Redskins sign WR Donte’ Stallworth to a 1 year deal

[celts32]

I don't like this signing. Why did we spend so many draft picks on WRs if we were going to fill the roster with veterans. Unless we plan on keeping 8 WR there are going to be a lot of young WRs getting cut without ever getting a chance.

[SmootSmack]

I totally called this

http://www.thewarpath.net/redskins-l...tml#post417502

Seriously though, didn't see this one coming from a mile away. Didn't even realize he was available. I thought it was Houshmanzadeh that was available from the Ravens.

But this makes sense for Stallworth as far as proximity for his family, and makes total sense for the Redskins. They get a veteran, low risk, low cost WR. Much better than breaking the bank on a Holmes. We all want Austin, Hankerson, etc. to step it up but thanks to the lockout they're behind the curve so we need to temper the expectations this year.

I like this move...but I also liked the Roydell Williams move

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I totally called this

http://www.thewarpath.net/redskins-l...tml#post417502

Seriously though, didn't see this one coming from a mile away. Didn't even realize he was available. I thought it was Houshmanzadeh that was available from the Ravens.

But this makes sense for Stallworth as far as proximity for his family, and makes total sense for the Redskins. They get a veteran, low risk, low cost WR. Much better than breaking the bank on a Holmes. We all want Austin, Hankerson, etc. to step it up but thanks to the lockout they're behind the curve so we need to temper the expectations this year.

I like this move

Totally agree. The more I think about it the more I really like this move.

[celts32]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I totally called this

http://www.thewarpath.net/redskins-l...tml#post417502

Seriously though, didn't see this one coming from a mile away. Didn't even realize he was available. I thought it was Houshmanzadeh that was available from the Ravens.

But this makes sense for Stallworth as far as proximity for his family, and makes total sense for the Redskins. They get a veteran, low risk, low cost WR. Much better than breaking the bank on a Holmes. We all want Austin, Hankerson, etc. to step it up but thanks to the lockout they're behind the curve so we need to temper the expectations this year.

I like this move...but I also liked the Roydell Williams move

My enthusiasm is tempered for the rooks...I am just worried about roster spots. Keeping Stallworth is going to make us give up on someone prematurely. Everyone other then Hankerson & Moss could be out on the street from this signing. Hopefully we win some games along the way...but this is a rebuild and i don't like keeping 30 yr olds over 23 year olds unless the 30 year old is great and Stallworth has never been in that category.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by celts32

My enthusiasm is tempered for the rooks...I am just worried about roster spots. Keeping Stallworth is going to make us give up on someone prematurely. Everyone other then Hankerson & Moss could be out on the street from this signing. Hopefully we win some games along the way...but this is a rebuild and i don't like keeping 30 yr olds over 23 year olds unless the 30 year old is great and Stallworth has never been in that category.

I would expect to see a few WRs on the practice squad.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by celts32

My enthusiasm is tempered for the rooks...I am just worried about roster spots. Keeping Stallworth is going to make us give up on someone prematurely. Everyone other then Hankerson & Moss could be out on the street from this signing. Hopefully we win some games along the way...but this is a rebuild and i don't like keeping 30 yr olds over 23 year olds unless the 30 year old is great and Stallworth has never been in that category.

Well we can have 90 players in camp so that's more than usual, and it probably means we give up on someone like Roydell...or maybe Malcolm Kelly...or maybe someone like Banks or Robinson goes on the PS. Either way, i think this is less "damaging" than say bringing in Rice, Holmes, or Edwards (who incidentally is getting a bad rap in my opinion, re: drops)

[skinsfaninok]

any news on Edwards SS?

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

any news on Edwards SS?

I don't understand why you're so keen on Braylon Edwards. Trust me, if we sign him, the more excited you may be about having him on the team the more you are going to hate him when he starts dropping sure touchdown passes.

Do you remember former Redskins WR Rod "50/50" Gardner? He drove fans insane with all of his drops. Personally, I can't stand dropped passes, so I don't want Braylon "50/50" Edwards.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

I don't understand why you're so keen on Braylon Edwards. Trust me, if we sign him, the more excited you may be about having him on the team the more you are going to hate him when he starts dropping sure touchdown passes.

Do you remember former Redskins WR Rod "50/50" Gardner? He drove fans insane with all of his drops. Personally, I can't stand dropped passes, so I don't want Braylon "50/50" Edwards.

Again His hands aren't as bad as people say.. He's a good WR and would be an upgrade over any one we have accept Moss

[skinster]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Again His hands aren't as bad as people say.. He's a good WR and would be an upgrade over any one we have accept Moss

I respectfully disagree. Stallworth has played 2 seasons in his last 3 years. With the browns (before he took his year off) he played 11 games, and started 7 yet only amassed 170 yards and 1 td.

Last year with the Ravens (after his year off), he played in 8 games, started 0, and had 2 catches for 82 yards and one of them he fumbled.

I'm not expecting much out of him considering he's shown nothing for 3 years straight. Hopefully he'll be a nice surprise though (him and malcolm kelly).

edit: I don't think signing stallworth is going to impact us signing or not signing any other wr FAs.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by skinster

I respectfully disagree. Stallworth has played 2 seasons in his last 3 years. With the browns (before he took his year off) he played 11 games, and started 7 yet only amassed 170 yards and 1 td.

Last year with the Ravens (after his year off), he played in 8 games, started 0, and had 2 catches for 82 yards and one of them he fumbled.

I'm not expecting much out of him considering he's shown nothing for 3 years straight. Hopefully he'll be a nice surprise though (him and malcolm kelly).

edit: I don't think signing stallworth is going to impact us signing or not signing any other wr FAs.

Sorry lol I was talking about Braylon Edwards

[skinsfaninok]

Holmes still on our radar

[SOUL-SKINS]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Holmes still on our radar

Where are you hearing this. ? I'm hearing Jets are basically locking him up today. I want Holmes but can't see the jets letting him go. Rex loves him.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by SOUL-SKINS

Where are you hearing this. ? I'm hearing Jets are basically locking him up today. I want Holmes but can't see the jets letting him go. Rex loves him.

Adam S. On espn about 5 mins ago

[SOUL-SKINS]

Its almost like having two Santana type players on the team..... Ehhhh , better than Galloway I guess