MWCREDSKINS Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I really hope these 2 kids are special. The potential is there. As a guy who grew up on Art Monk, Gary Clark and Ricky Sanders I've been yearning for great recevier play and I hope these two are the answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I like that they are both seemingly humble. I also like taking the two of them together, when we already have 2 starters. No real pressure to put them under and it sounds like the Vets are really helping them learn the game. Now, lets see how good they are when they have more than just Smoot back there. Lets see if they can find anything when they have Springs locked down on them. That will be the real test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Only time will tell. The good thing, especially about Thomas is that he feels he has a lot to prove. Although being a top receiver coming out, because he has had to bust his but so hard just to make the starting lineup at michigan state, I feel he will have a great work ethic and work to be the best. Kelly seems to have a confidence about him and just loves football. I think I am more sceptical of him only because he is a big time receiver coming out of a program like Oklahoma and worry about his attitude. Although he hasn't done anything other than worry about his 40 time which shows his competitiveness, I don't want another Michael Westbrook. But ther is no denying his talent and I think he will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimpey42000 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I think one of these boys will be far better than the other but would not be surprised if both seem players develop quickly this is a totally new system so we will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyConway Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Love the confidence but how many rookies are not confident at this point during the offseason? Combined these guys could post some solid numbers this year and by late season one of them could be starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paige3girl Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 oh its so nice to see that they are excited!! I hope this really is the begining of something great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never4get#21 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Thomas is our future Flanker and may get to see some time at Slot receiver this year but Kelly will most likely be the starting Split-End when Zorn uses the 3 WR package.It will be a year or three before we see Thomas and Kelly on the field together for an extended period of time. I agree with you BUT I can see them getting playing time this year because Santana and ARE are already missing time. Cant wait for pre season to see how things sort out. We have a couple options at Split (Kelly/Mix/Davis) also the slot(ARE/Thrash/Thomas), but the flanker is Santana. Thrash, James WR 6-0 204 Toler, Burl WR 6-218 Thomas, Devin WR 6-1 218 Gant, Horace WR 6-3 218 Kelly, Malcolm WR 6-3 219 Mann, Maurice WR 6-1 190 McMullen, Billy WR 6-4 215 Mix, Anthony WR 6-5 235 Moss, Santana WR 5-10 200 Randle El, Antwaan WR 5-10 190 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Sounds great but... ill believe it when I see it lol I dont have enough fingers or toes to count the number of times ive heard great things about our receivers and what our passing game is going to be like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 It's nice reading all these rosy stories during the offseason, but lets be realistic, we'll be lucky if one of them turns out to be good. WR is the hardest position to draft. Any position is difficult to draft. QB, RB, TE, DE, DT, DBs, those are all positions that are just as hard to draft as WR. we wouldn't be lucky if one of them turns out good. We'd be lucky if one of them turned out elite. Getting lucky would be getting more than you expected. I expect both of them to be at least good, and potentially very good players for our team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestyln Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I really hope these 2 kids are special. The potential is there. As a guy who grew up on Art Monk, Gary Clark and Ricky Sanders I've been yearning for great recevier play and I hope these two are the answer :applause: :applause: :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljeasel Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I agree with you BUT I can see them getting playing time this year because Santana and ARE are already missing time. Cant wait for pre season to see how things sort out. We have a couple options at Split (Kelly/Mix/Davis) also the slot(ARE/Thrash/Thomas), but the flanker is Santana.Gant, Horace WR 6-3 218 I didnt read carefully and I thought for a second that we had the Goggled Wonder Horace Grant on the squad. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Diggler Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 If history is any guide, we should be thrilled if just one of these guys works out. History defined as the "hit" ratio for early round WRs + our ability to draft well. Don't forget who is throwing them the ball either: A big, fat question mark at QB. These 2 BOTH becoming solid, starting caliber WRs for years to come is pipe dream. That said, I think a reasonable start would be for one of these guys to catch 600 yards and the other to catch 400 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the krabber Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 What struck me about that article wasn't their confidence...it was their work ethic. They both know they have to prove themselves and they are working together to improve each others game. The fact that they knew each other before coming here helps as well. I cant wait til the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnacpa Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I am hoping that they will be able to block downfield well in support of the running game. They both have big bodies compared with SM and ARE and would present a good package once they are up to speed where we can keep the defense guessing as to if we are running (start with that) or play action passing. It only works