Skins Sign WR Anthony Mix

[Dept_of_Defense]

Just heard it on Redskins Lunch. He played with Campbell @ Auburn and he's 6'5 235. Started the season with the Giants and was released. I think they said we cut G Demulling to make room for him, which can only mean that Wade's injury isn't that serious and Randy Thomas is well on his way to being back. Is this the big posession receiver our unit lacks??? No link yet so you heard it first from DoD.

[DUCKIN_TACKLERS]

if so good...ive watched him in NY he was pretty effective from what i saw. big possesion type guy. not gonna make us that much better but we might be able to use that body of his in the redzone.

[tbfoster1]

I heard that too, from a friend not from the actual Redskins Lunch so I've been looking for a link for 20 minutes but there isn't one yet.

I basically have no idea whats up with this guy

[Dept_of_Defense]

I heard that too, from a friend not from the actual Redskins Lunch so I've been looking for a link for 20 minutes but there isn't one yet.

I basically have no idea whats up with this guy

I don't really know too much about him either, but they said that he kinda has the same body type as Plaxico so maybe he's really lanky and annoying for defenders to cover. It can't hurt that he played with JC @ Auburn. With the emergence of McCardell I'm not sure how much playing time he's going to get.

[silverspring]

well it can't hurt, he has the size we need, i am sure campbell gave him a good review and at least he isn't heading into a nursing home when his contract expires

[Moe]

I find it curious that they'd release DeMuelling and not one of Caldwell or Farris considering the injuries on the O-line. As someone else mentioned, that likely speaks well to Thomas' return but even that's several weeks out and considering neither of those other WR's have done anything...eh I don't know. Hopefully he works out.

[OCSkinzFan]

Here's a link: http://www.giants.com/news/eisen/story.asp?story_id=26008

[tbfoster1]

I don't like linking to ES but for the sake of discussion (until an official link is provided) here is a post by one of the guys that works/writes for the ES site

http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4470153&postcount=86

He actually sounds kinda doo doo.

[CNYSkinFan]

i am scouring the fantasy wires now lol

[saviour]

I find it curious that they'd release DeMuelling and not one of Caldwell or Farris considering the injuries on the O-line. As someone else mentioned, that likely speaks well to Thomas' return but even that's several weeks out and considering neither of those other WR's have done anything...eh I don't know. Hopefully he works out.

Yet another curious move. I know our recievers are hurting but we already have guys at that position that arent getting on the field. Farris should have been cut.

I like this guys size however. That alone makes me hope they use him in the redzone where Cooley is getting constant double teams.

[Dept_of_Defense]

Thanks for the links.

[Redskin4Life]

I find it curious that they'd release DeMulling and not one of Caldwell or Farris considering the injuries on the O-line. As someone else mentioned, that likely speaks well to Thomas' return but even that's several weeks out and considering neither of those other WR's have done anything...eh I don't know. Hopefully he works out.
DeMulling has done nothing for this team... right now we've got 10 OLinemen on the 53:

Fabini
Samuels
Kendall
Rabach
Wade
Heyer
Sampson
Pucillo
Thomas (coming back into the mix soon)

DeMulling

By getting a guy that Campbell is familiar with and is the tall WR we've been looking for, we may not need that possession guy in the draft... we'll already have him on the team. And it's not like we've got a whole lot at WR right now:

Moss
Randle-El
Caldwell
McCardell
Thrash (still a week or two away)
Farris

We're one injury away from trouble.... and it's not like Mix wouldn't get practice time with Moss and ARE nursing injuries this week.

[Redskin4Life]

Jasno just confirmed the signing in his blog:

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/2007/11/receiver_added_to_the_mix.html

[Charlz]

Just heard it on Redskins Lunch. He played with Campbell @ Auburn and he's 6'5 235. Started the season with the Giants and was released. I think they said we cut G Demulling to make room for him, which can only mean that Wade's injury isn't that serious and Randy Thomas is well on his way to being back. Is this the big posession receiver our unit lacks??? No link yet so you heard it first from DoD.

Nice to see we have a large WR-what the heck ever happened with Reche Caldwell signed on Sept 11?

[skinfan43]

It's all about the Giants playbook;)
Hopefully this dude can be used effectively in our "mix" of WR's.
OK, I'll stop now...

[CarMike]

So we signed him today, means we'll see him on the field in about 4 to 5 weeks.

[Dept_of_Defense]

It's official, per Redskins.com:

http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=31576

[Dept_of_Defense]

I don't know much about him, but I can guarantee that he's got great character, he's tough, and super smart.

[The Skinsinator]

McCardell has been a nice addition. Caldwell has done nothing. Don't even know if I've seen him on the field. Elated Lloyd is formally over and hopefully this guy can do something. Cool name for a receiver.

[PennSkinsFan]

Mix and farris will leads uop the playoffs!

[OCSkinzFan]

As a college senior, SI scouted him like this:
Ht., Wt.: 6-4.5, 235
40 Time: 4.51
Grading System


BIO: Part-time starter the past two years. Senior totals included 23/288/2 after 19/294/3 as a junior. Spent time at both receiver and tight end in college.

