Redskins vs. Steelers Preseason Pre-Game Thread

[JoeRedskin]

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.

On a complete side note - I really hope Jarmon makes it in Denver. Guy was a quality person and, I think, had the talent to stick & start had he been in the right situation.

That being said - Gaffney & Hightower, right now, look like two seriously solid trades.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

On a complete side note - I really hope Jarmon makes it in Denver. Guy was a quality person and, I think, had the talent to stick & start had he been in the right situation.

That being said - Gaffney & Hightower, right now, look like two seriously solid trades.

For sure. If they stay healthy they will both contribute significantly, and for a grand total of a conditional late round pick and a guy who was getting cut anyway.

Hightower looked phenomenal last night running, catching, and in pass pro. By far the offseason move I'm most excited about.

[jrsz24]

I know this was a preseason game. I was so happy to not see false starts, fumbles, miss assignments, etc. Everyone was on the same page. I hope they continue this into the next preseason game and beyond. I was pleasantly surprised. HTTR!

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

On a complete side note - I really hope Jarmon makes it in Denver. Guy was a quality person and, I think, had the talent to stick & start had he been in the right situation.

That being said - Gaffney & Hightower, right now, look like two seriously solid trades.

McNabb aside, our offensive acquisitions since 2010 have been quite good and measured (outside, perhaps of the quarterbacks). We don't acquire people just to have them. The defense is another story.

[MTK]

Hankerson would get snatched off the PS in no time. I agree, not happening. Gotta give the kid some time.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Hankerson would get snatched off the PS in no time. I agree, not happening. Gotta give the kid some time.

I watch a ton of college football, and I don't recall drops being an issue for him at all at Miami. I'm hoping it's just nerves. I was really hoping he'd be a contributor for us this season.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I watch a ton of college football, and I don't recall drops being an issue for him at all at Miami. I'm hoping it's just nerves. I was really hoping he'd be a contributor for us this season.

That was one of the knocks on him coming out.

Miami Pro day: Wide receiver Leonard Hankerson was characterized as "up and down" while running routes and catching passes. "He's a bit stiff as a route-runner and isn't as fast as he timed at Indy," the scout said. Hankerson, according to the scout, also "dropped a few" passes - a problem the Miami receiver had struggled with throughout his career and the week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Hankerson is currently the fourth rated receiver of the 2011 draft by NFLDraftScout.com. Among the teams the scout said were represented at the workout were the Atlanta Falcons, Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, New York Jets, New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennessee Titans. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com

Leonard Hankerson | Miami, WR : 2011 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

That was one of the knocks on him coming out.

Looking at the scouting report, you can tell some of his routes weren't as crisp as others. Even Joey T. commented on that fact and even broke down a play by Stallworth and compared the two routes.


He's not going to the practice squad being a 3rd rounder. No way, no how, so lets just stop that foolish talk right now. He's a lock to be on this squad just as Moss and Gaf are.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Looking at the scouting report, you can tell some of his routes weren't as crisp as others. Even Joey T. commented on that fact and even broke down a play by Stallworth and compared the two routes.


He's not going to the practice squad being a 3rd rounder. No way, no how, so lets just stop that foolish talk right now. He's a lock to be on this squad just as Moss and Gaf are.

I guess the real question is - Is Armstrong a lock? I though AA looked good enough last night, picking up where he left off. BUT - Say, in the next 3 weeks, Armstrong barely out performs Hankerson but Paul strongly outperforms Armstrong & Hankerson. Do Paul and Armstrong stay? Paul and Hankerson? Can Hankerson, Austin & Paul all make the team (cutting Armstrong & Stallworth)?

BTW - I know he had a rough game, but Aldrick may yet make a play. I recently read an article (that I can longer find) that he was an exceptional route runner and was getting good separation b/c of his technique. If he gets past the jitters, he might be a solid player for years to come. All the same, I think he is practice squad material this year.

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Hankerson would get snatched off the PS in no time. I agree, not happening. Gotta give the kid some time.

I would never get rid of Hankerson just because of a case of first NFL game nerves. Stallworth showed he still was a productive WR. I would hate for an intradivisional rival pick him up and see him burn us at some point in the regular season. We simply picked up too many Wrs,and it will be a shame to lose most of them. I know Donte is older, but if he can continue to really produce I say keep him for the year of his contract. If Hankerson can't improve over the preseason schedule he is most likely going to be dropped anyway, and if he does improve somewhat, I doubt he is going to be picked up off the PS, unless he really shows us some great stuff. As of now, he looks to be a PS player, but that is only after game 1. Plenty of time to improve. He probably was just taking it all in for the first two series he was in.

[MTK]

You don't stick 3rd round picks on the PS, not one with his potential. Guaranteed someone would gladly pick him up and develop him. It's silly to even be discussing this honestly.

Watch, next week he'll have a good showing and everyone will be drooling again.

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

You don't stick 3rd round picks on the PS, not one with his potential. Guaranteed someone would gladly pick him up and develop him. It's silly to even be discussing this honestly.

Watch, next week he'll have a good showing and everyone will be drooling again.

Matt,

Don't the coaches go over the players each week and "rank" them in terms of performances? They have to do that when it comes time to make cuts. Hankerson isn't likely to get cut or PSed unless he continues to struggle, for which I doubt he will. Evaluations are game to game. For me, if Stallworth really produces for us, why get rid of him? Nobody is going to trade a pick for him because of his age. I say keep him for the term of his contract and start him. If Hankerson doesn't impress for some reason, nobody is going to steal him away. I just want Wrs that can get the job done. Santana needs all the help he can get. And with Gaffney in the fold, we can have a killer vet Wr corp and have the youngsters improve as understudies.

[Bigreds77]

Good for Rex glad to see him play good. I do not know how the season will turn out but it was nice to see the Skins play with enthuthiasm. Hankerson will be a great one give him a chance.

[Chico23231]

Hankerson coming in and playing poorly in the first game could be a very very good thing. The guy seems seems like a self motivator and a guy who not just playing for the cash. Seems like he wants to be great.

Coaching staff has a good opportunity here to get Hankerson to respond. Lets just hold off and wait before screaming for his head.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Hankerson coming in and playing poorly in the first game could be a very very good thing. The guy seems seems like a self motivator and a guy who not just playing for the cash. Seems like he wants to be great.

Coaching staff has a good opportunity here to get Hankerson to respond. Lets just hold off and wait before screaming for his head.

He's playing for his kids.