addicted Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 The Keith Eloi thread got me thinking about this. Specifically this post: I am thinking this guy will run alot of routes during OTA's and training camp, then he will be shown the door before the regular season. Nothing against this kid, but only 6 of these WR's are going to make this team. Maybe he should try long jumping. Last season we kept 5 WR's on the 53 man roster: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=3572043 So assuming we keep 5 guys on the 53 man roster who do you think makes the team? From the NFL.com page the following players are listed as WR's on the roster: Alridge, Anthony (Redskins.com lists him as a RB so I don't count him among this group) Eloi, Keith Hagans, Marques Kelly, Malcolm Mitchell, Marko Moss, Santana Randle El, Antwaan Shelton, Trent Thomas, Devin Thrash, James Williams, Jaison Williams, Roydell Counting that we have 11 WR's in camp now. The only Locks to be on the 53 man roster in my opinion now are: Moss Thomas Randle El Randle El is safe due to the cost to cut him. According to this it will cost the team 13 million to release El: http://www.thewarpath.net/WarpathRedskinsCap.htm No way in hell we are going to cut him this season. I don't think he's worth a locked spot but realistically speaking we aren't going to cut him. That's it. The question marks from last year that made the team that may not this season are: Kelly: should be a lock but he's done nothing so far to get that spot from me yet. I'm not hating on Kelly. I don't know what Kelly brings to the team. To me if one of the other players steps up big in Preseason does the team want to let him stay on the roster and pass on a playmaker? The longer he takes to get it going the more chance he gives someone else to take his spot. Releasing Kelly is a possibility looking at the cap. He's due to make $700k and if we cut him it would only cost us an additional $250k. He needs to get on the field and prove he's worth the roster spot to be moved to the lock list. Until he does he is a potential cut to me. Thrash: In a rare cap saving move releasing Thrash would free up $750k. Thrash should be a lock for his outstanding special teams play but injury concerns have limited him playing so far this season. Age is also a factor, Thrash is 34 years old. My guess is unless he can come out in Training camp and show he's still better then anyone else on ST's he's played his last NFL season here. So assuming my thoughts are right on this and we cut one or both of the two guys who made the 53 man roster last year (Kelly and Thrash) we are looking at adding one or two players to the WR group this year from this list: Eloi, Keith Hagans, Marques Mitchell, Marko Shelton, Trent Williams, Jaison Williams, Roydell So fellow GM'ers who do you think makes the 53 man roster this year as a WR? This is the most wide open spot on the team in my opinion and considering the bodies we have in camp now one of the most exciting to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujuskinsfan Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Moss RandleEl Thomas Kelly Thrash If we sign either Hackett or Washington, then Thrash may be cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregpeck99 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 The ideal WR corps (5) for the WCO: Keith Eloi Malcomb Kelley Devin Thomas Santa Moss ARE *** Placed on IR: Marko Mitchell Jaison Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispy4545 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Zorn is a QB at heart and QBs love receivers. I could see there being six receivers this year. And with Zorn very doubtful about Kelly, I could see him being dropped if he fails to contribute, despite his status as a second round draft pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGREENHULK Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Hagans, Marques I don't think he got enough credit last year. He like Marcus Mason had a great pre-season and was cut...but we can't get enough of Mason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifthorkid88 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 The ideal WR corps (5) for the WCO:Keith Eloi Malcomb Kelley Devin Thomas Santa Moss ARE *** Placed on IR: Marko Mitchell Jaison Williams Who's Malcomb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Zorn is a QB at heart and QBs love receivers. I could see there being six receivers this year. And with Zorn very doubtful about Kelly, I could see him being dropped if he fails to contribute, despite his status as a second round draft pick. Zorn isn't doubtful at all about Kelly, he's been extremely upbeat this offseason about him actually, disproportionately, I feel... But at the same time, I saw pics of Kelly practicing this week, so he's coming along. And people think he's hurt now, but in reality he's right on schedule to practice full-out in June, which has been the plan for MONTHS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Who's Malcomb? HAHA do a search for "Malcomb" here, in the threads. You'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagletooth Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Seems like Thrash will make it because there is no experience on the roster after Moss and EL. That just leaves Kelly who will make it if he can get on the field. If not he goes IR and we bring in a vet off the street. Other guys are practice squad at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderDOOM Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Santana 'Randell' Malcomb DT Marko Eloi