POSITIVES: King-sized pass catcher who can be used at a variety of positions. Displays excellent adjustment to the throw, eye/hand coordination and makes the reception away from his frame. Quickly gets into breaks, staying low on exit, and shields away opponents with his frame. Strong, defeats jams and physically beats down opponents to make the catch. Solid position blocker down the field.

NEGATIVES: Marginally productive in college. Never known to be a hard worker.

ANALYSIS: Improving his game as a senior, Mix has potential as a slot receiver in the NFL or possibly at H-back. Must continue to progress and has the ability to be an active part of an NFL offense.

PROJECTION: Late Seventh Round
LINK (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2006/draft/players/598.html)

[SkinsfaninNJ]

This move means nothing for this year. Maybe something for next.

[The Skinsinator]

Intriguing bio for sure by SI. Sounds like he has the physical tool and I love the size. We can get him to work hard ala Anthony Montgomery if he has the tools. That size is hard to find and if anyone doesn't think it helps they ought to watch Plaxico more. Eager to see what he can do and like the previous connection with Campbell from college.

[saviour]

So we signed him today, means we'll see him on the field in about 4 to 5 weeks.

LOL. You are generous, hes too young to ever see the field in the Gibbs era. I say give him a shot however. We need a tall receiver who can fight for the jump ball which no one on our current roster is able to do. Every pass that Eli throws is high but Plax just jumps up to get it. That high pass to McCardell, and Moss in the endzone against the cowboys are more likely to be caught with a little height. Now if his hands are trash you cant compensate for that even with the height.

Apparently Giants fans are hot and cold about the move though. If he can only play the X position as reported that should work out here because Moss plays the Z in most formations if I am not mistaken. Move El back to the Y where he belongs if this move ever has a chance of panning out and were are in good shape.

http://boards.giants.com/forums/thread/536100.aspx
http://blog.nj.com/ledgergiants/2007/10/wr_mix_waived.html

But there is usually a reason why these guys are released. Hopefully in this case it was a numbers game with Plax, Toomer, Moss, and Smith(who is hurt but they have big plans for)

[JsMaViSd]

Caldwell actually got a 2 yard screen pass thrown to him vs Dallas but it got deflected at the line

[The Skinsinator]

Interesting words by the Giants fans. More positive responses than I expected actually. Guess he doesn't like to play special teams. Something will have to give their. Certainly sounds like has potential.

[saviour]

Interesting words by the Giants fans. More positive responses than I expected actually. Guess he doesn't like to play special teams. Something will have to give their. Certainly sounds like has potential.

The funny thing about their responses is that it proves that all fans have that one player on their team that they fall in love with even though he never sees the feild.

Can anyone tell me what happened to Garnell Wilds, or Robert McCune?:)

[CarMike]

Mix and farris will leads uop the playoffs!
:confused:


LOL

[The Skinsinator]

Can anyone tell me what happened to Garnell Wilds, or Robert McCune?:)What about Jesse Lumsden? Everyone loved him 2 yrs ago.

[Redskin4Life]

Interesting words by the Giants fans. More positive responses than I expected actually. Guess he doesn't like to play special teams. Something will have to give their. Certainly sounds like has potential.
While the guys on the Giants boards say that, JG seem to think otherwise...
"What we get here is a big receiver," head coach Joe Gibbs told Redskins Radio on Tuesday. "He's very fast. He's the right kind of person. And he also plays special teams."
http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=31576

[saviour]

While the guys on the Giants boards say that, JG seem to think otherwise...

http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=31576

Oh no, a tall wideout that doesnt want to play special teams. Sounds like Darnerian McCants all over again. Usually after getting cut from a team they lose that ego and play special teams to save thier NFL careers. (I.E McCants in Philly)

This move is starting to depress me now.

[Biggie]

Oh no, a tall wideout that doesnt want to play special teams. Sounds like Darnerian McCants all over again. Usually after getting cut from a team they lose that ego and play special teams to save thier NFL careers. (I.E McCants in Philly)

This move is starting to depress me now.
Where'd you see that?

I like the move, personally. A big guy Campbell's already used to throwing to is a good thing.

[Redskin4Life]

Oh no, a tall wideout that doesnt want to play special teams. Sounds like Darnerian McCants all over again. Usually after getting cut from a team they lose that ego and play special teams to save thier NFL careers. (I.E McCants in Philly)

This move is starting to depress me now.
Not trying to sound like a jerk, but where did you read that from what I wrote/quoted? He was part of the numbers game in NYG (they've already got 6 WRs on their roster now) and he was on their practice squad. In fact he played this year when Plex was out injured (3 catches for 39 yrds in the GB game). I don't see where you're getting the comparisons to McCants from other than they're both tall WRs? And like Biggie said, anyone that's played with Campbell and he's familiar with is a good thing.

