Redskins vs. Steelers Preseason Pre-Game Thread

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

He's playing for his kids.

Surprised that he didn't drop them

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Surprised that he didn't drop them

[mlmpetert]

I dont really care what round someone gets drafted in, if they get out preformed by later round picks that show that they too have potential i rather keep the later rounder. If Hankerson out performs Paul or Austin then he deserves to be on the roster. If theyout perform him then he should head to the practice squad in my opinion. Stallworth looked 10x better then i would have ever thought last night, and hes really not all that old. I guess i just prefer let the best man win.

I remember a bunch of people on this board were in love with DT Dre Moore coming out of Maryland in 2008. He got drafted in the 4th and went to the Bucs practice squad and a few people here (i think even me) said we should snag him off their PS and give him a roster spot. We didnt scalp him from their squad and no other team did either. He had tons of potential but has so far proven why he was drafted later then people thought he would be and ended up as a perennial PS member.

Hopefully Hankerson turns out to be a major steal. But if Paul or Austin turn out to be an even bigger steal thats cool with me too. Unfortunitly this lock out is gonna hurt a lot of players development, especially WR's which seem to take longer to learn the ropes. Just a thought of mine, im sure ill end up being wrong. PLUS its still way to early for me or anyone else to start jumping to conclusions. Hopefully Hank will prove me wrong over the course of the next 3 games

[Swarley]

By all accounts Niles Paul has been having a nice camp, if he shows up in the preseason I can't see him getting cut. Austin looks likes he's really developing into a good player too. You're right, if Hankerson is being outperformed I don't think Shanny is going to keep him.

[GusFrerotte]

Matty,

If Donte really has an overall great preseason for us, would you cut/trade him if Hankerson happens to stink it up? I think if he continues to have a great preseason we might as well keep him for the season.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Matty,

If Donte really has an overall great preseason for us, would you cut/trade him if Hankerson happens to stink it up? I think if he continues to have a great preseason we might as well keep him for the season.

I don't know about Matty but Dirtbag would cut Donte just because he reminds him of Galloway. Some might think it's my moral compass (see Jerome Mathis signing a few years ago) but ironically the Stallworth off the field thing was a tragic accident. I just don't think he's ever been productive enough to justify cutting a young player and hoping someone doesn't snatch him off the practice squad. Personally right now I want to see

Moss-Armstrong-Gaffney-Hankerson-Austin-Banks

Of course it's looking like Hankerson could easily be replaced with Paul.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Matty,

If Donte really has an overall great preseason for us, would you cut/trade him if Hankerson happens to stink it up? I think if he continues to have a great preseason we might as well keep him for the season.

I don't think it would come down to making a decision between these two.

[diehard]

Game replay is on NFLN right now...

[Terpfan76]

Hankerson will make the roster. He has way too much talent not to even if he does drop some passes. After this season or perhaps the next, that's a whole other story but you have to think that unless he totally bombs and I mean spectacularly, he'll make the roster. Besides, they've kept Malcom Kelly around haven't they?

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Terpfan76

Hankerson will make the roster. He has way too much talent not to even if he does drop some passes. After this season or perhaps the next, that's a whole other story but you have to think that unless he totally bombs and I mean spectacularly, he'll make the roster. Besides, they've kept Malcom Kelly around haven't they?

I don't know. Shanahan cut Maurice Clarett after taking him in the 3rd round. Main difference is Hankerson (at least as a rookie) has a better head on his shoulders then Clarett the rookie (believe it or not Maurice has matured a lot since he got out of jail).

[tc2deuce]

let's just hope Hankerson is not the next Devin Thomas!

[SOUL-SKINS]

I'm so tired of Gtripp's negativity. Dude. If you're so smart you'd be a f'ing coach in the NFL. Child please. Do you just like disagreeing with people? I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way. Thats all you do. If someone says " wow our D looked great " you come back with some bullshit nobody noticed or cares about. Go follow Dallas. You're welcome for everyone on this site who feels / felt this way , because I know I'm not alone here. There's some GTripp ass kissers on here that will say blah blah blah. He's a sports writer for blah blah blah. A person who is brilliant at writing , which he clearly is so I won't take that away from him doesn't mean he's brilliant at the sport. Yeah he knows numbers and shit but I don't give a ****. I thought we looked pretty good last night. He probably has never played a snap in his life. Us fans , are excited so let us be. No need to be a Debbie Downer.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by SOUL-SKINS

I'm so tired of Gtripp's negativity. Dude. If you're so smart you'd be a f'ing coach in the NFL. Child please. Do you just like disagreeing with people? I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way. Thats all you do. If someone says " wow our D looked great " you come back with some bullshit nobody noticed or cares about. Go follow Dallas. You're welcome for everyone on this site who feels / felt this way , because I know I'm not alone here. There's some GTripp ass kissers on here that will say blah blah blah. He's a sports writer for blah blah blah. A person who is brilliant at writing , which he clearly is so I won't take that away from him doesn't mean he's brilliant at the sport. Yeah he knows numbers and shit but I don't give a ****. I thought we looked pretty good last night. He probably has never played a snap in his life. Us fans , are excited so let us be. No need to be a Debbie Downer.

Man, if you're tired of Gtripp, put him on your ignore list. Nobody's forcing you to read his opinions.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by SOUL-SKINS

I'm so tired of Gtripp's negativity. Dude. If you're so smart you'd be a f'ing coach in the NFL. Child please. Do you just like disagreeing with people? I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way. Thats all you do. If someone says " wow our D looked great " you come back with some bullshit nobody noticed or cares about. Go follow Dallas. You're welcome for everyone on this site who feels / felt this way , because I know I'm not alone here. There's some GTripp ass kissers on here that will say blah blah blah. He's a sports writer for blah blah blah. A person who is brilliant at writing , which he clearly is so I won't take that away from him doesn't mean he's brilliant at the sport. Yeah he knows numbers and shit but I don't give a ****. I thought we looked pretty good last night. He probably has never played a snap in his life. Us fans , are excited so let us be. No need to be a Debbie Downer.

I don't really mind you being critical of my opinions, but this would be the most negative post in a long thread, so I would hope you're doing this to be ironic.

[SOUL-SKINS]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I don't really mind you being critical of my opinions, but this would be the most negative post in a long thread, so I would hope you're doing this to be ironic.

It just seems to me you thrive on disagreeing with the masses. Which is your prerogative but dude c'mon. Did you really think we looked that bad last night? I was on a high after watching the game and I was waiting for the GTripp bashing. Listen, you're a bright person, some stuff you write is really articulate but you're just really a pessimistic person.