Mason v. Rock

I wouldn't mind seeing if Mason can return kicks as well.

yeah, i think the better competition is mix/thrash. there's two guys who both contribute well to special teams. thrash seems more dependable in the passing game, but we haven't seen mix in the mix that much, so who knows.

If you go to redskins.com the question is posed to Zorn if he is going to keep 4 backs specifically Mason making the team. Zorn, sounded optimistic that he would make the team. However, he was very politically correct in not saying yes or saying no. However, he really seems to like mason and his ability. When we get to 53, I think we are going to see a few surprise cuts.

I'm sorry for possibly repeating what others may have said but I sorta got the feeling Rock was being given a chance to show case what he can do other then play special teams. I also kinda got the feeling Zorn was testing other kick returners to see if any would be a good fill in for Rock.

I'll agree that Rock is a good return man but if you need depth at other positions then someone has to go and I think Zorn was trying several things that night. I honestly felt Mason out played Rock completely. Rock did nothing other then look like a scared RB being chased all over the field. Atleast Mason would find a whole and run it through. I don't know what Zorn may or may not have said but I got the feeling that Sun. was a test for Rock and if Zorn can find someone who can be a kick returner and play another position...ie; WR, S, or RB that can do the job as well as Rock then Rock may be gone.

I know some have said to me that we kept Westbrook yrs ago and have kept Rock for yrs but keep in mind that was how Gibbs ran things. and maybe Norv but the others used him as a 3rd back/kick returner. I don't think he's all that great at being a RB but is awsome at being a KR.

again sorry if someone has inside info and have been told we will keep 4 and sorry for not reading all the discussion.

there is no way mason will stay on the practice squad. if we put him on it some other team will scoop him up in a heartbeat. i like mason i think he needs to be on our roster.

If Mason does well the rest of the preseason, he could unseed Rock. He's really gonna have to show and prove. Also, I think there will be 6 receivers. There's no need for a situational rusher with Jason Taylor on the team. If possible, Wilson goes to the PS.

Sure about that? I haven't looked at all the position scenarios, but I've thought all along that they might make it work to keep 6 wr's for 3 reasons:
1) injuries; we're already seeing the hamstring problems & it's a position that has frequent injury problems & has been in the past (Moss)
2) Both Mix & Thrash play spec teams & play it well. Don't know if they'd have the #4 wr play teams, but that would make it even more feasible to keep 6.
3) Solid Depth; the potential of all these wideouts combined w/Thrash's value to the team might allow them to keep 6. Zorn is an offensive guy too.

Keeping six wideouts means there would only be room for one fullback, and that's not going to happen for a West Coast offense.

No way could we trade betts for a 2nd rounder.. thats retarded. I would say 3rd or 4th as the highest pick we could get for him

Betts aint even worth a 3rd rounder...If we can get a 3rd for him, I'd do it.
And regarding not needing a situational passer, you are crazy....we probably keep 2 of em.
The skins should find a way to keep both Chris Wilson AND Erasumus James.

Mix will not make the team...its a numbers game...we will keep 5 and 3 RB and somehow need to keep both situational pass rushers...as you can tell, we need Dline pressure.

We may need to pick up a solid LB and DT as a late vet pickup. CB is fine, Safety is still unknown but firming up.

Regarding Mason....unless there is a RB trade (doubtful) he wont make the team unless EJames or CWilson gets cut

Rock is a solid but very much unspectacular kick returner. He's dependable but I don't think he "scares" anyone. I wouldn't lose any sleep if he's gone.

and if we get an offered 3rd for Betts we'd be insane not to take it. Favre was just traded for a conditional 4th, there's no way in hell anyone offers anything higher than that for LB.