Time for a good look at Shaun Alexander

dmvskinzfan08 · 11-14-2008, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by VABCHSKINSFAN

I'm on the sellers bandwagon. I know he wants the ball. GIVE IT TO HIM!

Why hasn't Sellers been more involved in the offense this year anyway? I am not understanding that. Is it because he is the only true fullback we have on the team?

GMScud · 11-14-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dmvskinzfan08

Why hasn't Sellers been more involved in the offense this year anyway? I am not understanding that. Is it because he is the only true fullback we have on the team?

He's been really involved actually, just not with the ball in his hands. Portis wouldn't be having such a stellar season if it wasn't for Seller's lead blocking. As far as a ball carrier, he's really only good for short yardage/goal line stuff. But in previous seasons we've seen him just wreck some defenders when he gets the ball in the flat on screens/short passes. I don't think Zorn plans on using him much though.

dmvskinzfan08 · 11-15-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

He's been really involved actually, just not with the ball in his hands. Portis wouldn't be having such a stellar season if it wasn't for Seller's lead blocking. As far as a ball carrier, he's really only good for short yardage/goal line stuff. But in previous seasons we've seen him just wreck some defenders when he gets the ball in the flat on screens/short passes. I don't think Zorn plans on using him much though.

In involved I mean running and catching the ball. I remember not too long ago he caught ..was it 7 TDs. I think he could defintiely be used in that fashion to catch people off guard and be another weapon which we can never have to many of. Ihope we use Davis more this game and Ihope Devin finally shows up.

skinsnut · 11-15-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dmvskinzfan08

In involved I mean running and catching the ball. I remember not too long ago he caught ..was it 7 TDs. I think he could defintiely be used in that fashion to catch people off guard and be another weapon which we can never have to many of. Ihope we use Davis more this game and Ihope Devin finally shows up.

I doubt Sellers will be catching the ball under Zorn.
Those TD catches were based off of Gibbs offensive system that relied on play action and misdirection.

How many times have you seen play action under Zorn?
He either runs or throws.

If he cant get a pass to our rookies...what makes you think he will throw to what he sees as a run blocker?
I hate to tell you...but Zorn has not seen Sellers run or catch since he's gotten here, he doesn't know what he doesn't know.

mike340 · 11-13-2008, 10:46 PM

I think SA might end up doing well. On most of his runs the defense has been in the backfield when he got the ball. And I remember him dragging a lot of people to get a first down. Let's hope for the best. (If Moss is on the field we should be able to run.)

Gmanc711 · 11-13-2008, 11:02 PM

I mean, by all indications that I can tell...I think Betts is going to start and Alexander will end up backing him up. I'm pretty much expecting now Portis to be out. If both Betts and Portis are out, I really like Rock and hope he sees a good bulk of the carries to be honest with you. I feel like he's a really tough runner and will play alot like Portis. I have never been a huge Alexander guy...If we can just have some sembalance of a running attack, I think we'll be ok. Its really the pass blocking where I'm a little more concerned.

hail_2_da_skins · 11-14-2008, 09:55 AM

Portis is the face of this year's Washington Redskins. The Skins most likely will be without Portis against the Cowboys. That means the rest of the team will have to pull more weight. The defense will have to create turnovers to put the offense in easy scoring position. The offensive line will have to step up and create big holes for Ladell Betts, Rock Cartwright and Shawn Alexander. Campbell will have to make good decisions and have an error free day. The receivers will have to step up and create big plays down field. I think the Skins can get it done. It will take a team effort.

Jake2008 · 11-14-2008, 10:40 AM

If portis is out then IMO Campbell has to step up and get some longer completions downfield to spread the Dallas defense out and keep them from putting 8 guys in the box. Lets not kid ourselves, SA is not even close to Portis and will not hit the holes like Portis does. If Campbell can't keep the defense honest, it will be a long evening.

doughtydoubter · 11-14-2008, 05:18 PM

i have confidence in him...more than i have in rock..hes had some time to let his legs get fresh again. he wont be able to carry the team like portis, but its time for campbell to step up and have a good day

LandrySlice · 11-14-2008, 05:49 PM

I like a good double doseage of Betts and Alexander this weekend. Let Portis get healed up for the playoffs, we paid Betts a huge check a couple years to come in and back Portis up if this happened again. I like Alexander to help give Betts a break, but I am just not 100 percent sold he would do a better job then Ladell. I did enjoy that video of Alexanders runs though, I wish I knew how to do stuff like that!

MiraclesHappen07 · 11-14-2008, 07:17 PM

Hmmm good studying of Shaun, he appears to be doing some good things and bad things. Never really quite noticed any of them untill i watched this, i hope sunday night Shaun Alexander shows up and plays like he did Seatle, even it is for one game.

That Guy · 11-16-2008, 12:26 AM

i sure hope we don't start SA or sellers at HB... that'd be pretty terrible.

give it to betts, if he's hurt, give it to rock. sellers would be a last resort since he can only do dive plays and has a higher chance of fumbles.

I'd love to see SA relive his seattle days, but that was a monster OL up there and he was younger too.

