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EberKain
03-21-2006, 11:05 AM
http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=6226

Of the eight Redskins allocated to NFL Europe last January, only Jones, Smith and Williams are playing overseas this spring.

Wide receiver/kick returner Antonio Brown, who had been allocated last January, will not play in NFL Europe. Four other players allocated by the Redskins--running back Jonathan Combs, wide receiver Steven Harris, defensive tackle Aki Jones and tight end Calen Powell--have been sidelined due to injury and will not play.

If you guys remember, we allocated eight players to NFL Europe a while ago. Three are playing, four have injuries and are not playing, and Antonio Brown apparently just didn't go. He is surely gone since we signed Randel-El, and I figured NFLE would be a good chance for him to learn to catch and show off his speed. I wish the guy best, but he may have a hard time getting a job now with all the tape of fumbles he had here.
Redskin-4-life
03-21-2006, 11:11 AM
When we signed Randel El, A.B. was pretty much gone, he definitely should have participated in NFLE to work on his skills, and try to land a job somewhere else.
OCSkinzFan
03-21-2006, 11:19 AM
I think someone else will pick him up. Wait untill a WR gets hurt during camp or preseason. AB will find a home. He took one to the house last year, that's got to count for something somewhere.
HAWGZHEAD
03-21-2006, 11:24 AM
He probably couldn't even catch his plane over there.
redskin_rich
03-21-2006, 11:26 AM
He probably couldn't even catch his plane over there.
:lol1: I was thinking that he probably dropped his passport.
shally
03-21-2006, 11:41 AM
http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=6226



If you guys remember, we allocated eight players to NFL Europe a while ago. Three are playing, four have injuries and are not playing, and Antonio Brown apparently just didn't go. He is surely gone since we signed Randel-El, and I figured NFLE would be a good chance for him to learn to catch and show off his speed. I wish the guy best, but he may have a hard time getting a job now with all the tape of fumbles he had here.


i think he went and got cut...i read a short blurb somewhere
S.Taylor36
03-21-2006, 11:53 AM
See ya Antonio Brown. Thanks for the Cardinals game.
CNYSkinFan
03-21-2006, 11:55 AM
AB is a goner. Sad to say but he just never produced when push came to shove.
Santheb
03-21-2006, 11:59 AM
He probably couldn't even catch his plane over there.

Hawgz, between this and the one in the Don Banks thread, you're on a roll pal.
CarMike
03-21-2006, 12:02 PM
When we signed Randel El, A.B. was pretty much gone, he definitely should have participated in NFLE to work on his skills, and try to land a job somewhere else.
Yep, no way he makes the team next year.
HAWGZHEAD
03-21-2006, 12:04 PM
Hawgz, between this and the one in the Don Banks thread, you're on a roll pal.Trying to make up for my lack of posting the last few days lol.
whistleandthumb
03-21-2006, 12:23 PM
If Patten never gets injured, we never see Brown again. He won the Cards game for us, so I'm glad he contributed to our season, but I think his time in DC is over.
redskinz#1fan
03-21-2006, 12:45 PM
If he could only catch and not fumble the ball he would be amazing. Well so would everybody else for that matter, but especially him!:rolleyes:

Thanks for the Cards game and wish you the best!
bgforever
03-21-2006, 01:07 PM
If he could only catch and not fumble the ball he would be amazing. Well so would everybody else for that matter, but especially him!:rolleyes:

Thanks for the Cards game and wish you the best!

All the best to a guy who needs to chill on his anticipation, concentration and he'll be fine.

That girl of yours/or you been holding that 'thoda a long time and I am thirsty! :lol1:
HanburgerBum
03-21-2006, 01:08 PM
Barring injuries to Randle El and other players, Antonio Brown has no future in Washington period. It's a shame that he has such lousy hands because he has the speed for the return game, and he can get open running routes. He should get one of those punting machines and practice catching punts 25 hours a day.
colkurtz
03-21-2006, 06:13 PM
AB provided excitment in our kick returns - about whether he would drop the ball or run back for a TD. I'm sure the coaches were holding their breath everytime he received a kick....

Overall, I think his return skills were below average. Usually the wrong return decision for a low return value. Mostly weak returns with an occassional excellent one.

In one pre-season game this last season he dropped 5 passes from Brunell. One of the passes hit his helmet, so they were on the money......

