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KLHJ2 · 10-14-2008, 07:26 AM

I do not like the move. Like previously stated; Marcus Mason should be signed from B-More's practice squad. We already have 3 solid backs with their knees pretty much intact. Ladell Betts is an exception to that, but he shouldn't require surgery.

I would rather pay the Rookie min for a guy who was with us all preseason and has a career ahead of him, than Vet min for a guy with no knees who only knows half of the offense.

This is a "what have you done for me lately?" league. Alexander was cut from the team that he won MVP with because he had not done enough the past 2 seasons to keep the team confident in his abilities.

Rock Cartwright, a team captain, has paid his dues, and has had 100 yard games when given the opportunity. Let the man get some carries, he is hungry and durable. In fact I cannot remember the last time that this man was injured and could not play.

If we do not sign Mason and we want a security blanket as a 3rd runner, then throw Sellars into the mix to get a few more carries. I guarantee you that he would be just as productive as Alexander.

All in all this is a waste of time IMO, and I view it as a former boss trying to get one of his former employees some work. The sad thing is that Alexander hasn't done anything, nor are we really in a position to warrant the "thought" serious consideration.

10-14-2008, 07:26 AM	#39
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 47 Posts: 5,829	re: Redskins Sign Shaun Alexander (Merge) updated I do not like the move. Like previously stated; Marcus Mason should be signed from B-More's practice squad. We already have 3 solid backs with their knees pretty much intact. Ladell Betts is an exception to that, but he shouldn't require surgery. I would rather pay the Rookie min for a guy who was with us all preseason and has a career ahead of him, than Vet min for a guy with no knees who only knows half of the offense. This is a "what have you done for me lately?" league. Alexander was cut from the team that he won MVP with because he had not done enough the past 2 seasons to keep the team confident in his abilities. Rock Cartwright, a team captain, has paid his dues, and has had 100 yard games when given the opportunity. Let the man get some carries, he is hungry and durable. In fact I cannot remember the last time that this man was injured and could not play. If we do not sign Mason and we want a security blanket as a 3rd runner, then throw Sellars into the mix to get a few more carries. I guarantee you that he would be just as productive as Alexander. All in all this is a waste of time IMO, and I view it as a former boss trying to get one of his former employees some work. The sad thing is that Alexander hasn't done anything, nor are we really in a position to warrant the "thought" serious consideration.