Annual Predict the Final Roster Thread: 2010 Version

[FRPLG]

And we can't knock Galloway...they have him reeled in by design. This off-season has been about figuring out if Thomas can ever be good (nothing has shown that he can't) and deciding whether either Banks or Austin have potential. At the end of the day I don't think it is debatable that Thomas has been one of our best 5 WRs. Who has been better? Moss, Armstrong....then who? Not Banks for sure..maybe Austin..maybe not.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

And we can't knock Galloway...they have him reeled in by design. This off-season has been about figuring out if Thomas can ever be good (nothing has shown that he can't) and deciding whether either Banks or Austin have potential. At the end of the day I don't think it is debatable that Thomas has been one of our best 5 WRs. Who has been better? Moss, Armstrong....then who? Not Banks for sure..maybe Austin..maybe not.

Wouldn't you think that the burden of proof is on Thomas (and everyone but Moss/Galloway) to show that he belongs, not to not show that he doesn't?

If we just kept the five best wide receivers based on one preseason, it would probably be 1. Armstrong, 2. Moss, 3. Austin, 4. Thomas, and 5. Roydell Williams. But with Galloway deeply entrenched in the team's plans, that probably drops Williams off the roster. Which, would also move Thomas to the bubble. Then if you decide "this team needs Brandon Banks" (or Bobby Wade or whatever), then Thomas is gone.

So on merit alone, he makes it and doesn't play all that much. But keep in mind that on merit (from just play this preseason), Galloway doesn't make it, and Banks is really, really close to the bubble. He hasn't shown to be better than Thomas, I don't think. But Thomas has had plenty of chances to flash upside that would make him worth keeping and/or extending, and it just doesn't appear to be there.

Guys without much upside on the bubble are anything but locks.

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

And we can't knock Galloway...they have him reeled in by design. This off-season has been about figuring out if Thomas can ever be good (nothing has shown that he can't) and deciding whether either Banks or Austin have potential. At the end of the day I don't think it is debatable that Thomas has been one of our best 5 WRs. Who has been better? Moss, Armstrong....then who? Not Banks for sure..maybe Austin..maybe not.

Look people we know Moss is money during the season but he has to have another WR to take the pressure off him. I say Thomas or even Armstrong maybe that WR. Galloway will not be much of a impact this season but he will make some plays. I also like Terrence Austins ability to get open and run after the catch ability. Remember he ran punts and kicks back at UCLA. Austin is quick out of his breaks. We have to give our young guys a chance to play they have youth and athletic ability over Galloway. Mile Austin played on the Cowboys when TO and Roy Williams were the focal point but look now he got his chance to play and now he is their #1 WR. Sometimes we most let a young WR get his chance to play. Galloway needs to be released give me Thomas, Moss , Austin, Armstrong and Banks. Youth, Speed and Athletic abiltiy will make plays for us.

[2BIG2BSKINNY]

Originally Posted by skins89moss

Galloway needs to be released give me Thomas, Moss , Austin, Armstrong and Banks. Youth, Speed and Athletic abiltiy will make plays for us.

How about release Banks and pick up
T.J. Houshmandzadeh

he is a little past his prime but a good possesion receiver and a treat... he would do more than Banks who fumbles a lot. I think the thought of that speed is tempting, but speed will come again. We need to give Mcnabb another target.

Is it possible...?