2BIG2BSKINNY
05-04-2009, 12:34 PM
I actually think Hackett has the better shot to be a contributor in 2009. Not sure how he is on special teams, but the combination of his size and experience with Zorn/WCO sets up a nice hedge in case the struggles continue for Kelly and Thomas. He could turn into a solid possession receiver for us potentially.
Last year around this time I was all for signing Hackett, as were a bunch of folks here.
Good point... but with a past With Zorn and this offense could help the younger receivers as well. I remember a year or so ago all on this web site were hot and bothered about trying to get Hackett in free agency... It would of been expensive!
Now we get a useful WR in an offense he knows at a good price. Good move as of right now. He has not lit up the league like some thought but could be productive in this system and help the young wonder twins (kelly, Thomas)
You know like " I wonder when these two guys will start producing..."
SBXVII
05-04-2009, 03:02 PM
Who we have a WR so far:
Moss @ 5ft-10in
ARE @ 5ft-10in
Thrash @ 6ft-0in
Kelly @ 6ft-4in
Thomas @ 6ft-2in
Hacket @ 6ft-2in
Shelton @ 6ft-0in
Washington @ 6ft-3in
Hagans @ 5ft-10in
Halman @ 6ft-3in
Mitchell @ 6ft-3in
J.Williams @ 6ft-5in
Elio @ 6ft-1in
Breaux @ 6ft-6in
R.Williams @ 6ft-0in
vallin21
05-04-2009, 03:07 PM
Who we have a WR so far:
Moss @ 5ft-10in
ARE @ 5ft-10in
Thrash @ 6ft-0in
Kelly @ 6ft-4in
Thomas @ 6ft-2in
Hacket @ 6ft-2in
Shelton @ 6ft-0in
Washington @ ?Hagans @ 5ft-10in
Halman @ 6ft-3in
Mitchell @ 6ft-3in
Williams @ 6ft-5in
Elio @ ?
Breaux @ ? supposedly the tallest.
Washington is 6'3, Breaux is 6'6, and Elio is 6'1
SBXVII
05-04-2009, 04:07 PM
^ Thanks bro. I fixed it. Not only do we have Jaison Williams as I listed him above we just signed Roydell Williams along with Shelton. Roydell Williams played with the Titans previously:
News & Notes: Redskins Sign Williams, Shelton (http://www.redskins.com/gen/articles/Redskins_Add_Williams__Shelton_to_Wide_Receivers_3 5114.jsp)
I guess they are definitly making an effort to upgrade the WR position.
ChickenMonkey
05-04-2009, 04:18 PM
^ Thanks bro. I fixed it. Not only do we have Jaison Williams as I listed him above we just signed Roydell Williams along with Shelton. Roydell Williams played with the Titans previously:
News & Notes: Redskins Sign Williams, Shelton (http://www.redskins.com/gen/articles/Redskins_Add_Williams__Shelton_to_Wide_Receivers_3 5114.jsp)
I guess they are definitly making an effort to upgrade the WR position.
3 Cheers for the FO, its about time they started being pro active and not reactive. No need to wait for the two 2nd rounder to stink up another season. We painted ourselves into a corner last yr, they have learned from that mistake
Hamoskinz
05-04-2009, 04:22 PM
Wow. I hope Roydell Williams or DJ Hackett can make the squad. They are not the flashiest option but they can be solid #2 or #3 wrs. I like the effort to upgrade our passing game.
Pocket$ $traight
05-04-2009, 04:37 PM
Wow. I hope Roydell Williams or DJ Hackett can make the squad. They are not the flashiest option but they can be solid #2 or #3 wrs. I like the effort to upgrade our passing game.
I agree. It is very smart to not count on the draft picks and Thrash as starters/depth. None of them should be looked at as a contributor at this time.
I am wondering how close they are to giving up on Kelly. Does he even deserve a roster spot if this thing lingers into August and September?
Skinny Tee
05-04-2009, 05:24 PM
Who we have a WR so far:
Moss @ 5ft-10in
ARE @ 5ft-10in
Thrash @ 6ft-0in
Kelly @ 6ft-4in
Thomas @ 6ft-2in
Hacket @ 6ft-2in
Shelton @ 6ft-0in
Washington @ 6ft-3in
Hagans @ 5ft-10in
Halman @ 6ft-3in
Mitchell @ 6ft-3in
J.Williams @ 6ft-5in
Elio @ 6ft-1in
Breaux @ 6ft-6in
R.Williams @ 6ft-0in
Do we have Hackett?
I thought he was still waiting for a better contract from someone. I heard we offered a contract but it hadn't been signed yet.
dmek25
05-04-2009, 05:29 PM
please don't tell me we are back to the skins receivers aren't tall enough argument?
skinsfan_nn
05-04-2009, 05:30 PM
Do we have Hackett?
I thought he was still waiting for a better contract from someone. I heard we offered a contract but it hadn't been signed yet.
Not at this time. I do hope these moves today shore up the WR needs, Hackett had some family issues? Washington is looking into all his options, for now.
Washington/Hackett update - Redskins 360 - Washington Times (http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs/redskins/2009/may/04/washingtonhackett-update/)