J33Edwards Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 The Washington Redskins have reached contract agreement with fifth-round draft pick Darnerian McCants, a lanky wide receiver from Delaware State, and a late bloomer who could challenge for playing time as a rookie. McCants will sign a three-year, $1.004 million contract which includes a $108,000 signing bonus. The base salaries are $209,000 (2001), $298,000 (2002) and $389,000 (2003). McCants' salary cap value for the 2001 season is $245,000. The 154th player selected overall, and one of two wide receivers drafted by the Redskins, he is the second of the team's five choices to come to contract terms. Washington also has signed No. 6 draft choice Mario Monds, a defensive tackle from the University of Cincinnati. A hybrid-type player who some teams projected as a tight end going into the draft, McCants was a virtual unknown until about two months before the lottery. But at 6-feet-4 and 215 pounds, and blessed with 4.41 speed, he couldn't hide his potential for long. After a relatively pedestrian career, one that included only nine receptions as a junior, McCants exploded in 2000. He had 36 receptions for 692 yards and an incredible 18 touchdowns, the most of any player at the I-AA level. He had just one return, but it was of an onside kick, and he hauled it back 51 yards for a score. The Washington coaches will consider him as candidate on kickoff returns, but the team's lack of wide receiver depth could earn him expanded playing time. Washington also selected a wide receiver, Rod Gardner or Clemson, in the first round. McCants is raw but his athleticism and inherent playmaking skills are obvious. His size should make him a factor in "red zone" situations, he jumps well and has solid run-after-catch ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyKilmer Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 This sounds Crazy I know But could McCants play TE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Tater Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 I have wondered that if DMAC could put on a few pounds, if he couldn't play H-Back. You know, Art Monk put in some time out of that position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbob74 Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Originally posted by RC I have wondered that if DMAC could put on a few pounds, if he couldn't play H-Back. You know, Art Monk put in some time out of that position. I posted this in another thread about MCCants. Gibbs likes to move guys around, create mismatches and take advantage of any "hidden" ability they may have. Monk was a RB before he was a WR, Gibbs used him in the backfield from time to time. I could see McCants getting one ot two plays at TE/H-Back so as to create a mismatch Gibbs feels he an take advantage of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenaciousd Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Originally posted by BillyKilmer This sounds Crazy I know But could McCants play TE? Who in the world would McCants be able to block on the line? Thats just a tad crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SkinsHokie Fan Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Monk was a rb? I think you are confusing him with Ricky Sanders who was converted from RB to WR. I think Monk would have been too tall and lanky to be an RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 AS a pass catching TE he would chip the DE/ LB And in motion as a H- back he could blindside the edge rusher But I like him as a slot receiver with the speed guys outside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman56 Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 What if Mario Monds plays H-back? What ever happened to him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Originally posted by J33Edwards McCants is raw but his athleticism and inherent playmaking skills are obvious. His size should make him a factor in "red zone" situations, he jumps well and has solid run-after-catch ability. Can't believe I am about to say this...but Lenny was exactly right about McCants' abilities. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Monk was a rb? I think you are confusing him with Ricky Sanders who was converted from RB to WR. I think Monk would have been too tall and lanky to be an RB Monked was a RB at Syracuse, if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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