When will the rookie WR's make an impact?

doughtydoubter · 10-02-2008, 01:04 PM

Just a question...anybody hear if kelly was supposed to play? Are we prepping Thomas for punt returns? Any info at all on these two "prize" aquisitions

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 10-02-2008, 01:10 PM

They're not going to be making many contributions in the near future. Kelly is still hampered by an injury and is, at best, our #4 WR. Thomas is very raw and, when Kelly is healthy, probably our #5 WR. Davis is the #3 TE and I don't see him producing a lot, especially since #2 TE Yoder has yet to make significant contributions. All three picks seem promising, but they are not going to produce the stats in 2008 that people thought they would (barring injury to the super-productive duo of Moss and Cooley).

doughtydoubter · 10-02-2008, 01:12 PM

really? you think that kelly despite his lack of practices is still ahead of devin thomas? He has show flashes here and there.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 10-02-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by doughtydoubter

really? you think that kelly despite his lack of practices is still ahead of devin thomas? He has show flashes here and there.

I'm not sure where Kelly would be on the depth chart if he were healthy. Not to get too technical, but I said he is "at best" the #4 WR and he would probably beat Thomas for that spot. I say that simply because Kelly is much better at running routes than Thomas. Supposedly, Thomas is developing nicely as a deep threat, but you don't go deep a dozen times per game in the WCO and even if you do, Moss is going to get 90% of those receptions.

Hog1 · 10-02-2008, 01:14 PM

They all look promising, and it is a BLESSING to not have to play, and put our francise on them until ready.
Nice to Yoder get some action

hooskins · 10-02-2008, 01:15 PM

I think if they are in the game and getting a lot of balls, then that is bad news for us. Meaning Moss and ARE are either hurt or playing bad.

Sure they will get more at them towards the end of the season, but to me it's a non-issue. As long as we are winning, and our starters are not getting shutdown, no need to put rookies in an extremely tough situation. Best to let them get a few plays, and learn.

doughtydoubter · 10-02-2008, 01:16 PM

i still think it would be nice to have the ability to run a 5 wr set if needed and have the flexibility. I love our WRs..moss are and thrash are all awesome...but i would love to see the new guys size become a factor in the red zone

mlmpetert · 10-02-2008, 01:29 PM

I think it's also a good thing to not have to relay on them bringing anythign this first year. And if we continue to have secuss its just gonna make them want to work harder and really take some equity in our team.

One thing I like about Thomas is that when he is on the field (kickoff coverage) he is looking like he is having some real fun. He has definitly been humbled a little bit and I think now he really wants it and wants to prove himself.

doughtydoubter · 10-02-2008, 01:30 PM

i had heard in the pregame thomas was taking punt retrun rep last week..e would be more dynamic than are

SFREDSKIN · 10-02-2008, 01:51 PM

My prediction is this weekend. The Eagles will try to contain our primary receivers, which will open the door for Zorn to throw them a curve ball with eiither or both of our rookie WR's.

doughtydoubter · 10-02-2008, 01:53 PM

santana will need to be doubled, thatcould lead to thomas running free if he gets his routes down

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 10-02-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by doughtydoubter

santana will need to be doubled, thatcould lead to thomas running free if he gets his routes down

Moss, ARE, Cooley, Thrash, and Portis are all going to have more receptions than Thomas. So I'd be surprised if Thomas had 300 yards this season, unless someone is injured or JC throws for 6,000 yards.

SouperMeister · 10-02-2008, 02:08 PM

Does anyone know whether Kelly practiced yesterday? That would be a big first step to getting back on the field. Let's also not forget about Fred Davis. I'd love to see him in with Cooley at the same time - then you cannot double Cooley underneath. This offense could get downright scary when we get all of the young weapons healthy and up to speed.

MTK · 10-02-2008, 01:59 PM

Give them some time. There's no big rush considering the way Moss and ARE are playing.

cochise · 10-02-2008, 02:12 PM

The kid from Philly, Jackson, is a play maker. Where was he on the draft board? Why didn't the Skins consider him rather than the two pokes we got?

