Randle El still useful?

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

He's solid in the slot and if we can use him that way this year I think he will really shine in that role.

Absolutely. I really believe we were misusing him by having him try to be our #2 and sometimes when Moss was hurt, by making him the only legit WR option (not including Cooley since he's a TE).

Did we overpay for a #3 WR? Based on how we were using him, yes. But as a slot WR, he'll be great and worth the money this year. Look how valuable other great slot WRs can be, Wes Welker for example.

[Zerohero]

My only gripe was him being our punt returner, has been very misused on this team. Shame we dont incorporate some type of wildcat.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Zerohero

My only gripe was him being our punt returner, has been very misused on this team. Shame we dont incorporate some type of wildcat.

I think that's a fancy new trend that defenses will soon figure out and shut down. There's a reason the option does not work in the NFL and this is not much more than a modified option where a non-QB lines up as the QB.

But, in the meantime, yeah, he and Devin Thomas would be exciting to watch in some Wildcat plays...gotta agree with you there.

I just hope we continue to let him throw the ball occasionally...I think some teams forget he was a QB.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Buster

Absolutely. I really believe we were misusing him by having him try to be our #2 and sometimes when Moss was hurt, by making him the only legit WR option (not including Cooley since he's a TE).

Did we overpay for a #3 WR? Based on how we were using him, yes. But as a slot WR, he'll be great and worth the money this year. Look how valuable other great slot WRs can be, Wes Welker for example.

Wes grabbed 111 and 112 receptions the past two seasons, respectively. I'm not hating on Randle El, but he ain't no Wes Welker.

Also, Wes signed a 5 yr/$18 mil contract in '07.