Who will be the NFC East best Reciever in 2006?

[Dirtbag59]

My friends and I got into a pretty heated discussion about this recently saying theres no way Santana outgains T.O. in yardage next year. On top of that they said that hes probably gonna have a harder time catching up to Plaxicos numbers. There arguments included the usual stuff like no one can stop T.O. and T.O. is T.O, and everyones personal favorite 'How do you stop T.O?' to which I answered "hire Gregg Williams."

While listening to this pointless banter I arrived at the possibility that my time machine had finally worked, taking me back to a year earlier. However to my dismay it just turns out that my friends are idiots.

Anyway I wanted to create a poll but apparently I'm not authorized to do so, so if a mod wants to jack my thread for the sake of making one by all means please do so.

So what do you think? Who will lead the NFC East in recieving yardage when 2006 rolls around? Will it be T.O, Santana, Plaxico, or the Philidelphia Recieving Corps? Feel free to pick either one just PLEASE don't give me the same pointless arguments that T.O. is T.O.

[Big C]

Santana Moss.

[KLHJ2]

Well I dont know If Santana can repeat what he did last year. Now before you guys deliver me a heat round hear me out. It is a good thing that he will not have to. I am going to step out on a limb here and say that our receiving corps. will outgain everone elses in the NFC east by at least 600 yards. TE's or whatever the hell Chris Cooley is going to be listed as next year counts.

Lloyd Randel El TGCGT Cooley Moss
Brunell

Portis

Who in the hell is going to stop this?

[Schneed10]

TO will lead in yardage, but only because the Redskins will now spread the ball around a bit more. Moss will still be just as valuable to the Skins as he was last year, it's just that instead of getting the ball quite so much, he'll help open up the defense for Lloyd and Randle-El.

TO will have like 1300 yards and Moss will have like 1200.

But the Skins WR corps as a whole will top the entire NFC East, and that's really the question we should care about most. It's a team game after all. Dallas can have their TO and his gaudy numbers. We'll take the wins.

[jermus22]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

TO will lead in yardage, but only because the Redskins will now spread the ball around a bit more. Moss will still be just as valuable to the Skins as he was last year, it's just that instead of getting the ball quite so much, he'll help open up the defense for Lloyd and Randle-El.

TO will have like 1300 yards and Moss will have like 1200.

But the Skins WR corps as a whole will top the entire NFC East, and that's really the question we should care about most. It's a team game after all. Dallas can have their TO and his gaudy numbers. We'll take the wins.

Excellent point. There was a year ('91) when Dallas had the NFC's leading receiver (Michael Irvin), the league's leading rusher (Emmitt Smith), and the NFC's most accurate passer (Troy Aikman). Their TE Jay Novacek also led the NFC in receptions for a TE. But our offense still put up more points, had more productivity and higher rankings overall, and we also sent five guys to the Pro Bowl. Oh yeah, and we also won the division by three games and won the Super Bowl. I could care less about having stars with gaudy statistics; so what if T.O. gets the receiving crown. As long as we kick Dallas' ass (and everybody else's), that's all that matters.

[Monk-Fan]

The offense will look to spread the ball around this coming year. If you look at what Saunders did in KC they had a pretty balanced offense and when they threw the ball it was pretty spread out. Gonzales is the main recieving threat on that team and we have 1 guyf or sure that is a bigger threat than him (Moss) and then you throw Cooley, Randle El, Lloyd in there and they are going to be really really good and ougain the rest of the NFC East in combined yards, TD's, catches, you name it they will lead it.....

[skin4Life28]

I'm gonna go with Plax. He put up solid numbers last year. I think defense's are gonna be more focused on Tiki, which will open it up more for him. Plus, him and Eli seemed to have a good on field relationship.

[dirthogs311]

Moss will have about 150 yds each game against Dallas. Owens wil have about 50 per game against us. Nuff said

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by dirthogs311

Moss will have about 150 yds each game against Dallas. Owens wil have about 50 per game against us. Nuff said

He still has 14 other games against 12 other opponents.

[Skinsfanmania]

Originally Posted by angryssg

He still has 14 other games against 12 other opponents.

These 14 he will be suspended.

[dmek25]

i dont care about numbers at all,except the one that counts(wins)next season the skins have alot of players to spread the ball around.but then again,brunell seems to have a good thing going in moss

[Warpath]

Heres T.O.'s stats against the skins since 02:
9/22/02 - 33 yards
11/21/04 - 24 yards 1 td
12/12/04 - 46 yards
Yea hes a good flashy receiver but we all know about him now, and every coach will prepare for T.O. now. I do not think that Plax will be at the top of the NFC east receivers list either tho. I'll go with Santana.

[Dirtbag59]

Here this should answer the questions concerning draft needs. Courtesy of NFL Insider. On a side note I'm getting pretty pissed that everybody in the media is considering the possibility that the Skins' will play Carter at LB.

Dallas Cowboys


Free safety: Keith Davis is a physical run stuffer who plays with a mean streak, but he lacks ideal range and can't recover when he gets caught out of position, which happens far too much considering his experience. As a result, he is more of a situational run stuffer than he is an every-down player. Because Roy Williams is at his best lining up close to the line of scrimmage, Dallas needs a ball-hawk who has the range to play a center fielder-role and the cover skills to match up with slot receivers.