SBXVII · 11-17-2008, 10:25 PM

Have you all seen enough of the TTB? Ever wish you had a second rate leading rusher from preseason? I bet some of you are missing Mason now huh. Maybe we can pull another trade with the Jets for Mason....maybe a couple of draft picks. lol.

dmvskinzfan08 · 11-19-2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SBXVII

Have you all seen enough of the TTB? Ever wish you had a second rate leading rusher from preseason? I bet some of you are missing Mason now huh. Maybe we can pull another trade with the Jets for Mason....maybe a couple of draft picks. lol.

We have seen enough of TTB. Why is he still on the team??..lol. Well I guess we can't cry over spilled milk. Maybe we can resign Mason after this season..

Bigreds77 · 11-22-2008, 08:28 AM

I agree Betts need to get the ball & give Portis a break. I noticed one thing about Portis when he stands next to Alexander he is one thick dude. PS how do I get a pic under my name?

11-13-2008, 10:46 PM	#5
mike340 Special Teams Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 68 Posts: 322	Re: Time for a good look at Shaun Alexander I think SA might end up doing well. On most of his runs the defense has been in the backfield when he got the ball. And I remember him dragging a lot of people to get a first down. Let's hope for the best. (If Moss is on the field we should be able to run.)

11-13-2008, 11:02 PM	#6
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Re: Time for a good look at Shaun Alexander I mean, by all indications that I can tell...I think Betts is going to start and Alexander will end up backing him up. I'm pretty much expecting now Portis to be out. If both Betts and Portis are out, I really like Rock and hope he sees a good bulk of the carries to be honest with you. I feel like he's a really tough runner and will play alot like Portis. I have never been a huge Alexander guy...If we can just have some sembalance of a running attack, I think we'll be ok. Its really the pass blocking where I'm a little more concerned. __________________ #21

11-14-2008, 09:55 AM	#7
hail_2_da_skins Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 69 Posts: 868	Re: Time for a good look at Shaun Alexander Portis is the face of this year's Washington Redskins. The Skins most likely will be without Portis against the Cowboys. That means the rest of the team will have to pull more weight. The defense will have to create turnovers to put the offense in easy scoring position. The offensive line will have to step up and create big holes for Ladell Betts, Rock Cartwright and Shawn Alexander. Campbell will have to make good decisions and have an error free day. The receivers will have to step up and create big plays down field. I think the Skins can get it done. It will take a team effort. __________________ "HAIL TO THE SKINS"

11-14-2008, 10:40 AM	#8
Jake2008 Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 111	Re: Time for a good look at Shaun Alexander If portis is out then IMO Campbell has to step up and get some longer completions downfield to spread the Dallas defense out and keep them from putting 8 guys in the box. Lets not kid ourselves, SA is not even close to Portis and will not hit the holes like Portis does. If Campbell can't keep the defense honest, it will be a long evening.

11-14-2008, 05:18 PM	#9
doughtydoubter Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: the glorious city of DC Posts: 741	Re: Time for a good look at Shaun Alexander i have confidence in him...more than i have in rock..hes had some time to let his legs get fresh again. he wont be able to carry the team like portis, but its time for campbell to step up and have a good day

11-14-2008, 05:49 PM	#10
LandrySlice Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: AFGHANISTAN Posts: 335	Re: Time for a good look at Shaun Alexander I like a good double doseage of Betts and Alexander this weekend. Let Portis get healed up for the playoffs, we paid Betts a huge check a couple years to come in and back Portis up if this happened again. I like Alexander to help give Betts a break, but I am just not 100 percent sold he would do a better job then Ladell. I did enjoy that video of Alexanders runs though, I wish I knew how to do stuff like that! __________________ Don't tase me bro!!!!

11-14-2008, 07:17 PM	#11
MiraclesHappen07 Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Richlands, Va Posts: 318	Re: Time for a good look at Shaun Alexander Hmmm good studying of Shaun, he appears to be doing some good things and bad things. Never really quite noticed any of them untill i watched this, i hope sunday night Shaun Alexander shows up and plays like he did Seatle, even it is for one game. __________________ Resistance is futile, The Burgundy and Gold are coming!!! "Football can like a box of chocolates, nevers know what your gona get any given sunday"-From zach williams, revised verison from Forest Gump

11-16-2008, 12:26 AM	#12
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,620	Re: Time for a good look at Shaun Alexander i sure hope we don't start SA or sellers at HB... that'd be pretty terrible. give it to betts, if he's hurt, give it to rock. sellers would be a last resort since he can only do dive plays and has a higher chance of fumbles. I'd love to see SA relive his seattle days, but that was a monster OL up there and he was younger too.

11-17-2008, 10:25 PM	#13
SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: Time for a good look at Shaun Alexander Have you all seen enough of the TTB? Ever wish you had a second rate leading rusher from preseason? I bet some of you are missing Mason now huh. Maybe we can pull another trade with the Jets for Mason....maybe a couple of draft picks. lol.

11-22-2008, 08:28 AM	#15
Bigreds77 Special Teams Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 214	Re: Time for a good look at Shaun Alexander I agree Betts need to get the ball & give Portis a break. I noticed one thing about Portis when he stands next to Alexander he is one thick dude. PS how do I get a pic under my name?

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