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VetSkinsFan wrote:

NJ-SKINS-FAN wrote:this is a good move, a vet RB that knows the system, but what it does show me is that the LB46 knee is not good

This is Gibbs ground system that's implemented this year, not something brought from Seattle.

im sure there are some things that they brought with them to washingotn from the NW....

NJ-SKINS-FAN wrote:

VetSkinsFan wrote:

NJ-SKINS-FAN wrote:this is a good move, a vet RB that knows the system, but what it does show me is that the LB46 knee is not good

This is Gibbs ground system that's implemented this year, not something brought from Seattle.

im sure there are some things that they brought with them to washingotn from the NW....

Just going by what JZ has released to the public.

He can be a receiver out of the backfield then.

Shaun is a selfish and lazy player in my opinion. He didn't put out any effort at all once he had the big contract locked up.

Here's when he first really showed his true colors. I believe it was the year before the ChickenHawks went to the SB. Holmgren called a QB sneak and the Hawks scored and clinched the game and the division. While the team and the fans were going crazy celebrating Shaun sat on the bench pouting like a little kid who had just had his candy bar stolen, all because he didn't get to break some meaningless personal record.

spenser wrote:

JansenFan wrote:TJ Duckett anyone?

What does he have to do with ANYthing? We are not TRADING for Shawn Alexander, we would be picking him up for the Vet. Minimum I would think. .

Its a knee jerk reaction to a minor injury. Remember, we had to have Duckett because CP went down and we ended up with a player sitting on the bench providing depth at a position we didn't need the depth at. And as someone else pointed out, the running game here isn't the one used in Seattle, so there really isn't an added bonus of adding someone with a short learning curve.

VetSkinsFan wrote:

NJ-SKINS-FAN wrote:

VetSkinsFan wrote:

NJ-SKINS-FAN wrote:this is a good move, a vet RB that knows the system, but what it does show me is that the LB46 knee is not good

This is Gibbs ground system that's implemented this year, not something brought from Seattle.

im sure there are some things that they brought with them to washingotn from the NW....

Just going by what JZ has released to the public.

im not saying your wrong, but i must say that seems wierd that it is all gibbs, yes in sea they run split backs and here it is an I, but still some what strange

I think there are a couple of draws that Zorn brought over.

SkinsJock wrote: in my opinion - this guy is not as good as the media made him out to be - he had a terrific left side of a good offensive line to run behind and Zorn knows that.

Now if Zorn and Mitchell saw some stuff about this underachiever that we are not aware of I will be happy to be proven wrong but this just does not seem to be a good decision for just a few weeks

I understand that Alexander worked out and that the staff were quite high on how he appeared and just want to wait for verification from a physical - sounds like he may be here

I have no link - it was just on the CBSportsline site

I will be happy to be proven very wrong - yet again

VetSkinsFan wrote:

Thundersloth wrote:

VetSkinsFan wrote:I know they said Mason couldn't learn much, but it's not hard to call simple plays for him when he would be in. Whoever comes in should stil be 3rd fiddle to CP and Rock, wouldn't they?

I'm really not digging Alexander coming here, but I trust Zorn. If Zorn thinks it's a good idea, then I will be objective.

Keep in mind, Mason would have to know who to pick up on blitzes, which can KILL you if not executed properly.

I think that's Betts defining weakness vs CP's strength.

I think so too VSF

I see what people are saying about Rock being the 3rd back. I think that if Shaun had ANYTHING left in the tank, someone who desperately needed a running back would have already taken a chance on him. Detroit opted for Rudi right???

JansenFan wrote:Its a knee jerk reaction to a minor injury.

Except you can cut the guy without any losses, whereas TJ Duckett came with a hefty draft pick cost.

Tacoma Redskin wrote:Shaun is a selfish and lazy player in my opinion. He didn't put out any effort at all once he had the big contract locked up.

Here's when he first really showed his true colors. I believe it was the year before the ChickenHawks went to the SB. Holmgren called a QB sneak and the Hawks scored and clinched the game and the division. While the team and the fans were going crazy celebrating Shaun sat on the bench pouting like a little kid who had just had his candy bar stolen, all because he didn't get to break some meaningless personal record.

I think it was the league rushing title which he missed by a yard or two - but I agree with your sentiments.

hopefully his time out of the game has rekindled the fire.

Remember that Stump Mitchell was the guy that coached Alexander into several MVP titles. Not saying I endorse the move, but I gotta think Stump and Zorn will be able to easily recognize if Shaun has any legs left during his workouts. Also, Shaun won't need to know 100% of the offense to be able to contribute. He'll be used sparingly, as Betts has been. A RB could easily learn a dozen running plays in a few days. There's only so many holes to run in. They could easily put together a small package of running plays just for Shaun in a short period of time.

cleg wrote:

Tacoma Redskin wrote:Shaun is a selfish and lazy player in my opinion. He didn't put out any effort at all once he had the big contract locked up.

Here's when he first really showed his true colors. I believe it was the year before the ChickenHawks went to the SB. Holmgren called a QB sneak and the Hawks scored and clinched the game and the division. While the team and the fans were going crazy celebrating Shaun sat on the bench pouting like a little kid who had just had his candy bar stolen, all because he didn't get to break some meaningless personal record.

I think it was the league rushing title which he missed by a yard or two - but I agree with your sentiments.

That's exactly right.

It will be interesting to see how he is used - I will give Zorn and Mitch the benefit of the doubt here as they are much more familiar with his abilities - he just did not look the same or seem to play with any intensity after that season - personally I thought he was doggin' it.

Maybe he just needed a change of scenery




Hey, he's our guy now - go Shaun

Yep. Shaun for MVP.

Seems like a pretty good position to be in if we're this concerned with a BACKUP RB. There are plenty of teams out there that are searching for a feature back. This move just seems like a test run to me with nothing really lost if it doesn't pan out. Hope it works!

Maybe if we burn all Madden Cases with Shaun on the cover, it will break the curse!!!!!

Hey folks, I'm going to lock this thread since obviously its title is now misleading... please put your thoughts on the Alexander signing here:

http://www.the-hogs.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=28210

Thanks.