The Rock

I don't think there's any chance that Rock could carry the load for this team. When Spurrier tried to give him some carries he got hurt. Whenever Betts gets a bunch of carries he gets hurt.

Those two look good because they're change of pace backs. Did we want to replace Stephen Davis with Ki Jana Carter? No. You need guys like them to come in and change the pace. They're not much different from Tatum Bell or Ron Dayne, but Denver still starts Mike Anderson. Just like when Trung was in St. Louis, he would break some big ones, but the better back started the game.

The better back starts the game in this offense. What Joe Gibbs needs to do is come up with effective ways to use all of them while still featuring Portis.

I don't think there's any chance that Rock could carry the load for this team. When Spurrier tried to give him some carries he got hurt. Whenever Betts gets a bunch of carries he gets hurt.

Those two look good because they're change of pace backs. Did we want to replace Stephen Davis with Ki Jana Carter? No. You need guys like them to come in and change the pace. They're not much different from Tatum Bell or Ron Dayne, but Denver still starts Mike Anderson. Just like when Trung was in St. Louis, he would break some big ones, but the better back started the game.

The better back starts the game in this offense. What Joe Gibbs needs to do is come up with effective ways to use all of them while still featuring Portis.

I agree 100%. Rock is a very good change-up back, but he's not a starter.

Any RB who can score on his first carry against the Chargers and bust a 48 yarder against the Rams may not be a starter, but he is a playmaker. Rock was visibly upset after his run because he was called to the sidelines. Portis was stuffed and never had a chance to score. We should have scored on that play rather than kick a field goal. Rock is a downhill RB who can break tackles and hit the sidelines with exceptional speed. Portis is not 100% in the fourth quarter which hurts the running game. Rock should get the ball more as a change-up RB to compliment Portis and change the pace the running game.

cartwrights contract runs out after this year and betts still has another year on his deal

Portis is still the number #1 back..The Rock ran nicely tho..

it was awesome to watch not one but 2 rbs gashing the defense and what made it so awesome was that it was our guys gashing the other team finally. :biggthump

In another thread we're talking about Robert Royal and whether he's been exonerated now...so here's my question, after today are we just about ready to forgive Rock for his costly fumble against the Chiefs?

In another thread we're talking about Robert Royal and whether he's been exonerated now...so here's my question, after today are we just about ready to forgive Rock for his costly fumble against the Chiefs?

this definitely helped but his turnover lead directly to points so I know for me it's still gonna take a little bit more of play like he had today to give him a clean slate this year.

In another thread we're talking about Robert Royal and whether he's been exonerated now...so here's my question, after today are we just about ready to forgive Rock for his costly fumble against the Chiefs?
His play in the last 2 games ...has been great ..of course he is...hell i even think brunell gets a star from me..lol i wont admit this anymore.... i am happy to give credit where its due

Rock deserves todays glory. He has worked hard and probably makes a fraction of a fraction of what Portis makes. Nonetheless he isn't a possible #1 RB. Atleast not yet. Not for us or for any other team. He's a great tandem runner and with huge holes; you have to take advantage of those. And he did. Today I saw Tatum Bell, Mike Anderson and Ron Dayne all standing on the sideline waiting in a line to go in. Fresh quality RB's. That's what we have with Portis, Betts and Cartwright. Rock has cemented his #3 RB status with his efforts, but as of yet would attract little on the FA market. I'm guessing if we'll have him, he'll be back next year with Betts and Portis. GG Rock and thanks for your hardwork.