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Old 12-28-2011, 05:52 PM   #31
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I disagree,with your reasons,if by some way shape or form you get him back to running like he did last year(he has been banged up), I'd take him....and he'll be cheap on the cap.
Even when Ryan Torain's is at his best, his top-end speed is not that threatening and he is not a threat as a receiver.
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Old 12-28-2011, 05:59 PM   #32
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No need for Torain, no big surprise he was cut anyone could have seen this coming. With Helu and Royster we have a couple of nice young backs to build with going forward. I wouldn't be surprised if we look for another back in the later rounds in the draft too.
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Old 12-28-2011, 06:24 PM   #33
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Even when Ryan Torain's is at his best, his top-end speed is not that threatening and he is not a threat as a receiver.
He couldnt catch at all. Im not sure if it was because of his broken hand though.

Im starting to wonder if Shanahan is gonna go after Hillis next year. I think Hightower will be back next year but may not be as effective as he was before. We need a big rb who can also block.
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Old 12-28-2011, 06:35 PM   #34
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Re: Update: Aldrick Robinson Promoted to Active Roster/Torain Released/Stafon Johnson Added to PS

Helu, Royster, and now Johnson represent a shift in philosophy regarding the appropriate investment in the RB position. They come a dime a dozen, so unless it's an Adrian Peterson level talent, why burn a first day pick on a RB? Get them late and focus on other positions with your first day picks. Love it.

We need to continue the depth building process and get that QB of the future on the roster. Long way to go but I like the way they're allocating resources. Picking a pass rusher in Kerrigan early, and then waiting to get the RBs off the scrap heap is the right approach.
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Old 12-28-2011, 07:55 PM   #35
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He couldnt catch at all. Im not sure if it was because of his broken hand though.

Im starting to wonder if Shanahan is gonna go after Hillis next year. I think Hightower will be back next year but may not be as effective as he was before. We need a big rb who can also block.
Well, last season, I noticed Keiland Williams and even Mike Sellers being outlets while Torain was hardly involved at all(or at least absolutely unmemorable), so I doubt his hand was a major factor.

I doubt Shanahan will pursue Hillis very hard. He'd probably offer Hillis a low, inexpensive offer that is far below what Hillis wants.
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Old 12-28-2011, 08:27 PM   #36
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No need for Torain, no big surprise he was cut anyone could have seen this coming. With Helu and Royster we have a couple of nice young backs to build with going forward. I wouldn't be surprised if we look for another back in the later rounds in the draft too.
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Old 12-28-2011, 09:37 PM   #37
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Re: Update: Aldrick Robinson Promoted to Active Roster/Torain Released/Stafon Johnson Added to PS

Why are people talking around Hightower?
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Why are people talking around Hightower?
IR'd earlier this year. He'll be back for somebody if not us. If I remember, he could catch as well as run.
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Old 12-29-2011, 03:40 PM   #39
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In addition, Hightower's contract is up this year so he is a free agent. To get him back, the Skins will have to do more than just wait for him to show up in Ashburn for the off season rehab program.


A few posts back someone ragged on Royster's pass catching abilities. He may not be a great receiver, but he does not have "stone hands" either. He can be in the game on third and long...
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Quick hits: Helu limited again, Landry hasn’t had surgery yet - The Insider - The Washington Post

This is a good link updating allot of things, also gives insight into the Torain cut.
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Old 12-29-2011, 08:40 PM   #41
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Which team wanted to sign Robinson to their active roster?
Washington Examiner ran a short piece mentioning that at least one NFL team wanted to sign him off our practice squad, but did not say which team or teams had interest. Implication was that Shanahan used this circumstance as reason to release Torain and promote (protect) Robinson.

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Old 12-29-2011, 09:12 PM   #42
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Washington Examiner ran a short piece mentioning that at least one NFL team wanted to sign him off our practice squad, but did not say which team or teams had interest. Implication was that Shanahan used this circumstance as reason to release Torain and promote (protect) Robinson.
Great move. I hope Shanahan let's him play, at least in the return game.
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Old 12-31-2011, 08:40 AM   #43
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I know it a business but that is pretty bad of a team to release the guy 4 days before the last game.
Dont you have bigger worries right now like trying to make the playoffs ? LOL
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What took Shanahan so long to promote Robinson to the active roster? The kid struggled in preseason along with Hankerson and Royster. Why wait until the final game. If they were going to release Ryan Torain, they might as well done it sooner. Probably after the Patriots game at least. To allow Robinson to have one game to shine is not to evaluate him properly.
Another team was about to snag Robinson from our practice squad. So they needed to make a roster move and ATV was expendable after Royster showed he can be a back up or starting back here. ATV ODD man out.
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Dont you have bigger worries right now like trying to make the playoffs ? LOL
ok, and this has to do with what we were discussing...how?
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