Redskins Receivers Rotation

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Well they draft 50 wr's then play them with the first team and see what they can do. Why draft all these guys and hand a journeymen the #2 spot? Just makes me shake my head.

I meant to post this a while back in this thread. Last year Shanahan drafted Austin and added Banks and Armstrong as UDFA's and placed Kelly on IR instead of cutting him. Banks and Armstrong contributed, Austin didnt. This year we added Hankerson and Paul as rookie WR's, plus a whole bunch FA's and a couple UDFA's. I think Shanahan just likes to overload at a position of need for competition or to set a tone or precedence or whatever. For fans it can suck because its hard to fall in love with a guy like Banks or Armstrong and then see him knocked down the depth chart or cut but its probably whats best for the team.

-Shanahan tends to draft in bulk:
It is known that the Redskins offensive line is in shambles at this point. Don't be surprised to see Shanahan draft in bulk along the line. Like serious bulk. A few years ago he drafted Jarvis Moss and Tim Crowder in the first and second round respectively. A couple years prior we needed a cornerback opposite Champ. Starting in the second round Shanahan drafted Darrent Williams, Domonique Foxworth and Karl Paymah all in succession.

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[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

I meant to post this a while back in this thread. Last year Shanahan drafted Austin and added Banks and Armstrong as UDFA's and placed Kelly on IR instead of cutting him. Banks and Armstrong contributed, Austin didnt. This year we added Hankerson and Paul as rookie WR's, plus a whole bunch FA's and a couple UDFA's. I think Shanahan just likes to overload at a position of need for competition or to set a tone or precedence or whatever. For fans it can suck because its hard to fall in love with a guy like Banks or Armstrong and then see him knocked down the depth chart or cut but its probably whats best for the team.



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well part of the reason austin didn't get on the field cause shanahan kept trotting out 50 year old joey galloway and roydell williams. that made 0 sense to me. and in a way he's doing it again with career underachiever stallworth and jouneymen gafney.

i think shanahan brings in these old guys cause he doesn't realize this is a rebuilding job. again, we're not going anywhere this year. what's the quickest way to get better? free agency? no, we tried that. draft and play young guys, let them play together? get some chemistry? correct, see pittsburgh.

[SmootSmack]

Well Kelly is hurt and unfortunately probably done. Hankerson is playing his very first NFL game on Friday and should get considerable playing time this year, yet it's too early to start him.

The rest of the young guys (Austin, Paul, Robinson) were late round picks who at this stage in their career are probably more likely to find their niche on teams and for depth. As much I'd love to see a guy like Austin be our #2 or #3, that's probably not too realistic right now.

Further, I'm not sure what defines Gaffney as a journeyman

[MTK]

Gaffney had 65 catches as the Broncos #2 last year. I don't think it's a bad thing that he's the early favorite to be the #2, at least to start the season. The rooks have a lot to learn in a very condensed time period. Not sure it's reasonable to expect any of them to contribute a whole lot early on.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Gaffney had 65 catches as the Broncos #2 last year. I don't think it's a bad thing that he's the early favorite to be the #2, at least to start the season. The rooks have a lot to learn in a very condensed time period. Not sure it's reasonable to expect any of them to contribute a whole lot early on.

But this is not a playoff team. Right? So let em learn and get experience. Let's see how it plays out Fri. Really looking forward to some of the young guys getting some game time to show what they can do.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

But this is not a playoff team. Right? So let em learn and get experience. Let's see how it plays out Fri. Really looking forward to some of the young guys getting some game time to show what they can do.

As the season goes on sure, ease them in. But to toss them out there with limited knowledge & experience with the playbook and route running at this level doesn't help anyone.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Gaffney had 65 catches as the Broncos #2 last year. I don't think it's a bad thing that he's the early favorite to be the #2, at least to start the season. The rooks have a lot to learn in a very condensed time period. Not sure it's reasonable to expect any of them to contribute a whole lot early on.

I liked Jarmon but he wasn't going to contribute. I think Gaffney was one of our better offseason pickups.

[NC_Skins]

Malcolm Kelly gives the saddest interview of training camp - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post

Time's up for Kelly. Even he knows he's about to get axed. Sad sad tale.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Malcolm Kelly gives the saddest interview of training camp - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post

Time's up for Kelly. Even he knows he's about to get axed. Sad sad tale.

seems like a good kid too. just don't think football is in the cards for him.

[CRedskinsRule]

I want to say again how much I like the way this team is being built. for those complaining about the younger guys not being listed higher, or for those complaining about roydell and galloway last year, look at it a different way - Those two receivers were excellent practice guys, they gave the younger players challenges every day in practice, and gave the young guys a goal toward beating. They are gone now, their time is over, so MS and BA bring in fresher medium to good talent, again all with good work ethic, and now the young guys are training with another solid, but non-star guys. Guys that the younger players might think they can knock off, if they practice hard enough. Heck Banks knocked Roydell off last year somewhat, AA definitely did. Think of the message and attitude that is being developed. Hopefully some hunger and pride is being built up. FAR FAR BETTER than bringing in the latest big name, and letting the young pups figure what the heck, they aren't starting me in anyway shape or form.

This is the way training camp should be, competition at every spot, and motivated, spirited practice to weed out the worst, and let the best rise to the top.

[MTK]

Like bust, another term that gets tossed around too easily around here... journeyman.

[Kindoy]

we could have done without picking up Stallworth. he'll end up making the team this year & be gone the next all the while causing us to lose either Banks, Paul, or Robinson. All of whom can have a much bigger impact on the organization in the long haul, than Stallworth who may do well this year, but will be retired within the next few seasons.

edit: i don't say the same for gaffney because we did need to pick up one vet receiver to help out and i think gaffney is better than stallworth

[MTK]

I can see this is going nowhere. The young guys will play... when they earn their spots.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I can see this is going nowhere. The young guys will play... when they earn their spots.

So, never, essentially?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

So, never, essentially?

I wouldn't say that at all. Hankerson could easily step into the #2 role once he gets some experience. I think there's definitely room for the young guys to move up once they get their feet wet. Tough to expect them to be ready for prime time with no offseason. I think Gaffney was brought in to help bridge that gap.