At Seasons End Ganther or Rock Who Do You Keep?

skinsguy · 12-13-2009, 08:54 PM

Without a doubt, Ganther.

Hail to the Redskins · 12-13-2009, 08:54 PM

I LOVE how Ganther finishes runs... getting that extra 2 yards that the good pounders do.

You keep him at 15 carries a game & have a Mason, Aldridge, or 5th round pick splitting carries with him, and I think you are ok.

I have always said, do not pay big for RBs... if you have a line that can run block, you can throw Joe Schmo in there and get yardage with holes to run through.... yet we owe Portis like 10 mil next year right? so this ALL may be moot as we may be stuck w Portis & Ganther mix.

No longer a need for Cartwright or Randel El (who is COMPLETELY WORTHLESS).

Hail to the Redskins · 12-13-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

I thought it was funny how a few weeks ago I posted on one of these message boards, we should probably cut Wynn (I think) and get I think it was larry johnson or derrick brooks or chase daniels. And someone said "Ganther is the 53rd man on this roster and should be cut" I was quick to say "no this guy is good he's worth an extra look"

I was wondering who that was and what they think now, because I think honestly, this guy is the best running back we have, maybe even better than Portis (blocking is my only question I have about him)

Just have to point out, and I'm sure someone else will remember this and back me up, in Ganther's first play as a Redskin he picked up a blitzer and STUCK him.. I remember thinking then, hey he blocks like Portis but he must not be able to run (trying to figure out why he was FA, but I think it was mostly because he is slow... lol... you see him get run down in no time on the one play today? lol)

Regardless, he is a tough S.O.B. and will block and run hard... which will make him susceptible to injury, hence the need for him to split carries... but he can block

TheSmurfs22 · 12-13-2009, 09:15 PM

I really like Ganther and Rock and would love to see both of them back. My question is, can both of them hold up through an entire season? That I do not know, however I do think it is time to make some changes in our rb position.

hooskins · 12-13-2009, 09:24 PM

Why is this an either or question? I understand for arguments sake, but why not keep both?

T.A.P.O.A.F.O.R. · 12-13-2009, 09:32 PM

okay assuming you keep only one for the sake of disucssion (i agree why not both) i guess i'm in the minority: keep the rock. ganther's a better RB because we have jack squadoley for RB. yeah you can put thomas back for returns but rock does returns well, is the kick coverage ace, can run in a pinch, is absolutely the kind of locker room guy you want, and we can pick up an RB elsewhere (FA, mid-late draft, etc.). i just think rock is WAY underappreciated.

SouperMeister · 12-13-2009, 09:47 PM

Let them both compete, but all things being equal, you have to like Ganther's youth. His balance was amazing on the long run after catch.

Beemnseven · 12-13-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hooskins

Why is this an either or question? I understand for arguments sake, but why not keep both?

Yeah, I was wondering the same thing. Unless it's the end of Rock's contract or something.

Rock had a good game in Dallas running and receiving. In fact, I remember thinking after that game that they should have been playing him more on offense.

Big C · 12-13-2009, 10:06 PM

we've shown we can play against top teams without portis or betts, i think we can keep both, and either keep betts or portis, or dump both for a new guy.

GMScud · 12-13-2009, 10:31 PM

Ganther = Ryan Grant. I said it in another thread, another teams trash is our treasure. The Titans cast off could be a real contributor for us moving forward.

I say keep both Rock and Ganther as of right now. Our RB sitch is up in the air big time. Betts is coming off very serious knee surgery, Portis' health and contract are huge issues, and we still don't know if there will be a new CBA moving into next year.

I've gotta think with his mileage, injuries, and huge cap numbers, an uncapped year will mean the end of Clinton's career as a Redskin. Can't say I'd bat an eye at his departure.

30gut · 12-13-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Redskin Warrior

Ganther has played hard since joining the team but Rock has contributed as well. Who do you keep?

Rock

MTK · 12-13-2009, 10:45 PM

Keep them both.

pg86 · 12-13-2009, 10:57 PM

From todays live performance I keep both...and I drop portis and maybe betts after preseason

Dirtbag59 · 12-14-2009, 12:56 AM

Neither, Toby FTW!!!!!1!!!

Defensewins · 12-14-2009, 01:16 AM

Easy. You keep both, along with Mason, Aldridge and Fb's Sellers and Williams. Plus add in the high drafted RB this spring, snyderatto has never seen a offensive skill position player they did not want to draft, forgetting all about OL again.

