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Aren't they gearing Carrington up for replacing kelsay?

It's a tough game for tough people. In other words - buh-bye.

Gailey runs the risk of losing the locker room if he continues. Players understand that they can be replaced at any time, but if they are not a weak link (they know who is producing and who is not) and are getting pulled or jerked around that does not help morale. While they get paid a lot of money, they are also human beings. If you expect leaders on your team, you need to treat them that way and let them take it to the next level. Not knock them down a peg whenever. I don't see why FJ didn't start and get the first series in and then CJ could have played into the third quarter to get plenty of touches. If CJ averages 8+ ypc and by all accounts plays well there is no doubt who should start. By fiddlin' around like this Chan alienates players. I wonder if something similar happened in Dallas, I thought I remember reading Aikman was upset about something. Maybe FJ isn't his type of player. Maybe the front office/owner is involved. Seems kind of odd to me.

Did I miss something in the article? It is about the practice field not the stadium field, right?

If Fred is outperforming him, it will matter to Fred a lot. It's a matter of pride and team leadership, even if Fred can put on a good face for the media. Doesn't seem like CJ is pass blocking well enough yet anyway, and until he does his touches will be limited. I think Chan wanted to see where his team was against Denver and it doesn't look good. Hopefully it will be enough of an embarrassment in the locker room to get them motivated. From the outside it looks like it brought some focus, but the results will be judged on Saturday.

I hope they play him later in the games to hopefully get some time against lower competition. He needs to see the field as much as possible if he's going to have a chance to get it going early this season.

Denver has some injuries on the DL, I'd like to see the first team o run the ball down their throats with a 4.5+ yard average.

I think the comparison for him is Jamaal Charles - it fits in a lot of ways. I hope he keeps progressing, we will need him this year if we want a chance to make some noise in the playoff hunt.

Everybody has a plan - until they get punched in the mouth! - Mike Ditka

After seeing him playing the Steelers for the years he was in Cin, he always struck me as a speedy, talented receiver who was a Bungle. It's just my opinion but it seemed there were multiple times when he helped Cin implode while they were trying to beat the Pitts. Not that it happens all the time, but just like that drop last year there just seems like a mental issue with him that crops up every once in a while. Maybe he doesn't put the time in at practice, don't know for sure.

Thanks for the background. If I remember correctly Shanny likes a particular type of olineman for his zone blocking scheme, generally guys who are lighter and more athletic. Hopefully he'll work out for us, at least as a solid backup.

Seems that Chan is trying to find out who his best 5 are going to be. Considering he tried andy at center that says to me Chan's looking to see who can do what and where his best 5 are going to fit in. Chan was not happy with the two's and I think as much as it's motivating the 1's he is also sending a message to the 2's that no one else has done well enough to get a shot.

Maybe Jimmy Spagnola weighed him in. Jimmy - care to comment now that you guys have Maybin you are a lock to win the division! If he reported at 228 he did have some time during camp to put weight on, although usually you are dropping some weight due to practicing. Don't know, don't care. He could be 290 and Barber would still have been able to knock him on his arse. The problem isn't with the scale.

I think the round he was taken and the team who took him are good indications of why the other 31 teams did not take him higher.

After seeing what's happened in the draft with the defense, I can't wait to see what Nix does once he turns his attention to the offense.

Sometime in early august - Chan: Well Lee, we'd like you to run the entire route tree this year, including over the middle. What'd ya say? Lee: I'd rather not coach, I might get hurt out there! Chan: Okay Lee, we'll see what we can do. Door closes. Call is made... Chan: I talked to him, he isn't going for it. Buddy: What do you want to do? Chan: It's a tough game for tough people. Buddy: I'll get 'er done. Look for lots of spread formations this year. I wouldn't mind seeing a 2013 draft pick if it meant getting a higher round out of it.

When I saw that I was assuming (hoping) he fell on the ball or something. Seemed odd that it got a mention though.

I think we've got enough safeties on the roster to move on without him.

So are you inviting her to watch baseball for your anniversary?

Hopefully this will help G Edwards and Wanny cook up some stuff this year. Hopefully they'll have the time to implement it.

+1 It seemed to me that he's a tough runner, but he took some shots on the one video I saw. Don't know if that's the norm for him, but I came away concerned about his longevity, that's all.

I guess I should sue now to get back the money I've put in.

Someone should tell Jabari not to worry about him getting a truck - doesn't seem like he's got a choice - he doesn't fit in a car.

It still works, is my sarcasm detector not working?

What Lurker said. I'm interested in who's "guy" is brought in, assuming there is a position to fill. If Buddy brings his guy in, maybe Buddy will be around for a while. If Whaley brings someone in, Buddy may be starting to turn the keys over. I'd guess that Buddy will be around for a while and we will get someone he's comfortable with.