[JsMaViSd]

Not trying to sound like a jerk, but where did you read that from what I wrote/quoted? He was part of the numbers game in NYG (they've already got 6 WRs on their roster now) and he was on their practice squad. In fact he played this year when Plex was out injured (3 catches for 39 yrds in the GB game). I don't see where you're getting the comparisons to McCants from other than they're both tall WRs? And like Biggie said, anyone that's played with Campbell and he's familiar with is a good thing.

my thoughts exactly

[saviour]

Not trying to sound like a jerk, but where did you read that from what I wrote/quoted? He was part of the numbers game in NYG (they've already got 6 WRs on their roster now) and he was on their practice squad. In fact he played this year when Plex was out injured (3 catches for 39 yrds in the GB game). I don't see where you're getting the comparisons to McCants from other than they're both tall WRs? And like Biggie said, anyone that's played with Campbell and he's familiar with is a good thing.

Huh? I guess by me not putting a smiley face after my post it was meant to be an attack on your post. It was a sarcastic post only dude and not aimed to be sarcastic towards your post BTW.

I was only making reference to the similarities between the two situations. McCants had the same rep regarding work ethic, big ego, and not playing special teams when he was here.

And the link\source about Mix not playing special teams was in my original post regarding this but here is the link in case you missed it.

http://blog.nj.com/ledgergiants/2007/10/wr_mix_waived.html

Not everyone is on this site looking for a battle dude.:sun:

[redwolf1218]

i'm happy with this move. i've been wanting a tall wideout on this team for a long time. i hope he can contribute.

"What we get here is a big receiver," head coach Joe Gibbs told Redskins Radio on Tuesday. "He's very fast. He's the right kind of person. And he also plays special teams."

[Red Bear]

interesting move, some people said we should sign him last week in another thread, seems that thread was a premonition of some sorts. dont we have 7 WRs on the roster now? moss, randle el, thrash, mccardell, caldwell, farris, and now mix...this might be more a move towards the future than this year, late in the season teams start signing guys from their practice squads to their rosters to protect their rights for next offseason, perhaps we wanted to get mix before the giants possibly signed him to their active roster. i wonder if we release one of these WRs in a few weeks and sign mason back to the active roster to protect him from other clubs...

[Redskin4Life]

interesting move, some people said we should sign him last week in another thread, seems that thread was a premonition of some sorts. dont we have 7 WRs on the roster now? moss, randle el, thrash, mccardell, caldwell, farris, and now mix...this might be more a move towards the future than this year, late in the season teams start signing guys from their practice squads to their rosters to protect their rights for next offseason, perhaps we wanted to get mix before the giants possibly signed him to their active roster. i wonder if we release one of these WRs in a few weeks and sign mason back to the active roster to protect him from other clubs...
I was thinking this move was made more so Campbell would have another body to throw to this year. We've been looking for an "X" to replace Lloyd and McCardell will help this young pup with the in's and out's of playing WR for us. And there maybe a reason we're not seeing Caldwell all that much out there (cause he's not that good).

[Skins3]

Just heard it on Redskins Lunch. He played with Campbell @ Auburn and he's 6'5 235. Started the season with the Giants and was released. I think they said we cut G Demulling to make room for him, which can only mean that Wade's injury isn't that serious and Randy Thomas is well on his way to being back. Is this the big posession receiver our unit lacks??? No link yet so you heard it first from DoD.

could've used him when we threw the hail mary against the Cowboys was actually thinking who are tallest WR is or was that would've had a decent shot when they showed owens back there

[joethefan]

So we signed him today, means we'll see him on the field in about 4 to 5 weeks.




I think the drive towards the end zone where we could have used a big reciever was part of the reason we went after him hopefully he can come up through th ranks pretts quick and make some noise....

[Skins7ny]

I don't know much about him, but I can guarantee that he's got great character, he's tough, and super smart.

:)

interesting move, some people said we should sign him last week in another thread, seems that thread was a premonition of some sorts. dont we have 7 WRs on the roster now? moss, randle el, thrash, mccardell, caldwell, farris, and now mix...this might be more a move towards the future than this year, late in the season teams start signing guys from their practice squads to their rosters to protect their rights for next offseason, perhaps we wanted to get mix before the giants possibly signed him to their active roster. i wonder if we release one of these WRs in a few weeks and sign mason back to the active roster to protect him from other clubs...

:goodpost:

[NCskinsfanatic]

Joe said on redskins lunch that he does play special teams, that he blocks well and has decent speed and that Jason recommended him and said he was a real character guy, I doubt NY likes him...he's not there anymore.

[SkinsfaninNJ]

Joe said on redskins lunch that he does play special teams, that he blocks well and has decent speed and that Jason recommended him and said he was a real character guy, I doubt NY likes him...he's not there anymore.

If I remember correctly the NY fans liked him in preseason. He had 15 catches for 119 and 2 TD's in preseason, which is good stats.

[Jon Creveling]

Saw him in a few Jints preseason games, he's worth a shot looking at, but I wouldn't read anything into it for now. He did not look like a bum from what I saw preseason.

[firehawk157]

If I remember correctly the NY fans liked him in preseason. He had 15 catches for 119 and 2 TD's in preseason, which is good stats.
So less like Darenien McCants and more like Taylor Jacobs then? I just need to get these practice squad/borderline roster players straight here.

