RedskinsVision
09-01-2004, 11:21 PM
http://www.dailypress.com/news/local/virginia/dp-fbn--redskins-thrash0901sep01,0,1099432.story?coll=dp-headlines-virginia
He started nine games for Washington in 2000 and then used that season to land a five-year contract and full-time starting spot for three years with the Eagles, catching 164 passes and 15 touchdowns.
Even as a starter in Philadelphia, Thrash was still proudly a part of special teams and still thinks of that as his avenue to make any NFL team.
"I don't feel I'm somehow above special teams. Not at all. No one in the league can say they're above special teams," Thrash said. "I never had to leave special teams because I was always a part of it. That's what gave me a job in the NFL."
The Redskins have placed heavy emphasis on special teams throughout training camp, and special teams coach Danny Smith also said that players that make his unit are the ones that both see and share Thrash's commitment to helping wherever they can.
"I think people see it, people that don't see it usually aren't here," Smith said. "They have to see it or they don't get a chance to stay."
A journey like Thrash's has to be encouraging for some players trying to take the same route to establishing a career, especially as the team gets closer to Sunday's final roster cuts.
"It's an amazing story," said receiver Gari Scott, who has battled injuries in the past, but been given several chances to return kicks this preseason. "I know it can be done, it gives a lot of guys confidence. It teaches me not to be discouraged when you don't get the opportunity to play receiver, which you know you can. Sometimes you've got to wait your turn."
He started nine games for Washington in 2000 and then used that season to land a five-year contract and full-time starting spot for three years with the Eagles, catching 164 passes and 15 touchdowns.
Even as a starter in Philadelphia, Thrash was still proudly a part of special teams and still thinks of that as his avenue to make any NFL team.
"I don't feel I'm somehow above special teams. Not at all. No one in the league can say they're above special teams," Thrash said. "I never had to leave special teams because I was always a part of it. That's what gave me a job in the NFL."
The Redskins have placed heavy emphasis on special teams throughout training camp, and special teams coach Danny Smith also said that players that make his unit are the ones that both see and share Thrash's commitment to helping wherever they can.
"I think people see it, people that don't see it usually aren't here," Smith said. "They have to see it or they don't get a chance to stay."
A journey like Thrash's has to be encouraging for some players trying to take the same route to establishing a career, especially as the team gets closer to Sunday's final roster cuts.
"It's an amazing story," said receiver Gari Scott, who has battled injuries in the past, but been given several chances to return kicks this preseason. "I know it can be done, it gives a lot of guys confidence. It teaches me not to be discouraged when you don't get the opportunity to play receiver, which you know you can. Sometimes you've got to wait your turn."