He won't be back again.... ADIOS. Someone will see the TD return and pick him up.
Syllable
03-21-2006, 06:20 PM
http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=6226



If you guys remember, we allocated eight players to NFL Europe a while ago. Three are playing, four have injuries and are not playing, and Antonio Brown apparently just didn't go. He is surely gone since we signed Randel-El, and I figured NFLE would be a good chance for him to learn to catch and show off his speed. I wish the guy best, but he may have a hard time getting a job now with all the tape of fumbles he had here.
Not that i want A.B to play if he fumbles, but Randle El was skeptical about taking kickoffs too.
skins-12th-man
03-21-2006, 06:23 PM
I think he should have played in the nfle also. Would have been a good move.
DCGreys
03-21-2006, 06:31 PM
He is still on the roster and i think he makes the team. He could make huge improvements.
Redskinfan28
03-21-2006, 06:35 PM
There is no reason to bash the guy. No wonder alot of people think the Redskins have the worst fans in the league.
HAWGZHEAD
03-21-2006, 09:04 PM
There is no reason to bash the guy. No wonder alot of people think the Redskins have the worst fans in the league.Think this is bad? Wait till I get a hold of the next Taylor Jacobs thread :D
skins111111
03-21-2006, 09:19 PM
Brown was fast and he was fast and oh yeah he was fast, guess thats about it.....he and Jacobs will be on the first train out of town
skins111111
03-21-2006, 09:24 PM
There is no reason to bash the guy. No wonder alot of people think the Redskins have the worst fans in the league.

NO but you can't say we didn't give him a chance (TJ also) and if either one ever plays for an opponent, it would actually be a good thing, unless TJ gets any confidence or Brown ever learns how to catch, other wise they will just be taking up roster space........truth be told
Dept_of_Defense
03-21-2006, 11:17 PM
When we signed Randel El, A.B. was pretty much gone, he definitely should have participated in NFLE to work on his skills, and try to land a job somewhere else.
With this said, I think we can assume Randle El will wear #82 this year.
smoak
03-22-2006, 04:37 AM
There is no reason to bash the guy. No wonder alot of people think the Redskins have the worst fans in the league.

I agree. I probably like AB less than anyone here b/c I despise turnovers, but there is no need to rip him. I appreciate his help winning the 'Zona game (good call BNG) and I wish him the best with his future team.
SpicyMcHaggis
03-22-2006, 04:53 AM
What does he have to lose by going to NFLE? I don't know if he proved enough last year to get a spot on somebody else's roster..
Well, good luck AB wherever you go..
BigPlayJay
03-22-2006, 06:25 AM
There is no reason to bash the guy. No wonder alot of people think the Redskins have the worst fans in the league.

Doesn't seem like alot of bashing to me. Most have simply said that he's going to be cut and why (lack of hands). Pretty tame if you ask me.
santanadasavior
03-22-2006, 05:51 PM
I really liked this guy. He performed well in training camp and preseason. But when it mattered, he wasn't there. He did save us in our overall worst game of our 5 game win streak. I wish him the best of luck and I hope that he can learn to catch.
colkurtz
03-22-2006, 06:24 PM
I really liked this guy. He performed well in training camp and preseason. But when it mattered, he wasn't there. He did save us in our overall worst game of our 5 game win streak. I wish him the best of luck and I hope that he can learn to catch.

Agreed. I was really hoping he would light things up in the pre-season and win a starting spot. He could have been the certified speedster next to Moss.

I'm sorry things didn't work out for him here because of his hands. He gave it his all and the KO return for a TD will be a highlight for his career. Hope he can get another job on another team.
santanadasavior
03-22-2006, 06:26 PM
Agreed. I was really hoping he would light things up in the pre-season and win a starting spot. He could have been the certified speedster next to Moss.

I'm sorry things didn't work out for him here because of his hands. He gave it his all and the KO return for a TD will be a highlight for his career. Hope he can get another job on another team.

I would be fine keeping him as our 6th WR and second return man. I just think this guy has something in him that we can use. I would take Farris over him though, so that would put him and 7, which is too many.
colkurtz
03-22-2006, 06:29 PM
I would be fine keeping him as our 6th WR and second return man. I just think this guy has something in him that we can use. I would take Farris over him though, so that would put him and 7, which is too many.

Yeah, I just don't see them keeping AB. He was brought in as an emergency fix after Thrash and Patten went down. The talent level is too high now in the WR ranks and Thrash and Betts can fill in as backup KO/PR players for Randle El.
santanadasavior
03-22-2006, 06:32 PM
Yeah, I just don't see them keeping AB. He was brought in as an emergency fix after Thrash and Patten went down. The talent level is too high now in the WR ranks and Thrash and Betts can fill in as backup KO/PR players for Randle El.

I know it's unlikey, I just really like this guy and his work ethic. I would definetly take him over TJ though.
PA Skins Girl
03-22-2006, 08:54 PM
AB's kickoff return for a TD in the Cards game probably made the difference between going to the playoffs last year and not.

That being said, its an extremely long shot that he makes the team. We currently have 13 WRs on the roster. I'm sure those guys are all auditioning for a chance to be a KR/PR.