Fabini

Offensive tackle: This might not appear to be a need with the signing Jason Fabini to start opposite Flozell Adams. However, Adams and Fabini are both on the wrong side of 30 and coming off season-ending injuries. In addition, the Jets released Fabini for good reason. He has had problems staying healthy and holding up in pass protection. Depth is also an issue. Jacob Rogers was released, Torrin Tucker was signed to an offer sheet by the Buccaneers and Rob Petitti was a liability in pass protection. Dallas needs to improve the depth and add a tackle who can push Fabini for playing time.


Cornerback:Terence Newman and Anthony Henry form a talented starting tandem. In addition, nickel back Aaron Glenn has the ball skills to make some big plays. However, this remains a need. Newman and Henry are inconsistent, and the undersized Glenn is on the downside of his career. Dallas needs a corner who has the cover skills to compete with Glenn for the nickel back job and the size to eventually push the starters for playing time.

Ferguson

Nose tackle: Jason Ferguson is strong and can hold his own working against double teams, but he lacks the size of a prototypical nose tackle. As a result, he fatigues when teams consistently pound the ball inside. That's reason for concern because there isn't great depth. Backup Thomas Johnson is a developmental prospect who isn't expected to play a substantial role this year. It's also worth noting that Ferguson is 31. Keeping that in mind, adding a young situational run stuffer who can spell Ferguson makes sense.


Guard: Larry Allen is clearly on the downside of his career and it came as little surprise when the Cowboys made him a cap casualty. Marco Rivera, who lined up opposite Allen last year, turns 34 this year and has had some problems staying healthy. Although Dallas signed Kyle Kosier, he lacks ideal power for an interior offensive lineman. The Cowboys need to improve depth and add a guard who is capable of pushing Kosier for playing time.

Other possibilities: Quarterback and fullback


N.Y. Giants

Torbor

Outside linebacker: The jury is still out on whether Reggie Torbor will ever realize his potential. Although he has played well at times, he is inconsistent. The bigger concern is on the strong side. Carlos Emmons, who turns 33 this year, has lost a step and is coming off a season-ending pectoral injury. With unrestricted free agent Nick Greisen wanting to play inside and likely signing with another team, there isn't much depth here either. The Giants need an outside linebacker who has the speed, athletic ability and power to supplant Emmons as the starter. That would allow him to move into a backup role where he would provide quality depth.


Wide receiver: Plaxico Burress' first season with the Giants was the second most productive of his career and he returns as Eli Manning's go-to-receiver. There are concerns about the No. 2, however. Although Amani Toomer runs good routes and doesn't drop many passes, he isn't as explosive as he was earlier in his career and has problems consistently separating from man coverage. There is good depth here but Jamaar Taylor drops too many passes and Tim Carter is too raw to replace Toomer at this point. As a result, the Giants need a receiver who has the size, burst and athletic ability to make an immediate impact.

Defensive tackle: Kendrick Clancy's decision to sign with Arizona makes this a far greater need. Clancy didn't make many big plays, but he was relentless and, more importantly, consistent. Although William Joseph has far more natural ability, he doesn't always play with a mean streak and has yet to realize his potential. Exasperating the loss of Clancy is the fact that Fred Robbins, who has had problems keeping his weight down, tends to wear down over the course of games. The Giants need a defensive tackle who can replace Robbins, allowing him to move into a situational run-stuffing role.

Petitgout

Offensive tackle: Luke Petitgout has avoided becoming a cap casualty, but he will have to compete for a starting job opposite Kareem McKenzie. Although he is a technician who plays with good intensity, Petitgout has been slowed by back pain and is having problems holding up on an island in pass protection. Bob Whitfield and Lewis Kelly provide some depth. However, Whitfield isn't an every-down player at this point of his career and Kelly's lack of strength is reason for concern. The Giants need to add a tackle who can push Petitgout for playing time.


Running back: Few players do as much for a team as Tiki Barber does for the Giants. He is a smart, between-the-tackles runner, has the burst to break long runs and catches the ball extremely well. However, he is undersized and 31 years old. That has to raise concerns about his durability, especially since he gets so many touches. Brandon Jacobs is a powerful short-yardage runner, but he lacks the initial burst of an every-down back. The Giants need to start preparing for life after Barber and improve depth by adding a developmental back who has the tools to replace Barber when the time comes.

Other options: Interior offensive line and cornerback


Philadelphia Eagles


Strongside linebacker: Philadelphia did well to re-sign Shawn Barber. Although Barber has sustained two season-ending knee injuries and there are concerns about his ability to stay healthy, he is a leader on the field and knows this scheme. Philadelphia also has an insurance policy in Matt McCoy. The raw McCoy has the talent to push Barber for playing time if his technique progresses. However, neither is a good fit for the strong side because they have problems anchoring against the run. That's a concern because Dhani Jones has been inconsistent and he isn't making many big plays. Mark Simoneau provides some depth, but he too struggles when teams run at him. The Eagles need a strongside linebacker who has a nose for the ball, the power to control the point of attack and the burst to prevent backs from turning the corner.

