Why not Keenan McCardell?

I'll jump on board the "keep him" wagon.

I'll jump on board the "keep him" wagon.

Me too, not much else to add. The guy has the most dependable hands on the team.

I was all for bringing him here, and am all for him staying. I dont mind our wr core next year to consist of:

1. Moss
2. Randel El
3. Thrash
4. Keenan McCardell

But I have to say I am still of the opinion that we need a taller, stronger WR to compliment the speedsters we have, and it might as well be a young guy, so I wouldn't mind grabbing one in the draft if we can find a gem in the later rounds.

McCardell has developed chemistry with Campbell surprisingly quickly. Unlike many, I'm fine with the receiving corps if we would only use them. Perhaps bring in a big WR late in the draft or as a modest FA pickup to challenge, but McCardell is a nice find, and certainly a good influence on the younger guys.

The skins top 2 wrs (Moss and Randle El) are small speedy guys, having a bigger, more physical receiver like McCardell adds a much needed dimension to the passing attack. I think the team has to keep him until that job is filled by a younger player.

I agree the guy looks really good but, I question the durability.

I was concerned when the Texans cut him, but before that, I thought going after him was a no-brainer. I'm glad everything's worked out the way it has, and he's finally back in a Skins uniform. I say bring him back for another year, but he may retire again after this season, right?

Few, if any, teams want a #4 wr who can't cover kicks or contribute in some way on special teams. It's the biggest reason why Jerry Rice couldn't keep playing until he was 57. Thrash's staying power has always been his ST ability. Early in is career he wasn't the 3 or 4 best wr on the team (though I think he is now) but his punt and KO coverage skills were extremely valuable. KM is no longer a true #1 or #2. IMO, as good as Thrash and Espy are on ST we can afford a #4 receiver who plays in specific packages and catches a few balls a game. He started his career with a SB ring w/ the Skins, let him finish it with another next year.

I was all for bringing him here, and am all for him staying. I dont mind our wr core next year to consist of:

1. Moss
2. Randel El
3. Thrash
4. Keenan McCardell

But I have to say I am still of the opinion that we need a taller, stronger WR to compliment the speedsters we have, and it might as well be a young guy, so I wouldn't mind grabbing one in the draft if we can find a gem in the later rounds.
until someone can explain to me why the size matters, please stop with all the "redskins need a tall receiver" crap. the redskins need someone to get open, and then catch the ball receiver

16th season in the NFL, and at 37 (38 in January), he's definitely coming down from the apex of his career. While the Skins need a possession receiver to go along with speedsters Moss and ARE, I'm not sure McCardell is the answer beyond this year. While veterans like McCardell are nice to have, the team also needs to get younger and build towards the future. And while there are worse options than McCardell going forward, there is probably better ones as well.