Redskins Add WRs Pierre Garcon and Joshua Morgan

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

I somewhat find that hard to believe

Yeah thats the general response for a guy who is so well liked. Two of the last 3 years he has had injury riddled seasons. We know he's role has been reduced and Fred has emerged as a better playmaker at this time. Like to see him back and still think he can contribute. But if he is gonna be hurt again this year, its time to let him go.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

I somewhat find that hard to believe

Cooley is a stud in the right system but I'm not sure how well he fits w/ what Mike/Kyle do. A speedier TE probably gets the nod. It's a bummer to be sure because one of Cooley's greatest strengths was finding the open space...

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

I somewhat find that hard to believe

The numbers the past 2 years show otherwise. Even last year he looked slow as molasses.

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

The numbers the past 2 years show otherwise. Even last year he looked slow as molasses.

In 2010, Cooley had 77 catches and 849 yards, hardly a sign of decline. And Cooley had knee injury last year, which explains the great decline in his speed. I don't think Cooley is done yet, at least not this year. Now that Paul is becoming TE, if he plays well and Cooley doesn't this year then I could see the cut coming next season. But not this year.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Paul playing this role will definitely benefit RGIII on runs.



I guess we can rule out him being a kick returner now.



With Gaffney's departure, I expect one of Banks or Austin to make the team as a returner. I'm not sure Aldrick Robinson is 53-man roster material...could be on PS again. I doubt we'll roster Paul as a TE with Cooley, Davis and Paulsen already in the position, we won't keep 4 TEs.



Garcon

Moss

Hankerson

Morgan

Paul

Armstrong

Banks or Austin

I still say we draft a WR.

[MTK]

He fit just fine in this offense when he was healthy in 2010.

If his knee is right I think he'll have a significant role.

[Monkeydad]

If Cooley stays healthy, he'll be productive for many more years.

If he misses most of this season though, we have to move on...a Landry-like situation where a great player becomes an expensive liability because he can't get on the field.

A healthy Cooley with Davis and now Paul in the position is scary for defenses, especially with the WRs we've added and RGIII throwing to them...plus a more than competent run game. We could be a very explosive offense.

1991 all over again? Maybe not but we'll see.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

If Cooley stays healthy, he'll be productive for many more years.

If he misses most of this season though, we have to move on...a Landry-like situation where a great player becomes an expensive liability because he can't get on the field.A healthy Cooley with Davis and now Paul in the position is scary for defenses, especially with the WRs we've added and RGIII throwing to them...plus a more than competent run game. We could be a very explosive offense.

1991 all over again? Maybe not but we'll see.

well said Monkey Man

[NYCskinfan82]

Do you think with the weight Paul has put on they would use him as a pass catching FB.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by NYCskinfan82

Do you think with the weight Paul has put on they would use him as a pass catching FB.

lol no

[vallin21]

Banks is done; and Austin and Armstrong can follow behind; we will draft a slot WR/returner in the mid rounds

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by vallin21

Banks is done; and Austin and Armstrong can follow behind; we will draft a slot WR/returner in the mid rounds

With our limited picks this year, we should pass on a WR pick. We have Aldrick Robinsion and Banks to duke it out for returner, with Austin and Paul also capable, but I think Niles is out of that role now.

Of course, that's all moot if Shanallenhan pulls off another wizardry job like last year and turns 5 picks into a dozen.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

With our limited picks this year, we should pass on a WR pick. We have Aldrick Robinsion and Banks to duke it out for returner, with Austin and Paul also capable, but I think Niles is out of that role now.

Of course, that's all moot if Shanallenhan pulls off another wizardry job like last year and turns 5 picks into a dozen.

All we're missing this year is a 2nd rounder, we have

1.2
3.6
4.7
4.14
5.6
6.3
7.6

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

All we're missing this year is a 2nd rounder, we have

1.2
3.6
4.7
4.14
5.6
6.3
7.6

It's kinda comical that some think as a result of the trade we have crippled our draft for years to come. We could still emerge with 2 starters and a 2 immediate contributors from this class. Also, don't rule out a trade down in the 3rd to pick up either another 3rd or a 2nd next year.

Back on point, Kyle's strength as an OC is finding mismatches and a hybrid weapon like Paul can open up some nice passing lanes for Griffin.

[12thMan]

@Niles_Paul84: Thanks to all the Redskin fans that's are showing me love about the position change. At the end of the day, I just want to play ball #HTTR