Our starting wide receivers

Justice Hog · Post by **Justice Hog** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 9:41 am

We all know Gibbs & Co. will put our best Wide Receivers on the field when the 2004 campaign starts. My question to everyone is NOT who do you think Gibbs will pick as his starting Wide Receivers.

My question to you is, who are YOUR picks to be the Redskins starting 3 Wide Receivers in 2004?

As a side note: Hey! I've reached 1,500!

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 9:55 am

I selected LC, D-Mac & Thrash...would have picked LC, D-Mac & Taylor but that option wasn't there

I picked this group hoping we can package Gardner, Brandon Winey (not Chris Samuels :wink:

)and maybe next years 3 rd pick to Miami for O-Gun

if not then it should be LC, Gardner and D-Mac

after reading DH's article we could get away with almost any combination at #2 and #3 with Coles at the #1 WR

gonna be a good year for whoever Joe picks as the starting QB

floridaskinsfan · Post by **floridaskinsfan** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 10:25 am

LC Gardner and THrash. Use D-Mac in the red zone. Gardner will hopefully bounce back this year

Smithian · Post by **Smithian** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 11:00 am

LC, Gardner, and Thrash

kkryan · Post by **kkryan** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 1:53 pm

I dont understand the undying loyalty to Gardner. I hope I never have to look at his Irvinesque first down signal which means I would not have to watch him drop anymore balls.

McCants will earn the right to be the possession receiver. He is bigger, stronger, and has better hands. Gardner wont even get a chance to start, maybe he can back up Jacobs or Thrash!!!

SkinFan 0-16 or 16-0 · Sat Jul 03, 2004 2:00 pm

McCants ans Gardner are the same size, but Gardner hs more muscle, and he is stronger, McCants however does have better hands.

However McCants will have an oppurtunity to be better this year.

Gibbs' System really gives the 3rd option alot of touches.

Redskins Rule · Post by **Redskins Rule** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 2:54 pm

Right now I had to pick LC, McCants, and Thrash. Because Gardner dropped WAAAAAAAAAAY to many balls last year for me to think he should start at the same position this year.

If Gardner can catch the balls in the preseason (I will be watching him) then we should start him at number two with McCants at Number 3. I say McCants at number 3 because he has not done anything wrong to lose his job. At least not yet, I will be watching both him and Thrash in the preseason. Whoever is the best between the two should get it.

The preseason games this year will be fun to watch. Thats only some of the competition that we will see during the games.

SkinsHead56 · Post by **SkinsHead56** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 7:55 pm

1niksder wrote:I selected LC, D-Mac & Thrash...would have picked LC, D-Mac & Taylor but that option wasn't there

Is that Sean Taylor or Taylor Jacobs :hmm:

LC D-Mac & Jacobs is an option.

I would like LC, Gardner, & Jacobs because I think these three guys give Gibbs a dare I say :-#

posse of WRs similar in size & speed to THE Posse.

chicosbailbond · Post by **chicosbailbond** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 8:47 pm

coles, gardner and thrash...

thrash as a number 3 wr is nasty... philly was using him as the number one... he is not a #1 NFL receiver... but he is a pretty good ... no very good #3.... our WR depth is pretty scary... cliff russell was a wasted pick....

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 9:39 pm

SkinsHead56 wrote:Is that Sean Taylor or Taylor Jacobs

Since the the thread is about Recievers and Sean plays Safety I didn't think it would confuse anyone...I guest I was wrong

SkinsHead56 wrote:LC D-Mac & Jacobs is an option.

Maybe I was confused but the way they are listed it seems
LC is the #1 WR
Taylor (the reciever) is the #2 WR
and D-Mac would be #3

Which is not a choice I would have picked however
I would have picked
LC as the 1
D-Mac #2
and Taylor (not the Safety) as the #3

Hope this clears up any confusion.

Justice Hog · Post by **Justice Hog** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 11:38 pm

The names were not listed in order of #1, #2, #3. They were just listed as our 3 receivers.

Moving on...

SkinFan 0-16 or 16-0 writes:

McCants and Gardner are the same size, but Gardner hs more muscle, and he is stronger, McCants however does have better hands.

I think I might have to disagree with you on this one. No, I've never seen both of them work out and/or lift weights...so I don't know who is "stronger" between them; however, I think McCants is a much stronger (i.e., more physical) receiver that Gardner. McCants will use his body and fight for the ball a lot more than Gardner ever will.

I, for one, voted for Coles, Gardner and Jacobs. Something tells me that this Jacobs kid is for real (if his performance at the mini-camps is any indication) and he'll do well in his 2nd year. If I had to replace any one of these three, I'd put McCants in for Gardner and make it Coles, McCants, and Jacobs.

I also agree with chicosbailbond that Thrash is certainly no #1 receiver...but, just you wait and see, that kid will be an exceptional #3 or #4 guy.

