Updated: Redskins Release James Thrash

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by rypper11

I could see Thrash being a coach similar to Wayne Sevier or Pete Rodriguez. Why not let him work under Danny Smith for a while.

Why can't they bring him on board as an assistant and have him working with the Rookie WR's to get them up to speed. Meanwhile Hixon can spend more time with Moss, ARE, MK, and DT. I think if all our WR's were on the same page then Hixon could focus on adding more and more to the WR's and teaching them. Instead we have 4 on the same page cause they all learned the new offense together, then you have 5 more starting new having to learn the plays and routes. Marko Mitchell, R.Williams, Jaison Williams, Keith Eloi, and Haggens.

[Paintrain]

On the field impact, it should be a really interesting training camp battle for the #5 spot between Mitchell and R. Williams.

Off the field, Thrash is the ultimate professional and a class act. I hope Snyder is smart enough to give him a role in the organization (when he retires) to keep him in the fold.

[DBUCHANON101]

I agree on ARE being released, he led the league in fair catches and hasnt done much as a wr..

[SmootSmack]

In Hixon's interview he seemed to indicate that Roydell Williams had the inside track to be the #5 guy. But I don't see that happening personally. The number 5 guy has to be a special teams baller, and that's not really Williams' forte.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

In Hixon's interview he seemed to indicate that Roydell Williams had the inside track to be the #5 guy. But I don't see that happening personally. The number 5 guy has to be a special teams baller, and that's not really Williams' forte.

Probably going to keep six. I figured the Trent Shelton signing was to be Thrash's super special teamer replacement. My guess is that it's that spot that Marko Mitchell is competing for, not Roydell Williams'.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Probably going to keep six. I figured the Trent Shelton signing was to be Thrash's super special teamer replacement. My guess is that it's that spot that Marko Mitchell is competing for, not Roydell Williams'.

So you think Marko Mitchell and Shelton are competing for the 6th spot, with Roydell being #5? Your wording was a bit confusing.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by GMScud

So you think Marko Mitchell and Shelton are competing for the 6th spot, with Roydell being #5? Your wording was a bit confusing.

Yeah. That's what I'm thinking. I just re-read that and couldn't tell what I was writing.

I can't do this sober anymore.

[DBUCHANON101]

ppl use career highs and the term improvement. but you have to look at the numbers and see what he has done for the team.

[DBUCHANON101]

I like the kid from Nevada. Thye say he has strong hands and catches everything throw his way. He caught the TD pass from Colt, that was the 1st allowed by the defense in OTA's. it didnt say which unit it was.just that he was well covered on the play and still made the grab.

[The Goat]

The Thrash release opens up a bit more cap room too...

[SBXVII]

I'm pulling for Marko Mitchell and Keith Eloi. Both were reported to have been catching everything thrown their way. I also would like to see Jaison Williams somehow do well cause he's 6-5. Nice end zone threat.

[DBUCHANON101]

I forgot about Williams..

[freddyg12]

anyone notice the big difference between this & Jansen's? Looks like they already have a job for him, or are working something out. If that's the case why didn't he just retire?
JJ insisted he could play more, wonder if they tried to keep him in the org. in some way?

This team has been at least a couple years behind in starting a much needed youth movement but it's really underway now. This is the unfortunate consequence, they have to cut older vets. HOpefully thrash just retires w/his health.

Great career, always appreciated him being a Redskin.

[DBUCHANON101]

A youth movement was needed. im ready to see these young guys come into their own.

[tryfuhl]

Can't believe I didn't check my RSS reader earlier; didn't get an alert but I usually check it every 15 mins or so. Wow; can't say it wasn't expected though. Congratulations to him and I hope that he's okay with it. I wonder if they asked him if he wanted to retire first and as part of that, if he thinks that he can still play elsewhere.