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Whhhaaa??? Come on, Brandon Banks is a future Hall of Famer!







LOL!!! Even I couldn't say that with a straight face! Sorry BB, but ya better start showing your stuff at WR!

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IMO

Garcon
Moss
Hankerson
Morgan
Austin
Robinson

If Robinson can go on PS then AA makes it.

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I like Banks. Hopefully he can rise to the occasion.

[QUOTE=mlmdub130;921382]I was also going to throw those names out there. D hall is mOre than capable of returning punts but I doubt he does kickoffs. I remember reading an article about minniefield returnin kicks for a few years at UVA. The more I read about him the more I like what he brings to the table. I hope he turns into a solid corner, we need all the help back there we can get.[/QUOTE]

Chase did kicks and punts for a few years. He's a baller, and I see him as the number 3 CB by the end of this season.

Completely unbiased of course.

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[quote=DynamiteRave;921296]Moss. But I don't think they wanna take the chance on him getting blown up on KRs.[/quote]Yeah, still love that touchdown against the Lions in 2008.

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I agree Moss is not the guy now. If not Banks, how about Paul? He's shown some amazing speed on special teams.

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[quote=WaldSkins;921416]I just wish Danny Smith would teach the guys how to block on extra points and field goals[/quote]Amen. I wish they hadn't given Smith a new contract.

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[quote=HailGreen28;921439]Yeah, still love that touchdown against the Lions in 2008.

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I agree Moss is not the guy now. If not Banks, how about Paul? He's shown some amazing speed on special teams.[/quote]i really want moss as primary punt returner this year (assuming he's not 1 of 2 starting wrs). def not as kick returner though, he's only returned 2 in his career, keep it that way.

robinson would be my first choice for kicks, if he makes the team

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[quote=12thMan;921380]Moss
Hank
Garcon
Morgan
Austin
???
(Niles Paul?)[/quote]

Don't forget Armstrong and Robinson.

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[quote=los panda;921452]i really want moss as primary punt returner this year (assuming he's not 1 of 2 starting wrs). def not as kick returner though, he's only returned 2 in his career, keep it that way.

robinson would be my first choice for kicks, if he makes the team[/quote]

Anyone notice in the video how Moss was almost tackled by Devin Thomas just after the catch? I really don't miss that guy -- not even a little bit.

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[quote=calia;921550]Anyone notice in the video how Moss was almost tackled by Devin Thomas just after the catch? I really don't miss that guy -- not even a little bit.[/quote]Thomas was too busy last season, engaging in some of the same behavior that got the Saints in hot water.

[URL="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/25/kyle-williams-concussions-49ers-target-giants-nfl-video_n_1230357.html"]Kyle Williams Concussions: Giants Targeted 49ers Player Due To Previous Head Injuries - "He's had a lot of concussions," said Devin Thomas, who recovered both fumbles. "We were just like, `We gotta put a hit on that guy.'"
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And Thomas got a SB ring. There is no justice. :)

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[quote=calia;921550]Anyone notice in the video how Moss was almost tackled by Devin Thomas just after the catch? I really don't miss that guy -- not even a little bit.[/quote]

Devin Thomas is soft.

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[quote=tryfuhl;921391]Was hoping Austin would be further along by now... wouldnt be surprised if the McCardell thing was true. Also wouldnt be surprised if in his limited action whoever was qbing didnt really look his way.[/quote]

[url=http://blog.redskins.com/2012/06/15/austin-learning-to-be-a-pro-receiver/]The Redskins Blog | Austin Learning To Be A Pro Receiver[/url]

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Terrence Austin can certainly be a difference maker for the Redskins offense. The fact that he's a seventh round pick doesn't mean anything. If Victor Cruz can go undrafted and have a monster year for the Giants, then Terrence Austin can do the same thing for the Redskins. Perhaps coaching was the reason why Austin hasn't done much since the Redskins drafted him.

