Redskins vs. Steelers Preseason Pre-Game Thread

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

High hopes for a guy who's likely battling for the #6 spot

The 6th? I don't think he's buried that far. By all accounts he's been the most pleasant surprise of the WRs so far during camp.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GMScud

The 6th? I don't think he's buried that far. By all accounts he's been the most pleasant surprise of the WRs so far during camp.

Well, look at who's ahead of him

Moss
Gaffney
AA
Hankerson

He's 5th at best

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Well, look at who's ahead of him

Moss
Gaffney
AA
Hankerson

He's 5th at best

I'd say he's solidly the 5th, and if Hankerson doesn't start catching the ball he could be the 4th.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by GMScud

The 6th? I don't think he's buried that far. By all accounts he's been the most pleasant surprise of the WRs so far during camp.

By reports you could argue him as the 5th true WR but that doesn't include what we and the media don't see/pick up on.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

High hopes for a guy who's likely battling for the #6 spot

? He's definately #5 at minimum:

1. Moss
2. Gaffnery
3. Armstrong
4. Hankerson
5. Paul

Neither Banks, Austin, or Stallworth have a snowballs chance in hell of making the roster unless we carry 6 receivers.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

? He's definately #5 at minimum:

1. Moss
2. Gaffnery
3. Armstrong
4. Hankerson
5. Paul

Neither Banks, Austin, or Stallworth have a snowballs chance in hell of making the roster unless we carry 6 receivers.

I wouldn't write off Austin yet.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I wouldn't write off Austin yet.

not writing him off completely, he just doesnt have as much upside. he also could easily be stashed on the practice squad and we wouldnt have to worry about anyone picking him up. now i HAVE completely written off banks and stallworth.

[Chico23231]

Im looking for Marko Mitchell to come out the stands to start the process of taking the #1, 2, and slot WR jobs

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Im looking for Marko Mitchell to come out the stands to start the process of taking the #1, 2, and slot WR jobs

lol

I'm cure Colt Brennan is lurking somewhere too, waiting for his chance to pounce!

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Im looking for Marko Mitchell to come out the stands to start the process of taking the #1, 2, and slot WR jobs

Speaking of. We need to get a Preseason Hero thread going. Who will be this year's Marko Mitchell?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Speaking of. We need to get a Preseason Hero thread going. Who will be this year's Marko Mitchell?

I think tonite in the 4th quarter someone will emerge as the leader. isnt there an undrafted CB playing well in camp?

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Speaking of. We need to get a Preseason Hero thread going. Who will be this year's Marko Mitchell?

Honestly I'm going with Markus White based on reports saying he's dominating against the scrubs while getting handled or neutralized against the veterans that know how to handle his moves.

[MTK]

Per John Keim


WR Niles Paul. Has stood out because of his consistent hands. He’s a physical player and is as anxious as anyone to show it on the field. I like that he pesters WR coach Keenan McCardell for more reps/time. He needs to polish his routes.

On pace for: Practice squad/No. 6 WR spot. Long way to go but had a good opening two weeks. Needs to make plays on special teams in the preseason. Right now he’s behind guys like Terrence Austin and Donte Stallworth. But can you keep Stallworth as a fifth or sixth WR if he doesn’t play special teams. Don’t think so.


Read more at the Washington Examiner: Redskins rookie report | John Keim | NFL | Washington Examiner

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Per John Keim


WR Niles Paul. Has stood out because of his consistent hands. He’s a physical player and is as anxious as anyone to show it on the field. I like that he pesters WR coach Keenan McCardell for more reps/time. He needs to polish his routes.

On pace for: Practice squad/No. 6 WR spot. Long way to go but had a good opening two weeks. Needs to make plays on special teams in the preseason. Right now he’s behind guys like Terrence Austin and Donte Stallworth. But can you keep Stallworth as a fifth or sixth WR if he doesn’t play special teams. Don’t think so.


Read more at the Washington Examiner: Redskins rookie report | John Keim | NFL | Washington Examiner

I hate Stallworth on this team. 3 catches last year and nothing special with a loaded Pats team two years before that. Now he's going to possibly result in us cutting a promising young receiver just so we can repeat the Joey Galloway experiment.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

I hate Stallworth on this team. 3 catches last year and nothing special with a loaded Pats team two years before that. Now he's going to possibly result in us cutting a promising young receiver just so we can repeat the Joey Galloway experiment.

Doubt he even makes the team unless he plays his ass off in these games or someone gets hurt.

As Keim says do you keep him as a #5 who doesn't even play ST? Doubt it.