[greatest2]

im sorry, but i saw JOes press conference and he addressed this and its in the insider blog that Mix DOES play special teams, and WILL play special teams. This guy will probably take THrash spot in jumbo package and stuff.

So the only comparison to Mccants is his size, because he WILL play special teams:)

[Red Bear]

So less like Darenien McCants and more like Taylor Jacobs then? I just need to get these practice squad/borderline roster players straight here.

not like taylor jacobs, he was known as a good practice player but couldnt translate that to games very well at all. mix did make the giants roster but was placed on the practice squad after a few weeks...

[colkurtz]

He's low cost and we get a free look before the end of the season. We need to get some good players on the cheap for next season. Rummaging through others teams discards is one way to do it; occasionally you get a guy who can produce.

Better than picking up only old players who you know won't be here next season. Plus he knows the Giants playbook.

We NEED a big, possession WR. Let's see what this kid has. Can't be any worse than Brandon Lloyd and for 1/50 the price.

[youngestson]

If they feel the pressing need to sign yet ANOTHER wr they will never use in games they should have released Ferris rather than an experienced guard. We have been dropping O-linmen all season and cutting DeMulling almost asures us of an injurey in Tampa.

Heck, I'm for cutting Ferris based solely on the fact that he is friends with t.o.

[Lavar703]

I like this pick up, but why not give Mike Williams a look? He would be extremely cheap and if we dont like what we see we can easily cut him, low risk possible high reward situation.

[JoeJacksonTaylor28]

I really liked this guy in the preseason, hopefully he'll keep up here. Good news.

[greatest2]

I like this pick up, but why not give Mike Williams a look? He would be extremely cheap and if we dont like what we see we can easily cut him, low risk possible high reward situation.

your right, maybe they will later. That is essentially what they are doing with this guy, so you gotta believe that even if he works out they might let farris go or someone and give mike williams a shot. I understand your point, and i believe they could give him a look (if they haven't sent scouts to him already and come back with a negative), but one guy at a time cause roster spots are precious

[colkurtz]

I like this pick up, but why not give Mike Williams a look? He would be extremely cheap and if we dont like what we see we can easily cut him, low risk possible high reward situation.

I agree, I know other's on hR think Mike Williams is a total bust and a chump but why not try him on the very cheap?

Sometimes you find someone who wants to start playing after they see the abyss and the end of their career.

[Biggie]

I've never actually seen Mike play, but from his wiki article it would seem that Mr. Williams has a case of the dropsies.

No more unreliable receivers, please.

[JoeDaSchmoe]

I'll sacrifice a goat to the Auburn gods if Mix can play the DMC/Derrius Thompson role for us.

Oh, and by the way, if he does start to show up in games, his official nickname absolutely cannot be anything other than Sir Mixalot (anyone over 35 might not get that reference, but, hell, that's why Google was invented). This is not negotiable. And I get dibs on being the man to suggest it. You hear me? It's mine, all mine! *evil cackle*

[WarEagle]

I think there was a series of impressive WRs at Aub when Campbell and Mix were there, so Anthony got lost in the mix, so to speak. And when you have Cadillac and Ronnie Brown in the backfield, the forward pass becomes almost a trick play.

Here, Jason hooks up with Mix 33 seconds into the video. Mix is wearing #89. (He later switched to #9 for some reason.) He seems to slow down to catch this long ball. You can easily see his impressive size. This is a cool play.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogoIjSkFptM

Man, he's huge.

[Battle Cat]

He switched from 89 to 9 when he switched from playing tight end to wide receiver full time. He was caught in a numbers game at Auburn they had Devin Aromashadu, Ben Ogamanu and Courtney Taylor. I think Taylor was the best of the 4 but he was hurt the year they went undefeated and that opened the door for Mix to move from tight end to wide receiver. Mix had the best NFL body though. I think that Mike Williams has taken the Charles Rogers route out of the NFL but instead of weed with Rogers he let McDonalds take him out of the leauge. In my opinion Mix is allot faster and quicker than M. Williams and I would rather have him than M. Williams right now. I am glad the front office skipped on this guy he was a real waste of talent.

[redskin_rich]

I'll sacrifice a goat to the Auburn gods if Mix can play the DMC/Derrius Thompson role for us.

Oh, and by the way, if he does start to show up in games, his official nickname absolutely cannot be anything other than Sir Mixalot (anyone over 35 might not get that reference, but, hell, that's why Google was invented). This is not negotiable. And I get dibs on being the man to suggest it. You hear me? It's mine, all mine! *evil cackle*
Sir Mixalot has been popular since the 80's, ya know. ;)
Sorry, no nicknames allowed until the guy actually does something, good or bad.

[dj_stouty]

Sir Mixalot (anyone under 21 might not get that reference, but, hell, that's why Google was invented).

Fixed ;)

[JsMaViSd]

Fixed ;)

thats not true either, they still play this song at middle school dances lol

u might wanna just say like 50 and older..because my mom is 48 and she knows the song and my sister is 18 and she definately knows it

[28thegreat]

I'll sacrifice a goat to the Auburn gods if Mix can play the DMC/Derrius Thompson role for us.

