Malcom Kelly speaks...

jdlea · 12-04-2008, 09:17 AM

Wow...the impatience is amazing. People don't understand that the Randy Mosses of the world are few and far between. Generally a receiver takes until about his third year before becoming an impact player. Even the guys who came out of the gate pretty quickly this year have tapered off.

Redskins fans need to be patient with these guys. The same goes for Campbell and Zorn. These moves weren't made to go to the Super Bowl this year. It was about building a foundation and I think that they've done a good job of building a strong one so far.

firstdown · 12-04-2008, 03:17 PM

I thought the article gave good insight as to how Kelly is going about learning from the guys who have been around a few years. He has been hurt but it sounds like when he has been able to get on the practice field he is trying to make the most out of it and realizes there is allot to be learned from these vets.

IowaSkinsFan · 12-04-2008, 05:48 PM

In general, I am so tired of hearing how good our WR's look in practice and then fail to produce in games.

Taylor Jacobs anyone?
Scott Cloman
Mike Espy
Antonio Brown

And the myriad of others who I am too sickened to mention.

itvnetop · 12-04-2008, 05:53 PM

Impatience... thy name is Skins nation.

tryfuhl · 12-07-2008, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itvnetop

Impatience... thy name is Skins nation.

impatience is a 1.5 years, not 15

That Guy · 12-07-2008, 02:55 AM

WRs coming out their junior years tend to suck, and it can take them a couple years to make up for that missed senior season (whole new scheme, moving themselves/family, meeting new people, learning the new area, etc) and they don't get much actual playing time to focus on refining the details and techniques to polish themselves for NFL work like they would if they stayed back a year.

I know financially it's not always in their best interest (what if they get hurt? new coach? bad year?), but as a fan of a NFL team, it'd most definitely be better for me.

12-04-2008, 09:17 AM	#1
jdlea Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 41 Posts: 3,109	Re: Malcom Kelly speaks... Wow...the impatience is amazing. People don't understand that the Randy Mosses of the world are few and far between. Generally a receiver takes until about his third year before becoming an impact player. Even the guys who came out of the gate pretty quickly this year have tapered off. Redskins fans need to be patient with these guys. The same goes for Campbell and Zorn. These moves weren't made to go to the Super Bowl this year. It was about building a foundation and I think that they've done a good job of building a strong one so far.

12-04-2008, 03:17 PM	#2
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 62 Posts: 15,817	Re: Malcom Kelly speaks... I thought the article gave good insight as to how Kelly is going about learning from the guys who have been around a few years. He has been hurt but it sounds like when he has been able to get on the practice field he is trying to make the most out of it and realizes there is allot to be learned from these vets.

12-04-2008, 05:48 PM	#3
IowaSkinsFan Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Duh Age: 53 Posts: 49	Re: Malcom Kelly speaks... In general, I am so tired of hearing how good our WR's look in practice and then fail to produce in games. Taylor Jacobs anyone? Scott Cloman Mike Espy Antonio Brown And the myriad of others who I am too sickened to mention.

12-04-2008, 05:53 PM	#4
itvnetop Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 49 Posts: 3,007	Re: Malcom Kelly speaks... Impatience... thy name is Skins nation.

12-07-2008, 02:55 AM	#6
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Malcom Kelly speaks... WRs coming out their junior years tend to suck, and it can take them a couple years to make up for that missed senior season (whole new scheme, moving themselves/family, meeting new people, learning the new area, etc) and they don't get much actual playing time to focus on refining the details and techniques to polish themselves for NFL work like they would if they stayed back a year. I know financially it's not always in their best interest (what if they get hurt? new coach? bad year?), but as a fan of a NFL team, it'd most definitely be better for me.

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