Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 10-13-2008, 08:43 PM

The Redskins are supposedly working out Shaun Alexander.

Smooter · 10-13-2008, 08:44 PM

I'm not sure what the gain is here but oh well.

Redskins Likely to Sign Shaun Alexander - NFL FanHouse

Smooter · 10-13-2008, 08:45 PM

Redskins Likely to Sign Shaun Alexander - NFL FanHouse

Its here too. I guess hes gonna take over for betts for a while.

skinsfan_nn · 10-13-2008, 08:46 PM

Maybe LB is worse than they are leading his injury to be..? If it's only a week or two, we have ROCK.

skinsfan_nn · 10-13-2008, 08:49 PM

Didn't see there where two threads. If I recall correctly he was looking for vet min just to get work? PFT.com

SHAUN TO GET A NEW GIG, FINALLY?
Posted by Mike Florio on October 13, 2008, 7:35 p.m.

Months after being unceremoniously cut by the Seahawks, former league MVP Shaun Alexander might soon be reuinted with a guy who knows a thing or two about him.

Per Adam Schefter of NFL Network, Alexander will visit the Redskins on Tuesday. If he passes a physical, he could be under contract by the end of the day.

The ‘Skins are concerned about a knee injury to backup running back Ladell Betts.

Alexander previoulsy drew interest from the Bengals, Lions, and Saints. He expressed optimism that he’d have a new team after the first week of the season, but remains unattached.

In Washington, Alexander would play for former Seahawks quarterbacks coach Jim Zorn, who returned to Seattle in 2001, a year after Alexander was drafted.

mooby · 10-13-2008, 08:51 PM

I heard the reason Alexander wasn't signing with anyone was because he didn't want the backup role? Personally I'm not too fond of this move but I will give him the chance to prove me wrong. I won't be suprised if he plays the way he did his last year in Seattle though.

DynamiteRave · 10-13-2008, 08:51 PM

SA might not be a bad pickup and provides good depth until Betts is back.

GMScud · 10-13-2008, 09:02 PM

Wow. I smell IR coming for one Malcolm Kelly....

Reason I say this is because if we sign Alexander I don't think he'll be cut in a few weeks when Ladell comes back.

NYCskinfan82 · 10-13-2008, 09:09 PM

He knows the system

GTripp0012 · 10-13-2008, 09:09 PM

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.

GMScud · 10-13-2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

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.

Say we sign him- what happens with the 53 man when Betts comes back?

EDIT: to answer my own question, Insider reporting that Justin Tryon, Justin Hamilton or Rob Jackson could move to the practice squad.

hooskins · 10-13-2008, 09:15 PM

hm alexander? Not too sure about this one.

Schneed10 · 10-13-2008, 09:16 PM

Meh. I doubt he even passes Rock on the depth chart. But if Betts has to go on IR then we'd need a third anyway.

53Fan · 10-13-2008, 09:31 PM

This move does'nt exactly excite me. Kelly had fluid drained from his knee and may be put on IR in a couple of weeks depending on his progress, but if he is , the thought is picking up another wide receiver. We're not giving anything up for Alexander so I guess it's not a panic move like Duckett was. I have my doubts about this move, seems like Rock always gets the shaft. Hope I'm wrong.

budw38 · 10-13-2008, 09:47 PM

Quote:

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.

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10-13-2008, 08:43 PM	#1
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated The Redskins are supposedly working out Shaun Alexander.

10-13-2008, 08:44 PM	#2
Smooter Impact Rookie Join Date: May 2007 Age: 41 Posts: 965	Redskins to sign Shaun Alexander? I'm not sure what the gain is here but oh well. Redskins Likely to Sign Shaun Alexander - NFL FanHouse __________________ Same freakout different year.

10-13-2008, 08:45 PM	#3
Smooter Impact Rookie Join Date: May 2007 Age: 41 Posts: 965	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated Redskins Likely to Sign Shaun Alexander - NFL FanHouse Its here too. I guess hes gonna take over for betts for a while. __________________ Same freakout different year.

10-13-2008, 08:46 PM	#4
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Redskins to sign Shaun Alexander? Maybe LB is worse than they are leading his injury to be..? If it's only a week or two, we have ROCK. __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE! Last edited by skinsfan_nn; 10-13-2008 at 08:51 PM.

10-13-2008, 08:49 PM	#5
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated Didn't see there where two threads. If I recall correctly he was looking for vet min just to get work? PFT.com SHAUN TO GET A NEW GIG, FINALLY? Posted by Mike Florio on October 13, 2008, 7:35 p.m. Months after being unceremoniously cut by the Seahawks, former league MVP Shaun Alexander might soon be reuinted with a guy who knows a thing or two about him. Per Adam Schefter of NFL Network, Alexander will visit the Redskins on Tuesday. If he passes a physical, he could be under contract by the end of the day. The ‘Skins are concerned about a knee injury to backup running back Ladell Betts. Alexander previoulsy drew interest from the Bengals, Lions, and Saints. He expressed optimism that he’d have a new team after the first week of the season, but remains unattached. In Washington, Alexander would play for former Seahawks quarterbacks coach Jim Zorn, who returned to Seattle in 2001, a year after Alexander was drafted. __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

10-13-2008, 08:51 PM	#6
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,468	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated I heard the reason Alexander wasn't signing with anyone was because he didn't want the backup role? Personally I'm not too fond of this move but I will give him the chance to prove me wrong. I won't be suprised if he plays the way he did his last year in Seattle though. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

10-13-2008, 08:51 PM	#7
DynamiteRave Living Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Age: 38 Posts: 16,867	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated SA might not be a bad pickup and provides good depth until Betts is back. __________________ Establishment, establishment, you always know what's best. I've been a part of this message board for 17 years. Damn I'm old.

10-13-2008, 09:02 PM	#8
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated Wow. I smell IR coming for one Malcolm Kelly.... Reason I say this is because if we sign Alexander I don't think he'll be cut in a few weeks when Ladell comes back. __________________ Tardy

10-13-2008, 09:09 PM	#9
NYCskinfan82 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Age: 55 Posts: 3,803	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated He knows the system

10-13-2008, 09:09 PM	#10
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated 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. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

10-13-2008, 09:15 PM	#12
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated hm alexander? Not too sure about this one. __________________ Vacancy

10-13-2008, 09:16 PM	#13
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,421	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated Meh. I doubt he even passes Rock on the depth chart. But if Betts has to go on IR then we'd need a third anyway. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

10-13-2008, 09:31 PM	#14
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated This move does'nt exactly excite me. Kelly had fluid drained from his knee and may be put on IR in a couple of weeks depending on his progress, but if he is , the thought is picking up another wide receiver. We're not giving anything up for Alexander so I guess it's not a panic move like Duckett was. I have my doubts about this move, seems like Rock always gets the shaft. Hope I'm wrong.

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