Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) *updated*

[skinsfan69]

Why are we even looking at this guy?? I'd say there is a pretty good chance that he's not in any kind of football shape. And the last time he was he ran like a girl. I'd let Rock back up CP and bring in someone who was at least in a training camp.

[steveo395]

Why would they sign Shaun Alexander. He is washed up and doesn't run hard at all. If they really have to sign somebody it should be Marcus Mason.

[SFREDSKIN]

Why waste time with him when we have a proven player in Marcus Mason, even if it was during the pre-season.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Marcus Mason supposedly lacks "football intelligence" and had a hard time learning the playbook. Mason looked good against backups in the preseason, but it's hard to say he's proven or would certainly be a better signing than SA.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Marcus Mason supposedly lacks "football intelligence" and had a hard time learning the playbook. Mason looked good against backups in the preseason, but it's hard to say he's proven or would certainly be a better signing than SA.

Yeah apparently he's a bad blocker and iffy on special teams. I like the guy though. It's not like Shaun Alexander is going to contribute on either of those fronts.

[JWsleep]

Obviously, Stump and Zorn know the guy--they must think he's still got something.

Don't know what to make of it--lack of confidence in Rock? Need 3 RBs in any event, with SA at #3 with a few weeks to prove himself?

[The Goat]

This whole situation w/ Betts bothers the shit out of me. I mean that I want CP to get a break now and then and Betts is the perfect guy - I wish we could get more accurate info on the status of his knee.

Beyond Betts I don't really give a rip who spells Portis, cause it won't matter all that much. Alexander, Rock, whoever all have major downside compared w/ Betts. We go from having a legitimate 2nd threat in the backfield to just a body.

[johnerotten]

maybe he wants to let portis rest a little more each game until the 4th quarter.
the pounding he takes every week has got to sting after awhile.i just hope that SA has gotten over his fumble problems and is'nt looking for another huge payday.

[KLHJ2]

I do not like the move. Like previously stated; Marcus Mason should be signed from B-More's practice squad. We already have 3 solid backs with their knees pretty much intact. Ladell Betts is an exception to that, but he shouldn't require surgery.

I would rather pay the Rookie min for a guy who was with us all preseason and has a career ahead of him, than Vet min for a guy with no knees who only knows half of the offense.

This is a "what have you done for me lately?" league. Alexander was cut from the team that he won MVP with because he had not done enough the past 2 seasons to keep the team confident in his abilities.

Rock Cartwright, a team captain, has paid his dues, and has had 100 yard games when given the opportunity. Let the man get some carries, he is hungry and durable. In fact I cannot remember the last time that this man was injured and could not play.

If we do not sign Mason and we want a security blanket as a 3rd runner, then throw Sellars into the mix to get a few more carries. I guarantee you that he would be just as productive as Alexander.

All in all this is a waste of time IMO, and I view it as a former boss trying to get one of his former employees some work. The sad thing is that Alexander hasn't done anything, nor are we really in a position to warrant the "thought" serious consideration.

[horse]

We got nothing to lose people, Kelly's probly going on IR anyway. We saw the benefit of having a guy who's been in a system last year with Todd Collins. I think Alexander would be good for short yardage and passing plays on third down. And if he's still got it and they put Portis and him in at the same time the D won't know what to do, It could be great.

[BleedBurgundy]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

At the price, I think this is a good move because if Alexander proves everyone wrong and doesn't run like a pussy, we have a GREAT backup RB at a bargain price through next year.

And if he sucks, we cut him.

Well said.

[BleedBurgundy]

I am ok with this move. Alexander is a great back when he wants to be. Seeing as how no one came knocking down his door, I would expect him to have some motivation. Hell, Cedric Benson was signed before him.

[MTK]

Seems like a low risk move to me. Why not give him a shot?

[mheisig]

What have we got to lose?

I will say I'll be blown away if he's in anything approaching football condition. The guy was cut months ago and hasn't been on a team since - unless he's got one hell of a workout program I'd be surprised if he's got the strength and conditioning to last more than a handful of plays.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by EternalEnigma21

we should sign marcus mason off the ravens practice squad.

Thank You! You beat me to it. What is wrong with Mason that they would not pull him back from the Ravens? He knows the plays, knows the calls, and has worked with the team recently so you will see continuity. Nothing against SA but he will have to come in here and learn the terminology, learn the blocking scheme (cause it was a Gibbs running plan not WCO), and get connected with the players.

Is it his size? are they looking for a heavy power runner and Mason is not but 215 pounds? I don't get it. He had the most yrds out of all the RB in preseason. Bring back Mason. Keep grooming him.