Camp Battles- The journey to 53

warriorzpath · 08-21-2011, 09:38 PM

With all these tough decisions and players looking good, I'm worried about the redskins players that are cut and getting picked up by other teams. I'm especially worried about the eagles (and giants, to a lesser extent) cherry-picking.

The eagles have been known to do that in the past- like with Antonio Dixon, who currently is one of their starting DTs. They need some cheap depth at some spots and are probably drooling at the possibilities with who the redskins cut. The Giants are on the opposite spectrum because they have been really inactive in free agency and also have a couple of injuries at key spots. They are looking for depth and also looking at some key positions to bolster like wide receiver.

Both teams would be chomping at the bit to give Banks a chance, even given his injury history. Both teams may also be looking for a third or fourth wideout and watching the redskins roster closely -- either at Terrence Austin or Donte Stallworth. Or maybe even one of the redskins rookies not named Hankerson -- he's definitely one to hold on to

SmootSmack · 08-21-2011, 10:24 PM

That'd be intieresting if Stallworth went back to the Eagles

There is a rumor, and I don't know how legit it is, that Banks will not play this Thursday (actually I think that is confirmed) and will most likely be placed on injured reserve. Again, I haven't been able to confirm it so for now this is just a rumor.

But if true, I guess it's one way to get around having to make a decision on whether to cut him. But it also means no Banks for the entire year.

12thMan · 08-21-2011, 10:29 PM

So if Stallworth went to the Eagles and Banks goes to IR (I also saw he wasn't suiting up Thurs), does that mean Niles makes the team?

SmootSmack · 08-21-2011, 10:41 PM

I mean I don't think Stallworth is going to the Eagles, just for the record. I was just responding to warriorzpath's post

I think right now we're looking at

Moss
Gaffney
Armstrong
Hankerson
Austin

If we keep a 6th, my guess is it's Paul and Stallworth probably doesn't have much value as a 6th inactive receiver. Paul may not either...this year. But he'd be a part of our future.

But I think it depends on how much confidence they have in Hankerson and Austin to be the #4 and #5 receivers

rbanerjee23 · 08-21-2011, 11:22 PM

1: Moss
2: Gaffney
3: Austin
4: Armstrong
5: Hankerson

I really think that is what the order is going to be - Austin is just too damn good to keep off the field and if my top 3 are on the field at the same time, it would be the perfect opportunity for Moss to drop into the slot and Gaffney and Austin to play wide

SmootSmack · 08-21-2011, 11:26 PM

That's what I'd like it to be. Just not sure it will be

NC_Skins · 08-21-2011, 11:28 PM

I think that last WR spot will come down to Stallworth/Paul.

edit: Very well could be Paul since Stallworth doesn't play special teams.

rbanerjee23 · 08-21-2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NC_Skins

I think that last WR spot will come down to Stallworth/Paul.

edit: Very well could be Paul since Stallworth doesn't play special teams.

may as well give it to paul -- keep a young guy who has got upside since he's not going to get a whole lot of playing time any way.

That Guy · 08-22-2011, 01:04 AM

paul can go on the PS and wait a year. i'm surprised no one thinks stallworth is going to make the team, he's the 3rd best WR we have as far as production. If he's cut (or austin) they'll definitely find work.

BigHairedAristocrat · 08-22-2011, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

paul can go on the PS and wait a year. i'm surprised no one thinks stallworth is going to make the team, he's the 3rd best WR we have as far as production. If he's cut (or austin) they'll definitely find work.

Paul would be picked up off waivers before he ever came near or practice squad.

diehard · 08-22-2011, 08:09 AM

Keyaron Fox makes the cut, perhaps Blades does not.

That Guy · 08-22-2011, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Paul would be picked up off waivers before he ever came near or practice squad.

because he's done so much as a low round pick...

CultBrennan59 · 08-24-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by diehard

Keyaron Fox makes the cut, perhaps Blades does not.

Blades acknowledged on twitter that he thinks he'll be cut.

