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[53Fan]

Originally Posted by 44ever

can be used anytime around hear latley especially when 53 is posting

Don't be a "Johnny come LATLEY" 44. I wish Dorsey all the best. It would be great if he turns out to be a "Sproles like" player, but as SS says, at 170 pounds, how much contact can he take? Anyone remember how much Joe Washington weighed?

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by mvb2328

why can't you see us carrying dorsey, are, and cartwright? we carried 7 rookies who didn't have a big imapct on the field if any impact at all so why couldn't the skins carry a 4th rb and another return man that atleast could have an impact in the return game?

When has Vinny ever kept 4 RB's? Even last year when several people (myself included) thought that we should probably keep Derrick Mason, we didn't. If Dorsey makes it, then either Rock or Betts are out of here.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Don't be a "Johnny come LATLEY" 44. I wish Dorsey all the best. It would be great if he turns out to be a "Sproles like" player, but as SS says, at 170 pounds, how much contact can he take? Anyone remember how much Joe Washington weighed?

don't remember JW weight but Desmond Howard was around 180 Ibs SB mvp punt returner. He was a little heavier but also a little taller at 5'10

I don't think for a minute he would be a Sproles. What does SS know anyway

[MTK]

Sproles is an inch shorter than Dorsey but about 10 lbs heavier. Pretty similar.

My prediction is Dorsey will be outta here before training camp.

[53Fan]

Well like Angry said, I can't see them keeping 4 RB's. If the guy is really, really good on punt returns, and the coaches are comfortable enough with Rock being a back-up to Portis, they could always trade Betts. Personally I like Betts and think he should get alot more playing time, but if they're not going to use him and this guy can return punts better than ARE, ha-ha, and compliment Portis at RB.........

[44ever]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Well like Angry said, I can't see them keeping 4 RB's. If the guy is really, really good on punt returns, and the coaches are comfortable enough with Rock being a back-up to Portis, they could always trade Betts. Personally I like Betts and think he should get alot more playing time, but if they're not going to use him and this guy can return punts better than ARE, ha-ha, and compliment Portis at RB.........

Thats basically what I was thinking.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I see your point, but the size isn't only about height. It's also about the fact that he barely can clear 170 lbs. Sproles is over 180, and Rock over 210

yikes i should have looked up rocks weight. i knew sproles was a lightweight, but i had no idea rock was that heavy... no way this kid makes the team.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Don't be a "Johnny come LATLEY" 44. I wish Dorsey all the best. It would be great if he turns out to be a "Sproles like" player, but as SS says, at 170 pounds, how much contact can he take? Anyone remember how much Joe Washington weighed?

maybe he can go on the chris cooley diet and gain a few. i seem to remember watching a video on cooleys blog and the guy eats nothing but mcdonalds and taco bell.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Angry

When has Vinny ever kept 4 RB's? Even last year when several people (myself included) thought that we should probably keep Derrick Mason, we didn't. If Dorsey makes it, then either Rock or Betts are out of here.

Yeah Derrick....or Marcus Mason

Well like I said in my first post, this guy is very exciting to watch but I don't know that he's someone to get too concerned about because I think the odds of him having any impact past August are slim to none

[Eknox]

This guy does remind you of Sproles.. I could see him in a 3rd down back role..the guy has the speed and the small size like Sproles to hide behind the big O-lineman , then burst thru the line with lightning speed..( sorry got carried away) it's a little exciting seeing some new faster faces coming aboard...

[mvb2328]

Originally Posted by Angry

When has Vinny ever kept 4 RB's? Even last year when several people (myself included) thought that we should probably keep Derrick Mason, we didn't. If Dorsey makes it, then either Rock or Betts are out of here.

first of all it was marcus mason and yes we should have kept him but retarded vinny said no and it hurt us b/c betts went down and we had to sign alexander. maybedumb vinny has learned from that mistake.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by mvb2328

first of all it was marcus mason and yes we should have kept him but retarded vinny said no and it hurt us b/c betts went down and we had to sign alexander. maybedumb vinny has learned from that mistake.

Yes, very retarded to not keep a guy who couldn't come off the practice squad and laid a brick when he played against a starting defense during preseason.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

we carried 7 rookies in a PR move to make Cerrato look good. we let Billy McMullen go and kept Malcom Kelly on the active roster, even though our doctors reportedly recommended IRing him. We let Marcus Mason go when he was essentially MVP of the NFL in preseason because we needed roster spots for our 10 draft picks.

I dont care how electrifying this guy is in camp and/or preseason, hes not going to make the active roster unless we trade Cartwright, ARE, or Betts... just my opinion though.

To be honest I say let them cut Rock. He's not a good RB which means he's only a good PK returner. We have Portis who was supposedly a quick run outside type of back who Gibbs turned into a run between the tackles power runner. Betts is no different other then he drops the ball atleast once in a game. Rock is not a power runner and can't find the out side to save his life. The only reason why we keep him is cause he can break an occassional 40-50 yarder once in a while. However you have to endure the 1 step forward and 2 steps back before he breaks one. Rock is truly only 1 step above the TTB.

[MTK]

Marcus Mason = MVP of the preseason

Has there ever been a more meaningless statement?

LOL

[BigHairedAristocrat]

I am fine with cutting Cartwright, but not just to replace him with this guy... Cartwright excels at his role on the team. The only way i'd get rid of him is if we found someone younger, cheaper, and better on special teams. Considering Rocks a beast on special teams and couldnt come any cheaper, i doubt we get rid of him this year.