Redskins Release Torrence

skinsfan_nn · 11-08-2008, 06:12 PM

This is a modified post, due to new thread.

I'm just a little surprised at this move. Because Torrence certainly isn't very much, ok teamer/bottom barrel corner. But he was serviceable now.

With that said. That is more than I can say for Tyron (Which I don't ever think will be any good) or Kelly standing on the sidelines with street cloths on.

I have never been a fan of Torrence for the record.

I don't think this Torrence move has any effect on anything, in the locker room or on the field, we need the next in line to step up and be a gunner.

Hall was brought here to play solid football and be a good teammate nothing more or less, it's a seven game trial.

Now we need a WR to replace Kelly and/or knows how to play football better than Thomas, for the stretch run. Both these kids might be ok down the road but we are getting no production out of Kelly and little to none out of Thomas.

Redskins Sign Hall, Release Torrence

GTripp0012 · 11-08-2008, 06:12 PM

I'm certainly not crazy about this move, and from a purely on the field standpoint, the only thing this move does is shave two years off our CB situation. Hall is certainly no better (but likely not any worse) than Torrence at this point in their careers. So, yeah, Hall makes sense from a standpoint of needing to get deeper in the secondary, but this move just nullifies that.

And can we stop hating on Tryon for no reason now? The guy is under contract through 2010 and he's played about 5 downs in the NFL, and didn't blow a single coverage. So what's the deal?

wolfeskins · 11-08-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Hall is certainly no better (but likely not any worse) than Torrence at this point in their careers.

what ? hall is much better than torrence. hall has been to 2 probowls, has 20 ints in his carreer,including 3 this year. what are torrece's numbers ? hall is a #1 caliber cb and has the ability to shut down a wr. he struggled a bit in oakland but that should not be used in judging his talent.

Tha Posse · 11-09-2008, 10:09 PM

Yeah Tryon looked good to me in the preseason. He's was in excellent man coverage against Hardy when we played Buffalo. Hardy is 6'5" and Tryon is 5'9", so he just got outreached on some of those plays, but he was certainly in position.

T.O.Killa · 11-09-2008, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tha Posse

Yeah Tryon looked good to me in the preseason. He's was in excellent man coverage against Hardy when we played Buffalo. Hardy is 6'5" and Tryon is 5'9", so he just got outreached on some of those plays, but he was certainly in position.

Man, I am not sure what games you watched, but Tryon was torn apart, in preseason. He was absolutely horrible. I cant believe they let Torrence go. He was a good 4th corner. He is young and has improved every game.

tryfuhl · 11-10-2008, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I'm certainly not crazy about this move, and from a purely on the field standpoint, the only thing this move does is shave two years off our CB situation. Hall is certainly no better (but likely not any worse) than Torrence at this point in their careers. So, yeah, Hall makes sense from a standpoint of needing to get deeper in the secondary, but this move just nullifies that.

And can we stop hating on Tryon for no reason now? The guy is under contract through 2010 and he's played about 5 downs in the NFL, and didn't blow a single coverage. So what's the deal?

Interesting opinion.

johnerotten · 11-08-2008, 06:26 PM

wonder if dallas will pick up torrence?

JankySpanky80 · 11-08-2008, 06:36 PM

As fans we don't understand stuff like this but behind the scenes the NFL is still a business. The coaching staff had to have their reasons maybe a little backlash by the fans will get a solid answer....who knows. Torrence did allow Avery to catch that prayer from Bulger but i wouldn't pin the loss on him though considering the offense had 3 turnovers in that game. The big ? is who replaces him as the gunner on punts. I'm sure its not Hall.

SFREDSKIN · 11-08-2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JankySpanky80

The big ? is who replaces him as the gunner on punts. I'm sure its not Hall.

Kareem Moore?

53Fan · 11-08-2008, 06:34 PM

Good question Tripp.

GTripp0012 · 11-08-2008, 06:45 PM

If Hall can hold on to the ball, he should actually be returning punts.

