Impressive rookies

That Guy · 08-04-2008, 12:39 AM

hart's going to be good for indy.

as for us, horton probably just made the squad... i'd really like moore to show up and play so well that the skins are forced to cut SS, but we'll see what happens.

rob jackson looked good for 7th rounder, if we go 5 DEs 4 DTs this year he might make it, doubt it matters either way though.

davis will be fine, hopefully he can block too. can't wait to see our WRs.

brennan looks REAL good so far. he might have thrown a pick against a 1st team offense, but the accuracy was really on (for campbell too) and i think zorn is a beast of a QB coach, so i'm pretty happy about that.

coverage teams - terrible. returners - terrible. defense tonight - terrible between the 20s, reasonable in the red zone.

skinsnut · 08-04-2008, 12:42 AM

Dont worry about special teams this early...they throw everyone under the sun in those units early in camp....many have never played special teams....that will jell as cuts are made....it also gives more levarage to getting another LB worth a crap...LB was our worst unit tonight....Dline was a close 2nd

Skinny Tee · 08-04-2008, 12:58 AM

Brooks did well punting. Especially the one that he got to stick on their 8 yard line

DIRTEE · 08-04-2008, 01:19 AM

I thought the rookies did well. If they can maintain or improve on the things they did tonight, some could be moving up the depth chart. horton and jackson impressed me, never seen them play before and after being late draft picks, they showed me they can ball.

Redskin Warrior · 08-04-2008, 02:47 AM

Horton and Brennan impressed me the most

That Guy · 08-04-2008, 07:32 AM

dre moore >>> tryon.

rypper11 · 08-04-2008, 07:49 AM

I was big on Rhinehart in April and now I'm even more impressed by him. Tryon proved that he can talk but that is about it. I was really impressed by JC (I know he isn't a rookie) and Colt but Collins looked shaky. Horton's head's up play on the opening kickoff after Khary flubbed the kick was great and he played solid D all night. If Rob Jackson keeps playing well he can probably pass Wilson and Evans on the depth chart. I'd be surprised though if he doesn't develop an injury that will force him onto IR before the 4th preseason game.

SC Skins Fan · 08-04-2008, 08:23 AM

Glad people aren't getting carried away and making too many conclusions based on the HOF game.

marius · 08-04-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

Glad people aren't getting carried away and making too many conclusions based on the HOF game.

OH MY GOD OH MY GOD WE ARE GOING TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL AND COLT BRENNAN IS GOING TO BE BETTER THAN THE GENETICALLY ENGINEERED OFFSPRING OF JOE MONTANA AND DAN MARINO OHMYGODOHMYGOD!!!!!! CALL THE SEASON OFF NOW AS IT IS AS GOOD AS CERTAIN!

MTK · 08-04-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

Glad people aren't getting carried away and making too many conclusions based on the HOF game.

lol I'm thinking the same thing, but it's our first taste of real football in a long time.

Rajmahal33 · 08-04-2008, 10:00 AM

I'm surprised more ppl aren't talking about Mason, even though he is not a rookie. I think he played pretty hard, and though our RB position is pretty solid, i think he is worth taking a look at. He was pounding it up the gut like we have needed in the past and I think the Gibbs/Bugel rushing offense is tailored for his skills set.

One thing irks me about Rock Cartwright...he is a great, scrappy player with many rare intangibles qualities but he does NOT have a nose for the line to gain (1st down/goal line/etc). He likes to bounce it out too much and spends way too much time on his cutbacks. It's really starting to piss me off to have to watch him dance around the line of scrimmage instead of getting positive yardage. I almost wanna say that we should keep him for strictly special team activities.

firstdown · 08-04-2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Rajmahal33

I'm surprised more ppl aren't talking about Mason, even though he is not a rookie. I think he played pretty hard, and though our RB position is pretty solid, i think he is worth taking a look at. He was pounding it up the gut like we have needed in the past and I think the Gibbs/Bugel rushing offense is tailored for his skills set.

One thing irks me about Rock Cartwright...he is a great, scrappy player with many rare intangibles qualities but he does NOT have a nose for the line to gain (1st down/goal line/etc). He likes to bounce it out too much and spends way too much time on his cutbacks. It's really starting to piss me off to have to watch him dance around the line of scrimmage instead of getting positive yardage. I almost wanna say that we should keep him for strictly special team activities.

Cartwright when asked plays well coming in as a 3rd string Rb. Last night he averaged around 4.7 yards per play and is around 4.5 career average. He is not a bounder of the ball so he has to find the open lanes. So if averaging 4.5 is not positive yards then I guess your right.

