Skins look to improve WR-Sign Roydell Williams (could add Hackett)

[skinsnut]

not getting washington could mean thrash will remain...due to special teams skills

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by skinsnut

not getting washington could mean thrash will remain...due to special teams skills

I would't take that bet! I do not see Thrash making the team this year no matter who else we sign or don't sign at the WR spot.

We have to much young talent that will have to step up at the special team spots. And Thrash can't cut it as a WR for this team.

[Paintrain]

Anyone know if Williams has a special teams history? Since Washington went to the Ravens (better spot for him, opportunity to be the #3 WR where he'd be at best #4 or #5) we need a younger version of Thrash.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Anyone know if Williams has a special teams history? Since Washington went to the Ravens (better spot for him, opportunity to be the #3 WR where he'd be at best #4 or #5) we need a younger version of Thrash.

I don't recall R. Williams doing much special-teams wise in Tennessee.

[Silverfox]

Does anyone think that Marko Mitchell could be a legit replacement for Kelly, or did I miss that thought somewhere?

[Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor]

Marko has not done anything yet including in college like Malcolm. I believe that Thomas will fill that role. You can not blame Cerrato for drafting Kelly in the second round since he had a first round grade. If his knees could get better he will be one heck of a player. I just think it falls on Campbell if our receivers are not productive this year. In the wco the ball has to come out fast and it seems like Campbell holds on the ball entirely too long in which our o-line is good anyway which makes it worst. I do believe that Campbell will have a better season since he has proven he gets better in the second year of a new offense.

[SBXVII]

Gotta love the NFL network. I guess the Redskins WR's are not expected to make any great jumps from last yr.

Ten wide receivers poised to make a Breaston-like jump in '09

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Gotta love the NFL network. I guess the Redskins WR's are not expected to make any great jumps from last yr.

Ten wide receivers poised to make a Breaston-like jump in '09

Thomas had 15 catches and Kelly had 3 last year. I wouldnt project either for 50-60 receptions.

I will say though that imo Thomas and Kelly are better than the 5 "sub 15 to 50-60 WRs" listed.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Gotta love the NFL network. I guess the Redskins WR's are not expected to make any great jumps from last yr.

Ten wide receivers poised to make a Breaston-like jump in '09

Well, a Breaston-like jump would be a 1,000 yard season. Not seeing that from Kelly or Thomas, although I think they will both really improve.

[ethat001]

Report: Matt Jones Avoids Suspension
May 26, 2009

This is slightly off topic, but I can't start a thread yet (post count only 7 posts)... What do you guys think about Matt Jones?? He seems like a scumbag with the cocaine stuff, but... An intriguing option if we're desperate (and aren't we desperate for a WR?).. He's only 26 and looked like he was picking up speed at the end of last season.. Also a tall target.

Sure, maybe Thomas and ??Kelly may pan out as well. But if he comes cheap, wouldn't he be worth a look? Is he better/worse than our current core receivers??

http: // nfl.fanhouse.com / 2009 / 05 /26 / report-matt-jones-avoids-suspension

[DBUCHANON101]

I just hope they can both kick the injury bug this season.