The Redskins could cut the next Andre Johnson Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on July 22, 2010 10:30 AM ET M. Kelly.jpgBack in March of 2009, Albert Haynesworth was asked to explain why his agent met with Redskins owner Dan Snyder at the NFL Scouting Combine, which appeared to be a crystal clear case of tampering.
The official explanation at the time: Haynesworth's agent Chad Speck and Snyder were discussing wide receiver Malcolm Kelly.
"Chad told me he met with the Redskins at the Combine," Haynesworth said. "But they were talking about Malcolm [Kelly] and how he could become the next Andre Johnson and stuff like that."
Well, the rest of the NFL may get the chance to sign the next Andre Johnson shortly. Ryan O'Halloran of Comcast Sportsnet Washington predicted on Wednesday Kelly won't even make the team because of his injury issues and lack of special teams value.
That information makes it all the more ridiculous the Redskins got off the hook for tampering using the Kelly excuse. It also points out how Washington bungled the second round of that draft.
The team selected Devin Thomas 15 spots ahead of DeSean Jackson, and tight end Fred Davis one spot ahead of Jackson before grabbing Kelly three picks later. (We like Davis plenty, but they still passed on Jackson twice.)
Vinny Cerrato may be gone, but his legacy continues to live on.
I think this is a really stupid article. We all know that Mike loves tall receivers. We know that per Cooley and Campbell, they have said that Kelly has the best hands on the team. He's not afraid to go over the middle and his big play potential is there. So, because he doesn't play on ST's he's not worth a roster spot? Don't think so. He's gonna be our #3 WR or possibly our #2 with Thomas as the #1 if Moss get's hurt or they feel he's better suited for the slot. I hate everything about this article because I really love what Kelly can bring to the team if he can stay on the field a little bit.
The Redskins could cut the next Andre Johnson Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on July 22, 2010 10:30 AM ET M. Kelly.jpgBack in March of 2009, Albert Haynesworth was asked to explain why his agent met with Redskins owner Dan Snyder at the NFL Scouting Combine, which appeared to be a crystal clear case of tampering.
The official explanation at the time: Haynesworth's agent Chad Speck and Snyder were discussing wide receiver Malcolm Kelly.
"Chad told me he met with the Redskins at the Combine," Haynesworth said. "But they were talking about Malcolm [Kelly] and how he could become the next Andre Johnson and stuff like that."
Well, the rest of the NFL may get the chance to sign the next Andre Johnson shortly. Ryan O'Halloran of Comcast Sportsnet Washington predicted on Wednesday Kelly won't even make the team because of his injury issues and lack of special teams value.
That information makes it all the more ridiculous the Redskins got off the hook for tampering using the Kelly excuse. It also points out how Washington bungled the second round of that draft.
The team selected Devin Thomas 15 spots ahead of DeSean Jackson, and tight end Fred Davis one spot ahead of Jackson before grabbing Kelly three picks later. (We like Davis plenty, but they still passed on Jackson twice.)
Vinny Cerrato may be gone, but his legacy continues to live on.
I think this is a really stupid article. We all know that Mike loves tall receivers. We know that per ey and Campbell, they have said that Kelly has the best hands on the team. He's not afraid to go over the middle and his big play potential is there. So, because he doesn't play on ST's he's not worth a roster spot? Don't think so. He's gonna be our #3 WR or possibly our #2 with Thomas as the #1 if Moss get's hurt or they feel he's better suited for the slot. I hate everything about this article because I really love what Kelly can bring to the team if he can stay on the field a little bit.
Receivers added since last season:
Armstrong 5"11
Austin 5"11
Banks 5"7
Furrey 6"0
Galloway 5"11
Hodge 6"2
Wade 5"10
Williams 6"0
median height 5"11
Skins fan since '55
"The constitution is not a suicide pact"- Abraham Lincoln
PFT scared the crap out of me with that headline. I thought they were referring to 1996 when Andre Johnson was the number one pick Olineman who got cut without ever playing a down.
Luckily it's just a rehash of the speculation that Kelly or Thomas could get cut.
With the Cardinals reaching the Super Bowl, is Dan Snyder officially the worst owner in the league?
So, because he doesn't play on ST's he's not worth a roster spot? Don't think so
No, he might not be worth a roster spot because after his injuries he doesn't have enough speed to gain any separation from NFL defensive backs.
He will be on our roster for 1 simple reason: We have no one better to replace him. We will carry at least 5 WR's. Name 5 on our roster better than Kelly
Skins fan since '55
"The constitution is not a suicide pact"- Abraham Lincoln
It IS a stupid article... apparently, written by a bitter Titans suck-up...
"That's a clown question, bro" - - - - - - - - - - Bryce Harper, DC Statesman "But Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man That he didn't, didn't already have" - - - - - - - - - - Dewey Bunnell, America
So, because he doesn't play on ST's he's not worth a roster spot? Don't think so
No, he might not be worth a roster spot because after his injuries he doesn't have enough speed to gain any separation from NFL defensive backs.
He will be on our roster for 1 simple reason: We have no one better to replace him. We will carry at least 5 WR's. Name 5 on our roster better than Kelly
Wade, Thomas, and Moss are better than Kelly. We also have several rookies/young players in camp that could earn roster spots. I think that Kelly will be one of our 5 wide receivers, but I certainly would not be surprised if Kelly is cut. In two years he has been injured and not productive. He certainly hasn't done a thing to guarantee himself a roster spot.
he's also been a player in a system that has proven that didn't work. If you were in Zorn's woodshed, that doesn't mean anything. Kelly stayed there amongst other players as well. I agree he's going to battle for his playing time but I don't think he's battling for a roster spot.
frankcal20 wrote:he's also been a player in a system that has proven that didn't work. If you were in Zorn's woodshed, that doesn't mean anything. Kelly stayed there amongst other players as well. I agree he's going to battle for his playing time but I don't think he's battling for a roster spot.
You can only blame Zorn so much. It wasn't Zorn's fault that when he was in the game Kelly had a lot of trouble getting separation from defensive backs. Also, Thomas was able to show flashes of potential in Zorn's system, but Kelly wasn't. Sure, he could surprise, but at this point I'm not expecting much out of him.
frankcal20 wrote:he's also been a player in a system that has proven that didn't work. If you were in Zorn's woodshed, that doesn't mean anything. Kelly stayed there amongst other players as well. I agree he's going to battle for his playing time but I don't think he's battling for a roster spot.
You can only blame Zorn so much. It wasn't Zorn's fault that when he was in the game Kelly had a lot of trouble getting separation from defensive backs. Also, Thomas was able to show flashes of potential in Zorn's system, but Kelly wasn't. Sure, he could surprise, but at this point I'm not expecting much out of him.
Wade 34 catches 367 yards
Kelley 25 catches 347 yards
Thomas 25 catches 325 yards
Not much difference.
Sure, it's possible that several young WR's will explode in preseason, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
Skins fan since '55
"The constitution is not a suicide pact"- Abraham Lincoln
ey and Campbell, they have said that Kelly has the best hands on the team. He's not afraid to go over the middle and his big play potential is there. So, because he doesn't play on ST's he's not worth a roster spot? Don't think so. He's gonna be our #3 WR or possibly our #2 with Thomas as the #1 if Moss get's hurt or they feel he's better suited for the slot. I hate everything about this article because I really love what Kelly can bring to the team if he can stay on the field a little bit.