Thrash replaced on ST by young backers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mi6 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 I am seriously hoping that we put productive guys on the field and fill our 53 man roster accordingly. For WRs I would like to see the following: Santana Moss Devin Thomas Malcom Kelly Trent Shelton Keith Eloi or Marko Mitchell For me, ARE is a hit or miss. He is not a 1st or 2nd receiver. And, when it come to KR and PR he is aweful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Where's Breaux on that list ? Did I miss something ? Was he cut already ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Unless we bring in someone else - my bold predictions : 53-man roster : Moss Randle El Devin Thomas Trent Shelton Marko Mitchell Practice Squad : Jaison Williams IR : Malcom Kelly EDITED : Added obvious player thanks to Travdaskins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travdaskin Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 unless we bring in someone else - my bold predictions :53-man roster : Moss randle el thrash trent shelton marko mitchell practice squad : Jaison williams ir : Malcom kelly dude you forgot devin the dude!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 dude you forgot devin the dude!!!!!!!!!!!! Damn, I KNEW I forgot something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weapon X Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Santana Moss Antwaan Randle El Devin Thomas Malcom kelly Marko Mitchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I think the recent signing of Trent Shelton is evidence the Redskins are trying to find a younger, cheaper WR that can be a special teams demon and replace the older, more expensive James Thrash. the Redskins top 4 seems set by contract if not by on field performance. the one extra open slot may come if Malcolm Kelly does not come to camp at 100% and continues to have knee issues. I think the Redskins regretted waiting three months for Kelly in 2008 and leaving that roster spot open for so long. The team was short-handed. I don't think you will see Washington or Hackett with Washington. Neither one sees the chance to start here in 2009 and with a bevy of high draft picks the team is under pressure to get on the field, I think both will look for better situations for themselves. It's a shame though as I think Kelley Washington with his size and special teams ability could have been a good fit here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Unless we bring in someone else - my bold predictions :53-man roster : Moss Randle El Devin Thomas Trent Shelton Marko Mitchell Practice Squad : Jaison Williams IR : Malcom Kelly EDITED : Added obvious player thanks to Travdaskins I think the recent signing of Trent Shelton is evidence the Redskins are trying to find a younger, cheaper WR that can be a special teams demon and replace the older, more expensive James Thrash.the Redskins top 4 seems set by contract if not by on field performance. the one extra open slot may come if Malcolm Kelly does not come to camp at 100% and continues to have knee issues. I think the Redskins regretted waiting three months for Kelly in 2008 and leaving that roster spot open for so long. The team was short-handed. I don't think you will see Washington or Hackett with Washington. Neither one sees the chance to start here in 2009 and with a bevy of high draft picks the team is under pressure to get on the field, I think both will look for better situations for themselves. It's a shame though as I think Kelley Washington with his size and special teams ability could have been a good fit here. ah, we agree.....as I have Shelton taking Thrash's place on the roster, among other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I think they'll keep six guys: Moss ARE DThomas Thrash Jaison Williams Wildcard: Keith Eloi. Haven't even seen this guy play but I just can't see Malcomb making the squad this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gutlead74 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 thrash is a great human, wondeful team mate, great special teams player but i am sick of running routes out of bounds, dropped passes and over all average suckiness. in his prime when he left for philly he was third behind westbrook and connel. He has had a great career and i wish him well, but there has to be someone better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gutlead74 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Moss ARE Thomas Mitchell Williams I wish i could say Kelly being a Sooner, but I just dont see him holding up physically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I think they'll keep six guys:Moss ARE DThomas Thrash Jaison Williams Moss ARE Thomas Mitchell Williams Illone - I see you're jumpin on my Williams bandwagon....nice. And Gutlead - which Williams are you referring to ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haynesworth_Mancrush Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Santana Moss Antwaan Randle El Devin Thomas Malcom( Kelly* Marko Mitchell Roydell Williams *Kelly will end up on IR during the season because of his glass knee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Illone - I see you're jumpin on my Williams bandwagon....nice! Didn't realize you were drivin. :whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINchiefer Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 It makes no sense how people doubt Kelly to such an extent. Ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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