With NFL free agency officially opening for business at the stroke of midnight tonight, the Skins made several roster cuts this afternoon. The fellas getting the axe …
- Rock Cartwright
- Antwaan Randle-El
- Randy Thomas
- Ladell Betts
- Fred Smoot
Can’t say I’m overly emotional about any of these guys leaving D.C., although you never like to lose a guy with the lateral running abilities of Randle-El, to say nothing of his ability to sometimes successful fair catch the ball.
(Really though, kinda sad to see Rock go — he was our little Rudy out there.)
Update: From Rick Maese, Cornellius Griffin has also been cut. Expect more names to come …
Update 2: These cuts went down after Mr. Irrelevant’s business hours. We’re sure you already know about them by now, but just to have the complete list, they are: Todd Collins, Marcus Mason, Eddie Williams and J.D. Skolnitsky. Pour a little bourbon out for Todd Collins tonight, won’t you?
Julz
March 4, 2010 at 6:22 PM
Woohoo no more shitty (or shall I say non-existant) punt returns from Randle El! I’m kind of bummed about Betts though.
Matt Lilly
March 4, 2010 at 6:41 PM
I am definitely upset about losing Rock
horseydeucey
March 4, 2010 at 7:29 PM
Ditto on Betts and Rock. Let the Sproles bidding begin I guess. I liked him a few seasons ago, how old is he? How will he fit in? Does Betts’ release mean Portis is here to stay? Nevermind, stupid question. I forgot to take into account the Shanahan factor.
Chris Mottram
March 4, 2010 at 7:37 PM
Chargers slapped first and third round tender on Sproles today, so he’s out of the question.
Julz
March 4, 2010 at 7:59 PM
Todd Collins was just released. I was really hoping that they wouldn’t waste the #4 pick on a QB but this is now concerning me.
horseydeucey
March 4, 2010 at 8:27 PM
So, are we still backup RB by committee? Now that I’m in UMD/Nats/Caps mode, thinking about last season makes my head hurt. Scratch that, last season is the reason thinking about last season makes my head hurt.
JDP
March 4, 2010 at 9:07 PM
Incredibly happy to see Randel El is gone. Seriously, Bruce Allen is great in my books
Matt K.
March 4, 2010 at 9:11 PM
More please.
Mike Bradley
March 4, 2010 at 9:23 PM
more devin thomas on the field as a wr or pr/kr is a good thing.
Matt Lilly
March 4, 2010 at 10:10 PM
Collins had to go no matter what their plan is the next month or so. They cut a bunch of olinemen and rbs too because they are positions we need to address.
kip
March 4, 2010 at 11:29 PM
if they sign peppers i will be on suicide watch
Tim of the Tribe
March 5, 2010 at 12:11 AM
It sucks for me to see Rock and Smoot go, Rock was just a great character guy and Smoot was god damn hilarious. But, I can’t fault any of these cuts.
Terps77
March 5, 2010 at 12:28 AM
Is this is the “Caption this photo section”?
Im on a boat!
Jamie Mottram
March 5, 2010 at 9:44 AM
Miss u, Smoot. Todd Collins too.
DC
March 5, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Rock Cartwright was a “real Redskin,” and will be missed.
Jeff Vitkun
March 5, 2010 at 12:40 PM
I know he isn’t as good as he once was. And I know we’re over paying him. But I question the logic of cutting Randy Thomas before an uncapped year. Beggars can’t be choosers and we are some panhandling mfers when it comes to O-line.
PS
March 5, 2010 at 1:25 PM
If it’s not evident this offseason, it will never be: it’s a young man’s game. The best days for each of these guys is behind them. While I admire them, especially Betts and Cartwright, long-tenured Skins, their names alone symbolize a losing era in D.C. Appreciate the effort, but let’s clean house. Start over. It’s the right thing to do.
bradyeckard13
March 5, 2010 at 5:46 PM
what did you guys think about Wale v. Skip Bayless on First Take today?
Chris Mottram
March 5, 2010 at 6:07 PM
Can’t say I watched First Take today. Or ever.I’m sure he was more insightful than Bayless. Hard to imagine, I know.
Jamie Mottram
March 5, 2010 at 9:30 PM
Big day for Wale as Comcast SportsNet interviewed him during the Wiz-Bucks shitfest as well.
horseydeucey
March 6, 2010 at 6:42 AM
So you’re the one still watching the zards? If everyone ignores them, they might get the message and go away (and depress a whole new market).
Jamie Mottram
March 6, 2010 at 7:45 AM
Yes, and it was a truly awful game (lost by almost 30, shot less than 40%, high scorer was 13, only had three guys in double-figures, etc.).
Terps77
March 7, 2010 at 1:48 AM
Why is no one interested in the NBA again?
Ben W
March 8, 2010 at 8:14 PM
Really hate to see all of those guys go but must admit it was time. But overdue for Randle El
Beltwayboy
March 9, 2010 at 5:42 PM
I’m glad we finally started getting rid of these overrated bums! We have a few left that need to go as well, but so far I like the new approach of Bruce Allen and Shanny!
DJKleen
March 10, 2010 at 7:11 AM
I love what Bruce Allen is doing. Hope to see Westbrook come as third down or just to play when we play the eagles. lol. Gonna miss you Betts.