.

Monksdown · 08-17-2005, 05:11 PM

We drafted Nemo for the short yardage 3rd down play. Or when we are trying to punch it in the endzone. I could care less who of our 3rd stringers catches the ball, when one of them weighs 30 more lbs than the other, and knows how to use it.

The touchdown, and the long run were not what impressed me with nemo against the panthers. One of the plays he got stuffed after like 3 yards. After someone wrapped him up, he kept pushing. Then more defenders began to throw their weight on. The last piece of him that I saw on that play before the whistle, was his stocky calves holding up the pile, and leaning forward. This guy must squat a ton. I love him.

Monksdown · 08-17-2005, 05:12 PM

that being said, he needs to face starters to really evaluate him

skinsfanthru&thru · 08-17-2005, 07:21 PM

I've really liked Rock and the way he's stepped into multiple positions when needed, but from what I've seen and heard about Nemo, I think Gibbs could have found nicer diamond in the rough.

View Poll Results: You're Joe Gibbs, there's one RB roster spot left, who gets the spot?
Nemo Broughton	46	80.70%
Rock Cartwright	11	19.30%
Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll

08-17-2005, 01:14 PM	#1
BossHog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 665	Re: Rock or Nemo? I think Nemo was brought into compete for whatever position Sellers currently has. In my opinion, Nemo hasn't quite knocked off the Rock or penalty-prone Sellers as H-back, RB, or special teamer. Isn't it amazing how some plays look so good when the ball carrier waits for his blocks (or possibly he's slower than his lineman)? Nemo's last name does look kind of sweet on Madden though. If Nemo fumbles the ball again he's get the ax along with Combs, period. Last edited by BossHog; 08-17-2005 at 01:32 PM.

08-17-2005, 01:16 PM	#2
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: Rock or Nemo? Yeah, I vote for getting rid of a safety. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

08-17-2005, 01:30 PM	#3
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	Re: Rock or Nemo? Nemo moves piles - and he's cheaper than Rock. __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

08-17-2005, 02:37 PM	#4
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08-17-2005, 02:46 PM	#5
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Rock or Nemo? rock was 240 before gibbs told him to lose weight since he doesn't use FBs. I really rather keep both if rock keeps playing like that.

08-17-2005, 03:31 PM	#9
everest3k Camp Scrub Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 15	Nemo __________________ Go Skins...

08-17-2005, 03:33 PM	#10
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 47 Posts: 4,628	Re: Rock or Nemo? My loyalty button would say keep Rock. however, in needing a bruising back, Nemo fits the mold. Rock is a proven Special Teamer, while Nemo is a rookie still getting his feet wet. Nemo is cheaper, but not enough of a difference to using money as a deciding factor. I too vote rid of safety, keep both Rock and Nemo for Special Teams, let Rock be the 3rd down back, Nemo short yardage back, and be done with it. If i was picking today, I'd take Rock... __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

08-17-2005, 03:38 PM	#11
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 40 Posts: 7,506	Re: Rock or Nemo? Nemo looked great vs Carolina, and we say not to judge someone by one game. HOWEVER, to be a short yardage back, Rock is just too small. Period. If he was a full time type back and good enough to compete there, I'd give him more of a chance, but as a short yardage back, I dont think he's quite there. __________________ #21

08-17-2005, 04:26 PM	#12
jacobyfan Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Age: 47 Posts: 172	Re: Rock or Nemo? I'm not ready to vote yet. I want to see if Nemo can continue to catch the ball and make sure he doesn't have fumble problems. He looks good running the ball. I'd give him the edge if it was my decision.

08-17-2005, 05:11 PM	#13
Monksdown The Starter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warrenton, Virginia Age: 45 Posts: 1,515	Re: Rock or Nemo? We drafted Nemo for the short yardage 3rd down play. Or when we are trying to punch it in the endzone. I could care less who of our 3rd stringers catches the ball, when one of them weighs 30 more lbs than the other, and knows how to use it. The touchdown, and the long run were not what impressed me with nemo against the panthers. One of the plays he got stuffed after like 3 yards. After someone wrapped him up, he kept pushing. Then more defenders began to throw their weight on. The last piece of him that I saw on that play before the whistle, was his stocky calves holding up the pile, and leaning forward. This guy must squat a ton. I love him.

08-17-2005, 05:12 PM	#14
Monksdown The Starter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warrenton, Virginia Age: 45 Posts: 1,515	Re: Rock or Nemo? that being said, he needs to face starters to really evaluate him

08-17-2005, 07:21 PM	#15
skinsfanthru&thru Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 45 Posts: 3,815	Re: Rock or Nemo? I've really liked Rock and the way he's stepped into multiple positions when needed, but from what I've seen and heard about Nemo, I think Gibbs could have found nicer diamond in the rough.

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