Should we have gone after Givens?

Hey, I was thinking that David Givens might have been a better fit than the recievers we just got. Ok, I understand that they are "big play" guys, but I think I would rather have a guy who is more consistent. Am I the only one who thinks this?

We chose to got after Randel-El so hard because he is a proven special teamer.

Lloyd was a target due to his leaping abilities.

I'm sure Givens was # 3 on our list though.

Actually, I said a few days ago I'd rather get Givens off of Free Agency than have to spend picks on Lloyd......so I'm with you.
However, now that we have Lloyd and R.El., I've embraced them both as new Skins. After proving they have an eye for WRs (see Moss last year), I'm not about to question the coaching staff now. I guess there was either something about Givens they didn't like or something about Lloyd they loved.

Not that it matters now, but I would have preferred Givens if it didn't mean we had to part with draft picks to get him.

Can we please have a draft with all of our picks intact?

no we also still have patten, furia, and cooley who are more than willing to do the dirty work. This offense is gonna give opposing defensive minds migraines trying to stop them.

Not that it matters now, but I would have preferred Givens if it didn't mean we had to part with draft picks to get him.

Can we please have a draft with all of our picks intact?

Hah a draft in which the Skins have all their picks...you must be silly

Not that it matters now, but I would have preferred Givens if it didn't mean we had to part with draft picks to get him.

Can we please have a draft with all of our picks intact?

Why?

This current front office seems to do much better in evaluating free agents than they do rookies.

At least we're getting proven talent.

Yeah I know, this way of doing things costs alot more, but Snyder and company seem to have the cap massage down to a science, so I say stick with what they do best.

I liked Givens too. I think part of it might being Gibbs being snake bitten by Pat's recievers after signing Patten. Maybe they are products of a great system that wont work out elsewhere.

Also Randle El and Lloyd would seem to have much bigger upsides that Givens who is solid but might be as good right now as he is ever going to be.

We went that route last season with Moss, great upside, limited porduction in the NFL and with other questions about him(size toughness, can he be a #1)...How did that work out?

Lloyd would be alot cheaper than Givens, and I think another important factor is Lloyd's potential. We all know he can jump and catch, but I guess the coaches see the potential of him hitting the next level, and it would be a bit cheaper. It is basically like gambling. We could spend more money for a good expected turnout(Givens), or we could spend a little less and have the chance for an amazing outcome(Lloyd).

I like the WR pickups. We should be a lot better late in the season, if the QB situation is stable.