At Seasons End Ganther or Rock Who Do You Keep?

skinsguy · 12-14-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I just don't understand it. The guy has ran the ball very well and simply doesn't get any respect. The coaches shit on him and he doesn't deserve it.

Rock Cartwright is definitely a guy you want on your team, but let's also consider the fact that running backs get old really fast, so if you have a good quality, hard working, young running back who is productive, you keep him over the vet if you have to choose only one.

Right now, I think Portis is the odd man out.

MTK · 12-14-2009, 08:46 AM

The guy has proven his worth over the course of his 8 seasons here. I'm not going to even bother addressing this silly crap about him "sucking".

SBXVII · 12-14-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

The guy has proven his worth over the course of his 8 seasons here. I'm not going to even bother addressing this silly crap about him "sucking".

What has Rock done? He had one year under Spurrier that he was given the chance to be the #1 RB. Betts came in and did better. Then we brought in Portis. I know he's been a team guy, but exactly what has he done at the RB level that shows he is worthy to be the #1 RB or back up? Apparently he has not lived up to the hype to be a #1 other wise they would not have picked up other RB and put ahead of him on the roster. Portis never would have been brought in had Rock been worthy to be a #1 RB.

I thank him for his contributions as a KR and team leader, but at some point you have to make way for youth. Thomas has been filling in nicely as a KR and getting the same if not more yards as a KR.

If the sole purpose you want him on the team is because of his team leadership then turn him into a coach or an assistant for a coach and keep the leadership. Atleast that way he doesn't count against a CAP we hopefully won't have next year.

diehardskin2982 · 12-14-2009, 09:26 AM

change is gonna happen at the rb position next year for sure. if there is a cap i could see portis, ganther, young rookie combination. no cap portis is gone. i didn't see the game, did rock return kicks against the raiders?

pg86 · 12-14-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

change is gonna happen at the rb position next year for sure. if there is a cap i could see portis, ganther, young rookie combination. no cap portis is gone. i didn't see the game, did rock return kicks against the raiders?

No that bum Randle el did. Moss and Thomas did too

Trample the Elderly · 12-14-2009, 10:14 AM

I'd keep Ganther if I had to choose between the two. Honestly, I'd rather have both of them instead of Portis and Betts.

Monkeydad · 12-14-2009, 10:02 AM

It has to be Ganther, so much potential and he's young. I love Rock as a player, he's a true Redskin, but he's had many chances and Ganther has just outplayed him.

Portis/Ganther full timeshare next year. Portis will be able to stay healthier hopefully and they'll make an explosive tandem.

skinsfan69 · 12-14-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Buster

It has to be Ganther, so much potential and he's young. I love Rock as a player, he's a true Redskin, but he's had many chances and Ganther has just outplayed him.

Portis/Ganther full timeshare next year. Portis will be able to stay healthier hopefully and they'll make an explosive tandem.

what has rock done wrong?

freddyg12 · 12-14-2009, 10:19 AM

I hope both will be Skins, and a part of me hopes that Portis & Betts can come back strong too. I know that may be highly unlikely, but w/Portis & Betts there's no telling at this point how their recovery & contract situations will play out.

BigHairedAristocrat · 12-14-2009, 11:01 AM

A poll would be nice with this thread, but Ganther, no doubt.

rao2 · 12-14-2009, 11:10 AM

You have to keep rock but if possible both.

hooskins · 12-14-2009, 11:43 AM

I pick Ganther, but lets split the carries with Rock and him the last 3 games. We will have a better sample size.

What we know is Rock is solid and good special teamer. And as others have said, lets not forget Betts. I wonder if Portis knows, that a lot of fans are sick of his bs and ready to move on. I dont know if he would be ready to accept that. Not that I care what he thinks.

hooskins · 12-14-2009, 01:45 PM

I am sick of Rock complaining all the time. I understand his frustration, but no need to moan and groan to the media all the time.

SBXVII · 12-14-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hooskins

I am sick of Rock complaining all the time. I understand his frustration, but no need to moan and groan to the media all the time.

Maybe if he would actually produce as a RB the team wouldn't have to keep looking for someone else who can do the job better.

I for one was happy with the two back system when Betts and Rock were both in the game. Both runners had an excellent day. The following week when he had to step in for Betts he couldn't get more yards then the 2nd stringer who had the same amount of carries (Ganther) or the QB.

sportscurmudgeon · 12-14-2009, 01:54 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?

Who else is in the mix? That will certainly be part of my choice here.

I would keep Ganther and Cartwright before I kept Mason next year.

I would keep a healthy Ladell Betts but not one who is still rehabbing.

I would keep Portis only if he exhibited significantly modified practice behavior.

What other RBs will be in camp?

12-14-2009, 08:46 AM	#2
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12-14-2009, 09:26 AM	#4
diehardskin2982 Another Year, another mess. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,581	Re: At Seasons End Ganther or Rock Who Do You Keep? change is gonna happen at the rb position next year for sure. if there is a cap i could see portis, ganther, young rookie combination. no cap portis is gone. i didn't see the game, did rock return kicks against the raiders? __________________ That got ugly fast

12-14-2009, 10:14 AM	#6
Trample the Elderly Playmaker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Three Chopt Virginia Age: 46 Posts: 2,906	Re: At Seasons End Ganther or Rock Who Do You Keep? I'd keep Ganther if I had to choose between the two. Honestly, I'd rather have both of them instead of Portis and Betts. __________________ A funny thing happened on the way to the temple. The moneychangers bought the priesthood.

12-14-2009, 10:02 AM	#7
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: At Seasons End Ganther or Rock Who Do You Keep? It has to be Ganther, so much potential and he's young. I love Rock as a player, he's a true Redskin, but he's had many chances and Ganther has just outplayed him. Portis/Ganther full timeshare next year. Portis will be able to stay healthier hopefully and they'll make an explosive tandem. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

12-14-2009, 10:19 AM	#9
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: At Seasons End Ganther or Rock Who Do You Keep? I hope both will be Skins, and a part of me hopes that Portis & Betts can come back strong too. I know that may be highly unlikely, but w/Portis & Betts there's no telling at this point how their recovery & contract situations will play out.

12-14-2009, 11:01 AM	#10
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12-14-2009, 11:43 AM	#12
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? I pick Ganther, but lets split the carries with Rock and him the last 3 games. We will have a better sample size. What we know is Rock is solid and good special teamer. And as others have said, lets not forget Betts. I wonder if Portis knows, that a lot of fans are sick of his bs and ready to move on. I dont know if he would be ready to accept that. Not that I care what he thinks. __________________ Vacancy

12-14-2009, 01:45 PM	#13
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? I am sick of Rock complaining all the time. I understand his frustration, but no need to moan and groan to the media all the time. __________________ Vacancy

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