Dolphins say no to Redskins deal

EEich · 08-28-2004, 12:54 PM

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/9520158.htm

"According to a source within the Redskins, the Dolphins were offered wide receiver Rod Gardner, running back Ladell Betts and a fifth-round pick for defensive end Adewale Ogunleye. Miami passed, figuring Betts might ultimately be cut."

SKINSnCANES · 08-28-2004, 01:04 PM

Weird. The fins should have taken the first we offered them a while ago.

Defensewins · 08-28-2004, 01:05 PM

After the way Rock and co. played last night, I do not see Betts getting cut.

Paintrain · 08-28-2004, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Defensewins

After the way Rock and co. played last night, I do not see Betts getting cut.

I agree, Rock has looked pretty bad this preaseason.. No pop, no burst.. I like the effort he puts out, but let's go with Betts and McCollough..

Defensewins · 08-28-2004, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Paintrain

I agree, Rock has looked pretty bad this preaseason.. No pop, no burst.. I like the effort he puts out, but let's go with Betts and McCollough..

McCollough looked bad last night as well.

skins009 · 08-28-2004, 02:01 PM

Damn it would have been really tight, if they would have taken that deal.

illdefined · 08-28-2004, 02:04 PM

would have been worth it.

MTK · 08-28-2004, 02:04 PM

Betts is safe.

His injury problems are worth the gamble for this year at least. Next year is a different story if he can't stay healthy this year.

My prediction is that Simon and McCullough are the odd men out.

McCullough is too similar to Portis in style and size, and let's face it, he's only played against backups. If the staff was seriously considering him don't you think we would see him a bit earlier in the game? Last night after Betts left the game Rock came in. That's a sign to me that Rock will make the team.

RedskinPete · 08-28-2004, 02:17 PM

If he[Betts] can get by the injurys he will be good! I hate to see him go! With Portis not wanting to run the ball seven times in a row[what was said last night during the game]. We will need Betts!

skins009 · 08-28-2004, 02:51 PM

I think between Portis and Morton we've got plenty of speed in the backfield. What we need now is someone with some power. Thats why I think they'll keep Betts and Cartwright, and release Sultan and Simon.

Big C · 08-28-2004, 03:23 PM

betts is probably the best mix of power and speed, and he can also catch the ball well, have to keep him, number 1 backup

cpayne5 · 08-28-2004, 03:37 PM

I don't think that we'll keep Betts & McCullough together. Those two guys are 2 runningbacks where as Rock and Simon are RBs/ special teams players. I think we'll keep one of Betts & McCullough and one of Rock & Simon.

Redskins_P · 08-28-2004, 03:48 PM

Simon didn't even play last night. Whats up with that?

SmootSmack · 08-28-2004, 03:51 PM

Simon was resting his shoulder, I guess he aggravated it during practice this week

I think Sultan goes back to the practice squad. Betts and Rock I think are both in and Simon is out

SKINSnCANES · 08-28-2004, 04:43 PM

I bet most of them are still on the team after the first round of cuts. There are plenty of other guys that obvioulsy shouldnt make the team that will get us down tot sixty.

08-28-2004, 12:54 PM	#1
EEich The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bristol, CT Age: 60 Posts: 1,001	Dolphins say no to Redskins deal http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/9520158.htm "According to a source within the Redskins, the Dolphins were offered wide receiver Rod Gardner, running back Ladell Betts and a fifth-round pick for defensive end Adewale Ogunleye. Miami passed, figuring Betts might ultimately be cut."

08-28-2004, 01:04 PM	#2
SKINSnCANES Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 42 Posts: 5,454	Weird. The fins should have taken the first we offered them a while ago. __________________ "I'm used to winning, coming from the University of Miami. " Clinton Portis

08-28-2004, 03:23 PM	#11
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,453	betts is probably the best mix of power and speed, and he can also catch the ball well, have to keep him, number 1 backup __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

08-28-2004, 03:37 PM	#12
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	I don't think that we'll keep Betts & McCullough together. Those two guys are 2 runningbacks where as Rock and Simon are RBs/ special teams players. I think we'll keep one of Betts & McCullough and one of Rock & Simon. __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

08-28-2004, 03:51 PM	#14
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Simon was resting his shoulder, I guess he aggravated it during practice this week I think Sultan goes back to the practice squad. Betts and Rock I think are both in and Simon is out __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-28-2004, 01:05 PM	#3
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,749	After the way Rock and co. played last night, I do not see Betts getting cut.

08-28-2004, 02:01 PM	#6
skins009 Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 528	Damn it would have been really tight, if they would have taken that deal.

08-28-2004, 02:04 PM	#7
illdefined Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: nyc Age: 48 Posts: 2,631	would have been worth it.

08-28-2004, 02:04 PM	#8
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Betts is safe. His injury problems are worth the gamble for this year at least. Next year is a different story if he can't stay healthy this year. My prediction is that Simon and McCullough are the odd men out. McCullough is too similar to Portis in style and size, and let's face it, he's only played against backups. If the staff was seriously considering him don't you think we would see him a bit earlier in the game? Last night after Betts left the game Rock came in. That's a sign to me that Rock will make the team.

08-28-2004, 02:17 PM	#9
RedskinPete The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Camino,Ca Posts: 1,174	If he[Betts] can get by the injurys he will be good! I hate to see him go! With Portis not wanting to run the ball seven times in a row[what was said last night during the game]. We will need Betts!

08-28-2004, 02:51 PM	#10
skins009 Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 528	I think between Portis and Morton we've got plenty of speed in the backfield. What we need now is someone with some power. Thats why I think they'll keep Betts and Cartwright, and release Sultan and Simon.

08-28-2004, 03:48 PM	#13
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 46 Posts: 4,101	Simon didn't even play last night. Whats up with that?

08-28-2004, 04:43 PM	#15
SKINSnCANES Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 42 Posts: 5,454	I bet most of them are still on the team after the first round of cuts. There are plenty of other guys that obvioulsy shouldnt make the team that will get us down tot sixty. __________________ "I'm used to winning, coming from the University of Miami. " Clinton Portis

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