I'll be honest: I'm surprised Shaun Alexander made it six weeks. The Redskins signed the former NFL MVP on Oct. 14 to provide depth behind Clinton Portis after his backup, Ladell Betts, went down with a knee injury. Alexander played in four games, and had 11 carries for 24 yards for a nifty 2.2 rushing average. And today, Washington released him. From ESPN.com's Mike Sando (via MDS at PFT):
Portis and Betts continue to battle through injuries, but the Redskins apparently felt they needed Alexander's roster spot to help with depth on the defensive line.So now what for Alexander? I suppose there's a chance another team with depth concerns at running back will give him a shot, but unless something opens up, that could be a wrap on his 2008 season, and quite possibly his career.
Defensive end Andre Carter suffered a foot injury against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 12. Several other defensive linemen are also dealing with injuries.
Before the abbreviated comeback, CBSSports.com's Clark Judge wrote that some NFL personnel types considered Alexander a soft runner and that, along with the ol' Curse of 370, contributed to his inability to find work. For what it's worth, he did seem more aggressive during his brief stint with the Redskins, but I doubt that'll be enough to persuade a team to offer him anything more than a minimum-salary, one-year deal.
On the upside, I won't be able to compare Alexander to Jason Campbell anymore, so there's that.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
11-25-2008 @ 5:21PM
redskinsfan said...
I think its a good move. I just hope they find sombody that can pass rush. lack of an effective pass rush cost us a couple of games and I think will be the difference in games the rest of the season.
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11-25-2008 @ 6:25PM
'Skins 80 said...
Couldn't put it any better myself! Seems like the opposing quarterbacks have all day in the pocket. Our pass rush has been suspect all year.
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11-25-2008 @ 9:16PM
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12-07-2008 @ 11:47PM
mike digangi said...
Give me a break we have a great receiving core a top notch running back. let me put it bluntly Jason Cambell Sucks. A very good D-fence, but when there on the feild most of the game then they get tired. bench thar sorry A** QB and let Collins play the rest of the season remember last year the Redskins needed to win out and thank the Havens Cambell got hurt and Collins steped in and it happened. Yes we lost the second game but hey he can at least throw the ball. Im a very die hard Skins fan but wright now Iwould rather root the the Lions,and thats a BAD thing to say SORRY.
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