Jabar Gaffney Released

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

The re-signing of Tim Hightower is extremely long overdue. The Redskins have signed two 7th round draft choices already and has not re-signed Hightower. I wonder what's taking so long.

He doesn't currently have a good ACL. That what is taking so long, for it to heal.

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Ok so we now know he's going to the Pats, but have you seen who all they have? lol.

Jabar Gaffney
Brandon Lloyd
Donte Stallworth
Anthony Gonzalez
Deion Branch
Chad Ochocinco
Julian Edelman
Wes Welker

It's like they are trying to put together an all star team. lol. I know some are washed up and some are not worth what they think of themselves but good god. lol. They might as well go out and pick up T.O. also. lol.

Yea its funny if the Redskins would have the signed this many WR NFL experts would be trashing us. But since this is the Patriots they are so smart signing so many WR.

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

The re-signing of Tim Hightower is extremely long overdue. The Redskins have signed two 7th round draft choices already and has not re-signed Hightower. I wonder what's taking so long.

Hightower is not the only veteran RB on the market, and also he is coming off a ACL injury. We don't have to rush to sign him and we are not going to over pay for him either. Other vet backs on the market are: Cedric Benson, Joseph Addai , Ryan Grant, LT ( Tomlinson) Ronnie Brown, Cadilac Williams.

[NYCskinfan82]

Originally Posted by skins89moss

Hightower is not the only veteran RB on the market, and also he is coming off a ACL injury. We don't have to rush to sign him and we are not going to over pay for him either. Other vet backs on the market are: Cedric Benson, Joseph Addai , Ryan Grant, LT ( Tomlinson) Ronnie Brown, Cadilac Williams.

You are right, but none of them have Htower's youth.

[Drewsky27]

I think the reason why we couldnt trade him to the pats was because entering the draft they only had two firsts and two seconds

[SBXVII]

Since some have been wondering.....

John Keim ‏ @john_keim
Shanahan says moss is in excellent shape. Says he's 15 pounds lighter... #redskins

Daniel Shiferaw ‏ @dshif
Shanahan says that Pierre Garçon, Josh Morgan and Leonard Hankerson are likely "at the top of the list" in terms of being potential starters

Chuck Carroll ‏ @FNNChuck
Shanahan says top receivers are TBD... lots of competition. High expectations for Josh Morgan and Pierre Garcon and Leonard Hankerson.

Skinscast ‏ @skinscast
Shanahan said Santana Moss is 15lbs lighter and in excellent shape

On another note people have asked about Cooley also...

John Keim ‏ @john_keim
Shanahan says there have been no setbacks with cooley's knee. #redskins

Grant Paulsen ‏ @granthpaulsen
Mike Shanahan said Niles Paul has made a smooth transition to TE. He's 235 pounds and still running a 4.5. #Redskins

Rich Campbell ‏ @Rich_Campbell
Shanahan: Santana Moss weighs 15 pounds less than he did at the end of last season. Cooley's knee is not swelling after workouts.

Interesting note.... Niles Paul making a smooth transition and weighting 235lbs and still running a 4.5.

So which of the WR's will or should play slot?

rant Paulsen ‏ @granthpaulsen
Mike Shanahan said both Josh Morgan and Leonard Hankerson can play in the slot. Santana Moss is down 15 lbs and in improved shape. #Redskins

ESPN 980 ‏ @ESPNRadio980
Mike Shanahan says Santana Moss is in great shape, 15 pounds lighter. Says best shape he's seen. Cooley doing great. Garcon not really slot

Rich Campbell ‏ @Rich_Campbell
Shanahan: It's highly unlikely Pierre Garcon will play in the slot. Morgan and Hankerson are stronger candidates.

[The Goat]

That was good info ^^

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Since some have been wondering.....



On another note people have asked about Cooley also...



Interesting note.... Niles Paul making a smooth transition and weighting 235lbs and still running a 4.5.

So which of the WR's will or should play slot?

Good stuff. Niles Paul will be VERY interesting to watch in Mini camp, along with Young Robert of course.

[The Goat]

Last thing I'll say about Gaffney until we see Garcon in the regular season: I saw a quick NFL Network highlight of his amazing one-handed catch from the Vikings game...really impressive. Very glad the dude made it back to NE because money ain't everything and he's in a much better situation there.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Good stuff. Niles Paul will be VERY interesting to watch in Mini camp, along with Young Robert of course.

I'll tell you I was at a cherity event recently and many of the Redskins were there, I saw many of the WR's Banks, AA, Robertson, Paul and I noticed Banks is short, Robertson is well not much taller then me it seemed at 5-7, AA was tall and skinny, but watching Paul.....I thought something was wrong. I thought oh wow Landry showed up, then I Realized it wasn't his number being worn. I then thought which LB showed up until I heard the announcer say the name Paul. He is huge. I was suprised and actually now knowing he's switching to TE makes me feel better cause I was worried about his speed.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

I'll tell you I was at a cherity event recently and many of the Redskins were there, I saw many of the WR's Banks, AA, Robertson, Paul and I noticed Banks is short, Robertson is well not much taller then me it seemed at 5-7, AA was tall and skinny, but watching Paul.....I thought something was wrong. I thought oh wow Landry showed up, then I Realized it wasn't his number being worn. I then thought which LB showed up until I heard the announcer say the name Paul. He is huge. I was suprised and actually now knowing he's switching to TE makes me feel better cause I was worried about his speed.

hmm interesting. I'm assuming you're talking about Aldrick Robinson not Robertson ..

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

I'll tell you I was at a cherity event recently and many of the Redskins were there, I saw many of the WR's Banks, AA, Robertson, Paul and I noticed Banks is short, Robertson is well not much taller then me it seemed at 5-7, AA was tall and skinny, but watching Paul.....I thought something was wrong. I thought oh wow Landry showed up, then I Realized it wasn't his number being worn. I then thought which LB showed up until I heard the announcer say the name Paul. He is huge. I was suprised and actually now knowing he's switching to TE makes me feel better cause I was worried about his speed.

Very astute observation

Who woulda guessed it?



I coulda swore the guy was at least 6'3

[mooby]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Very astute observation

Who woulda guessed it?



I coulda swore the guy was at least 6'3

He looks like a middle-schooler in that picture. Honestly he reminds me of this kid from Little Giants when he's standing next to the bigger guys.

[CrustyRedskin]

Originally Posted by mooby

He looks like a middle-schooler in that picture. Honestly he reminds me of this kid from Little Giants when he's standing next to the bigger guys.

Thats a great pic of Roger Godell in MS.

[Ruhskins]

As I've said before, Banks looks like a 5-year old catching and running with a football.