themurf Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 (photo by Brian Murphy) We understand that very few Washington Redskins fans have had the chance to get to know him or see him in action, but let us be clear — it’s impossible not to pull for Malcolm Kelly. During his inaugural NFL training camp, the Oklahoma receiver caught anything and everything thrown his way. If he dropped a ball, it happened on a day we weren’t around. Unfortunately for Kelly, he simply couldn’t stay healthy last year and finished the season with just three catches for 18 yards in the five games he played in. A year later, Kelly seemed to be set for the same fate as he was left on the sidelines during minicamp because of knee issues once again. The good new is, Kelly has seemingly fully recovered from microfracture surgery this past February and has been a regular contributor during the team’s organized team activities. We caught up with Kelly on the final day of OTAs to see how he’s feeling these days. “I feel great, but then again, I felt great this time last year too,” he said. We also were curious to see how he feels to see so many people rush to judgment and label him (along with fellow second rounders wide out Devin Thomas and tight end Fred Davis) as a bust after just one year. “I was talking with Santana and he told me the same thing happened to him his rookie year,” said the 22-year-old Kelly. “He got hurt, barely played at all his first year in New York and everyone said he was a bust after one season.” Kelly was right, Moss played in just five games and had just two catches for 40 yards his rookie season back in 2001. As we all know, Moss went on to do quite well for himself, earning a trip to the Pro Bowl as he set the Redskins single season receiving record back in 2005. Click here for full article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz248 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Great work Homer!! I can't wait to see this guy get on the field! I hope that he can stay healthy for this season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPinn1224 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I'm a huge Kelly fan and I still believe he's going to be a really good receiver. Would be nice to see him and Thomas grow with Campbell if he's still here. I just have a good feeling bout this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Sweet interview man, I'm a big MK fan myself and I can't wait to see him out there in the regular season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fight for ole DC Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Opposing teams will continue to roll coverage towards Moss' side until we find a dangerous threat opposite him. I'd love to see MK be that threat or better yet have both DT and MK step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Not only will the offense as a whole benefit from Kelly being able to be on the field and stay healthy, but I fully expect for Jason to do a lot more as well. Having Kelly is sooo important in many different ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadium-Armory Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 There with the microfrature surgery wording again. Did he, or didn't he have microfracture surgery? I thought they went in to do it, but ended up opting to not perform the microfracture procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeen80 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Good read. I'm glad he's feeling good. Man, I'm salivating at the thought of him becoming a star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGREENHULK Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 I'm a huge Kelly fan and I still believe he's going to be a really good receiver. Would be nice to see him and Thomas grow with Campbell if he's still here. I just have a good feeling bout this guy. I hope your right. I've been a huge critic of the Skins drafting a guy with a history of injury...but I hope hope he has those behind him and shows up on Sundays in 09. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIXX99 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Not only will the offense as a whole benefit from Kelly being able to be on the field and stay healthy, but I fully expect for Jason to do a lot more as well. Having Kelly is sooo important in many different ways. Jason will thrive so much with having a big target like Kelly. Thats how Romo sits to pee did it with T.O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRick Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Oh man I forgot how brutal they spoke of Moss back then. They totally ripped him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidFan Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Moss is listed at 200lbs...now that is hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins2victory Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Right on, thats great news!! I think everyone has got to be pulling for this guy, but like he said, he felt great this time last year too. I guess we shouldnt give our hopes up yet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeen80 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Moss is listed at 200lbs...now that is hilarious. LOL. He's 190 soaking wet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana_Fan Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Nice interview. I see Malcolm Kelly might be wearing a visor this year too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chump Bailey Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 "I feel great, but then again, I felt great this time last year too,” he said. Kind of ruined it for me after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themurf Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Kind of ruined it for me after that. Kelly was very realistic and down to earth when we chatted. He wasn't interested in talking the talk - he just wants to get healthy and get on the field so he can contribute. That's all he was saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLSkins Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Kelly was very realistic and down to earth when we chatted. He wasn't interested in talking the talk - he just wants to get healthy and get on the field so he can contribute. That's all he was saying. Great job Murf, you sum it up. Kelly wants to perform, I hope he can. You hate to see all that potential sitting there getting no use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chump Bailey Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Kelly was very realistic and down to earth when we chatted. He wasn't interested in talking the talk - he just wants to get healthy and get on the field so he can contribute. That's all he was saying. I'm a half-empty type murf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morneblade Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Kind of ruined it for me after that. I guess I saw that in a different light. I saw it as "I felt great last year and look what happened, I'm not going to allow that to happen again". I think he's very concious of it, and doing everything he can to be ready and be able to contribute this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downbeat87 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I guess I saw that in a different light. I saw it as "I felt great last year and look what happened, I'm not going to allow that to happen again". I think he's very concious of it, and doing everything he can to be ready and be able to contribute this year. yeah! thats how i like to spin it. i really think he is going to be "it" for us, along with fred davis. did i mention wild child. i think vinny is going to look a lot smarter than people have given him credit for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTSkins413 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Jason will thrive so much with having a big target like Kelly. Thats how Romo sits to pee did it with T.O. I agree with the idea here, but, please... Do not compare that duo of media candy to our boys EVER AGAIN. lol HAIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icbmayday Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I just pray he can stay healthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDevinThomas Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Malcolm and Devin are coming into their own this season, I wouldn't be surprised to see ARE dropping to No. 3 or 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeen80 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Malcolm and Devin are coming into their own this season, I wouldn't be surprised to see ARE dropping to No. 3 or 4. Well ARE is most effective that way. Just have either Kelly or Thomas step up this season and we'll be in much better shape. Both of them contributing will be an added bonus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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