Comments on: Redskins part ways with Ryan Grant http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/23/redskins-part-ways-with-ryan-grant/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Sat, 25 May 2013 22:05:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: skins44 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/23/redskins-part-ways-with-ryan-grant/#comment-2079886 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:19:54 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1467042#comment-2079886 londonfletcher59 says:
Oct 23, 2012 1:52 PM
Again… why did they cut Hightower, then?

Because he tore is ACL last year and was hobbling around after the 3rd pre-season game. “Hightower suffered a setback in his recovery from a torn ACL during the preseason. Although scopes are minor operations, it will likely knock Hightower off the 2012 radar”.

Why would you want to keep someone on your squad that is probably not going to be healthy until late in the season? Roster spots are precious, and easily filled with young talent that cost MUCH less than Hightower.

]]> By: defscottyb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/23/redskins-part-ways-with-ryan-grant/#comment-2079424 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:31:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1467042#comment-2079424 Jwreck: point taken. I just looked up Torain’s #’s and your right. I guess I had selective memory thinking of his good games. Problem is the defense and I’m sure orakpo and carriker being out doesn’t help either. I’m so excited about the offense though. Top 3 offense and bottom 3 D = 3-4 record. I’m not giving up hope yet when we have RG3. How cool is it that Cooley is back and how Shanahan kept his word that he would bring him back if a TE went down.

]]> By: jwreck http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/23/redskins-part-ways-with-ryan-grant/#comment-2079248 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 02:01:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1467042#comment-2079248 defscottyb says:
Oct 23, 2012 8:04 PM
What about Ryan Torain??? He rushed for 172 yards against the bucs once and a few 100 yard games. He is a big bruiser like Alfred Morris. I would of given him a look too. Williams looked good too as I recall. Hail!
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Yeah, but after that he had a 26 carry 27 yard game against the Browns and an 18 carry, 30 yard game against the Rams. I’m totally pulling these games games and numbers out of my butt, for the record, but the point is: while Torain did have a couple games that made him look like the next Terrell Davis, the next handful of games had him looking a lot more like a 37-year-old Clinton Portis. Point is, with any luck, Washington will only be watching Morris tote the rock this year, and this back-up won’t actually matter.

]]> By: defscottyb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/23/redskins-part-ways-with-ryan-grant/#comment-2079073 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:04:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1467042#comment-2079073 What about Ryan Torain??? He rushed for 172 yards against the bucs once and a few 100 yard games. He is a big bruiser like Alfred Morris. I would of given him a look too. Williams looked good too as I recall. Hail!

]]> By: muskyhunter2542 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/23/redskins-part-ways-with-ryan-grant/#comment-2078734 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:10:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1467042#comment-2078734 I wonder if he is on a plane to Green Bay as I type this.

]]> By: peytonsneck18 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/23/redskins-part-ways-with-ryan-grant/#comment-2078320 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:01:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1467042#comment-2078320 Redskins #2 overall pick In the 2013 nfl draft goes to the St.Louis Rams….IRG3 flop pick!!! Haha

]]> By: dirtysouthironmen http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/23/redskins-part-ways-with-ryan-grant/#comment-2078282 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:51:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1467042#comment-2078282 Next Stop…Jacksonville!

]]> By: kelsocarpenter http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/23/redskins-part-ways-with-ryan-grant/#comment-2078218 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:30:50 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1467042#comment-2078218 @skinsdabest: Not that simple. They actually did sign another CB today, but it’s not like uber-talented corners and safeties are just walking the streets. If they were, they’d jump all over them. They have plenty of backup dbs. It’s about quality, not quantity. The talent’s just not there.

]]> By: jwreck http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/23/redskins-part-ways-with-ryan-grant/#comment-2078172 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:21:13 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1467042#comment-2078172 skinsdabest says: Oct 23, 2012 1:50 PM

Here is a thought, how about signing some cb or safety instead.
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Everyone keeps saying that, but who should they sign? I was about to ask the question: What free agent out there could possibly come in and play better than their current secondary, but then I realized the unanimous answer would be “my local high school’s JV team”.

But seriously, I just don’t see any possibilities in terms players out there who would literally upgrade the safety corps.

And the safety corps is, after all, what needs work. Wilson got burned on the Cruz touchdown, but is overall a pretty solid CB. DeAngelo Hall has got to go, long-term, but as far as quick fixes go, for this season, there isn’t going to be anybody out there who can come in off the street and beat out Hall for a job.

]]> By: jamesbarnes http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/23/redskins-part-ways-with-ryan-grant/#comment-2078161 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:18:47 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1467042#comment-2078161 With all the gaping holes in the secondary, I’m wondering why we’re still holding a spot for the dragon.

]]> By: acmepackers http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/23/redskins-part-ways-with-ryan-grant/#comment-2078101 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:00:22 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1467042#comment-2078101 Ryan Grant used to lead the league in tripping over blades of grass.

]]> By: skinsfaninnebraska http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/23/redskins-part-ways-with-ryan-grant/#comment-2078097 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:59:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1467042#comment-2078097 I think this is a good move by the Skins, and one I thought they might make after I saw that Williams had been released.

Williams has some ability, and he’s younger than Grant.

]]> By: londonfletcher59 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/23/redskins-part-ways-with-ryan-grant/#comment-2078068 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:52:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1467042#comment-2078068 Again… why did they cut Hightower, then?

]]> By: skinsdabest http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/23/redskins-part-ways-with-ryan-grant/#comment-2078061 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:50:46 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1467042#comment-2078061 Here is a thought, how about signing some cb or safety instead.

]]> By: jwreck http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/23/redskins-part-ways-with-ryan-grant/#comment-2077951 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:28:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1467042#comment-2077951 Shocker?

]]> By: whodatsaybaby http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/23/redskins-part-ways-with-ryan-grant/#comment-2077904 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:08:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1467042#comment-2077904 The Packers are looking at running backs right now. I’m sure his agent has already made the call, and was quickly interupted with, ”Can we chat later? We have a lunch meeting with the new mascot.”

]]> By: zemaniak http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/23/redskins-part-ways-with-ryan-grant/#comment-2077897 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:06:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1467042#comment-2077897 Sad that RBs have basically become disposable cannon fodder, even moreso than LBs

]]> By: reallykeepingitreal http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/23/redskins-part-ways-with-ryan-grant/#comment-2077888 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:01:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1467042#comment-2077888 grant out, benson in… benson out, grant back in.

]]> By: jmsincla http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/23/redskins-part-ways-with-ryan-grant/#comment-2077839 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:38:46 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1467042#comment-2077839 We hardly knew ye…

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