STACY MACK tries out for skins

If we were to sign him, I'd say that would mean Rock would be out and we would have a backfield of Portis, Betts, Mack and Morton.

Does anyone else think that Gibbs has something up his sleeve that involves Morton? We've barely seen him play any RB this preseason, I'm thinking Gibbs will find a way to get him in the open field with his quickness and speed.

If we were to sign him, I'd say that would mean Rock would be out and we would have a backfield of Portis, Betts, Mack and Morton.

Does anyone else think that Gibbs has something up his sleeve that involves Morton? We've barely seen him play any RB this preseason, I'm thinking Gibbs will find a way to get him in the open field with his quickness and speed.

Now that you mention it, I'll bet Gibbs has been deliberately quiet with Morton. He's been in the backfield on a few plays, but yes, look for much more action with Morton on 3rd down this year. That could be one of the reasons we signed Thrash back -- to take some of the returning duties from Morton who always said he's wanted more action on offense.

Also agree that if Mack signs, that's the writing on the wall for Rock Cartwright. They're not going to give up on Betts just yet. Rock will get picked up elsewhere for sure. John Simon, while making a serious run for the job this preseason is in all likelihood the odd-man out.

If we were to sign him, I'd say that would mean Rock would be out and we would have a backfield of Portis, Betts, Mack and Morton.

Does anyone else think that Gibbs has something up his sleeve that involves Morton? We've barely seen him play any RB this preseason, I'm thinking Gibbs will find a way to get him in the open field with his quickness and speed.

you guys remember when Gibbs was having Thrash line up as a fullback then motioning him everywhere in the last game vs. the Rams? well, it was Thrash, a WR, and i doubt he was fooling anybody, but what if it was Morton?

maybe Gibbs plans to use Morton like that, who can obviously run from anywhere, and has also lined up wide and been thrown to as a reciever in the past. would certainly cause disarray in the defense (like it did in the Rams game)....imagine the reverses....

think we just figured out Gibbs's secret gameplan for '04. ssshhh. :cool-smil

More plays for Morton? Uh, no. I understand the need to share the load, but Portis is great out of the backfield as well, so Morton would only see time spelling Portis. I think Portis needs to be the primary 3rd down back, his presence would open up play action and he'd be the guy I want running on 3rd and short, not Morton.

Mack would be a welcome addition, he'd give us a big power back and would only see time in the event that Betts was injured. I like Cartwright, but he is rather small for a goal line back don't you think? Our backfield could definitely use the size, the current rotation of backs is kind of smallish.

From what I've seen. Morton can't break a tackle, so if they were to use him it would be as a pass receiver out of the backfield (for screens) or lining up wide. Cartwright is too small for goaline situations, and he can't seem to break a tackle either. If he we do sign Mack, then Rock would be the odd man out.

I'm really surprised the Dolphins made no attempt to get Mack, and that has me a bit skeptical.

Joe Washington-Kelvin Bryant-Chad Morton

I dont think we have any reason to even try him out, we have plenty of backs right now, and we have enough options for a backup.

He could be planning on trying some things with Morton, I think the one thing he will do that Spurrier did is use Gardner as a QB on some trick plays. Remember Mitchell and the hb option. I also hope tom tupa gets involved in some trick punts

I'm really surprised the Dolphins made no attempt to get Mack, and that has me a bit skeptical.

Joe Washington-Kelvin Bryant-Chad Morton

Yeah, but Chad is 5'8 205. And I doubt he really weighs 205. I think Washington and Bryant were both bigger. I know for a fact that Bryant was. Also, todays players are much bigger than before.


Chad has to show me more this year.

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