Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated

DCtoAZ · 10-13-2008, 10:09 PM

i like the move .. Not giving up anything . rock is great FOR SPECIAL TEAMS, i mean this moves does not hurt, to have a back who knows the system to help spell CP .. rock is a great kick returner and a great redskin however this team needs to treat this season as a special season, the table has been laid out for a strong deep run to the playoffs, another set of legs can't hurt .. all HAIL ..

HIP HIP .. HOORAY

Jamaican'Skin · 10-13-2008, 10:24 PM

SA isn't gonna be in mid season form. Will he truly be able to give CP a rest?

johnerotten · 10-13-2008, 10:24 PM

he would really be a great 3rd down back,imo.

Hog1 · 10-13-2008, 10:32 PM

can he return punts?

That Guy · 10-13-2008, 11:07 PM

SA at vet min isn't a bad idea.

even if he sucks, it's not like you have anything invested in him... and there's still a chance he could play well in a limited role, which outweighs the non-existent risk.

WaldSkins · 10-13-2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NYCskinfan82

He knows the system

The run game is the same as last year, so no he doesnt.

Darrell_Green_28 · 10-13-2008, 11:17 PM

he might know some of it.. seeing that the backs do run some pass routes... does anyone have stats on SA as a receiving back?

WaldSkins · 10-13-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by johnerotten

he would really be a great 3rd down back,imo.

We have a good third down back, CP. He is in there every critical play. Why would they put someone off the street in that situation and ruin the team chemistry.

Darrell_Green_28 · 10-13-2008, 11:19 PM

found stats for SA

Shaun Alexander

EternalEnigma21 · 10-13-2008, 11:19 PM

we should sign marcus mason off the ravens practice squad.

wilsowilso · 10-13-2008, 11:22 PM

It's really odd that Alexander isn't even on a team. Usually when a rb loses his mojo it's time to retire, but maybe he still wants to prove something. I have no idea what to think about this except that it feels funny.

GMScud · 10-13-2008, 11:52 PM

If I had to guess I'd say Alexander will look soft. I think they are giving him a look as due diligence. The guy was MVP caliber just a few years ago and Zorn and Stump Mitchell were coaching his team's offense at the time. With the Betts injury (if it is "at least a few weeks" as reported), we're going to need to sign a RB for sure. Why not give the guy a look? It's not like Portis or even Betts are in danger of losing their roles when healthy.

Lotus · 10-14-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by EternalEnigma21

we should sign marcus mason off the ravens practice squad.

YES!

I was lamenting that he got away in the first place...

jamf · 10-14-2008, 12:15 AM

SA is washed up. He is mentally and physically soft.

Dont ruin team chemistry.

Rock is not a bad player, Give him his carries and bring in a young guy just incase.
I think we should bring back broughton and move him to RB from FB.

GusFrerotte · 10-14-2008, 12:31 AM

Come on, at vet minimum this is a good move. A recent MVP as our backup can only mean good things for us. Smash them with Portis or smash them with Alexander. Just think if Alexander is anywhere near close to his old self. Damn what a two pronged HB threat we would have. ANd if he does run like last year, oh well he is the backup and like a guy said above we h ave Rock. It is a no lose situation really. Damn the Browns really kicked New York's ass.

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10-13-2008, 10:09 PM	#16
DCtoAZ Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Age: 43 Posts: 623	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated i like the move .. Not giving up anything . rock is great FOR SPECIAL TEAMS, i mean this moves does not hurt, to have a back who knows the system to help spell CP .. rock is a great kick returner and a great redskin however this team needs to treat this season as a special season, the table has been laid out for a strong deep run to the playoffs, another set of legs can't hurt .. all HAIL .. HIP HIP .. HOORAY __________________ "F*CK THE DALLAS JUMBOTRON" NFC EAST CHAMPS RG3 will be back & #12 can run the show until hes ready.We are young w depth. 23,59,89 will all be back.Alfred Morris aka Diesel Hybrid ! @DCtoAZ81 ...2013 NFC CHAMPS

10-13-2008, 10:24 PM	#17
Jamaican'Skin The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kingston, Jamaica Age: 38 Posts: 2,418	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated SA isn't gonna be in mid season form. Will he truly be able to give CP a rest?

10-13-2008, 10:24 PM	#18
johnerotten Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: commonwealth of va Posts: 795	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated he would really be a great 3rd down back,imo.

10-13-2008, 10:32 PM	#19
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated can he return punts? __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

10-13-2008, 11:07 PM	#20
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated SA at vet min isn't a bad idea. even if he sucks, it's not like you have anything invested in him... and there's still a chance he could play well in a limited role, which outweighs the non-existent risk.

10-13-2008, 11:17 PM	#22
Darrell_Green_28 The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Robert, Louisiana Age: 56 Posts: 2,119	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated he might know some of it.. seeing that the backs do run some pass routes... does anyone have stats on SA as a receiving back? __________________ Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. - Alan Dundes

10-13-2008, 11:19 PM	#24
Darrell_Green_28 The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Robert, Louisiana Age: 56 Posts: 2,119	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated found stats for SA Shaun Alexander __________________ Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. - Alan Dundes

10-13-2008, 11:19 PM	#25
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated we should sign marcus mason off the ravens practice squad. __________________ I am the brute squad.

10-13-2008, 11:22 PM	#26
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 51 Posts: 2,841	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated It's really odd that Alexander isn't even on a team. Usually when a rb loses his mojo it's time to retire, but maybe he still wants to prove something. I have no idea what to think about this except that it feels funny.

10-13-2008, 11:52 PM	#27
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated If I had to guess I'd say Alexander will look soft. I think they are giving him a look as due diligence. The guy was MVP caliber just a few years ago and Zorn and Stump Mitchell were coaching his team's offense at the time. With the Betts injury (if it is "at least a few weeks" as reported), we're going to need to sign a RB for sure. Why not give the guy a look? It's not like Portis or even Betts are in danger of losing their roles when healthy. __________________ Tardy

10-14-2008, 12:15 AM	#29
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,319	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated SA is washed up. He is mentally and physically soft. Dont ruin team chemistry. Rock is not a bad player, Give him his carries and bring in a young guy just incase. I think we should bring back broughton and move him to RB from FB.

10-14-2008, 12:31 AM	#30
GusFrerotte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 4,153	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated Come on, at vet minimum this is a good move. A recent MVP as our backup can only mean good things for us. Smash them with Portis or smash them with Alexander. Just think if Alexander is anywhere near close to his old self. Damn what a two pronged HB threat we would have. ANd if he does run like last year, oh well he is the backup and like a guy said above we h ave Rock. It is a no lose situation really. Damn the Browns really kicked New York's ass.

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