Folks, we've got at ton of talent at the WR position. I'm pumped.

andyjens89 · Post by **andyjens89** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 11:56 pm

Coles, Gardner, McCants

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Sun Jul 04, 2004 12:39 am

Justice Hog wrote:The names were not listed in order of #1, #2, #3. They were just listed as our 3 receivers.

Like I said
Maybe I was confused
&
after reading DH's article we could get away with almost any combination at #2 and #3 with Coles at the #1 WR

Champsturf · Post by **Champsturf** » Sun Jul 04, 2004 1:20 am

I picked Coles, Gardner, and McCants only because we really don't know what Jacobs is all about yet. I think I would actually want him as #3, but he still has to prove himself.

HogInBlacksburg · Post by **HogInBlacksburg** » Sun Jul 04, 2004 2:16 am

Justice Hog wrote: I, for one, voted for Coles, Gardner and Jacobs. Something tells me that this Jacobs kid is for real (if his performance at the mini-camps is any indication) and he'll do well in his 2nd year. If I had to replace any one of these three, I'd put McCants in for Gardner and make it Coles, McCants, and Jacobs.

I'm with JH on this one. If Jacobs stays healthy and developes, he has the tools to be a solid #2. He's in between LC and RG/DM ( size-wise ) although he is faster and a better route-runner than RG/DM (IMO). His dad was his HS coach and he was touted as a student of the game coming out of college. I think he will continue to impress at camp and in the pre-season.

I'm sure everyone agrees that LC is the only WR that has his spot locked up.

The 2,3,4 slots are unsettled. I went with LC,TJ,DM. Although, it's hard to believe Thrash won't crack the lineup somehow...and don't forget about Scott Cloman. I thought he was awesome last summer. He stretched out for some great catches and he's got good size. If you add Russell as the 7th WR on the depth chart...the B&G has the best GROUP of WR's in the NFL. Trying to figure out who to start is definitely a nice problem to have.

Redskin Steve · Post by **Redskin Steve** » Sun Jul 04, 2004 9:29 am

I picked Coles,Jacobs, Mcants
I really feel Mcants will really be special this year and replace Gardner, or the very least be in the mix. Mcants was tied for the lead on touchdowns scored past season and with Gibb's offense will be even more productive.

skin_to_the_bone · Post by **skin_to_the_bone** » Sun Jul 04, 2004 10:16 am

IMO I would go with Coles Gardner and D-Mac. They seem to be the three logical choices, Jacobs could turn the corner this season and we all know what Thrash can do for the good ole' Burgundy and Gold. I think we will be very successful at this area and injuries SHOULDN"T be a concern, because we can constantly put fresh bodies on the field. We can provide mismatches in some cases give Defenses fits by mixing it up from time to time. I think its a "make it or break it" time for Jacobs. Thrash is going to be a very vital peice on special teams to along with Morton and Co. These recievers may also be the biggest factor on whether Ramsey keeps his starting job or Brunell steps in. Both are great qb's, but the comfort level, timing, knowing their recievers and getting all of them receptions is a big part to the overall success from each end of the spectrum. Throw in the mix of Portis, Rasby, Cool

ey, and the Rock and could be seeing one of the best offenses our team has ever had. Everyone will have their own role and if you think of it, we could be sucessful with any 3 of our recievers if they do their jobs right and live up to team expectations.

redskindave · Post by **redskindave** » Sun Jul 04, 2004 5:24 pm

I chose Coles, D-Mac and Jacobs, Not a popular pick I see, But I really like that trio. :rock:

njskinsfan · Post by **njskinsfan** » Sun Jul 04, 2004 9:04 pm

D-Mac is actually a little bigger than Garner but you have to remember that he was a tight end for the Blue Hens and already was a red zone specialist his senior year(36 catches for 18 TD's).

Thrash is stronger and able to catch the tough ones over the middle but is on the downside of his career and we got him for other reasons (special teams).

Garner has good size and good speed and runs good patterns. If he fails to impress by midseason TJ will be in there.

DEHog · Post by **DEHog** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 7:18 am

njskinsfan wrote:D-Mac is actually a little bigger than Garner but you have to remember that he was a tight end for the Blue Hens and already was a red zone specialist his senior year(36 catches for 18 TD's).

Thrash is stronger and able to catch the tough ones over the middle but is on the downside of his career and we got him for other reasons (special teams).

Garner has good size and good speed and runs good patterns. If he fails to impress by midseason TJ will be in there.

Actaully D-Mac was a Hornet with Del State but your right he was a TE which is why I believe he is so good around the goal line. It's also the reason I want to see him in the slot, I'm not so sure how he would do as a #2 lining up outside all the time??

SkinsChic · Post by **SkinsChic** » Tue Jul 06, 2004 4:14 pm

As long as McCants is one of them....I don't care who the other 2 are !

tcwest10 · Post by **tcwest10** » Tue Jul 06, 2004 5:48 pm

I picked what most everybody else did, as it turns out.
I want to qualify that by saying I like McCants best as the surprise guy who comes out get gets the score off the bench.
I guess that's terribly unfair and selfish of me.

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