Longtimefan · 08-24-2011, 06:44 PM

Redskins roster survey: Offense - The Insider - The Washington Post

SkinzWin · 08-24-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Redskins roster survey: Offense - The Insider - The Washington Post

I'm surprised so many people in the survey picked Sellers and Stallworth.

08-21-2011, 09:38 PM	#31
warriorzpath Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,880	Re: Camp Battles- The journey to 53 With all these tough decisions and players looking good, I'm worried about the redskins players that are cut and getting picked up by other teams. I'm especially worried about the eagles (and giants, to a lesser extent) cherry-picking. The eagles have been known to do that in the past- like with Antonio Dixon, who currently is one of their starting DTs. They need some cheap depth at some spots and are probably drooling at the possibilities with who the redskins cut. The Giants are on the opposite spectrum because they have been really inactive in free agency and also have a couple of injuries at key spots. They are looking for depth and also looking at some key positions to bolster like wide receiver. Both teams would be chomping at the bit to give Banks a chance, even given his injury history. Both teams may also be looking for a third or fourth wideout and watching the redskins roster closely -- either at Terrence Austin or Donte Stallworth. Or maybe even one of the redskins rookies not named Hankerson -- he's definitely one to hold on to

08-21-2011, 10:24 PM	#32
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Camp Battles- The journey to 53 That'd be intieresting if Stallworth went back to the Eagles There is a rumor, and I don't know how legit it is, that Banks will not play this Thursday (actually I think that is confirmed) and will most likely be placed on injured reserve. Again, I haven't been able to confirm it so for now this is just a rumor. But if true, I guess it's one way to get around having to make a decision on whether to cut him. But it also means no Banks for the entire year. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-21-2011, 10:29 PM	#33
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Camp Battles- The journey to 53 So if Stallworth went to the Eagles and Banks goes to IR (I also saw he wasn't suiting up Thurs), does that mean Niles makes the team?

08-21-2011, 10:41 PM	#34
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Camp Battles- The journey to 53 I mean I don't think Stallworth is going to the Eagles, just for the record. I was just responding to warriorzpath's post I think right now we're looking at Moss Gaffney Armstrong Hankerson Austin If we keep a 6th, my guess is it's Paul and Stallworth probably doesn't have much value as a 6th inactive receiver. Paul may not either...this year. But he'd be a part of our future. But I think it depends on how much confidence they have in Hankerson and Austin to be the #4 and #5 receivers __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-21-2011, 11:22 PM	#35
rbanerjee23 The Starter Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,440	Re: Camp Battles- The journey to 53 1: Moss 2: Gaffney 3: Austin 4: Armstrong 5: Hankerson I really think that is what the order is going to be - Austin is just too damn good to keep off the field and if my top 3 are on the field at the same time, it would be the perfect opportunity for Moss to drop into the slot and Gaffney and Austin to play wide __________________ "Tough times don't last but tough people do" -Mike Shanahan HTTR

08-21-2011, 11:26 PM	#36
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Camp Battles- The journey to 53 That's what I'd like it to be. Just not sure it will be __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-21-2011, 11:28 PM	#37
NC_Skins Gamebreaker Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 14,402	Re: Camp Battles- The journey to 53 I think that last WR spot will come down to Stallworth/Paul. edit: Very well could be Paul since Stallworth doesn't play special teams. __________________ "So let me get this straight. We have the event of the year on TV with millions watching around the world... and people want a punt, pass, and kick competition to be the halftime entertainment?? Folks, don't quit your day jobs."- Matty

08-22-2011, 01:04 AM	#39
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Camp Battles- The journey to 53 paul can go on the PS and wait a year. i'm surprised no one thinks stallworth is going to make the team, he's the 3rd best WR we have as far as production. If he's cut (or austin) they'll definitely find work.

08-22-2011, 08:09 AM	#41
diehard The Starter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norfolk, Va (OV) Posts: 1,566	Re: Camp Battles- The journey to 53 Keyaron Fox makes the cut, perhaps Blades does not. __________________ *'Any NFL team will win with RG3. Imagine how exciting it will be watching him do it.'*

08-24-2011, 06:44 PM	#44
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Camp Battles- The journey to 53 Redskins roster survey: Offense - The Insider - The Washington Post __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.

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