Redskins win create tougher position battles

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The Washington Redskins 30-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts was a convincing win in which the Redskins jumped to the lead, played with the lead, and controlled the game. The win also made some roster decisions that much harder for the Redskins staff.

[BamaSkins]

I think Alfred Morris should be kept on the roster, he looked fantastic. I would keep him over Royster as i havent really been impressed with him.

The other battle i see is at TE with Cooley/Davis/Paulsen/Paul. Think we keep 3 and i think Paulsen is the odd man out.

You are correct with the WRs as Garcon/Hankerson/Moss/Morgan are givens on the roster. I think they keep at least 1 more possibly 2 more. And i think Briscoe gets the nod.

[PennSkinsFan]

You woud, think Paul has an advantage at TE. Dude is a good special teamed and when you are fighting for a reserve spot, that's huge.

[LarryBrownFan]

Not sure about Paulsen, he is a good blocker and with the oline problem might be needed to help against good dlines.

I think that Crawford/Barnes gets the nod over Cedric Griffin. I also think that Doughty, Austin, Banks and Armstrong are traded or cut. Even a 7th would be better than nothing.

Wouldn't be surprised to see Cooley get traded but think that has faded as the fan reaction would be deafening.

[SkinsGuru]

I think Alfred Morris should be kept on the roster, he looked fantastic. I would keep him over Royster as i havent really been impressed with him.

The other battle i see is at TE with Cooley/Davis/Paulsen/Paul. Think we keep 3 and i think Paulsen is the odd man out.

You are correct with the WRs as Garcon/Hankerson/Moss/Morgan are givens on the roster. I think they keep at least 1 more possibly 2 more. And i think Briscoe gets the nod.

hmm . . . hard to argue with Alfred Morris as he has looked pretty good, especially for a late round rookie . . . at TE, i really think keeping Paulsen would be the best option, but i don't think ShannyCo sees it the same way and Paulsen will be shown the door . . . and Briscoe sure wants his opportunity . . .my WR's are as follows: Garcon/Hankerson/Moss/Morgan/Robinson/Briscoe . . . .

[SkinsGuru]

You woud, think Paul has an advantage at TE. Dude is a good special teamed and when you are fighting for a reserve spot, that's huge.

tis true . . . Paul can do a lot on Special Teams . . . to me, this really means Cooley should be the odd man out . . . he is old and coming off of a major injury . . . i feel we need Paulsen's blocking, Davis' receiving and if keeping Paul, where does that leave room for Cooley?? one of my favorite players, but I think its time to either let him go or see if we can get anything for him . . .

[Crazy Horse]

if you listen to what the coaches say,brandon banks has to make the team as a wr,and so far,he has not.he'll be the next to go in next week's cuts.Redskins have to keep Briscoe,he is just too tough and good of a wr to let go.i would not be at all shocked if the jets did'nt try to trade for cooley or davis since their tight end tore his acl last night.

[SkinsGuru]

if you listen to what the coaches say,brandon banks has to make the team as a wr,and so far,he has not.he'll be the next to go in next week's cuts.Redskins have to keep Briscoe,he is just too tough and good of a wr to let go.i would not be at all shocked if the jets did'nt try to trade for cooley or davis since their tight end tore his acl last night.

i was stoked with Banks a couple of years ago . . . not so much anymore . . . i feel the Skins are better off with a real WR than Banks and it is simply time to let Banks go . . . as for Briscoe, i really think he has earned himself a roster spot and with the fact that Robinson didn't play at all last week i feel he has already locked one up as well . . . bye bye brandon banks, terrance austin, anthony armstrong . . .

[Crazy Horse]

i bet one of the nfc east teams claims banks off waivers from us.

[SkinsGuru]

i bet one of the nfc east teams claims banks off waivers from us.

let him . . . all we have to do is put a fan blowing from the opposite endzone and he won't anywhere . . . lool

[LarryBrownFan]

Paulsen can't be cut, who is going to block to cover for the poor line play.

But they can't keep 5 RBs, 4 TEs and 6 WRs. I am thinking they need to keep 9 or 10 OL so something has to give or else they only have 23 on D.

Rex helped himself last week, but.....

[Crazy Horse]

Grossman will be on the squad until game 8 at least.cooley,davis,paulsen and paul will all make the team too.banks is gone too.

[ISF]

I still do not see how Cooley can help this team. He is not an effective lead blocker from the FB position, he is not a ball carrier, lacks explosion and won't press the safeties down the seam, goes down on first contact now. Not a good edge blocker. Fan favorite, not wife and brother with a cool name does not help a team win football games. He is way past his prime.

Keeping Cooley prevents a young promising player from making the team, IMO.

[SkinsGuru]

I still do not see how Cooley can help this team. He is not an effective lead blocker from the FB position, he is not a ball carrier, lacks explosion and won't press the safeties down the seam, goes down on first contact now. Not a good edge blocker. Fan favorite, not wife and brother with a cool name does not help a team win football games. He is way past his prime.

Keeping Cooley prevents a young promising player from making the team, IMO.

i believe we have enough pass catching TE's without Cooley and that Paulsens blocking helps the Redskins more than Cooley's pass catching ability . . . and i am a HUGE Cooley fan!!

[ISF]

i believe we have enough pass catching TE's without Cooley and that Paulsens blocking helps the Redskins more than Cooley's pass catching ability . . . and i am a HUGE Cooley fan!!

Finally the voice of reason!

[PennSkinsFan]

Finally the voice of reason!

I prefer Paulsen over Cooley as well. Fred Davis is the go to guy at TE. Paulsen is an excellent blocker, but in odd situations, has shown quality hands. If Cooley makes it, it may be more to do with the health of the fullback.

[ISF]

Paul, as we have seen, can also return KO's and can play on coverage teams, something Cooley cannot do. Also, I would keep Boyce before Cooley. Young and hungry is what we need.

[Crazy Horse]

I Can't see shanny cutting cooley,but he may trade him,and if that happens,i hope it is to an afc team.

[ISF]

I Can't see shanny cutting cooley,but he may trade him,and if that happens,i hope it is to an afc team.

Just happened. Outright release.

[SkinsGuru]

Just happened. Outright release.

lets just hope that Davis stays clean and healthy, Paul progresses and learns how to play TE and Paulsen is the blocking beast we believe he can be . . . it that all happens this is a great move . . .