10-02-2008, 01:04 PM	#1
doughtydoubter Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: the glorious city of DC Posts: 740	When will the rookie WR's make an impact? Just a question...anybody hear if kelly was supposed to play? Are we prepping Thomas for punt returns? Any info at all on these two "prize" aquisitions

10-02-2008, 01:15 PM	#6
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: When will the rookie WR's make an impact? I think if they are in the game and getting a lot of balls, then that is bad news for us. Meaning Moss and ARE are either hurt or playing bad. Sure they will get more at them towards the end of the season, but to me it's a non-issue. As long as we are winning, and our starters are not getting shutdown, no need to put rookies in an extremely tough situation. Best to let them get a few plays, and learn. __________________ Vacancy

10-02-2008, 01:16 PM	#7
doughtydoubter Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: the glorious city of DC Posts: 740	Re: When will the rookie WR's make an impact? i still think it would be nice to have the ability to run a 5 wr set if needed and have the flexibility. I love our WRs..moss are and thrash are all awesome...but i would love to see the new guys size become a factor in the red zone

10-02-2008, 01:29 PM	#8
mlmpetert Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond Posts: 3,261	Re: When will the rookie WR's make an impact? I think it's also a good thing to not have to relay on them bringing anythign this first year. And if we continue to have secuss its just gonna make them want to work harder and really take some equity in our team. One thing I like about Thomas is that when he is on the field (kickoff coverage) he is looking like he is having some real fun. He has definitly been humbled a little bit and I think now he really wants it and wants to prove himself.

10-02-2008, 01:30 PM	#9
doughtydoubter Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: the glorious city of DC Posts: 740	Re: When will the rookie WR's make an impact? i had heard in the pregame thomas was taking punt retrun rep last week..e would be more dynamic than are

10-02-2008, 01:10 PM	#2
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	Re: When will the rookie WR's make an impact? They're not going to be making many contributions in the near future. Kelly is still hampered by an injury and is, at best, our #4 WR. Thomas is very raw and, when Kelly is healthy, probably our #5 WR. Davis is the #3 TE and I don't see him producing a lot, especially since #2 TE Yoder has yet to make significant contributions. All three picks seem promising, but they are not going to produce the stats in 2008 that people thought they would (barring injury to the super-productive duo of Moss and Cooley).

10-02-2008, 01:12 PM	#3
doughtydoubter Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: the glorious city of DC Posts: 740	Re: When will the rookie WR's make an impact? really? you think that kelly despite his lack of practices is still ahead of devin thomas? He has show flashes here and there.

10-02-2008, 01:14 PM	#5
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: When will the rookie WR's make an impact? They all look promising, and it is a BLESSING to not have to play, and put our francise on them until ready. Nice to Yoder get some action __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

10-02-2008, 01:51 PM	#10
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: When will the rookie WR's make an impact? My prediction is this weekend. The Eagles will try to contain our primary receivers, which will open the door for Zorn to throw them a curve ball with eiither or both of our rookie WR's. __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

10-02-2008, 01:53 PM	#11
doughtydoubter Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: the glorious city of DC Posts: 740	Re: When will the rookie WR's make an impact? santana will need to be doubled, thatcould lead to thomas running free if he gets his routes down

10-02-2008, 02:08 PM	#13
SouperMeister Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 60 Posts: 3,419	Re: When will the rookie WR's make an impact? Does anyone know whether Kelly practiced yesterday? That would be a big first step to getting back on the field. Let's also not forget about Fred Davis. I'd love to see him in with Cooley at the same time - then you cannot double Cooley underneath. This offense could get downright scary when we get all of the young weapons healthy and up to speed.

10-02-2008, 01:59 PM	#14
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,462	Re: When will the rookie WR's make an impact? Give them some time. There's no big rush considering the way Moss and ARE are playing. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-02-2008, 02:12 PM	#15
cochise Camp Scrub Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 73	Re: When will the rookie WR's make an impact? The kid from Philly, Jackson, is a play maker. Where was he on the draft board? Why didn't the Skins consider him rather than the two pokes we got?

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