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[quote=REDSKINS4ever;921684]Terrence Austin can certainly be a difference maker for the Redskins offense. The fact that he's a seventh round pick doesn't mean anything. If Victor Cruz can go undrafted and have a monster year for the Giants, then Terrence Austin can do the same thing for the Redskins. Perhaps coaching was the reason why Austin hasn't done much since the Redskins drafted him.[/quote]

Cruz and Terrence Austin shouldn't be mentioned in the same sentence. For just a game in the preseason VC had 6 catches for 145 yds and 3 TDs. Terrence Austin hasn't had anything close to that in regular or preseason. TA final numbers in his whole career is 15 catchs for 184 yds and 0 TDs. TA needs some TD's before he's even thought of in the same sentence as Cruz.

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Um can someone explain why a player on our team fighting for a roster spot is wearing a steelers hat?? Wow smh some guys just never learn

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it just goes with his shirt no big deal.

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Some fans take their expectations of player loyalty way too seriously. I'm sure that Banks, as well as probably 70% of the league have hats from multiple teams in their closet. Just because someone plays for the Redskins (or any other team) their entire wardrobe doesn't have to be maroon and black. (winks at Jim Zorn)

His standing on the roster, however tenuous as it may be, won't be impacted by his choice of apparel.

On a more relevant note, his roster chance is probably around 10%. He's going to have to outplay Austin, Robinson and Lance Lewis at WR and I doubt he's got the talent to do so. He has one asset, speed and when he's even slightly dinged, as he was last year, even that isn't special at the NFL level. If Robinson shows any ability at KR/PR, Banks is done.

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[quote=Paintrain;922664]Some fans take their expectations of player loyalty way too seriously. I'm sure that Banks, as well as probably 70% of the league have hats from multiple teams in their closet. Just because someone plays for the Redskins (or any other team) their entire wardrobe doesn't have to be maroon and black. (winks at Jim Zorn)

His standing on the roster, however tenuous as it may be, won't be impacted by his choice of apparel.

On a more relevant note, his roster chance is probably around 10%. He's going to have to outplay Austin, Robinson and Lance Lewis at WR and I doubt he's got the talent to do so. He has one asset, speed and when he's even slightly dinged, as he was last year, even that isn't special at the NFL level. If Robinson shows any ability at KR/PR, Banks is done.[/quote]

That's BS. If he is on our team he should not wear other teams stuff. Plan common sense. He is nothing but a feel good story and will be gone soon. Maybe the Steelers will give him a job.

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It doesn't matter to me if he wears a Steelers hat. Doesn't matter at all

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Back in the day you would never catch a player wearing another teams stuff. The way players go from team to team its hard to tell which players really care about their team and wearing other teams stuff makes it even harder to tell.

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[quote=firstdown;922669]Back in the day you would never catch a player wearing another teams stuff. The way players go from team to team its hard to tell which players really care about their team and wearing other teams stuff makes it even harder to tell.[/quote]

Making a big deal out of nothing

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[quote=SmootSmack;922667]It doesn't matter to me if he wears a Steelers hat. Doesn't matter at all[/quote]


Would it if it was RGIII?

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I could really care less what a player wears in their personal time

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[quote=Mattyk;922672]I could really care less what a player wears in their personal time[/quote]

I think a Brandon Banks who cares but if your a face of a franchise guy you are going to ruffle some feathers if you are wearing another teams colors.

If folks saw Ray Lewis with a Steelers hat on, there be some up roar.

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It's funny how that works, with hats and all. We blast players, such as Clinton Portis for wearing a Phillies hat, and now Banks for wearing a Steelers hat.

Yet we'll jump up and down for joy when we see a player like Kevin Durant wearing a Redskins hat, meanwhile their fans who are predominately Cowboys fans are raising hell.

It used to bother me because hell, why wear their stuff? But now, being it's all fashion and what not, doesn't bother me.

Now if we were playing the Steelers this week and he had that on, then yeah, it'd probably piss me off, but the offseason, no big deal.

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[quote=mredskins;922671]Would it if it was RGIII?[/quote]

Not to me

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[quote=mredskins;922671]Would it if it was RGIII?[/quote]

As long as he is wearing the B&G on Sundays, it's all good with me.

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[quote=mredskins;922671]Would it if it was RGIII?[/quote]

No. What clothes and/or accessories he wears in his spare time is his own thing. Often times it's about how you look, not what team you're repping.

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Luckily we wouldn't have to worry about RG3 doing anything like that.

