http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/1515 Recent articles about Rock Cartwright en-us Rock Cartwright, Redskins- Rock has never gotten a fair shake in Washington. To me, Rock should have been in the regular rotation to receive handoffs for years. He is a poor man's Maurice Jones-Drew, and because no one in D.C. seems to know what exceptional talent is even when it is staring them in the face, Rock only gets his chance when Portis and Betts both go down with injury. Too bad for his career, but take advantage now during that small window when he gets most of the snaps. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:03:03 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/NFL_Week_12_Fantasy_Gems_and_LongshotsRunning_Backs/1633872 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/NFL_Week_12_Fantasy_Gems_and_LongshotsRunning_Backs/1633872 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/NFL_Week_12_Fantasy_Gems_and_LongshotsRunning_Backs/1633872 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/8/d8dc5298c5fafeb9a6681f3a6398406e8fb5deaf/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f2833566.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1930CAC8EAFC893BBEB556399B9E1C48FD5.jpg Veteran tackle-guard Mike Williams (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, but rookie guard Edwin Williams might make his first career start, Coach Jim Zorn said. "He is going to be available," Zorn said of Mike Williams, who sat out the last two games. "He's trying to work his way as quickly as he can into the mix now. He's got a great attitude. His ankle is a lot better. He's able to move, and move laterally. ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:11:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Expect_Mike_Williams_to_play_Edwin_Williams_may_start/1632506 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Expect_Mike_Williams_to_play_Edwin_Williams_may_start/1632506 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Expect_Mike_Williams_to_play_Edwin_Williams_may_start/1632506 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/b/9ba78baaf33a5e7069f9e36e79e44a9b16c4c138/small/Washington_Redskins_v_1910.jpg At the beginning of the season, the coaching staff made it clear veteran running back Rock Cartwright would not have a role on offense. The Redskins had four running backs on the opening 53-man roster (they carried five at one point) and Cartwright was last on the depth chart at the position. Although active every week because of his standout work on special teams, Cartwright was he was the odd man out in the backfield mix, barring a catastrophic situation. Well, that's kind of what the R... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:46:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rock_aposs_chance_to_roll_a_Gray_to_Memphis_report/1629192 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rock_aposs_chance_to_roll_a_Gray_to_Memphis_report/1629192 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rock_aposs_chance_to_roll_a_Gray_to_Memphis_report/1629192 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/6/d635ffb54109a88315050e4111ea465e2441b90a/small/Washington_Redskins_v_a349.jpg Tomorrow is Wednesday, the day everyone clamors for free agents on the fantasy waiver wire. Should you reach for the new, hot player? Or should you sit back? This week's free agent du jour: Rock Cartwright, RB, RedskinsRead Full story » Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:01:30 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/AVOID_Rock_Cartwright_RB_Redskins/1625998 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/AVOID_Rock_Cartwright_RB_Redskins/1625998 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/AVOID_Rock_Cartwright_RB_Redskins/1625998 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/a/7a64b9a86876fad1355c54f3eb8756442fcb97e4/small/Washington_Redskins_v_5987.jpg With the injury to Clinton Portis, Ladell Betts became the primary running back. This removed Betts from his duties as upback on kick returns and put Devin Thomas in that spot. Rock Cartwright, of course, remained as primary deep back return man.With the injury to Betts, Cartwright becomes the primary running back. This moves Thomas to primary kick returner, and cornerback Byron Westbrook to upback.At upback, Westbrook's role is fairly straightforward. "Sometimes I make sure the clo... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:35:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tuesday_November_24_The_Likely_New_Kickoff_Backfield/1624595 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tuesday_November_24_The_Likely_New_Kickoff_Backfield/1624595 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tuesday_November_24_The_Likely_New_Kickoff_Backfield/1624595 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/6/8614043bc7787a7859912aa2f4209583140a9a6e/small/Denver_Broncos_v_35b4.jpg With running back Rock Cartwright forced into facing more action at running back in the Redskins' 7-6 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, wide receiver Devin Thomas got an opportunity to return kickoffs and he averaged 28 yards on two returns. Thomas showed his ability in the return game on a 38-yard return in which he made several tacklers miss, and the 2008 second-round draft pick said he is eager for the opportunity to continue in that role with Cartwright expected to start in the backfield Su... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:52:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Thomas_expects_to_see_more_time_on_kickoffs/1622994 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Thomas_expects_to_see_more_time_on_kickoffs/1622994 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Thomas_expects_to_see_more_time_on_kickoffs/1622994 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/1/517bdfe4225bb4ba25942f87d374d3db5adec7e5/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89768408.