If we had to part w/ one more player...

[dmek25]

Thrash. i don't know why, but to me, he brings nothing to the skins. and Betts would be a close second

[MTK]

Matt Sinclair

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Matt Sinclair

Already happened, unless you're being facetious.

[redskingrove]

Cartwright and/or Betts. We have picked up a Denver back and a third back that is also a kick return/special teamer through free agency. We could clear some cap room, and still have backup depth. Keep Rabach since we have no solid backup at Center per starting roster looks from last year.

[MTK]

Personally I like Betts, I just think he's a guy that needs more work to be effective. I think if he got 10-15 carries a game rather than 5 or less we would see better results. And a fresher Portis by year's end to boot.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Personally I like Betts, I just think he's a guy that needs more work to be effective. I think if he got 10-15 carries a game rather than 5 or less we would see better results. And a fresher Portis by year's end to boot.

That's the thing I don't get with people about Betts. How's he suppose to be productive when he never gets the ball? I'd like to see him get a lot more carries than he's been getting.

[Monkeydad]

Suisham!

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Buster

Suisham!

Which brings up the question: Why haven't we signed a real kicker and a real punter?

As for who I'd cut: Thrash. That's because he really won't have a role on this team if the young WR's do anything this season and we would clear $850K in cap room by cutting him.

BTW, it is short-sighted to say we should cut Rabach. Even if we brought in another center to push Rabach, that player would have a lot to learn before he could effectively take over the position. That's why Rabach needs to stay. What we should do is draft a center this year, because there are at least five promising ones available in the 2009 draft, and that player could be groomed to take over the position down the line.

Alex Mack, California
Height: 6-4. Weight: 311.
Projected 40 Time: 5.13.
Combine 40 Time: DNP.
Benchx225: DNP. Arm: 33.
Projected Round (2009): 1.

Max Unger, Oregon
Height: 6-5. Weight: 309.
Projected 40 Time: 5.20.
Combine 40 Time: 5.27.
Benchx225: 22. Arm: 33 1/2.
Projected Round (2009): 1-2.

Jonathan Luigs, Arkansas
Height: 6-4. Weight: 301.
Projected 40 Time: 5.14.
Combine 40 Time: 5.14.
Benchx225: 26. Arm: 31 1/4.
Projected Round (2009): 2.

Eric Wood, Louisville
Height: 6-4. Weight: 310.
Projected 40 Time: 5.09.
Combine 40 Time: 5.17.
Benchx225: 30. Arm: 33 3/4.
Projected Round (2009): 2-3.

Antoine Caldwell, Alabama
Height: 6-3. Weight: 309.
Projected 40 Time: 5.13.
Combine 40 Time: 5.23.
Benchx225: 23. Arm: 34.
Projected Round (2009): 2-3.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Which brings up the question: Why haven't we signed a real kicker and a real punter?

From Vinny C's files:

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Buster

Suisham!

[vallin21]

RABACH!!! He's always been mediocre and with 2 prospects available at C (Mack and Unger) we can save 2.3 mil releasing him.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by vallin21

RABACH!!! He's always been mediocre and with 2 prospects available at C (Mack and Unger) we can save 2.3 mil releasing him.

I think there are at least five good prospects available at C in this draft (see my edited post above). Nevertheless, even if we take one, I think we're going to need Rabach for at least one more season until the young C is ready.

[Paintrain]

Probably Betts. Aside from the occasional first down catch he seems like more negative happens when he is out there (missed blocks, fumbles) than good.

Also, Thrash. He's a special teams stud and a all around pro, I get it, but I've watched a few of our '08 games recently and he drops so many passes he makes me miss Rod Gardner's consistency. He should never be inserted on offense ever again.

[KLHJ2]

It's not a popular pick, but I don't care. London Fletcher for the age and Salary cap factor only. In no way do I believe that he cannot play the position anymore or that he is too old now. This would strictly be a youth/salary cap movement.

I like London Fletcher, but this is a business.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Angry

It's not a popular pick, but I don't care. London Fletcher for the age and Salary cap factor only. In no way do I believe that he cannot play the position anymore or that he is too old now. This would strictly be a youth/salary cap movement.

I like London Fletcher, but this is a business.

So... get rid of arguably our defensive MVP in the name of youth and the cap?

We're not that desperate for cap space you know.