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I've seen Matty rocking an ExtremeSkins t-shirt...

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[quote=tc2deuce;922649]it just goes with his shirt no big deal.[/quote]

A Pirates cap would look better. Boston Bruins too.

I know it's not a big deal really, but I still hate to see it. C'mon man, you really shouldn't be wearing any other NFL team's gear...just because of perception.

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[quote=skinsfaninok;922648]Um can someone explain why a player on our team fighting for a roster spot is wearing a steelers hat?? Wow smh some guys just never learn[/quote]


Maybe the NFL should dictate his attire off the field as well. Hell, just go ahead and tell him how he needs to vote, what religion he needs to abide by, and what sexuality he needs to choose. Some of you fans are just LOL. Now, come game day he's wearing a Pittsburgh attire, then get back with me and I'll side with you.



[quote=firstdown;922666]That's BS. If he is on our team he should not wear other teams stuff. Plan common sense. He is nothing but a feel good story and will be gone soon. Maybe the Steelers will give him a job.[/quote]

/facepalm

It's interesting how corporate america has brainwashed people into "being loyal" to your company! Make no mistake about it, the Redskins are a business first and foremost. Also, the hypocrisy in it all is even more of a laugh.

Here is the mindset from many fans:
1) all players should be loyal to their team and should take pay cuts to stay with said team
2) all fans should be loyal to their team and continue to cheer for them regardless of how incompetent the owner/front office is


On the opposite spectrum:
1) Teams can cut players and trade them and this is fine. Loyalty to that players isn't required.
2) Teams can gouge fans to see the product or even simply lock out the season.


Newsflash: They have no loyalty to the players or the fans so none is needed back.

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[quote=InsaneBoost;922676]It's funny how that works, with hats and all. We blast players, such as [B]Clinton Portis for wearing a Phillies hat[/B], and now Banks for wearing a Steelers hat.

Yet we'll jump up and down for joy when we see a player like [B]Kevin Durant wearing a Redskins hat[/B], meanwhile their fans who are predominately Cowboys fans are raising hell.

It used to bother me because hell, why wear their stuff? But now, being it's all fashion and what not, doesn't bother me.

Now if we were playing the Steelers this week and he had that on, then yeah, it'd probably piss me off, but the offseason, no big deal.[/quote]

I'm not too concerned about the Banks thing and so I'm not making a big deal here. But Portis wearing a baseball hat or Durant wearing a football hat are not the best examples because the hats were from sports different than what the player played.

Put differently, Banks wearing a Pirates hat is less controversial than Banks wearing a Steelers cap.

Of course the real question is, when Banks soon becomes a Walmart cashier, will he wear a Target hat?

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[quote=SmootSmack;922670]Making a big deal out of nothing[/quote]

Exactly but just to piss first down and the group even more, I'm sure he paid for the hat with the money from his Redskins paycheck.

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[quote=Lotus;922689]I'm not too concerned about the Banks thing and so I'm not making a big deal here. But Portis wearing a baseball hat or Durant wearing a football hat are not the best examples because the hats were from sports different than what the player played.

Put differently, Banks wearing a Pirates hat is less controversial than Banks wearing a Steelers cap.

Of course the real question is, when Banks soon becomes a Walmart cashier, will he wear a Target hat?[/quote]

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[quote=Lotus;922689]I'm not too concerned about the Banks thing and so I'm not making a big deal here. [B]But Portis wearing a baseball hat[/B] or Durant wearing a football hat are not the best examples because the hats were from sports different than what the player played.

Put differently, Banks wearing a Pirates hat is less controversial than Banks wearing a Steelers cap.

Of course the real question is, when Banks soon becomes a Walmart cashier, will he wear a Target hat?[/quote]

Yeah but people still got their panties all up in a bunch over it.

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[quote=SmootSmack;922683]I've seen Matty rocking an ExtremeSkins t-shirt...[/quote]

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[quote=Mattyk;922692]Yeah but people still got their panties all up in a bunch over it.[/quote]

Yeah they did. Sigh.

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it hurt the feelings of my feelings

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[quote=los panda;922708]it hurt the feelings of my feelings[/quote]

Now THAT was funny.