if they can learn routes and get separation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkipJackSkin Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Sounds like the perfect situation. Lets hope it pans out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Amen!I like the confidence ... so far. We all know they can run a "go", let's see them beat bump and run against NFL caliber CB's. :helmet: The Rook And practice speed isn't as fast as, preseason speed, or fast as game speed or playoff speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reic Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I am looking forward to these two guys coming and and helping our O. I wanted to draft Kelly so bad, I am glad the skins picked him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 The potential is there if we have the QB and WRs in the same offense for multiple years. Zorn seems like the time who will put his players in positions to achieve, so if one of the rookies is struggling in certain pass paterns it seems logical that the rookie would be in a package that would have him running a go route against the 3rd corner or linebacker. It would be interesting if 3 years from now our 3 WR set is Thomas, Kelly and Mix with one being elite and the other two very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 It would be interesting if 3 years from now our 3 WR set is Thomas, Kelly and Mix with one being elite and the other two very good. Don't forget Cooley and (hopefully)Davis running down the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucfSKINS Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I agree with you BUT I can see them getting playing time this year because Santana and ARE are already missing time. Cant wait for pre season to see how things sort out. We have a couple options at Split (Kelly/Mix/Davis) also the slot(ARE/Thrash/Thomas), but the flanker is Santana.Thrash, James WR 6-0 204 Toler, Burl WR 6-218 Thomas, Devin WR 6-1 218 Gant, Horace WR 6-3 218 Kelly, Malcolm WR 6-3 219 Mann, Maurice WR 6-1 190 McMullen, Billy WR 6-4 215 Mix, Anthony WR 6-5 235 Moss, Santana WR 5-10 200 Randle El, Antwaan WR 5-10 190 Devin Thomas is only 6'1"?? I thought he was 6'3" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucfSKINS Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 The potential is there if we have the QB and WRs in the same offense for multiple years. Zorn seems like the time who will put his players in positions to achieve, so if one of the rookies is struggling in certain pass paterns it seems logical that the rookie would be in a package that would have him running a go route against the 3rd corner or linebacker. It would be interesting if 3 years from now our 3 WR set is Thomas, Kelly and Mix with one being elite and the other two very good. I just hope that, if we are not successfull this year, Zorn and Co. will get another year to work with the team. I will be very happy if we have a winning record and make the playoffs. If we go 5-11, I'll be upset but not that much. As I said earlier in this post, only time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsJackpot Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Hope they both have great, long healthy careers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayAction Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 What struck me about that article wasn't their confidence...it was their work ethic. They both know they have to prove themselves and they are working together to improve each others game. You hit the nail on the head. There are plenty of talented WRs in college but few have the work ethic necessary to succeed in the NFL. I like the fact that Kelly and Devin both came in to Redskin part to run some drills after OTAs were over and before minicamp starts. When other guys are out drinking beer and eating ribs celebrating their entry into the NFL these guys are working. Kelly was the third pass catcher that the Skins drafted. When you listen to Redskins talk about which rookie has impressed so far, whose name keeps coming up? - Kelly. It's still too early but good vibes so far. On the other hand, I haven't heard anything positive yet about Davis. I'm hoping that's because as a TE he's getting less press attention than WR - and the expectations are lower because Davis is behind pro-bowler Cooley. Still the second pick ought to be getting some attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 You hit the nail on the head. There are plenty of talented WRs in college but few have the work ethic necessary to succeed in the NFL. I like the fact that Kelly and Devin both came in to Redskin part to run some drills after OTAs were over and before minicamp starts. When other guys are out drinking beer and eating ribs celebrating their entry into the NFL these guys are working. Kelly was the third pass catcher that the Skins drafted. When you listen to Redskins talk about which rookie has impressed so far, whose name keeps coming up? - Kelly. It's still too early but good vibes so far. On the other hand, I haven't heard anything positive yet about Davis. I'm hoping that's because as a TE he's getting less press attention than WR - and the expectations are lower because Davis is behind pro-bowler Cooley. Still the second pick ought to be getting some attention. Yeah, I've got high hopes for Kelly. If he can put up numbers similar to Dwayne Bowe or Calvin Johnson from last year, I'd be impressed. And whats up with these Redskins fans saying that Calvin Johnson didn't have a good year last year? If we can get 750 and 4 TDs from either of our WRs, it'll probably make me a happy camper (but of corse I'd prefer the almost 1000 yards that Bowe put up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrenkels Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I remember back when the Redskins where looking at trading for Chad Johnson. I think the draft filled the needs we had for big play receivers, thank God. Now if Kelly and Thomas make it a competition to who is the better of the two. Nothing but positive things can come out of it. Davis was late getting up because of west coast and east coast time differance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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