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D05E23CFA349499AE45B3D25818FD5CEF3D8F2302F608167C4.jpg During his news conference today, Coach Jim Zorn confirmed that running back Ladell Betts will miss the rest of the season because of torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments, the team plans to bring back Marcus Mason to help Rock Cartwright and Quinton Ganther and top cornerback DeAngelo Hall could miss this week's game against the Philadelphia Eagles because of a sprained knee. "I don't expect to have him back," Zorn said of Betts, who will be placed on the s... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:10:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injuries_have_Zorn_scrambling/1618666 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injuries_have_Zorn_scrambling/1618666 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Injuries_have_Zorn_scrambling/1618666 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/1/612a1e8542b10ba9154be6c1f6bde45d368658ec/small/Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers_d8bd.jpg The Washington Redskins lost to the Dallas Cowboys 7-6 in a hard fought NFC East battle today.  The Redskins fall to 3-7 on the season and lost both RB Ladell Betts and OL Chadd Rhinehart to injuries in the game. Rock Cartwright filled in nicely in relief of Betts leading the team in both rushing and [...] Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:48:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Washington_Redskins_Lose_To_Cowboys_7_6/1613564 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Washington_Redskins_Lose_To_Cowboys_7_6/1613564 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Washington_Redskins_Lose_To_Cowboys_7_6/1613564 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/6/b6f19e0fe13d6d23d91f0bc435af2894788835df/small/Washington_Redskins_2009_79f8.jpg if you're a fan of Seinfeld, you understand that headline. If not, nevermind. But Rock Cartwright is doing the Cowboys in today. Playing a lot because of injuries to Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts, Cartwright has 60 rushing yards and just had a 29-yard catch after running away from Anthony Spencer. The long run flipped field position and forces the Cowboys to start thier second straight drive from the 10 or worse. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:05:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Cartwright_Cartwright_four/1612617 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Cartwright_Cartwright_four/1612617 What do you think Rock Cartwright is thinking in this AP photo?I'm guessing it's probably something along the lines of Hey, I've been telling them to give me more work at running back. Or maybe, Hey, why didn't we take an end zone shot there after all the penalty ridiculousness.The first thought would certainly be reasonable: Cartwright finishes the first half with 56 yards on 5 carries and 25 more on 4 receptions, and has largely waved away some of the doom and gloom that ac... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:38:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Redskins_Cowboys_Second_Quarter_Thoughts/1612624 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Redskins_Cowboys_Second_Quarter_Thoughts/1612624 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Redskins_Cowboys_Second_Quarter_Thoughts/1612624 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/e/2e2efd51e64cbdb830e93cc7d77ff0ed6a0b88fe/small/Washington_Redskins_2007_b96a.jpg I was on record as saying I didn't think the Redskins would win another game this season -- and I'm really glad I was wrong. The Redskins defeated the Denver Broncos, 27-17, at FedEx Field to end their losing streak at four games, and it was great to see hard-working running backs Ladell Betts and Rock Cartwright play such huge roles. Betts rushed for a season-high 114 yards, had a solid 4.4-yard average and scored the go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Cartwright usually ... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:34:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Betts_Cartwright_give_Redskins_a_foundation/1572982 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Betts_Cartwright_give_Redskins_a_foundation/1572982 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Betts_Cartwright_give_Redskins_a_foundation/1572982 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/a/3adad1a184985c0f6403c3cf0b00694adb504313/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93075396.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0FF64F73DDE0919F154B6BC483E20A3EBF2B634C0DBFBD65B.jpg Observations from last night: When you add it all up, the Redskins are a horrible football team.  Mosley made the observation that the Redskins are starting three offensive linemen who probably shouldn't even be in the NFL.  What I was surprised to realize last night is that with a functional O-line, this would be a shockingly different team.  If you swapped our O-line for that of, say, the New York Jets, Washington would actually have a wildcard contender again this y... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:33:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/D_line_Cartwright_make_Skins_worth_watching/1446045 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/D_line_Cartwright_make_Skins_worth_watching/1446045 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/D_line_Cartwright_make_Skins_worth_watching/1446045 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/b/ab41fe3764934e095434288911d8e5de7cd4b2aa/small/Washington_Redskins_v_2dbf.jpg