tn_skin_fan_21 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 sorry if posted already i didnt see it Moss: 'I Use My Height to My Advantage' By Gary Fitzgerald Redskins.com September 5, 2005 Wide receiver Santana Moss is set to begin his first season as a Redskin. In the latest installment of Redskins Talkback, he spoke with Redskins.com recently and discussed the "height issue," his rapport with Patrick Ramsey and the March 2005 trade from the New York Jets: Q: Santana, there's been a lot of discussion lately that the Redskins' receivers are small in height. What's your take on that issue? A: "I think the wide receiver position has changed over the years. If you look at the league, some of the best receivers aren't really six feet tall. You have a lot of guys who are barely touching six feet and still getting the job done. There were a lot of receivers before our time that probably weren't that tall. You have to respect what a certain receiver brings to the game. You have to respect a Mark Duper and a Mark Clayton and what they did in Miami. Every receiver is going to have something different that he brings to the game. If he's six feet tall, then he's blessed. If he's below six feet tall, then he's blessed. You have to use that receiver to what he does best. The team that has a receiver below six feet, they got him for that purpose. We have speed and route-running ability and all of the other little things we do in and out of traffic. I would never want to be six feet if I can't do what I'm doing now. I use what I have to the best of my advantage. I use my height to my advantage." Q: How quickly has it taken you to get a feel for Patrick Ramsey's throwing motion? A: "Coming in early in OTAs and getting a feel for his throwing has helped us. Now I feel like I've been catching his ball all my life. When I first came, I was shocked at how strong his arm was. Now it's something I'm used to and I can go out there and focus on the routes because I know where the ball is going to go. So as long as we keep practicing the way we've been practicing and playing the way we've been playing, we should be all right." Q: Are there any similarities between Patrick and Chad Pennington, your quarterback in New York? A: "I don't have to explain that. The similarities are that they're both going to be great. They're both going to be talked about in the future and you're going to say, 'Hey, they had wonderful careers.' Other than that, Chad throws the ball different and Patrick has his own twist on his ball. I just think they'll both be special guys and we'll be hearing a lot from both of them in the future. Q: Do you feel any pressure to emerge as this team's No. 1 wide receiver? A: "Not at all. I was a No. 1 receiver in New York, whether they used me like that or not. Anybody who is a starter should say they're No. 1. I'm sure David Patten feels the same way. If you go out there thinking anything else, then you're not out there for the purpose of being the best." Q: Looking back, were you surprised at the trade that sent Laveranues Coles to New York and brought you to Washington, D.C. A: "No, I had heard something might happen and I was aware of it. I just told myself that things happen for a reason. All I remember was that last year, I fought through injuries and went out there and played every game. If I'm out on the field, I want a chance to be able to do what I can do. I would practice hard all week leading up to the game, then I would never be appreciative of how I got into the game. I didn't have a chance to be a part of the team and go out and make the plays that I can make. I don't like to ever be told that I'm something. I'd rather be the guy to tell you who I am." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 good read, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 I like Santana Moss. His attitude is great. He seems happy and ready to have a great season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 does his brother play for miami? i think his name is sinorice moss or singapore moss...something like that. i tried their website but its blocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 yes, good read. Good attitude. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte51Coleman Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 does his brother play for miami? i think his name is sinorice moss or singapore moss...something like that. i tried their website but its blocked. Yes, his brother Sinorice plays for the Hurricanes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Good read...each time i read interviews, quotes or hear him talk i like him more. I hope he has a great year and stays here for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSUskinfan Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Righteous. Moss always seems to say the right things and it seems like his work ethic and love for the game are top notch. I was also encouraged by his positive comments about Ramsey. Other than Cooley, Ramsey has never developed a rapport with a receiver. Maybe this could be the dynamic duo we've been looking for the past few years. Here's to Ramsey and Moss in 2005! :logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Now I feel like I've been catching his ball all my life. When I first came, I was shocked at how strong his arm was. too easy :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Vet Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Did you guys hear on DC101 this AM what Cerrato had to say re SM? The DJ asked Cerrato who to watch out for that was going to have a break away season. Last year before the season started Cerrato said #47. This year he said Moss. ....not that I put a whole lotta belief in everything I hear from Vinny - but he nailed it last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Hunter #21 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 He is gonna be good this year...Pro Bowl maybe....Im glad he is on our team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheREALJBird Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Yea moss will prove to be a very valuable asset to our team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 too easy :laugh: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Me likey Santanny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Righteous. Moss always seems to say the right things and it seems like his work ethic and love for the game are top notch.I was also encouraged by his positive comments about Ramsey. Other than Cooley, Ramsey has never developed a rapport with a receiver. Maybe this could be the dynamic duo we've been looking for the past few years. Here's to Ramsey and Moss in 2005! :logo: And Portis Dont forget about Portis!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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