Update: Aldrick Robinson Promoted to Active Roster/Torain Released/Stafon Johnson Added to PS

REDSKINS4ever · 12-28-2011, 01:13 AM

What took Shanahan so long to promote Robinson to the active roster? The kid struggled in preseason along with Hankerson and Royster. Why wait until the final game. If they were going to release Ryan Torain, they might as well done it sooner. Probably after the Patriots game at least. To allow Robinson to have one game to shine is not to evaluate him properly.

skins89moss · 12-31-2011, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

What took Shanahan so long to promote Robinson to the active roster? The kid struggled in preseason along with Hankerson and Royster. Why wait until the final game. If they were going to release Ryan Torain, they might as well done it sooner. Probably after the Patriots game at least. To allow Robinson to have one game to shine is not to evaluate him properly.

Another team was about to snag Robinson from our practice squad. So they needed to make a roster move and ATV was expendable after Royster showed he can be a back up or starting back here. ATV ODD man out.

SmootSmack · 12-28-2011, 10:53 AM

Thread title updated.

Stafon Johnson now on the practice squad.

Who? You ask

This guy: USC Trojans' Stafon Johnson has surgery after weights mishap - ESPN

MTK · 12-28-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Thread title updated.

Stafon Johnson now on the practice squad.

Who? You ask

This guy: USC Trojans' Stafon Johnson has surgery after weights mishap - ESPN

Good story, it would be great to see him make the team next year.

SFREDSKIN · 12-28-2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Thread title updated.

Stafon Johnson now on the practice squad.

Who? You ask

This guy: USC Trojans' Stafon Johnson has surgery after weights mishap - ESPN

Good move!! I liked him coming out USC, he was great before his accident. Good gamble.

diehard · 12-28-2011, 03:05 PM

Which team wanted to sign Robinson to their active roster?

redskin29633 · 12-29-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by diehard

Which team wanted to sign Robinson to their active roster?

Washington Examiner ran a short piece mentioning that at least one NFL team wanted to sign him off our practice squad, but did not say which team or teams had interest. Implication was that Shanahan used this circumstance as reason to release Torain and promote (protect) Robinson.

diehard · 12-29-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by redskin29633

Washington Examiner ran a short piece mentioning that at least one NFL team wanted to sign him off our practice squad, but did not say which team or teams had interest. Implication was that Shanahan used this circumstance as reason to release Torain and promote (protect) Robinson.

Great move. I hope Shanahan let's him play, at least in the return game.

MTK · 12-28-2011, 04:59 PM

No need for Torain, no big surprise he was cut anyone could have seen this coming. With Helu and Royster we have a couple of nice young backs to build with going forward. I wouldn't be surprised if we look for another back in the later rounds in the draft too.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 12-28-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

No need for Torain, no big surprise he was cut anyone could have seen this coming. With Helu and Royster we have a couple of nice young backs to build with going forward. I wouldn't be surprised if we look for another back in the later rounds in the draft too.

Jeff Demps University of Florida 5th or 6th round.

Schneed10 · 12-28-2011, 05:35 PM

Helu, Royster, and now Johnson represent a shift in philosophy regarding the appropriate investment in the RB position. They come a dime a dozen, so unless it's an Adrian Peterson level talent, why burn a first day pick on a RB? Get them late and focus on other positions with your first day picks. Love it.

We need to continue the depth building process and get that QB of the future on the roster. Long way to go but I like the way they're allocating resources. Picking a pass rusher in Kerrigan early, and then waiting to get the RBs off the scrap heap is the right approach.

diehard · 12-28-2011, 08:37 PM

Why are people talking around Hightower?

backrow · 12-28-2011, 11:20 PM

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Why are people talking around Hightower?

IR'd earlier this year. He'll be back for somebody if not us. If I remember, he could catch as well as run.

sportscurmudgeon · 12-29-2011, 02:40 PM

In addition, Hightower's contract is up this year so he is a free agent. To get him back, the Skins will have to do more than just wait for him to show up in Ashburn for the off season rehab program.