Brown

Wide receiver: Reggie Brown is coming off a strong rookie season and there's no reason to believe that he won't continue to improve as he gains more experience. Of course, improved stability at quarterback would also help. In addition, Philadelphia signed Jabar Gaffney. Gaffney improves depth but the Eagles still don't have a quality No. 2. Gaffney drops too many passes, Greg Lewis is undersized and Todd Pinkston ruptured his Achilles tendon last year. Philadelphia needs a receiver who has the burst and reliable hands to develop into a quality complement to Brown.


Offensive tackle: This might not appear to be a substantial need at this point, as the Eagles re-signed Jon Runyan and haven't made Tra Thomas a cap casualty. However, Thomas is 31 and is coming off major back surgery. His ability to bounce back and remain healthy remains to be seen. Though Todd Herremans provides adequate depth, he is coming off a season-ending leg injury and lacks the natural ability of a quality starter. Philadelphia needs to improve depth and add a tackle capable of replacing Thomas should he sustain another injury or should his level of play drop substantially.

Moats

Running back: Brian Westbrook is one of the most dangerous backs in the league and Ryan Moats averaged more than five yards per carry during is rookie season last year. In addition, Bruce Perry is a big-play threat who provides good depth. The only problem is all three are undersized. Correll Buckhalter is a powerful runner when he is healthy, but he has torn the patella tendon in his right knee the past two seasons, so there are obviously substantial concerns about his durability. The Eagles need a strong between-the-tackles runner who can pick up critical yards in short-yardage situations.


Free safety: There aren't many weaknesses in Brian Dawkins' game. He is a stout run defender, shows good range in coverage and can get to the quarterback quickly when asked to blitz. However, he is 32 and there is no heir apparent on the roster. J.R. Reed showed promise before sustaining a serious leg injury during the 2005 offseason and Quintin Mikell is too small to develop into an every-down player. Philadelphia needs to improve depth while adding a safety who has the skills to eventually compete for a starting role.

Other options: Defensive tackle and fullback


Washington Redskins


Linebacker: Warrick Holdman is an unrestricted free agent and it came as no surprise when Washington made LaVar Arrington a cap casualty. Although Holdman has yet to sign with another team, he turns 31 this year, has had some problems staying healthy and lost the starting job to Arrington last year. If he re-signs, he will have to compete for the starting job opposite Marcus Washington. In addition, free-agent signing Andre Carter lacks ideal cover skills and should see more playing time at defensive end than at linebacker. The good news is Washington can draft the best available linebacker when it goes to fill this need because Lemar Marshall can play on the inside or the outside.

Thomas

Guard: Randy Thomas is a powerful run blocker who can drive defenders off the ball and shows good range when asked to pull. He can also hold his own in pass protection, but the 30-year-old is coming off a season-ending knee injury. Though Derrick Dockery plays with a mean streak and shows good power at the point of attack, he isn't fundamentally sound and shouldn't be an every-down player at this point. In addition, No. 3 Ray Brown has retired, free-agent signing Tyson Walter failed to appear in a game last year and Washington is the third stop in three seasons for free-agent signing Mike Pucillo. Signing Pucillo and Walter improves depth, but the Redskins need an offensive guard who has the tools to push Dockery for playing time.


Defensive tackle: Cornelius Griffin is explosive when he is fresh and Joe Salave'a is a technician who plays hard on every down, but Griffin tends to wear down over the course of the game and Saleve'a lacks ideal natural ability. With Washington making Brandon Noble a cap casualty, there isn't great depth here either. The Redskins need a defensive tackle who has the size, burst and athletic ability to take over as the starter opposite Griffin. That would allow Saleve'a to move into a reserve role where he would provide quality depth.

Carter

Defensive end: The hope is the addition of Carter, who has been a difference-maker in the past, jump starts the pass rush. However, this remains a need. Although Phillip Daniels and Renaldo Wynn are blue-collar players who are relentless in pursuit, both are on the downside of their careers. It's also unlikely either unrestricted free agent Demetric Evans or Nic Clemons ever develops into an every-down player. Washington needs to infuse some youth and add a developmental prospect who has the initial burst to push for immediate playing time on passing downs.

Offensive Tackle: The Redskins have two excellent starters in Jon Jansen and Chris Samuels. Jansen is one of the best drive blockers in the league and Samuels can hold his own working against the league's better pass rushers. Unfortunately, both have had problems staying healthy. While Jim Molinaro provides some depth, he lacks ideal quickness and athletic ability. Washington needs a quality No. 3 who is versatile enough to provide depth at both tackle positions and has the potential to develop into a starter at some point.



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[KLHJ2]

You guys are missing the point that he is going to play other teams that as a whole cannot defend against him.

[BigSKINBauer]

TO for a few weeks then he will call the tuna a fat bitch and get benched. He will play again and tell bledsoe he is gay with jason witten and will be benched for telling the truth. Then he will come back and get killed by the bruise brothers. I actually mean killed. @ fed ex. Dead. no comming back.