Opinion: McCants traded for draft picks

19and97fan · Post by **19and97fan** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 2:10 pm

I'm with TopHawg...McCants has the size which got him those 6 td's...he can jump and catch, Russell needs to hit the road, but Jacobs has potential, but could also be used in a trade.

SkinsChic · Post by **SkinsChic** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 3:18 pm

hmmmm....tapping foot here....McCant's is NOT A FLUKE !!!!!!!!!! He needs to be on the field more....and oh...by the way...he can CATCH !!!!!!!!!

Redskins4Life · Post by **Redskins4Life** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 3:47 pm

Why do all of you guys think Russell sucks!?!? Hes a 2nd year player with BLAZING speed, the only problem was he was on IR his rookie campaign. This season he was buried on the bench, but has the potential to be good in my opinion. Dont be dissing him just yet, watch the guy play then make an assumption

FootLongHog · Post by **FootLongHog** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 3:55 pm

i watched him play in training camp and pre-season, the guy is a BUMB - won't be in the league in 3 years...

Texas Hog · Post by **Texas Hog** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 6:26 pm

wow...that's harsh

Redskins4Life · Post by **Redskins4Life** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 10:12 pm

Dont make that kinda of an assumption man. I too have seen him, not in person, but in preseason and some of his college career in Utah. Give this guy a chance foot long hot dog.

hailskins666 · Post by **hailskins666** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 10:37 pm

Give this guy a chance inch long hot dog.

come on guys, name calling isn't neccesary.. :roll:

skinsfaninroanoke · Post by **skinsfaninroanoke** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 11:13 pm

Redskins4Life - we are on the same team - no need to act like a cowpuke fan and get insulting... please don't attack the person because they have a different opinion... ok?

SkinsChic · Post by **SkinsChic** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 9:09 am

Again....McCants will not be going anywhere.

FootLongHog · Post by **FootLongHog** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 10:22 am

ahem...skins4life, i'll say it again, i saw russell play in college, pre-season and training camp and from what I saw he has no potential, who cares if has 'blazing speed', man. Since I have seen him play that makes it an observation not an assumption, man. man, perhaps it would be best if you heeded your own advice and 'hold ya head up' and stop listening to Tupac for a second before YOU make an observation, man; meanwhile I will pray for better dayz when bums like russell aren't on the team, man.

Wysocki · Post by **Wysocki** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 11:23 am

From what I saw last year he (Russell) has 'alligator arms' and avoids contact when going over the middle. He's like the kid in street ball that only says "I'll go long". Hopefully he'll be better in camp this year; since he can't play special teams he must be a standout and catch everything that comes his way...or else...

West Coast Hog · Post by **West Coast Hog** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 12:04 pm

He's a good player, but we have so many other holes and WR seems to be one of the only positions we have depth at. If we could get a decent pick, I'd take it and make due with Coles, Gardner & Taylor. I don't think you could get that much for him though.

Fios · Post by **Fios** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 2:10 pm

I think the problem with trading McCants is that it takes a position where the Skins have both talent and depth and robs them of that. The last thing the Skins need to do now is create a need where one did not already exist.

tcwest10 · Post by **tcwest10** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 2:28 pm

Fios wrote:I think the problem with trading McCants is that it takes a position where the Skins have both talent and depth and robs them of that. The last thing the Skins need to do now is create a need where one did not already exist.

...like they've probably done by letting Armstead walk.

Fios · Post by **Fios** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 3:05 pm

That was my initial reaction until I read Coach Gibbs say that he essentially has a master plan. I am still confused by the decision but Gibbs has done more than enough to earn my patience in these matters.

Redskins4Life · Post by **Redskins4Life** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 6:10 pm

FootLongHotDog...
Sorry man, I wasnt trying be offensive or nothing, I was just trying to make a point for you to give him a chance. But before I turn off the walkman with the Tupac CD, i'll tell you that Cliff obviously does have some potential because he was drafted in the 3rd round. 3rd round picks can make GREAT pros sometimes, Laveranues being a good example. If a WR has speed, agility, etc. then catching, and other stuff can be worked on. Hes raw but talented, UPSIDE is the word here.

tcwest10 · Post by **tcwest10** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 6:43 pm

Fios wrote:That was my initial reaction until I read Coach Gibbs say that he essentially has a master plan. I am still confused by the decision but Gibbs has done more than enough to earn my patience in these matters.

Oh, no-no-no. Don't get me wrong here, Fios. I'm firmly behind Gibbs. I was behund Spurrier, Schottenheimer, Robiskie and Turner, too...but not as solidly as I am with Gibbs. I just want to know "why now" ? Jessie's cap number wasn't crippling. There's a hole there now. Why not wait until you have your man ? Gibbs must be very, very sure that he can get who he wants for that space.

Redskins4Life · Post by **Redskins4Life** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 11:14 pm

We should get Warrick Holdman to fill his departure. Holdmans a pro bowl caliber player when healthy. Plus, i've always thought the name Warrick was really cool lol.