Marcus Mason vs. Rock Cartwright

By
for NFLSportChannel.com

Published: August 31, 2009

commentComment        

... of Washington, it is the quiet competition between Marcus Mason and Rock Cartwright for the third-string tailback position.

Much has been made about Marcus Mason’s lack of special teams expertise, but no one can question his title of King of Preseason around these parts. Most fans have been brainwashed to believe that Rock Cartwright is the end all and be all of special teams proficiency, and 25.1 yards per kick return certainly justifies the argument.

But no one ever questions his lack of appearance or productivity in the Washington offense, which is the center of controversy following a couple of anemic outings this preseason.

The question becomes one of what’s most important in winning a football game; big play potential on special teams, or big play potential from the line of scrimmage.  Devin Thomas certainly Bleacher Report - NFL
Article Source: BleacherReport.com


Comments