Jerome Mathis signed

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

What happens though if he gets injured. Doesn't the league prevent teams from releasing injured players, (for example Shaun Alexander).

I believe with contracts like these they are contingent upon him making the final roster. Whatever signing bonus agreed upon would be his to keep, more than likely a small amount, and we could cut him with no ill effect on the cap.

The deal more than likely is bottom rate since he was out basically the last two years with injuries. He'll be lucky to make it out of camp healthy. Complete speculation on my part of course.

[Oakland Red]

Well, was his girlfriend acting up? You have to look at both sides of the story.

But seriously, if someone does something wrong, is that person to never be allowed to redeem himself? That is unforgiving and harsh.

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Vinny Cerato: So what can you tell me about your domestic dispute where you allegedly choked your pregnant girlfriend?

Jerome Mathis: I ran a 4.10 on my pro day.

Vinny Cerato: Welcome to the Redskins Jerome

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

we gave HIM 30 million dollars?????? NO WAY

Um where does it say we gave Mathis 30 million dollars contract?

[chrisl4064]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

Um where does it say we gave Mathis 30 million dollars contract?

It was from an earlier post, we gave Randle El 30 million. Just a mix up.

[chrisl4064]

A good pick up if you ask me. His maturity issues dont bother me. In fact maturity issues have never bothered me.

You have to ask yourselves one thing: Is this guy going to help us win games or not?
I believe the best people to make that call are the guys in charge, and im not talking about danny.

Guy was never charged for anything with his girlfriend, so that should be done with. He also punched a Teammate, ok, wow, big deal. We are talking about football players, not school teachers.

[Schneed10]

Anyone think this spells the end for Thrash? I think it might. One of Thrash's pluses is that he can return some kicks. And Gibbs was always the one who loved Thrash so much - makes me wonder if Vinny feels the same way.

Now I don't know if Mathis can cover on teams as well as Thrash could, so that's a question mark. But if he can, I can definitely see Thrash being expendable.

[theJBexperience]

I hope this is just a move to bring in some competition at the WR & PR positions, and he doesn't make the final roster.

[chrisl4064]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Anyone think this spells the end for Thrash? I think it might. One of Thrash's pluses is that he can return some kicks. And Gibbs was always the one who loved Thrash so much - makes me wonder if Vinny feels the same way.

Now I don't know if Mathis can cover on teams as well as Thrash could, so that's a question mark. But if he can, I can definitely see Thrash being expendable.

I don't think this is the end for thrash, hes inexpensive, can cover on special teams, and hes durable. Those three things are I think good reasons to keep him.

Mathis is not a big dude 5'11 191, and injured a ton last season, only played 5 games. I'm not sure even if we kept him that he would be tackling anyone on special teams.

[MTK]

Sketchy pickup. I don't like it mainly due to his issues off the field. The guy sounds like a real loser.

[RedZone]

If the front office wanted to give the media and fans some excitement in an otherwise dull offseason, mission accomplished.

This is definitely a head scratcher. Does Mathis really fill a hole in the Skins' roster? Punt returner, maybe....

All this is even more mysterious given his off-field record. I'm eager to have Zorn and/or Cerrato weigh in on this acquisition.

[724Skinsfan]

I'm wondering if they're inclined to give Rock a couple of extra carries this year and in doing so will have Mathis as KRing insurance should anything happen.

Doubtful. He's probably here temporarily as a "just in case" and as a burner that can run routes for JC during minicamp if Moss is having hammy problems.

[riggins44]

I don't see him making the final roster. Wonder why Cartwright hasn't
worked with Brian Mitchell on learning to field punts. If he did it would
only increase his value.

Strange move, but he just may be a warm body for now.

[SeanTaylor21]

"Could it be that the vague rumors of Ladell Betts being on the block are true?

If Betts were traded, and Rock was shifted to Clinton Portis' primary backup, then I could see the need for a new kick returner.

To me, it has to be either that, or, that the Redskins clearly just want someone to push Rock Cartwright to improve even more.

Stay tuned..."
Scout.com: Redskins Sign WR Jerome Mathis

[Stuck in TX]

Originally Posted by SeanTaylor21;437708To me, it has to be either that, or, that the Redskins clearly just want someone to push Rock Cartwright to improve even more.

Stay tuned..."
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Scout.com: Redskins Sign WR Jerome Mathis[/url]

I agree with this. He can be an asset if we use him as one. We could have done alot worse and although Rock does well at KRing, he could always be pushed more and we really dont have an explosive PR. Mathis could serve as that. I like him #4 in the slot on a fade man to man against a dimeback too...

[SeanTaylor21]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

we gave HIM 30 million dollars?????? NO WAY

"Washington and Randle El's agent, Fletcher Smith of CSMG Sports, finalized a seven-year contract worth $31 million that includes $11.5 million in bonuses."
ESPN - Redskins add Randle El to receiving corps - NFL