(Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)
A lot of players come and go in the modern NFL, and often their departure elicits little more reaction from teammates and fans than “tough business” or “thanks for the memories.”
Lorenzo Alexander’s departure for Arizona on Wednesday night was different, especially interesting considering Alexander made his mark on special teams, was a holdover from some of the team’s toughest seasons, and was never exactly a superstar.
Media members obviously loved him for his honesty and candor — he won the annual Skins media good guy award twice — and teammates clearly appreciated his leadership and locker-room presence.
Thus, a huge proportion of Redskins who are active on social media — players from offense, defense and special teams — sent out best wishes and thanks to Alexander on Wednesday upon news of his new contract. These messages, seems to me, hinted at a player who will be missed for more than just his kick coverage prowess.
(Hogs Haven has a nearly identical item, but I came by this honestly.)
(Also, one last time, here he is smashing someone on kick coverage).
Hate to see @onemangang97 go, but I’m happy to see him get his well deserved contract. #realpro
— Trent Williams (@TrentW71) March 13, 2013
Congrats to my bro @onemangang97…gonna miss the rides to the game together!
— London Fletcher (@LFletcher59) March 13, 2013
Congrats to my bro @onemangang97 , learned a lot from you on & off the field. Going to miss you big homie #HTTR — Niles Paul (@Niles_Paul84) March 13, 2013
Big congrats to @onemangang97 although I’m super upset to see him go. Phenomenal football player, even better teammate and man. #RoleModel — Nick Sundberg (@NickSundberg) March 13, 2013
Happy for @onemangang97 and his family. Been a great teammate, man of God, and football player. Wish him nothing but the best.
— Reed Doughty (@doughty37) March 13, 2013
Congrats to one of the best special teams player in the league @onemangang97 on your new contract!
— Tyler Polumbus (@Tyler_Polumbus) March 13, 2013
Congrats to @onemangang97 wish you nothing but the best. I won’t tell nobody how you sat next to me in Danny’s meetings #HTTR #ClassAct — DeJon Gomes (@D_Gomes24) March 13, 2013
@onemangang97 Sad to see you go bro. Wish you nothing but the best in Az. Thanks for everything — Perry Riley (@PR56) March 13, 2013
I wish you were still here in DC with us, but congratulations and I’m very happy for @onemangang97! #WellDeserved #GoodLuck
— Adam Carriker (@AdamCarriker94) March 13, 2013
@onemangang97 good luck geezy , back on the west coast. Had to do what’s best for you and urs. I (cont) tl.gd/la2dm6
— Rob Jackson (@RobJax50) March 13, 2013
@onemangang97 congrats and thank you for everything — Richard Crawford Jr(@Rich_Crawford6) March 13, 2013
