Shanahan Tells Banks He Better Learn to Play WR

[mooby]

Originally Posted by The Goat

No he's not elusive, because he's not terribly quick and lacks vision. Top end speed is his only weapon.

You and I both agree on something.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

Regardless of how fast he is, Banks could contribute to the offense. His playing capacity would definitely be questioned considering the wide receivers who are ahead of him on the depth chart. However, he's too small and probably would be used as a decoy or a slot receiver. The more stronger players on defense could punish him every time he got the ball. But since Banks is elusive, he might not get hit much. That's if he's able to make the team at WR......

I think he would eventually get destroyed. Returning kicks or punts is different than lining up and playing offense. In the former you see what's coming towards you while in the latter you don't.

[REDSKINS4ever]

Since Banks is fast, he could be used on reverses and the bubble screens that were used at Baylor for RG3. The coaches would have to find a way to use him much like in the New England game last year when Banks tossed a TD pass to Moss.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

Since Banks is fast, he could be used on reverses and the bubble screens that were used at Baylor for RG3. The coaches would have to find a way to use him much like in the New England game last year when Banks tossed a TD pass to Moss.

That was the play of the year for us by far

[ethat001]

I've lost faith in Banks. Unless he proves something this preseason, he's not worth the cap and roster space. In a league where kickoffs are touchbacks up to 45% of the time, can't see a reason to keep an underperforming smaller injury-prone one-hit wonder who recently had off-field issues.

He's the lightest player in the NFL, so pound-for-pound -- we're overpaying.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by hooskins

I think he would eventually get destroyed. Returning kicks or punts is different than lining up and playing offense. In the former you see what's coming towards you while in the latter you don't.

Not always:




*pics from 2 different hits, classic.

[los panda]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

*pics from 2 different hits, classic.

if those are 2 different hits, i'm larry bowie

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by los panda

if those are 2 different hits, i'm larry bowie

Didn't see that game, Larry?

Paul destroyed Austin Pettis TWICE on punt returns...got flagged and I believe fined too.

Pettis refused to call for fair catches.

[los panda]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Didn't see that game, Larry?

Paul destroyed Austin Pettis TWICE on punt returns...got flagged and I believe fined too.

Pettis refused to call for fair catches.

the 2 pics you originally posted were of the same hit. before you edited the post, changing 1 pic and adding the vid

[REDSKINS4ever]

Originally Posted by ethat001

I've lost faith in Banks. Unless he proves something this preseason, he's not worth the cap and roster space. In a league where kickoffs are touchbacks up to 45% of the time, can't see a reason to keep an underperforming smaller injury-prone one-hit wonder who recently had off-field issues.

He's the lightest player in the NFL, so pound-for-pound -- we're overpaying.

If the Redskins do release Banks, Banks will undoubtedly pull a Desmond Howard. He will go to another NFL team and be a spectacular all pro at returning kicks and punts.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

If the Redskins do release Banks, Banks will undoubtedly pull a Desmond Howard. He will go to another NFL team and be a spectacular all pro at returning kicks and punts.

So what's holding him back here?

[JGisLordOfTheRings]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

So what's holding him back here?

Its the skins curse! lol

[mooby]

Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

If the Redskins do release Banks, Banks will undoubtedly pull a Desmond Howard. He will go to another NFL team and be a spectacular all pro at returning kicks and punts.

We better do as he says, the prophecy has been foretold!

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

If the Redskins do release Banks, Banks will undoubtedly pull a Desmond Howard. He will go to another NFL team and be a spectacular all pro at returning kicks and punts.

No. He won't. I will bet you any amount of money on the matter.

[Alvin Walton]

Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

If the Redskins do release Banks, Banks will undoubtedly pull a Desmond Howard. He will go to another NFL team and be a spectacular all pro at returning kicks and punts.

Yea right....I guess our special teams staff is just the worst ever. We should quit and go play badminton.