McCardell takes on task of developing Devin Thomas, Malcolm Kelly

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

You're right that the sample size is pretty small. However seeing what they did with the ball in their hands, especially Thomas, gives promise. It's on them to work on precise routes, creating separation, etc which hopefully will come through this year.

Thomas has shown me some ability with the ball in his hands. I wouldn't say he's particularly adept at gaining yards after the catch, but there's at least something there that could be developed if he can first learn the finer points of being an NFL receiver. Kelly, seam route aside, probably isn't a YAC guy, though I think if we could get some protection for the QB, he's a sound enough route runner to make a play or two downfield (15+ yards) every week.

Remember, Reggie Brown showed a lot more in his first two years than either Thomas or Kelly did in theirs, but McNabb + Eagles version of WCO couldn't develop him any further than that. I'd say it's a 50/50 shot that we've already seen the best that Thomas and Kelly (independent of one another...so 25% chance that they are both total busts and 25% chance that neither is a bust) have to offer in the NFL.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Thomas has shown me some ability with the ball in his hands. I wouldn't say he's particularly adept at gaining yards after the catch, but there's at least something there that could be developed if he can first learn the finer points of being an NFL receiver. Kelly, seam route aside, probably isn't a YAC guy, though I think if we could get some protection for the QB, he's a sound enough route runner to make a play or two downfield (15+ yards) every week.

Remember, Reggie Brown showed a lot more in his first two years than either Thomas or Kelly did in theirs, but McNabb + Eagles version of WCO couldn't develop him any further than that. I'd say it's a 50/50 shot that we've already seen the best that Thomas and Kelly (independent of one another...so 25% chance that they are both total busts and 25% chance that neither is a bust) have to offer in the NFL.

At 6.5 YAC/Reception that puts Thomas in the top 10, without a catch over 40 yards, that's pretty good. Isn't skewed like Kelly's 7.5 with that 84 yarder. The tackles he broke, fighting for every yard, etc definitely showed promise. I also think that Kelly could get the type of catches that you mention on a somewhat regular basis. He can at least keep the chains moving, he ran a few good hitches last year. I don't think that he'll regularly get long ones unless it's maybe a 1 on 1 situation where he can make the S miss, but who knows.

[skins89moss]

I think the signing of Galloway and Wade can only push our young WR corp. KM was a hard working WR and he got the most our of his God given ability. If he can get our young WR to work hard and focus on great route running this will help their learning curve. Galloway is a stud to be 38 yrs old and still be able to play in the NFL at the WR position is amazing. He will also show the young WR how to be a pro. MK's 1st year he was injuried with that knee from college so his 1st season is a wash. This is really MK's 2nd full season so lets see how he plays this season to judge him. The Redskins who knows still could bring in TO this year if they feel he can be a upgrade.

[Kalisto2010]

You know we're lacking in the WR position when the receivers coach can still outplay 90% of the receivers on our roster.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Kalisto2010

You know we're lacking in the WR position when the receivers coach can still outplay 90% of the receivers on our roster.

I lol'ed.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Kalisto2010

You know we're lacking in the WR position when the receivers coach can still outplay 90% of the receivers on our roster.

If KM was in shape he could make a serious run at our #2 or #3 wr spot. lol.

[tootergray34]

well by the way things are going...it's pretty safe to say he's not happy with either of them, with the signing of joey and bobby. can we just forget that zorn draft? and go ahead and call it the f'n worst ever?

[tootergray34]

I think having a QB that I know won't LAUNCH it 5 or 10 yards past our deep route WR's I think production will go up.

[Hog1]

It will be interesting to see the YAC with a QB that can hit a reciever....in stride

[NYCskinfan82]

The more i think about it is the more i agree with most WP posters, all these additional WR were brought in to push the youngsters DT, MK & MM because if they weren't then why not sigh TO (i'm OK if they sign him or if they don't). Limas Sweed for the steelers just went down, they will probably go after TO makes sense for them.

HTTR.

[SouperMeister]

It's put up or shut up time for Thomas and Kelly. Hopefully McCardell brings the most out of them or perhaps Mitchell or another underdog will emerge.

[CRedskinsRule]

I just want to see a WR show signs of growth and accomplishment, if more than one does, well I am not sure my mind can comprehend that.

[ethat001]

Would you trade Haynesworth or McNabb to acquire Devin Thomas or Macolm Kelly? Because both AH and DM were apparently worth 2nd round picks.

In the end, drafting 3 receivers in the 2nd round was a TOTAL waste. We STILL don't have a good role for Fred Davis unless we use a TON of 2 TE sets (which means our WR's were busts).

Wish we just freaking drafted O-line, D-line, RB or LB, or anything helpful back then. Sigh.. I hope against reality that DT and MK have the fabled comeout 3rd year (esp. w/McNabb) & prove us all wrong..

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by ethat001

Would you trade Haynesworth or McNabb to acquire Devin Thomas or Macolm Kelly? Because both AH and DM were apparently worth 2nd round picks.

In the end, drafting 3 receivers in the 2nd round was a TOTAL waste. We STILL don't have a good role for Fred Davis unless we use a TON of 2 TE sets (which means our WR's were busts).

Wish we just freaking drafted O-line, D-line, RB or LB, or anything helpful back then. Sigh.. I hope against reality that DT and MK have the fabled comeout 3rd year (esp. w/McNabb) & prove us all wrong..

This year should be interesting.. According to this article, Davis and Cooley is competing for #1 spot.. This is bittersweet feeling, I have always thought Cooley as top 5 or even maybe 3 TEs in NFL.. And yet he's competing for #1 spot.. But I'm most definitely glad Shanahan said that if both are better than WRs, then they will put both in; which I'm pretty sure that would be the case..

Redskins Insider - Fred Davis, Chris Cooley are focus of competition at tight end

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

This year should be interesting.. According to this article, Davis and Cooley is competing for #1 spot.. This is bittersweet feeling, I have always thought Cooley as top 5 or even maybe 3 TEs in NFL.. And yet he's competing for #1 spot.. But I'm most definitely glad Shanahan said that if both are better than WRs, then they will put both in; which I'm pretty sure that would be the case..

Redskins Insider - Fred Davis, Chris Cooley are focus of competition at tight end

Nothing wrong w/ this! I could see Cooley as traditional TE most plays w/ Fred lining up in the slot (DT and Tana at WR). Davis is extremely athletic and a handful for most CBs.