The really interesting question and better thread title:
Portis and Betts have a future with Redskins.?.?
The other one is Randy Thomas, the guy can not stay healthy.

12-13-2009, 08:54 PM	#16
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: At Seasons End Ganther or Rock Who Do You Keep? Without a doubt, Ganther. __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

12-13-2009, 08:54 PM	#17
Hail to the Redskins The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,687	Re: At Seasons End Ganther or Rock Who Do You Keep? I LOVE how Ganther finishes runs... getting that extra 2 yards that the good pounders do. You keep him at 15 carries a game & have a Mason, Aldridge, or 5th round pick splitting carries with him, and I think you are ok. I have always said, do not pay big for RBs... if you have a line that can run block, you can throw Joe Schmo in there and get yardage with holes to run through.... yet we owe Portis like 10 mil next year right? so this ALL may be moot as we may be stuck w Portis & Ganther mix. No longer a need for Cartwright or Randel El (who is COMPLETELY WORTHLESS). __________________ “Sometimes it is not enough to our best; we must do what is required.” - Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

12-13-2009, 09:15 PM	#19
TheSmurfs22 The Starter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Staunton, VA Posts: 1,261	Re: At Seasons End Ganther or Rock Who Do You Keep? I really like Ganther and Rock and would love to see both of them back. My question is, can both of them hold up through an entire season? That I do not know, however I do think it is time to make some changes in our rb position. __________________ F#$% the Cowpukes!

12-13-2009, 09:24 PM	#20
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: At Seasons End Ganther or Rock Who Do You Keep? Why is this an either or question? I understand for arguments sake, but why not keep both? __________________ Vacancy

12-13-2009, 09:32 PM	#21
T.A.P.O.A.F.O.R. Camp Scrub Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 94	Re: At Seasons End Ganther or Rock Who Do You Keep? okay assuming you keep only one for the sake of disucssion (i agree why not both) i guess i'm in the minority: keep the rock. ganther's a better RB because we have jack squadoley for RB. yeah you can put thomas back for returns but rock does returns well, is the kick coverage ace, can run in a pinch, is absolutely the kind of locker room guy you want, and we can pick up an RB elsewhere (FA, mid-late draft, etc.). i just think rock is WAY underappreciated.

12-13-2009, 09:47 PM	#22
SouperMeister Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 59 Posts: 3,419	Re: At Seasons End Ganther or Rock Who Do You Keep? Let them both compete, but all things being equal, you have to like Ganther's youth. His balance was amazing on the long run after catch.

12-13-2009, 10:06 PM	#24
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,453	Re: At Seasons End Ganther or Rock Who Do You Keep? we've shown we can play against top teams without portis or betts, i think we can keep both, and either keep betts or portis, or dump both for a new guy. __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

12-13-2009, 10:31 PM	#25
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: At Seasons End Ganther or Rock Who Do You Keep? Ganther = Ryan Grant. I said it in another thread, another teams trash is our treasure. The Titans cast off could be a real contributor for us moving forward. I say keep both Rock and Ganther as of right now. Our RB sitch is up in the air big time. Betts is coming off very serious knee surgery, Portis' health and contract are huge issues, and we still don't know if there will be a new CBA moving into next year. I've gotta think with his mileage, injuries, and huge cap numbers, an uncapped year will mean the end of Clinton's career as a Redskin. Can't say I'd bat an eye at his departure. __________________ Tardy

12-13-2009, 10:45 PM	#27
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 51 Posts: 99,427	Re: At Seasons End Ganther or Rock Who Do You Keep? Keep them both. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

12-13-2009, 10:57 PM	#28
pg86 No new threads for you Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,959	Re: At Seasons End Ganther or Rock Who Do You Keep? From todays live performance I keep both...and I drop portis and maybe betts after preseason

12-14-2009, 12:56 AM	#29
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 14,750	Re: At Seasons End Ganther or Rock Who Do You Keep? Neither, Toby FTW!!!!!1!!! __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

12-14-2009, 01:16 AM	#30
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,742	Re: At Seasons End Ganther or Rock Who Do You Keep? Easy. You keep both, along with Mason, Aldridge and Fb's Sellers and Williams. Plus add in the high drafted RB this spring, snyderatto has never seen a offensive skill position player they did not want to draft, forgetting all about OL again. The really interesting question and better thread title: Portis and Betts have a future with Redskins.?.? The other one is Randy Thomas, the guy can not stay healthy.

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