Redskins Release 5

[SBXVII]

Redskins Receivers In Search Of Consistency

One would think with the comments about Galloway, Wade, and R.Williams they would have kept Mitchell as upside.

Galloway enjoyed a late-career revival in his mid-30s as he gained over 1,000 yards receiving in three straight seasons from 2005-2007. In 2008, however, his production fell off a cliff as he caught just 13 passes for 138 yards; he had only seven receptions last year. It would be unusual for a receiver who relies on speed to have a second career rebound. Galloway has a shot of sticking as the fifth receiver, but he faces an uphill battle.

Bobby Wade was signed the same night as Galloway. Wade is the lesser known of the two, but he probably has a better shot at making the roster. He turned 29 in February, and he has 143 receptions in the past three years, more than any other wide receiver on the roster with the exception of Moss. He has a career punt return average of 8.5 yards, although he doesn’t have a return of over 20 yards since breaking one for 73 yards in 2005. That experience, and his recent accomplishments as a pass catcher give him an edge.

Roydell Williams is another returning player from training camp 2009. The Redskins released him with an injury settlement (finger injury) last September. The Titans, who drafted him out of Tulane in the fourth round in 2005, released him at the end of camp in 2008. Williams will be a long shot to make it after having spent the last two years out of football. At age 29, it could be his last chance.