Oh, and by the way, if he does start to show up in games, his official nickname absolutely cannot be anything other than Sir Mixalot (anyone over 35 might not get that reference, but, hell, that's why Google was invented). This is not negotiable. And I get dibs on being the man to suggest it. You hear me? It's mine, all mine! *evil cackle*

C'mon JDS...I'm am an Old White Guy (46), can't stand rap (for the most part) and even I know my "Baby's Got Back":)

[NCskinsfanatic]

I'll sacrifice a goat to the Auburn gods if Mix can play the DMC/Derrius Thompson role for us.

Oh, and by the way, if he does start to show up in games, his official nickname absolutely cannot be anything other than Sir Mixalot (anyone over 35 might not get that reference, but, hell, that's why Google was invented). This is not negotiable. And I get dibs on being the man to suggest it. You hear me? It's mine, all mine! *evil cackle*

I like big WR's and I cannot lie, those other secondaries can't deny...lol

[JsMaViSd]

I like big WR's and I cannot lie, those other secondaries can't deny...lol

:smash:

[NCskinsfanatic]

:smash::Peace:

[Redskin4Life]

I think Mix will actually be a real threat on those jumbo packages when there's only one CB on him. To me, a physical tall receiver would have a better chance of getting the corner off of him and taking it in for a TD out of that formation than the times we've had Moss in there. While Moss is elusive, the other teams corner could jam Moss and screw with the timing of the route whereas a guy like Mix could toss the CB aside and be wide open. Or even just outjump the guy. Plus it'll be a lot harder to overthrow the guy if he is as quick as he was in Auburn.... the endzone TD to Moss that was too tall would have been a TD for Mix. Just hope he has good hands.

[Hr fan]

I find it curious that they'd release DeMuelling and not one of Caldwell or Farris considering the injuries on the O-line. As someone else mentioned, that likely speaks well to Thomas' return but even that's several weeks out and considering neither of those other WR's have done anything...eh I don't know. Hopefully he works out.

IMO more about Alexander's future on the O line than the WRs. Apparently he has flat beat DeMulling out of a job, somewhat seconded by Armstrong's removal to the PS.

[Redskin4Life]

IMO more about Alexander's future on the O line than the WRs. Apparently he has flat beat DeMulling out of a job, somewhat seconded by Armstrong's removal to the PS.
I forgot about "throwback" LA.... he can play backup at OG if there's an injury and has beat DeMulling and Pucillo out of the blocking TE on jumbo spot.

[Moe]

IMO more about Alexander's future on the O line than the WRs. Apparently he has flat beat DeMulling out of a job, somewhat seconded by Armstrong's removal to the PS.

Nice pull. I forgot about Alexander's potential at that spot, so between that and the numbers game at o-line and WR, this makes more sense.

[Biggie]

If his nickname ends up being Sir Mix-a-Lot, this move will be the best decision in Redskins history, period.

[CNYSkinFan]

We are all crazy (I include myself in this)...only Redskin fans halfway through the season can spend 5 pages talking about how someone else's trash is going to be our treasure

[skinsfan36]

this is a very good signing as he is familar with campbell has potential is young and the best part hes 6'5. cant wait to see how he does

[Red Bear]

We are all crazy (I include myself in this)...only Redskin fans halfway through the season can spend 5 pages talking about how someone else's trash is going to be our treasure

it hasnt really been determined that hes trash or treasure yet...thats why the great unknown can be exciting at times

[James F. Quinn]

I agree, I know other's on hR think Mike Williams is a total bust and a chump but why not try him on the very cheap?

Sometimes you find someone who wants to start playing after they see the abyss and the end of their career.

Does MW have a reputation of being a hard worker and coachable? I really can't remeber much about him other than the fact that he's been unproductive.

[WinnpegSkinsFan]

Does MW have a reputation of being a hard worker and coachable? I really can't remeber much about him other than the fact that he's been unproductive.

Williams reputation is the exact opposite, actually. Lazy and insubordinate are terms used to describe him in Detroit. I hope the Skins have no interest in him.

[Skins7ny]

I think it will be nice to have a big target for JC near the goal-line. Let's face it, our passing offense inside the 10 yard line has been lousy. Here's hoping new nickname will be "Sir Scores-A-Lot".

[Skins7ny]

Williams reputation is the exact opposite, actually. Lazy and insubordinate are terms used to describe him in Detroit. I hope the Skins have no interest in him.

I love Mel Kiper, Jr., but boy did his reputation take a hit on that guy!

[jtovb2005]

The funny thing about their responses is that it proves that all fans have that one player on their team that they fall in love with even though he never sees the feild.

Can anyone tell me what happened to Garnell Wilds, or Robert McCune?:)

They were sent to a Soylent Green factory and instead of coming out as crackers they came out Anthony Mix? :)

[CNYSkinFan]

it hasnt really been determined that hes trash or treasure yet...thats why the great unknown can be exciting at times
Well NY Giants released him and he was unemployed for a good part of the season....so yeah, until he steps on the field and produces I consider him as equivalent to any camp fodder we sign in training camp right now

[CNYSkinFan]

The funny thing about their responses is that it proves that all fans have that one player on their team that they fall in love with even though he never sees the feild.

