Sleeper: Redskins WR corp

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Man I wish people would let that go. He's been thru the toughest part of what his knee will have to endure on a weekly basis, two a days. Unless he suffers a knee INJURY, which you can't prevent, quit bringing it up every time his name is part of a discussion. [/rant]

Back to the OT, I've felt since OTA's that we've got the best receiving group in the division. Mitchell only added to that. I truly hope Zorn becomes Andy Reid 2.0 by using the pass to set up the run. If that's the case, that takes pressure off of the OL by not putting them in obvious passing or predictable running situations.

I agree Pain. Passing will keep the "D" from crowding the line and that will only help the run to be even better. It's how the WCO works. It's looks like we finally have what it takes to get this offense off the ground.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Our WR corps has been so pathetic the last few years Marko Mitchell alone makes us better and gives me hope. The fact that MK has made enough progress that Zorn has made him #2 and JC is constantly singing his praises is the best news I've heard on the offensive side of the ball in years. To say I'm optimistic would be a huge understatement.

What are you talking about? We had the great Taylor Jacobs!

[GridIron26]

^ Lol

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Man I wish people would let that go. He's been thru the toughest part of what his knee will have to endure on a weekly basis, two a days. Unless he suffers a knee INJURY, which you can't prevent, quit bringing it up every time his name is part of a discussion.

Well yea, I guess u re right.. After all, he had only one injury.. JC loves him, it looks like.. It might turn out well.. But I decide not to try to be too excited about stuff until throughout the season, I learned my lesson.. Dude, I tend to be stressed out on sundays!

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Gotta admit though we do look good on paper. If only paper could play. Sunday is the beginning of seventeen grueling weeks that will tell us all we need to know. I'll wait for mid-season form.

That is why I am a skeptic til I see results on the field anymore. I forget the thread I posted on last night, but I said we have looked like the superior team against most of our divisional rivals or at least we were evenly gunned with them only to be on the losing end of the stick at the final gun for the past several seasons. We should have at least had 2-3 seasons of sweeping the Boys and Gmen since Gibbs came back, just going by our roster. I think it is great we might have actually assembled a great WR Corp that will be a big threat, but we can't forget our aged O line. Also I still am concerned with our secondary and the depth there. Actually depth all around might be a problem. I am very excited about the Giants game. If we beat them convincingly, it will set the tone for the whole season. IF we lose it won't mean much, but it might bring us back to earth a bit with regards to our expectations. Thing is with this revolving carousel of new coaches/players in the Snyder era, the fans have had many reasons to be excited, only to witness mediocrity in the end.

[dmvskinzfan08]

I think if we can be consistent and make some plays on offense we can go as far as winning the NFC East. I say this because of some problems I see in other teams beside ours. Two major factors that made the NFC Beast so intriguing was the fact that we had two major WR superstars. T.O. and Plax. Now they are gone. Who are the big play receivers left in our division?

Redskins: Moss (hopefully the younger WRs step up).

Cowboys: Williams has yet to prove himself and he is not a rookie anymore by far.

Philly: Fraction Jackson is only in his second year and Macklin might develop into a decent receiver along with Kevin Curtis.

Giants: Nicks May be the answer for Plax. But that's a tall order to fill. Literally.

IF just two of these players make some plays this year we will be fine.

Thomas, Kelly, Mitchell, Fred Davis

We will easily be ranked high in the NFC East.

Dallas has a running game. But receiving corp is suspect. Defense is solid but soft in the secondary.

Giants have a running game. But receiving corp is suspect. Defense is solid but soft in the secondary.

Philly has versatile backs and speedy receivers. If Vick is utilized appropriately they will be extremely dynamic on offense. Espeically if Macklin comes to play this year. Defense. Suspect. Brian Dawkins/JJ gone.

Skins have a running game. Receiving corps is upgraded. Outsiders may say its suspect. Defense is solid LB experiments will have to be factored in as well as O-Line play on offense.

I think our QB/WR play could be the difference between us being 3-4 or 1-2 in our division.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Lotus

What are you talking about? We had the great Taylor Jacobs!

We did? And we let him get away!!!??

[Zorn on the 4th of July]

"I truly hope Zorn becomes Andy Reid 2.0 . . ."

I'm having a hard time figuring out what to say here . . .

NO. BAD. WRONG.

Crap happens and the Skins are down by six points with 1:43 left in the fourth. Do you really want "Andy Reid 2.0" calling the shots?

This is a website for people who are rooting FOR the Redskins, right?

UPDATE: I fully understand the intent behind your original post . . . setting up the run by using the pass . . . but surely you can understand the sheer amount of "WTF?" generated by the phrase "truly hope Zorn becomes Andy Reid 2.0"

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by Zorn on the 4th of July

"I truly hope Zorn becomes Andy Reid 2.0 . . ."

I'm having a hard time figuring out what to say here . . .

NO. BAD. WRONG.

Crap happens and the Skins are down by six points with 1:43 left in the fourth. Do you really want "Andy Reid 2.0" calling the shots?

This is a website for people who are rooting FOR the Redskins, right?

UPDATE: I fully understand the intent behind your original post . . . setting up the run by using the pass . . . but surely you can understand the sheer amount of "WTF?" generated by the phrase "truly hope Zorn becomes Andy Reid 2.0"

I'd understand the WTF more if the statement ended with 2.0 rather than the qualifier of using the pass to set up the run.

[CRedskinsRule]

Isn't the 2.0 version always supposed to be better than 1.0. 1.0 got to how many NFC Championships. 2.0 should get to that many SB's and win a few too!

[hail_2_da_skins]

There is a helluva lot of potential here. I want to see it come together on Sunday. I want to see the Skins hang 40 on the G-men. Nothing would make me happier.

[SmootSmack]

Interesting to see all this excitement, when just a few months (even weeks) ago people were calling for Stan Hixon's head for not developing any young WR talent, and claiming that VC totally blew it by drafting these guys who didn't put up the numbers DeSean Jackson and Eddie Royal did last year.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Interesting to see all this excitement, when just a few months (even weeks) ago people were calling for Stan Hixon's head for not developing any young WR talent, and claiming that VC totally blew it by drafting these guys who didn't put up the numbers DeSean Jackson and Eddie Royal did last year.

For the record I agreed with the idea of picking two wideouts -- but was really disappointed that Devin Thomas couldn't get his ass in gear and prove that he belonged on the field when other rookies have done it in the past. Whether that was Hixon's fault, I don't know.

I'm cautiously optimistic about what I saw from Thomas and Kelly in preseason, and it looks like they might be just what the doctor ordered. We'll see if that continues when the games are for real.

But I don't think it's hypocritical for one to criticize the complete lack of performance from Thomas or Davis and then praise them when they do start to perform. That's just the way things are in Sports-Fan World.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Assuming we only activate 4WRs a game, I can actually see Mitchell active on gamedays instead of Thomas at some point this season.

[firstdown]

Well if its true they are a sleeper then they must have slept through preseason. Someone should buy them an alarm clock.

[PennSkinsFan]

One word -----------> KNEE

If Malcolm Kelly's need stays healthy, the offense will move the ball compared to last year, period.