JankySpanky80 · 11-08-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

If Hall can hold on to the ball, he should actually be returning punts.

Hopefully that works out b/c ARE just don't have it any more. Moss showed him how it is done.

skinsfan_nn · 11-08-2008, 06:49 PM

Two takes on the Torrence release, Redskin Insider:

Redskins Insider

tryfuhl · 11-10-2008, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

Two takes on the Torrence release, Redskin Insider:

Redskins Insider

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This scout said his team did not like Torrence coming out of the draft, but obviously the Skins did, so you give him a shot on special teams and in the defense if need be, and then evaluate down the road.

lol, skins didn't draft torrence.. or did he flub and mean tryon?

That Guy · 11-08-2008, 07:29 PM

not a fan of cutting torrence... saying hall is comparable to torrence or worse is f'ing ridiculous though. I would have rather tossed tryon too... he's terrible.

11-08-2008, 06:12 PM	#2
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Redskins Release Torrence I'm certainly not crazy about this move, and from a purely on the field standpoint, the only thing this move does is shave two years off our CB situation. Hall is certainly no better (but likely not any worse) than Torrence at this point in their careers. So, yeah, Hall makes sense from a standpoint of needing to get deeper in the secondary, but this move just nullifies that. And can we stop hating on Tryon for no reason now? The guy is under contract through 2010 and he's played about 5 downs in the NFL, and didn't blow a single coverage. So what's the deal? __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

11-09-2008, 10:09 PM	#4
Tha Posse Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hagerstown, MD Age: 43 Posts: 241	Re: Redskins Release Torrence Yeah Tryon looked good to me in the preseason. He's was in excellent man coverage against Hardy when we played Buffalo. Hardy is 6'5" and Tryon is 5'9", so he just got outreached on some of those plays, but he was certainly in position.

11-08-2008, 06:26 PM	#7
johnerotten Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: commonwealth of va Posts: 795	Re: Redskins Release Torrence wonder if dallas will pick up torrence?

11-08-2008, 06:36 PM	#8
JankySpanky80 Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 267	Re: Redskins Release Torrence As fans we don't understand stuff like this but behind the scenes the NFL is still a business. The coaching staff had to have their reasons maybe a little backlash by the fans will get a solid answer....who knows. Torrence did allow Avery to catch that prayer from Bulger but i wouldn't pin the loss on him though considering the offense had 3 turnovers in that game. The big ? is who replaces him as the gunner on punts. I'm sure its not Hall. __________________ JANK-e SPANK-e

11-08-2008, 06:34 PM	#10
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Redskins Release Torrence Good question Tripp. __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

11-08-2008, 06:12 PM	#1
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Redskins Release Torrence This is a modified post, due to new thread. I'm just a little surprised at this move. Because Torrence certainly isn't very much, ok teamer/bottom barrel corner. But he was serviceable now. With that said. That is more than I can say for Tyron (Which I don't ever think will be any good) or Kelly standing on the sidelines with street cloths on. I have never been a fan of Torrence for the record. I don't think this Torrence move has any effect on anything, in the locker room or on the field, we need the next in line to step up and be a gunner. Hall was brought here to play solid football and be a good teammate nothing more or less, it's a seven game trial. Now we need a WR to replace Kelly and/or knows how to play football better than Thomas, for the stretch run. Both these kids might be ok down the road but we are getting no production out of Kelly and little to none out of Thomas. Redskins Sign Hall, Release Torrence __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE! Last edited by skinsfan_nn; 11-08-2008 at 08:07 PM.

11-08-2008, 06:45 PM	#11
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Redskins Release Torrence If Hall can hold on to the ball, he should actually be returning punts. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

11-08-2008, 06:49 PM	#13
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Redskins Release Torrence Two takes on the Torrence release, Redskin Insider: Redskins Insider __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

11-08-2008, 07:29 PM	#15
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,620	Re: Redskins Release Torrence not a fan of cutting torrence... saying hall is comparable to torrence or worse is f'ing ridiculous though. I would have rather tossed tryon too... he's terrible.

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