Can anyone tell me what happened to Garnell Wilds, or Robert McCune?:)
or the dreaded l word

[chrisbcbu]

Well NY Giants released him and he was unemployed for a good part of the season....so yeah, until he steps on the field and produces I consider him as equivalent to any camp fodder we sign in training camp right now

Hmm. he wasnt unemployed. He has been on the NYG practice squad this whole time. We had to sign him to our active roster to pull him from their PS.

[CNYSkinFan]

Hmm. he wasnt unemployed. He has been on the NYG practice squad this whole time. We had to sign him to our active roster to pull him from their PS.
ooops missed that part....well perhaps he wll be a gem then...we shall see

[colkurtz]

We are all crazy (I include myself in this)...only Redskin fans halfway through the season can spend 5 pages talking about how someone else's trash is going to be our treasure

If it was the off-season we would have spent 10 pages talking about it! Then have three different mods on the thread tell everyone to "play nice"......then he would end up on the PS.....

:niceday:

[colkurtz]

or the dreaded l word

He's doing well in Canada.....

[saviour]

or the dreaded l word


The only Jesse I acknowledge last name happens to be Jane. :bigteeth:

[LATrueRedskin]

Throw it up to him in the endzone a few times and see if he comes down with it. If he does, he stays. If he doesn't, there's no room for him. I haven't seen a receiver on this team catch a jump ball in 4 years.

[WarEagle]

He switched from 89 to 9 when he switched from playing tight end to wide receiver full time. He was caught in a numbers game at Auburn they had Devin Aromashadu, Ben Ogamanu and Courtney Taylor. I think Taylor was the best of the 4 but he was hurt the year they went undefeated and that opened the door for Mix to move from tight end to wide receiver. Mix had the best NFL body though. I think that Mike Williams has taken the Charles Rogers route out of the NFL but instead of weed with Rogers he let McDonalds take him out of the leauge. In my opinion Mix is allot faster and quicker than M. Williams and I would rather have him than M. Williams right now. I am glad the front office skipped on this guy he was a real waste of talent.

I think Mix has at least three inches on Obamanu and Taylor (both of whom are on the Seahawks, in one form or another), so yes, Mix is built for this stuff, at this level. Jason said today that Mix has great hands. There was a brief clip of Mix on the redskins.com nightly news where he's facing a bank of mics and looking rather nervous. He has a surprisingly soft voice. I wonder if he realizes that life in DC revolves around the Redskins.

I want him in the game on Sunday. Throw to him right away, see what happens.

[skinsfan36]

heres to hoping we make a colston out him. hey cant possibly be worse then brandon lloyd

[joethefan]

It's good to see the Quarterback of the team recommending someone

[ImRickJamesB]

What's up y'all......

So I was reading on the Giants Message Board, and the departure of Mix has caused outrage amongst Gmen supporters! They were saying that they were afraid this might happen, when the Giants moved him to the practice squad. I think Gibbs and Co. pounced on the kid once he became available.

I hear he's 255 lbs? That sounds more like a TE to me, and y'all already have Cooley. Anyway, I'm sure Gibbs already has an idea of how he wants to use him, and by all accounts I've seen, he can really catch the ball.

I dont know much about the guy, but my gut tells me you've found a small piece to the puzzle. I think he'll be a bit player, but he'll pull his weight. Just like Mike Sellers is a bit player, but it's a good bit...

I think this is a good move!

:niceday:

[joethefan]

What's up y'all......

So I was reading on the Giants Message Board, and the departure of Mix has caused outrage amongst Gmen supporters! They were saying that they were afraid this might happen, when the Giants moved him to the practice squad. I think Gibbs and Co. pounced on the kid once he became available.

I hear he's 255 lbs? That sounds more like a TE to me, and y'all already have Cooley. Anyway, I'm sure Gibbs already has an idea of how he wants to use him, and by all accounts I've seen, he can really catch the ball.

I dont know much about the guy, but my gut tells me you've found a small piece to the puzzle. I think he'll be a bit player, but he'll pull his weight. Just like Mike Sellers is a bit player, but it's a good bit...

I think this is a good move!

:niceday:


gotta link?

[TheUSwagger]

I think it will be nice to have a big target for JC near the goal-line. Let's face it, our passing offense inside the 10 yard line has been lousy. Here's hoping new nickname will be "Sir Scores-A-Lot".

It would be nice if we could finally run some fade routes in the end zone. We haven't done that in a long time.