A few posts back someone ragged on Royster's pass catching abilities. He may not be a great receiver, but he does not have "stone hands" either. He can be in the game on third and long...

T.O.Killa · 12-29-2011, 03:15 PM

Quick hits: Helu limited again, Landry hasn’t had surgery yet - The Insider - The Washington Post

This is a good link updating allot of things, also gives insight into the Torain cut.

12-28-2011, 01:13 AM	#1
REDSKINS4ever Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 4,117	re: Update: Aldrick Robinson Promoted to Active Roster/Torain Released/Stafon Johnson Added to PS What took Shanahan so long to promote Robinson to the active roster? The kid struggled in preseason along with Hankerson and Royster. Why wait until the final game. If they were going to release Ryan Torain, they might as well done it sooner. Probably after the Patriots game at least. To allow Robinson to have one game to shine is not to evaluate him properly.

12-28-2011, 10:53 AM	#3
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Update: Aldrick Robinson Promoted to Active Roster/Torain Released/Stafon Johnson Added to PS Thread title updated. Stafon Johnson now on the practice squad. Who? You ask This guy: USC Trojans' Stafon Johnson has surgery after weights mishap - ESPN __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

12-28-2011, 03:05 PM	#6
diehard The Starter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norfolk, Va (OV) Posts: 1,566	Re: Update: Aldrick Robinson Promoted to Active Roster/Torain Released/Stafon Johnson Added to PS Which team wanted to sign Robinson to their active roster? __________________ *'Any NFL team will win with RG3. Imagine how exciting it will be watching him do it.'*

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MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,097	Re: Update: Aldrick Robinson Promoted to Active Roster/Torain Released/Stafon Johnson Added to PS No need for Torain, no big surprise he was cut anyone could have seen this coming. With Helu and Royster we have a couple of nice young backs to build with going forward. I wouldn't be surprised if we look for another back in the later rounds in the draft too. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

12-28-2011, 05:35 PM	#11
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 47 Posts: 12,458	Re: Update: Aldrick Robinson Promoted to Active Roster/Torain Released/Stafon Johnson Added to PS Helu, Royster, and now Johnson represent a shift in philosophy regarding the appropriate investment in the RB position. They come a dime a dozen, so unless it's an Adrian Peterson level talent, why burn a first day pick on a RB? Get them late and focus on other positions with your first day picks. Love it. We need to continue the depth building process and get that QB of the future on the roster. Long way to go but I like the way they're allocating resources. Picking a pass rusher in Kerrigan early, and then waiting to get the RBs off the scrap heap is the right approach. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

12-28-2011, 08:37 PM	#12
diehard The Starter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norfolk, Va (OV) Posts: 1,566	Re: Update: Aldrick Robinson Promoted to Active Roster/Torain Released/Stafon Johnson Added to PS Why are people talking around Hightower? __________________ *'Any NFL team will win with RG3. Imagine how exciting it will be watching him do it.'*

12-29-2011, 02:40 PM	#14
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Re: Update: Aldrick Robinson Promoted to Active Roster/Torain Released/Stafon Johnson Added to PS In addition, Hightower's contract is up this year so he is a free agent. To get him back, the Skins will have to do more than just wait for him to show up in Ashburn for the off season rehab program. A few posts back someone ragged on Royster's pass catching abilities. He may not be a great receiver, but he does not have "stone hands" either. He can be in the game on third and long... __________________ The Sports Curmudgeon www.sportscurmudgeon.com But don't get me wrong, I love sports...

12-29-2011, 03:15 PM	#15
T.O.Killa The Starter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Berlin, MD Posts: 2,061	Re: Update: Aldrick Robinson Promoted to Active Roster/Torain Released/Stafon Johnson Added to PS Quick hits: Helu limited again, Landry hasn’t had surgery yet - The Insider - The Washington Post This is a good link updating allot of things, also gives insight into the Torain cut.

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