Soup's Uncle · 08-04-2008, 08:36 AM

Colt Brennan looked awesome. Hopefully he'll become a solid back up after Todd Collins is gone.

vallin21 · 08-04-2008, 09:50 AM

I like what I saw out of Horton. he has some potential

GATEKEEPER · 08-04-2008, 10:08 AM

I liked Horton and Brennen, but they were playing against scrubs. Promising, yes, but far from being put on the next HOF ballots. Matt's right though, it's nice to see something to look forward to.

08-04-2008, 12:39 AM	#1
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Impressive rookies hart's going to be good for indy. as for us, horton probably just made the squad... i'd really like moore to show up and play so well that the skins are forced to cut SS, but we'll see what happens. rob jackson looked good for 7th rounder, if we go 5 DEs 4 DTs this year he might make it, doubt it matters either way though. davis will be fine, hopefully he can block too. can't wait to see our WRs. brennan looks REAL good so far. he might have thrown a pick against a 1st team offense, but the accuracy was really on (for campbell too) and i think zorn is a beast of a QB coach, so i'm pretty happy about that. coverage teams - terrible. returners - terrible. defense tonight - terrible between the 20s, reasonable in the red zone.

08-04-2008, 12:42 AM	#2
skinsnut Playmaker Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,061	Re: Impressive rookies Dont worry about special teams this early...they throw everyone under the sun in those units early in camp....many have never played special teams....that will jell as cuts are made....it also gives more levarage to getting another LB worth a crap...LB was our worst unit tonight....Dline was a close 2nd __________________ I hate Dallas...Period

08-04-2008, 12:58 AM	#3
Skinny Tee The Starter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Redskins Nation Posts: 1,715	Re: Impressive rookies Brooks did well punting. Especially the one that he got to stick on their 8 yard line __________________ Redskinsly, _________Skinny Tee_________

08-04-2008, 01:19 AM	#4
DIRTEE Special Teams Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 256	Re: Impressive rookies I thought the rookies did well. If they can maintain or improve on the things they did tonight, some could be moving up the depth chart. horton and jackson impressed me, never seen them play before and after being late draft picks, they showed me they can ball.

08-04-2008, 07:32 AM	#6
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Impressive rookies dre moore >>> tryon.

08-04-2008, 07:49 AM	#7
rypper11 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,228	Re: Impressive rookies I was big on Rhinehart in April and now I'm even more impressed by him. Tryon proved that he can talk but that is about it. I was really impressed by JC (I know he isn't a rookie) and Colt but Collins looked shaky. Horton's head's up play on the opening kickoff after Khary flubbed the kick was great and he played solid D all night. If Rob Jackson keeps playing well he can probably pass Wilson and Evans on the depth chart. I'd be surprised though if he doesn't develop an injury that will force him onto IR before the 4th preseason game. __________________ Playing a kids game for a kings ransom.

08-04-2008, 08:23 AM	#8
SC Skins Fan The Starter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,555	Re: Impressive rookies Glad people aren't getting carried away and making too many conclusions based on the HOF game. __________________ It has taken a long time, but I have finally realized that nothing I say about the Redskins will have any effect upon anything the Redskins do.

08-04-2008, 10:00 AM	#11
Rajmahal33 Special Teams Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 478	Re: Impressive rookies I'm surprised more ppl aren't talking about Mason, even though he is not a rookie. I think he played pretty hard, and though our RB position is pretty solid, i think he is worth taking a look at. He was pounding it up the gut like we have needed in the past and I think the Gibbs/Bugel rushing offense is tailored for his skills set. One thing irks me about Rock Cartwright...he is a great, scrappy player with many rare intangibles qualities but he does NOT have a nose for the line to gain (1st down/goal line/etc). He likes to bounce it out too much and spends way too much time on his cutbacks. It's really starting to piss me off to have to watch him dance around the line of scrimmage instead of getting positive yardage. I almost wanna say that we should keep him for strictly special team activities. __________________ McNasty FTW!

08-04-2008, 08:36 AM	#13
Soup's Uncle Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 354	Re: Impressive rookies Colt Brennan looked awesome. Hopefully he'll become a solid back up after Todd Collins is gone. __________________ "No one runs on the Cowboys" - Wade Phillips Incorrect Wade...the Burgundy and Gold just ran all over you.

08-04-2008, 09:50 AM	#14
vallin21 The Starter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,198	Re: Impressive rookies I like what I saw out of Horton. he has some potential

08-04-2008, 10:08 AM	#15
GATEKEEPER Camp Scrub Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 5	Re: Impressive rookies I liked Horton and Brennen, but they were playing against scrubs. Promising, yes, but far from being put on the next HOF ballots. Matt's right though, it's nice to see something to look forward to.

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