Redskins release Devin Thomas

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Originally Posted by Defensewins

Wes Welker UNDRAFTED
T.O. was a 3rd round pick
Chris Carter was a 4th round pick
Gary Clark Supplemental draft
Steve Largent 4th round
and the list goes on and on.....

OK. Now let's look at receivers taken in the top 10 in the last ten drafts:

2009: Darius Heyward Bey (Bust), Michael Crabtree (jury still out)
2008: None
2007: Calvin Johnson (Stud), Ted Ginn (Bust)
2006: None
2005: Braylon Edwards (Decent), Troy Williamson (Bust), Mike Williams (Bust)
2004: Larry Fitzgerald (Stud), Roy Williams (Decent), Reggie Williams (Mild Bust)
2003: Charles Rogers (Bust), Andre Johnson (Stud)
2002: None
2001: David Terrell (Bust), Koren Robinson (Bust)
2000: Peter Warrick (Bust), Plaxico Burress (Stud), Travis Taylor (Bust)

I see A LOT more red in that list than green, which has been my point that drafting WRs high is extremely risky business. I would prefer the Skins to invest high draft choices on the lines and on LBs to fit the 3-4. Address WR with a proven commodity via trade or free agency.