Randle El still useful?

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Frankly, if Devin Thomas or Malcolm Kelly cracks the lineup...and if Marko Mitchell continues to develop, I don't see where/how Randle El fits into that picture. We just don't throw the ball that often. Cooley had, what, 83 catches last year. Portis will get his share of carries, Betts will get more action on 3rd down and you can count on Moss getting his share of balls thrown his way.

Throw Freddie Davis in the mix and I just don't see how Randle El elbows his way into that lineup for more than 60 touches. Could happen, but you're talking about a combination of things happening.

Exactly!! If it came to a choice between ARE and Marko Mitchell who would you take? I would take Mitchell based on his pre-season performance and potential shown so far and his age.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Exactly!! If it came to a choice between ARE and Marko Mitchell who would you take? I would take Mitchell based on his pre-season performance and potential shown so far and his age.

But the argument many here are making is that ARE will move back to his natural position,which is the slot, and be very productive there. Marko is a classic wideout, not slot wide out. So in my mind, he's not a natural fit for that position.

That being said, I'm not sure ARE will produce that much more even at slot.