[Battle Cat]

We are all crazy (I include myself in this)...only Redskin fans halfway through the season can spend 5 pages talking about how someone else's trash is going to be our treasure
I would usually agree with you, but this guy really does have talent imo. If I had the choice between Mix and Santana's little brother I would definitely take Mix. I think you have to take into consideration that the Giants are absolutely stacked at wide receiver. Sad to say but their trash at wide receiver could make allot of teams. The guy from USC, Santana part II, or Mix. Those three guys have potential I admit haven't proven anything yet but all 3 have potential and I rank Mix second out of the 3. This can be a long term improvement not just this year. If he shows anything then we can go Dline first round and corner second then wide receiver. I mean some have compared him to G. Wilds or Robert McCune A. Mix was not some Virginia Tech or Maryland guy he is from the SEC we will be presently surprised, I believe it strongly. And the fullback Hester from LSU in the seventh round to groom as the back up to M. Sellers.

[Lavar703]

I would usually agree with you, but this guy really does have talent imo. If I had the choice between Mix and Santana's little brother I would definitely take Mix. I think you have to take into consideration that the Giants are absolutely stacked at wide receiver. Sad to say but their trash at wide receiver could make allot of teams. The guy from USC, Santana part II, or Mix. Those three guys have potential I admit haven't proven anything yet but all 3 have potential and I rank Mix second out of the 3. This can be a long term improvement not just this year. If he shows anything then we can go Dline first round and corner second then wide receiver. I mean some have compared him to G. Wilds or Robert McCune A. Mix was not some Virginia Tech or Maryland guy he is from the SEC we will be presently surprised, I believe it strongly. And the fullback Hester from LSU in the seventh round to groom as the back up to M. Sellers.

You dont honestly think Jacob Hester will last to the seventh round do you? Whats wrong with a player being from VA tech or MD? Anthony Mix has done nothing his whole career, he did nothing at Auburn, check his stats, he had a good preseason and Giants fans fell in love with him, we didnt exactly sign Randy Moss here, hell we dont even know if hes as good as Darnerian McCants. We should have taken a flier on Mike Williams if were going to sign this guy, I really dont understand the big deal thats being made out of this.

[Battle Cat]

You dont honestly think Jacob Hester will last to the seventh round do you? Whats wrong with a player being from VA tech or MD? Anthony Mix has done nothing his whole career, he did nothing at Auburn, check his stats, he had a good preseason and Giants fans fell in love with him, we didnt exactly sign Randy Moss here, hell we dont even know if hes as good as Darnerian McCants. We should have taken a flier on Mike Williams if were going to sign this guy, I really dont understand the big deal thats being made out of this.
I think Jacob Hester will last a very long time. He will not be a NFL running back imo. Now adays good fullbacks even go undrafted or very late. Some teams don't even keep fullbacks. We are a power running team and we have 1 on the roster. Blocking backs are not seen as essential anymore. Who are the best fullbacks, Lorenzo Neal, Mack Strong maybe Mike Sellers, don't think I can even name another fullback. Nothing wrong with a guy being from Maryland or Virginia Tech, it just seems that fans here seem to fall in love with fringe guys from there ie. Robert McCune or G Wilds and I was just saying if I had to take a fringe guy I would take one from a football powerhouse and give him a better chance than a guy from a mediocre college team ie VT or Maryland. You have to remember that Auburn team was really really stacked. NY Giants current running back had to leave that team because he was on the bench and was never going to get off. He is now in the NFL running all over teams. Mix didn't do much in college on a team that put 3 wide receivers in the NFL. I am just going by my eye and stating my opinion on the fact Mix has good tools. He also went through the change from tightend to receiver. Two teams the Raiders and the Lions have said that Mike Williams is lazy and won't lose weight. I can understand one team not believing in you and going on and having a career but now 2 teams there could be something to it. If Mike Williams can't run under a 4.6 he is not going to ever be a good NFL qb imo. I would take a shot at Matt Jones from Jacksonville Jags for a 6th or 7th rounder before I picked up Mike Williams off the street. I don't think Mix is Randy Moss but we got him for nothing from a team that talent wise is stacked at wide receiver it would be like a team picking up a running back from the Skins. Because a running back was behind Portis and Betts and Cartwright who is one of the top kick returners doesn't mean he could not be really good. I am not asking Mix to come in a be a Randy Moss I would take a younger version of Keenan McCardell now.

[Lavar703]

I think Jacob Hester will last a very long time. He will not be a NFL running back imo. Now adays good fullbacks even go undrafted or very late. Some teams don't even keep fullbacks. We are a power running team and we have 1 on the roster. Blocking backs are not seen as essential anymore. Who are the best fullbacks, Lorenzo Neal, Mack Strong maybe Mike Sellers, don't think I can even name another fullback. Nothing wrong with a guy being from Maryland or Virginia Tech, it just seems that fans here seem to fall in love with fringe guys from there ie. Robert McCune or G Wilds and I was just saying if I had to take a fringe guy I would take one from a football powerhouse and give him a better chance than a guy from a mediocre college team ie VT or Maryland. You have to remember that Auburn team was really really stacked. NY Giants current running back had to leave that team because he was on the bench and was never going to get off. He is now in the NFL running all over teams. Mix didn't do much in college on a team that put 3 wide receivers in the NFL. I am just going by my eye and stating my opinion on the fact Mix has good tools. He also went through the change from tightend to receiver. Two teams the Raiders and the Lions have said that Mike Williams is lazy and won't lose weight. I can understand one team not believing in you and going on and having a career but now 2 teams there could be something to it. If Mike Williams can't run under a 4.6 he is not going to ever be a good NFL qb imo. I would take a shot at Matt Jones from Jacksonville Jags for a 6th or 7th rounder before I picked up Mike Williams off the street. I don't think Mix is Randy Moss but we got him for nothing from a team that talent wise is stacked at wide receiver it would be like a team picking up a running back from the Skins. Because a running back was behind Portis and Betts and Cartwright who is one of the top kick returners doesn't mean he could not be really good. I am not asking Mix to come in a be a Randy Moss I would take a younger version of Keenan McCardell now.

