Camp Battles- The journey to 53

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

If they're serious about getting younger...and better...it's time for Sellers to go.

One kind of interesting thing, I hear that in practice they've been running a lot of plays this past week with Key Williams as the primary 3rd down back, not as a FB. So not sure what could mean.

I think it's because Keiland is going to be active on gamedays for his special teams abilities and our actual third RB (be it Torain or Royster) will not be very often, so it makes sense to use Keiland's versatility for that.

That and Helu's biggest weakness is pass pro, but he's almost certainly going to be the change of pace guy for Hightower at the beginning of the season.

It also probably means that Darrel Young has won the FB job.

[CrustyRedskin]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

If they're serious about getting younger...and better...it's time for Sellers to go.

One kind of interesting thing, I hear that in practice they've been running a lot of plays this past week with Key Williams as the primary 3rd down back, not as a FB. So not sure what could mean.

Hey Smack what is Clinton Portis up to these days????? Any info?

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by CrustyRedskin

Hey Smack what is Clinton Portis up to these days????? Any info?

Check out the Portis thread, he's working out with the Pats.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Check out the Portis thread, he's working out with the Pats.

I even mentioned it in the NFL FA thread

[FRPLG]

I feel like we haven't had a crop of talent at any position any time recently like we have at FB/TB. We have 3 guys who are legit caliber starting TBs. They're not HOFers but they could all be 1000 yarders in any decent offense. It's a shame at least one of them will be inactive on game days in favor of Williams. I mean he has to be our worst of the 5 guys likely to make the roster. But I guess this is a good "issue" to have.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I feel like we haven't had a crop of talent at any position any time recently like we have at FB/TB. We have 3 guys who are legit caliber starting TBs. They're not HOFers but they could all be 1000 yarders in any decent offense. It's a shame at least one of them will be inactive on game days in favor of Williams. I mean he has to be our worst of the 5 guys likely to make the roster. But I guess this is a good "issue" to have.

I think we expected a lot of things from a Mike Shanahan roster and haven't received a whole lot in return. But here's an area where the backfield we expected when we were busy signing Larry Johnson and Willie Parker, well: it's here now. This is what a loaded backfield looks like.

[Longtimefan]

Redskins roster breakdown: Who has the best chance of making the team? - The Insider - The Washington Post

[12thMan]

If Niles can make the squad, all the Huskers will probably make it.

[MTK]

I've really been impressed with Austin. I think he's ready to contribute this year.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I've really been impressed with Austin. I think he's ready to contribute this year.

Austin definitely stays. His ability to do more than one thing enhances his chances. Some tough decisions at RB & WR.

[mooby]

Does anybody know when the roster cut down dates are?

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by mooby

Does anybody know when the roster cut down dates are?

Rosters go from 90 players to 75 players.
Aug 30th
4:00 PM

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Rosters go from 90 players to 75 players.
Aug 30th
4:00 PM

80 players

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

80 players

Wait, so we go from what to what on Aug 30th?

Redskins.com is says from 90 to 75.

First Round of Roster Cuts

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Wait, so we go from what to what on Aug 30th?

Redskins.com is says from 90 to 75.

First Round of Roster Cuts

That's wrong. NFL notified all teams on I think Thursday that bc of the lockout it would be cut down to 80 players, not 75. I don't have any link on me though