Btubes18 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Ok, so I have been thinking about this a lot lately and trying to come up with a list on why Randle is a on the field. I wanted to get some of your Pro's and Con's so I can maybe see a different perspective of what people see in this guy. So here is my list of Pro's and Con's, Feel free to comment or suggest more (Note these views are my personal views). Pros: 1. Seems to have a pretty level head and a good heart, i.e. always seems to be helping out the community and/or different charities. 2. Relatively a good model for the younger guys on the team, good guy with media, and handles interviews and pressers pretty well. 3. Seems to have a good work ethic, off season and in season. 4. VERY Durable, doesn't seem to be hurt ever. Cons: 1. Seems to have butter hands at some points during this season. 2. Maybe it's his age, but I feel like he has lost a lot of his speed. 3. He can't get a good punt return to save his life, the guy just hasn't found the holes that he used to be able to. 4. Kind of small for our team as a reciever, especially since we have Santana on the other side. I guess what I would really love to see is Randle El becoming that Wes Welker guy for the skins, but I can only dream. The guy has the physical abilities to be that guy, I just don't see how the skins can make him more effective. I mean we are paying him enough to be a role type player. Any opinions or comments would be welcomed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tshile Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 in my opinion... pro: he's got a good attitude con: he's paid too much for what he's actually capable of, and (maybe because of that) he winds up with roles he shouldn't have. moss should be the slot WR, with kelly and/or thomas as the #1, and ARE should be a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry wilburn Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 There is no "pro" to someone who is paid like a #1 WR and wouldn't be able to make the Giants roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btubes18 Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 in my opinion...pro: he's got a good attitude con: he's paid too much for what he's actually capable of, and (maybe because of that) he winds up with roles he shouldn't have. moss should be the slot WR, with kelly and/or thomas as the #1, and ARE should be a backup. Agree, definitely has a good attitude. He may be getting paid more than he is worth. I feel he could be a threat on the field, maybe in 3-4 WR sets. But I do agree, he does wind up in roles that maybe he shouldn't be in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxpck Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Pro's - He smiles big. Con's - He is NOT really that good at football. He would make a good #3 slot receiver, but we already have one, we pay out the bum for, in Santana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da#1skinsfan Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Hes got decent hands and is an average slot receiver. He should never return kicks of any kind, and should play his natural position instead of being flexed all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avidpoet Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I got a Pro Con for ole boy He a Professional Con-Artist I think they play him because he makes alot of money. I know it doesnt make sense but come on now. Its taking them what almost a whole year to realize he doesnt return punts and kick-offs like he use to with the Steelers and then there is the ocassional muffed or dropped punt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBarrett82 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 All the "pros" I can come up with are worthless where it counts the most: ON THE FIELD. 2009 Stats (So Far): 44 Receptions, 489 Yards 0 TD That's barely over 3 catches and 33 yards a game. Punt Returns: He's attempted to return 15 punts for a total of 58 yards, that's 3.9 yards per return. He also has 18 fair catches. 0 TDs. And he's muffed a handful of them. I'm having trouble finding a compelling reason to even start a list of pros. He's a great guy in the community and locker room, I just wish that I could say the same about him on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btubes18 Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 This seems to be a reoccuring thought, and I think it's true, the guy is just being used in the wrong situations and getting paid too much to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btubes18 Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 I got a Pro Con for ole boyHe a Professional Con-Artist LOL at this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflow78 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Well, let him take over Larry Michael's job. His pros aren't at all football related (except for the injury thing) and I think he's got a great personality too. Let him fill out the rest of his contract as our announcer or something, I don't want him on the field, and as far away from special teams as possible. The letters PR near his title should mean "Public Relations" not "Punt Returner". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Pro- He'll be gone soon Con- He's still here ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 he was one of the most misused talents for a long time. Now his skills are fading and its too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshile Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 the bottom line is this look at the steelers FO and look at ours the steelers let him go, and we picked him up that alone should tell you that he's overhyped/paid. when a good FO is willing to let go of a player, there's a reason for it. and when a (at that point) notoriously bad FO picks him up, certain thing should be expected. this is a prime example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever21 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 he was one of the most misused talents for a long time. Now his skills are fading and its too late. I like that. It's too bad for him because he is a great guy and a good team player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkfan63 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Con - he sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey57 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 He's gone who really cares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btubes18 Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 he was one of the most misused talents for a long time. Now his skills are fading and its too late. Maybe I am being to optmistic here, but I really think he still can be a valueable player for this team. I just don't think we are utilizing him in the right places, also he is definitely getting paid to much for what he does. Maybe he will take 50% paycut next year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panel Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Pro: he is willing to play special teams, he can throw the ball well, he has great elusive moves, He rarely fumbles, and he is 2nd on the team in Receiving yards, and he is not Brandon Lloyd. Con: He takes too much flack from the fans who think he should be Steve Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman44 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Randle El must wake up every morning and be thankful that there was one owner stupid enough to give him a 30M contract. I realize he's a good person, but he is a similar caliber player to James Thrash. He's not even in the top 50 at the WR position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btubes18 Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 Pro: he is willing to play special teams, he can throw the ball well, he has great elusive moves, He rarely fumbles, and he is 2nd on the team in Receiving yards, and he is not Brandon Lloyd.Con: He takes too much flack from the fans who think he should be Steve Smith. Good Pro's here, he does throw the ball well for a WR, but haven't seen much of that lately. As for Fumbles, I always seem to remember that he fumbles more frequently than most WR's, but I guess I could be thinking about his PR fumbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckus Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Pro - He opens the skies for blessings to fall down upon on him and our team Con - Has not been working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Maybe he will take 50% paycut next year... Taken from Redskins Insider, these were the reported details of his offseason contract restructure. As part of his new deal he got a $2.5 million signing bonus, and his deal now has the potential to extend years beyond his old one, through 2015 at max. And he has a $6.25 million option bonus in 2010, which the club has until Aug. 31, 2010 to decide whether or not to pick up. If that option bonus is executed, then Randle El's deal can go through 2015, with that $6.25 million prorated over the ensuing six seasons. If Randle El's option bonus is executed, his 2010 base salary is $1.375 million. If that option is not executed, then Randle El's 2010 base salary jumps to $1.95 million and he is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent following the 2010 season. Should the Redskins opt to cut Randle El after the 2009 season, prior to executing the option bonus, then Randle El would count $4.4 million in dead cap space. Now, I'm not his biggest fan, but at a cost of ~$2m in 2010, he might get another year & he might be worth it at that price. Get him off returns, but maybe he could do a job within a core group of 5 or 6 receivers next year. There is no guarantee we will be able to upgrade in FA and I'm not sure we want to see a WR drafted in 2010, do we ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bird_1972 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Pro- He'll be gone soonCon- He's still here ~Bang Ha ha .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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