So you consider Auburn a powerhouse, but VA Tech a mediocre team, I wont even get into that. Jacob Hester will not last to the 7th round because hes more than a fullback, hes also a pretty damn good running back, no chance he lasts to the 7th, sorry it just will not happen. Brian Leonard played fullback and he went in the second last year. As far as getting Mix for nothing, Mike Williams could of been had for the same, and Anthony Mix is not fast, thats why he was originally used as a TE at Auburn. Theres plenty of NFL recievers that run slower than a 4.6 in the NFL, there called possesion recievers. You dont think the play of Joey Harrington or Oaklands tandem of awful QBs had anything to do with that do you, the same Raiders that made Randy Moss an average reciever. Matt Jones is just lost as a reciever, he was an absolute project who ran himself into the first round, before the combine he was considered a 3rd to 4th round talent at best. Players like Mix are on the Practice squad for a reason, if he could help the Giants offense he would have been on the field, because Sinorice Moss has been a bust and Steve Smith really has done nothing.

[dukeuch]

I would usually agree with you, but this guy really does have talent imo. If I had the choice between Mix and Santana's little brother I would definitely take Mix. I think you have to take into consideration that the Giants are absolutely stacked at wide receiver. Sad to say but their trash at wide receiver could make allot of teams. The guy from USC, Santana part II, or Mix. Those three guys have potential I admit haven't proven anything yet but all 3 have potential and I rank Mix second out of the 3. This can be a long term improvement not just this year. If he shows anything then we can go Dline first round and corner second then wide receiver. I mean some have compared him to G. Wilds or Robert McCune A. Mix was not some Virginia Tech or Maryland guy he is from the SEC we will be presently surprised, I believe it strongly. And the fullback Hester from LSU in the seventh round to groom as the back up to M. Sellers.

I can't tell if you are kidding or not here, but if you are serious, than I'm with CNY on this one; I don't think anyone here ever heard of Mix before we picked him up. The Giants "stacked" at WR? The Bengals are stacked, the Patriots are stacked, the Cardinals are stacked, hell, I'd say the Lions are more stacked than the Giants. And his presence is going to change our draft strategy? Hester in the 7th round?

[Dept_of_Defense]

I can't tell if you are kidding or not here, but if you are serious, than I'm with CNY on this one; I don't think anyone here ever heard of Mix before we picked him up. The Giants "stacked" at WR? The Bengals are stacked, the Patriots are stacked, the Cardinals are stacked, hell, I'd say the Lions are more stacked than the Giants. And his presence is going to change our draft strategy? Hester in the 7th round?

I was thinking the same thing. If MIx was really that much better than Sinorice Moss then I'm pretty sure that he'd be playing in front of him. He probably would've been drafted as well. I'm hoping we found a diamond in the rough.

[Hr fan]

JC is familiar with Mix, not Williams, so he has a higher potential to be useful immediately. Also, if he was a TE in college he may be able to bulk up and be one here. Yoder will be 30 next year and we need youth at the position.

[SkinsfaninNJ]

I can't tell if you are kidding or not here, but if you are serious, than I'm with CNY on this one; I don't think anyone here ever heard of Mix before we picked him up. The Giants "stacked" at WR? The Bengals are stacked, the Patriots are stacked, the Cardinals are stacked, hell, I'd say the Lions are more stacked than the Giants. And his presence is going to change our draft strategy? Hester in the 7th round?

Giants are not stacked, but they have used two high picks the last two years (both second rounders I believe) for receivers to go along with Toomer and Plax. So they have used considerable resources to upgrade the position.

[Biggie]

Giants are not stacked, but they have used two high picks the last two years (both second rounders I believe) for receivers to go along with Toomer and Plax. So they have used considerable resources to upgrade the position.
What you're trying to say is that their fourth receiver isn't Reche Caldwell.

[Skins7ny]

heres to hoping we make a colston out him. hey cant possibly be worse then brandon lloyd

Lloyd has 2 more catches this year than you and I do.
McCardell has saved us. Lloyd was a waste, Caldwell hasn't done squat and Farris was obviously just a stop-gap. I think it great that we are taking a look at someone young and new. Sometimes, you can turn up a guy who can contribute. I don't know if Mix is that guy, but I am curious to see him play. There is a crying need for a big WR down the stretch and into next year. We don't have a lot of draft choices to spend on WRs next year, so it would be nice if he can show he belongs.