Practice Squad

CultBrennan59 · 09-02-2013, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Not the same. Welker put up serious numbers at Texas Tech. He may have been little know to the average fan, but not to most scouts. Williams didn't produce at that level in college

True, but he was undrafted and went to 2 different teams before he became known to all fans.

SFREDSKIN · 09-02-2013, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

True, but he was undrafted and went to 2 different teams before he became known to all fans.

It sure helped Welker to have Brady throwing the ball to him.

CultBrennan59 · 09-02-2013, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

It sure helped Welker to have Brady throwing the ball to him.

Yep, and thats why Nick Williams has RG3. Also to note, Welker had Drew Brees/Rivers to show his potential (which he didn't have until later in his career)..much like Nick Williams will..

SmootSmack · 09-02-2013, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

True, but he was undrafted and went to 2 different teams before he became known to all fans.

I'd love to see Nick Williams enjoy the kind of career Welker has. And I've watched Williams for a few years and am definitely a fan. But I think it's an unfair expectation at this point. He's a "Wes Welker" like player. But I don't expect Welker like results

SFREDSKIN · 09-02-2013, 11:23 PM

Are the skins paying players like Minnifield extra (like Compton last year) to prevent him from being poached easily by other teams?

SmootSmack · 09-03-2013, 12:05 AM

No idea

SmootSmack · 09-04-2013, 08:39 AM

Skye Dawson went to the Bucs practice squad, FYI

FRPLG · 09-04-2013, 08:53 AM

Dawson was a real disappointment. Didn't show much. Maybe he'll develop but someone with that speed should at least flash some.

JoeRedskin · 09-04-2013, 09:59 AM

^^ Yup as to the need to flash given his speed. On the other hand, I wouldn't classify an undrafted rookied free agent "a real disappointment" for failing to show he is NFL quality.

Given the amount of coverage, investigation and analysis leading up to drafts, it seems to me that the expectation for the overwhelming majority of rookie UFA's is that they aren't NFL quality - regardless of their measureables skills. On the other hand, rookie UFA's that excel, flash or show themselves deserving of being on an NFL level are an unexpected boon.

I wonder what the ration for RUFA's making a PS or roster is. I would suppose it is much lower now than it was probably 15 years ago. (On the other hand, when 28 teams were holding 12 round drafts, a RUFA making the team was really something special - I'm looking at you Joe Jacoby).

53Fan · 09-04-2013, 11:22 AM

For the first time I could see multiple guys on this squad being capable of contributing to the team if needed. Love this PS roster.

Monkeydad · 09-04-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

Lol, That must have been painful to type Tripp. But I agree 100 percent with him. Httr

Seriously...a POSITIVE post from GTripp?

Damn...I don't know what to do.

Monkeydad · 09-04-2013, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Not the same. Welker put up serious numbers at Texas Tech. He may have been little know to the average fan, but not to most scouts. Williams didn't produce at that level in college

Even with Miami when he wasn't being used (much) on offense, he was one of the top returners in the NFL. I actually owned him on fantasy teams that had return yardage and he was more valuable than most WRs.

No one else knew who he was then.

Back to our PS...I don't recall ever seeing so much potential in a PS before. Thrilled with who made it.

We had more competition in camp this year than I can ever remember. We had to cut some quality players.

Lilman52 · 11-11-2013, 02:29 PM

Not sure if you guys have seen it Who will fill the Redskins' open roster spot? | Comcast SportsNet Washington
Hopefully someone from the PS gets moved up and get some quality PT. Sucks that Thompson got injured though.

Bucket · 11-11-2013, 11:38 PM

Umm..

Dawson is returning kicks for the Bucs right now.. Looks a lot better than anything we have to offer. Pity.

Bucket · 11-11-2013, 11:42 PM

Well.. I guess I get my wish! I'm pumped about this.

Redskins expected to promote Nick Williams - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN

09-02-2013, 11:23 PM	#65
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Practice Squad Are the skins paying players like Minnifield extra (like Compton last year) to prevent him from being poached easily by other teams? __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

09-03-2013, 12:05 AM	#66
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Practice Squad No idea __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

09-04-2013, 08:39 AM	#67
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Practice Squad Skye Dawson went to the Bucs practice squad, FYI __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

09-04-2013, 08:53 AM	#68
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 10,164	Re: Practice Squad Dawson was a real disappointment. Didn't show much. Maybe he'll develop but someone with that speed should at least flash some.

09-04-2013, 09:59 AM	#69
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 61 Posts: 10,401	Re: Practice Squad ^^ Yup as to the need to flash given his speed. On the other hand, I wouldn't classify an undrafted rookied free agent "a real disappointment" for failing to show he is NFL quality. Given the amount of coverage, investigation and analysis leading up to drafts, it seems to me that the expectation for the overwhelming majority of rookie UFA's is that they aren't NFL quality - regardless of their measureables skills. On the other hand, rookie UFA's that excel, flash or show themselves deserving of being on an NFL level are an unexpected boon. I wonder what the ration for RUFA's making a PS or roster is. I would suppose it is much lower now than it was probably 15 years ago. (On the other hand, when 28 teams were holding 12 round drafts, a RUFA making the team was really something special - I'm looking at you Joe Jacoby). __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

09-04-2013, 11:22 AM	#70
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Practice Squad For the first time I could see multiple guys on this squad being capable of contributing to the team if needed. Love this PS roster. __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

11-11-2013, 02:29 PM	#73
Lilman52 Camp Scrub Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 29	Re: Practice Squad Not sure if you guys have seen it Who will fill the Redskins' open roster spot? \| Comcast SportsNet Washington Hopefully someone from the PS gets moved up and get some quality PT. Sucks that Thompson got injured though.

11-11-2013, 11:38 PM	#74
Bucket Playmaker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 3,881	Re: Practice Squad Umm.. Dawson is returning kicks for the Bucs right now.. Looks a lot better than anything we have to offer. Pity. __________________ I need something to cheer about Redskin Fan since '88 Be friends on Twitter! @thecasualhero

11-11-2013, 11:42 PM	#75
Bucket Playmaker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 3,881	Re: Practice Squad Well.. I guess I get my wish! I'm pumped about this. Redskins expected to promote Nick Williams - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN __________________ I need something to cheer about Redskin Fan since '88 Be friends on Twitter! @thecasualhero

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