bubba9497 Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Injury-prone Dyson adds experience By Jody Foldesy THE WASHINGTON TIMES http://www.washingtontimes.com/functions/print.php?StoryID=20050606-115618-9897r The Washington Redskins added a proven but injury-prone wide receiver yesterday in former Tennessee Titans standout Kevin Dyson. Dyson, of Music City Miracle fame, could battle for snaps in a receiving corps that has some intriguing names ? Santana Moss, David Patten, Taylor Jacobs, James Thrash and Darnerien McCants ? but many questions. First Dyson must prove he can stay healthy. He has played in just one game over the past two seasons after suffering major injuries in 2000 (two torn knee ligaments), 2002 (torn hamstring) and 2003 (torn Achilles' tendon). He sat out last year after being cut by the San Diego Chargers. Redskins vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato said Dyson ran well during his workout yesterday and showed he has regained some of his former explosiveness. ?He's a veteran receiver who brings some experience,? Cerrato said. ?He'll get a chance to compete.? The Redskins hope Dyson, who turns 30 later this month, can regain the form he flashed in 1999, when he scored on a miraculous return to beat the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs and later came up inches short of the goal line to end Super Bowl XXXIV, and 2001. He had 54 catches in each of those seasons. Moss is expected to start for Washington, but otherwise the receiving corps is unsettled. Coach Joe Gibbs has said he would like to see Jacobs, a 2003 second-round pick, step up and become a starter, perhaps signaling that Patten fits in best as a No. 3 receiver. The Redskins also worked out veteran wide receiver Antonio Freeman but don't intend to sign him at this time. Portis settles Running back Clinton Portis deprived the Washington area of an interesting (and comical) court case today when he paid former Redskins safety Ifeanyi Ohalete $18,000 to settle their dispute over uniform No. 26. Ohalete wore No. 26 as a Redskin and refused to give it up when Portis signed a blockbuster contract last spring. The two eventually worked out a deal in which Portis would pay Ohalete $40,000 for the number. They crafted a crude contract with equipment manager Brad Berlin as the witness. Portis, however, made only the first $20,000 installment. When Ohalete was released during training camp, Portis figured his financial responsibility had ended. Several months later, Ohalete filed suit in Maryland District Court. Attorney John Steren, who represented Ohalete, confirmed yesterday's settlement. He said 11th-hour negotiations took place with a lawyer representing Portis. Schaffer promoted The Redskins promoted salary cap manager Eric Schaffer to the position of director of football administration. There was no mention of new responsibilities for Schaffer, who has monitored cap issues and negotiated contracts for Washington the past two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwayMonster31 Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Another one of those medium risk- high reward players. He seems like a 2 receiver at best, but with him and Moss, it can be good. If it works, it works. If it doesn't then it doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzo53 Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Interesting move...we'll see how it goes I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishomelette Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Originally posted by bubba9497 Dyson, of Music City Miracle fame, could battle for snaps in a receiving corps that has some intriguing names ? Santana Moss, David Patten, Taylor Jacobs, James Thrash and Darnerien McCants ? but many questions. ... ?He's a veteran receiver who brings some experience,? Cerrato said. ?He'll get a chance to compete.? ? Is Vinny asking us ? or telling us ? So many questions ? marks ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Williams Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Originally posted by spanishomelette ? Is Vinny asking us ? or telling us ? So many questions ? marks ? it's a glitch btw..... " 's come out as ? 's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikus Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 I like the move. While i think he will be lucky to make the final 53, the competition in camp can only be a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupidsuck Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 it's still kind of a swipe at McCants isn't it? I guess we just have to see who rises before the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCMONEY Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 1 Question? Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 I'd rather keep 50/50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinzOwnU Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 I have a feeling that patten in the slot is going to be an important decision for us. One of my friends, a big patriots fan, and someone who is deeply connected into the patriots organization, told me that patten will not be effective as a #1 or #2 receiver, so hopefully dyson or jacobs will step up into the #2 spot, so we can get a lot out of patten at #3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Originally posted by RedskinzOwnU I have a feeling that patten in the slot is going to be an important decision for us. One of my friends, a big patriots fan, and someone who is deeply connected into the patriots organization, told me that patten will not be effective as a #1 or #2 receiver, so hopefully dyson or jacobs will step up into the #2 spot, so we can get a lot out of patten at #3. I think it's a given that Patten hasn't been brought in to be a #1 or #2. He'll most-likely be a #3 or #4 guy as well as Special Teams. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebowski Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Is that 7 WRs on the roster that have a real shot at making the team? Moss Jacobs Patten Thrash McCants Brown Dyson -- Rod McCants should be worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschlesi Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 MCANTS better be working his butt off during this offseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Originally posted by Sebowski Is that 7 WRs on the roster that have a real shot at making the team? Moss Jacobs Patten Thrash McCants Brown Dyson -- Rod McCants should be worried. McCants inability/unwillingess to play special teams is a major negative in the decision making process for Gibbs. Unless he starts displaying some uber-improvement, I'm not sure he's going to make the team. Assuming Dyson can stay healthy through OTA's and minicamp :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doozinbrah Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Maybe, this is to push McCants to work harder to earn a roster spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwasm Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 If nothing else, it's another body out there at WR. From what I understand, he looked really good in the workout and demonstrated some of that explosiveness he was known for a few years ago. I think a healthy Dyson-Moss tandem would be a big improvement with Patten coming in as the #3 wideout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Originally posted by DCMONEY 1 Question? Why? competition. - The best man wins. If McCants doesn't want to work this season, then we have someone waiting in the wings that will, OR this will push McCants and McCants will beat Dyson for the lsat roster spot. Originally posted by KingGibbs I'd rather keep 50/50. That would serve no purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlinginSammy HOF '63 Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 I agree with others. Competition will make everyone better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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