Redskins vs. Steelers Preseason Pre-Game Thread

[diehardskin2982]

royster suprised me last night he was very effective.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

royster suprised me last night he was very effective.

Royster seems to know the plays and he follows his blockers well. That's about it. He lacks speed, quickness, and explosion. Right now, he's just a lesser version of ATV.

Helu has the speed and quickness that this team could use from one of its backs. I'm hoping that he develops and is able to provide us with a big play threat, both running and receiving, out of the backfield.

[MTK]

We're gonna have to be patient with Hankerson. He needs work, there was a reason he lasted til the 3rd round.

[MTK]

Observation deck: Redskins-Steelers - NFC East Blog - ESPN

[SkinzWin]

No what we are going to do is keep Stallworth on the team and put Niles on the PS. Second week there is an injury and we trade Stallworth for a 3rd rounder. Then Niles is on the squad.

[mlmpetert]

Honestly I could see Hankerson going to the PS, unless he steps up his play in camp and in pre-games I don't think we have to worried about a team picking him up

[celts32]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Honestly I could see Hankerson going to the PS, unless he steps up his play in camp and in pre-games I don't think we have to worried about a team picking him up

No chance Hank goes on the PS. They would lose him in 2 seconds. WR's take time...even ones drafted in the top 5 let alone the 2nd or 3rd round. They will use the PS for a later round draft pick that they have a better chance of stashing on there without losing.

[mlmpetert]

Also not sure if this has already been posted but its a quick good read

Redskins-Steelers: instant analysis

[diehard]

Stallworth is a keeper. Austin should be safe on the practice squad whereas Hankerson and Paul will not be. Banks is too valuable as a specialist.

[firstdown]

You guys are reading too much into just 2 weeks into training camp and 1 pre season game. Hank is probably just trying to hard and when you get the drops going it gets into your head. A couple of good practices or a good game and he will be fine.

[SFREDSKIN]

Hankerson hasn't had a chance to participate in all the mini camps that usually occur before training camp and is being thrown into the fire. Give the kid a chance, he'll get better. I like Paul as a sleeper.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Hankerson hasn't had a chance to participate in all the mini camps that usually occur before training camp and is being thrown into the fire. Give the kid a chance, he'll get better. I like Paul as a sleeper.

The problem as I see it is this: In my many years of following the NFL, I have seen that WR's who start off dropping a lot of passes continue to drop a lot of passes, for as long as their careers last.

[SmootSmack]

I thought Grossman performed as expected. I've never worried about Rex as a QB when he doesn't have to face pressure or multiple blitz formations coming at him.

No way they put Hankerson on the PS

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I thought Grossman performed as expected. I've never worried about Rex as a QB when he doesn't have to face pressure or multiple blitz formations coming at him.

No way they put Hankerson on the PS

It's clear that Rex really has a full grasp on this offense. Quick decision making, very good accuracy, and man he was really getting the ball out very quickly. I really don't have anything bad to say about his game last night.

On a side note, the Jabar Gaffney trade I think was a really good one. We got a solid veteran receiver who has rapport with Rex (played together at UF) and is a very polished route runner. We got a guy who had 65 catches last year for a guy who probably wasn't going to make our team. Not bad.

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by GMScud

It's clear that Rex really has a full grasp on this offense. Quick decision making, very good accuracy, and man he was really getting the ball out very quickly. I really don't have anything bad to say about his game last night.

On a side note, the Jabar Gaffney trade I think was a really good one. We got a solid veteran receiver who has rapport with Rex (played together at UF) and is a very polished route runner. We got a guy who had 65 catches last year for a guy who probably wasn't going to make our team. Not bad.

Gaffney was a great pickup for us. If Stallworth keeps looking good in preseason I do hope we keep him too. Austin looked sharp as well. It is going to be hard for the coaches to make decisions about our Wrs. They probably could shop around Donte, but I am not sure if we would get a mid round pick for him.