Sleeper: Redskins WR corp

[dmvskinzfan08]

The more and more I thnk about our WR the most enthused I am. At first I was thinking that this positon was going to be weak again this year. But now as I look at the games over and over on DVR. I think we are on the verge of a very special receiving corps.

We have it all.

1. Blazing speed (Thomas & Moss)
2. Height (Mitchell, Kelly & Thomas)
3. We have elusiveness (Moss, Thomas, ARE)
4. We have experience (Moss & ARE)
5. We have good hands (Mitchell & Kelly)
6. Redzone threats (Mitchell & Kelly)
7. Trickery (ARE & Thomas) pass option and reverse - trick plays
8. Hunger (Mitchell, Thomas, Kelly)

* Mitchell and Kelly are not slow by any means either.

I think our WRs may turn out to be a lot better than expected "if" they stay on the same page with Jason Campbell.

I think Philly has a dangerous WR corps. Please chime in and write in your match ups and compare them to our depth chart at WR.

[Schneed10]

I'm also enthused. I'm a bit disappointed to hear that Devin Thomas has lacked focus at times during the preseason, but it's a huge deal that Zorn was comfortable enough with Kelly's improvement to announce him as the starting #2. That moves Randle-El into the slot where he belongs, where he's actually a matchup problem for defenses.

With Kelly, the fade route becomes a major threat in the red zone, meaning DBs have another part of the field they have to worry about. And the slant becomes a major threat on those 3rd and 6s, because Kelly can use that big frame to shield the ball from defenders.

The weakness for Kelly will be in route-running. I hope he's precise enough that Campbell can trust him fully. But overall I'm encouraged.

As a #4 WR, there's little pressure on Devin Thomas. He has the talent to make big plays, hopefully he can add a long bomb TD here and there throughout the season. Anything Marko adds is gravy.

That big target on the outside in Kelly is very intriguing. If he does well, I can see Campbell passing for 3800 yards and 22+ TDs. Key to all of that is the pass protection. That needs to hold. But I no longer expect WR to be a trouble spot for us. It's all on the line in my mind now.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by dmvskinzfan08

The more and more I thnk about our WR the most enthused I am. At first I was thinking that this positon was going to be weak again this year. But now as I look at the games over and over on DVR. I think we are on the verge of a very special receiving corp.

We have it all.

1. Blazing speed (Thomas & Moss)
2. Height (Mitchell, Kelly & Thomas)
3. We have elusiveness (Moss, Thomas, ARE)
4. We have experience (Moss & ARE)
5. We have good hands (Mitchell & Kelly)
6. Redzone threats (Mitchell & Kelly)
7. Trickery (ARE & Thomas) pass option and reverse - trick plays
8. Hunger (Mitchell, Thomas, Kelly)

* Mitchell and Kelly are not slow by any means either.

I think our WRs may turn out to be a lot better than expected "if" they stay on the same page with Jason Campbell.

I think Philly has a dangerous WR corp. Please chime in and write in your match ups and compare them to our depth chart at WR.

It's fine to analyze but now it's game time so the talk is finally over with.

[dmvskinzfan08]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

I'm also enthused. I'm a bit disappointed to hear that Devin Thomas has lacked focus at times during the preseason, but it's a huge deal that Zorn was comfortable enough with Kelly's improvement to announce him as the starting #2. That moves Randle-El into the slot where he belongs, where he's actually a matchup problem for defenses.

With Kelly, the fade route becomes a major threat in the red zone, meaning DBs have another part of the field they have to worry about. And the slant becomes a major threat on those 3rd and 6s, because Kelly can use that big frame to shield the ball from defenders.

The weakness for Kelly will be in route-running. I hope he's precise enough that Campbell can trust him fully. But overall I'm encouraged.

As a #4 WR, there's little pressure on Devin Thomas. He has the talent to make big plays, hopefully he can add a long bomb TD here and there throughout the season. Anything Marko adds is gravy.

That big target on the outside in Kelly is very intriguing. If he does well, I can see Campbell passing for 3800 yards and 22+ TDs. Key to all of that is the pass protection. That needs to hold. But I no longer expect WR to be a trouble spot for us. It's all on the line in my mind now.

I can't wait until Sunday. I think we will be much improved. I definitely see us scoring more points. All of our receivers are capable of making plays. Plus Cooley & Davis. "IF" this offensive line holds up our O could be dangerous. I definitely see 20+ TDs from Campbell. I would even go as high as 4000 yards passing max. As a result. I see Portis getting like 1500+ yards. If everything clicks and JC gets in a rhythm. Skies the limit. But these are "IFs". Sunday can't come fast enough.

[DIRTEE]

I definitely feel like Campbell could break the passing yards record or the TD record this season.

[GridIron26]

Our WR corp might look good, but don't you think we should wait until maybe midseason or later to determine if we have good WR corp?

Sure, Kelly looks like he's going to be great WR but once again, it all depends on his knees.. Thomas, he obviously has the talents but "lack of focus" appears to be the problem, which was something he should have fixed a while ago.. During the off season, it looked like he finally got but then until the preseason, he fell behind Kelly.. This does not sound good, at all.. But once again, I will wait until later late in the season to determine..

However Mitchell might be different story; he looks like he's going to be a gem, if he continues to flourish then you can talk about him all you want..

[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.

[skinsfaninok]

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.

I agree Mitchell will end up being our "Colston", but as far as Thomas is concerned, IDK if he's going to be effective for us. I just don't trust Big 10 WR'S. Overall we will score more points as a team just because we have more talent this yr!!! I can't wait for sunday

[Beemnseven]

I'm seriously pumped about these guys. Kelly and Thomas both looked light years ahead of where they were last year -- to me anyway.

I'd actually like to see us pass it about 60% of the time. Start out throwing, get us some quick scores, then use the running game to pound the defense into submission to close things out. Above all, be aggressive and attack downfield. Hopefully the O-line will allow us to do that.

[NYCskinfan82]

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL some REDSKIN FOOTBALL. HTTR.

[NYCskinfan82]

I'm a DT supporter but i've said it before i want all our WR's to be good/great starting this game.

[DFI]

at the risk of sounding like a broken record I am enthused about most everything.....as long as our O Line stays healthy

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by DFI

at the risk of sounding like a broken record I am enthused about most everything.....as long as our O Line stays healthy

That's key. We've changed some blocking schemes this year and should be better against the blitz. If our o-line guys can stay healthy, Samuels most importantly, the skies the limit. Call me homer or whatever, I believe this team is capable of doing some very good things.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

Our WR corp might look good, but don't you think we should wait until maybe midseason or later to determine if we have good WR corp?

Sure, Kelly looks like he's going to be great WR but once again, it all depends on his knees.. Thomas, he obviously has the talents but "lack of focus" appears to be the problem, which was something he should have fixed a while ago.. During the off season, it looked like he finally got but then until the preseason, he fell behind Kelly.. This does not sound good, at all.. But once again, I will wait until later late in the season to determine..

However Mitchell might be different story; he looks like he's going to be a gem, if he continues to flourish then you can talk about him all you want..

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.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

Our WR corp might look good, but don't you think we should wait until maybe midseason or later to determine if we have good WR corp?

Sure, Kelly looks like he's going to be great WR but once again, it all depends on his knees.. Thomas, he obviously has the talents but "lack of focus" appears to be the problem, which was something he should have fixed a while ago.. During the off season, it looked like he finally got but then until the preseason, he fell behind Kelly.. This does not sound good, at all.. But once again, I will wait until later late in the season to determine..

However Mitchell might be different story; he looks like he's going to be a gem, if he continues to flourish then you can talk about him all you want..

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.