Espy - Will he get a fair shot to start???

koepke25 · #1 07-31-2007, 01:37 PM

Every site I read only has good things to say about Espy. I'm not sure if he will ever get the shot he deserves with us.

I feel that our offense sticks with high priced free agents too long and overlooks some of the better players because they weren't drafted. Maybe I'm alone in this, but I truely wonder if Espy has any shot at the #2 or #3 receiver spot no matter what he does in camp.

dj_stouty · #2 07-31-2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by koepke25

Every site I read only has good things to say about Espy. I'm not sure if he will ever get the shot he deserves with us.

I feel that our offense sticks with high priced free agents too long and overlooks some of the better players because they weren't drafted. Maybe I'm alone in this, but I truely wonder if Espy has any shot at the #2 or #3 receiver spot no matter what he does in camp.

Its very hard for us fans to really know how good Espy is or how good he can be...outside a few training camp sessions and preseason games. But to answer your question; Yes, Gibbs will give him a fair shot, as I believe he does with all of this players. Just because the Skins sign "bigger names" like Corey Bradford or Derrick Blaylock doesn't automatically mean Espy and Rock are goners. However, this also means guys like Espy need to step it up in camp that much more to make the squad.

CNYSkinFan · #3 07-31-2007, 01:52 PM

Uh lets start with making the roster and THEN start pimping him for a starting spot.

akhhorus · #4 07-31-2007, 01:54 PM

What has Espy remotely done to deserve a starting spot?

SpicyMcHaggis · #5 07-31-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by akhhorus

What has Espy remotely done to deserve a starting spot?

Uhm...not be Brandon Lloyd? Lol...

dj_stouty · #6 07-31-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CNYSkinFan

Uh lets start with making the roster and THEN start pimping him for a starting spot.

Yikes, I didn't even read that part. I thought he was asking if he had a fair shot at making the squad.

koepke25 · #7 07-31-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by akhhorus

What has Espy remotely done to deserve a starting spot?

What have Lloyd or Randle El done to deserve a starting spot with us?

Ibleedburgundy · #8 07-31-2007, 01:57 PM

I think Espy will get a fair chance but unfortunately for him Antwaan Randle El, Brandon Lloyd, and James Thrash will also get a fair chance. I'm pulling for Espy to make the team just as much as the next guy but his chances of starting are zero.

LATrueRedskin · #9 07-31-2007, 01:58 PM

Espy is a good prospect, but I don't know if he's good enough to beat out Brandon Lloyd, James Thrash, and Antwaan Randle El in order to gain a starting spot. If he has shown he's better than the players listed above, then I'm sure Gibbs & Co. would have started him by now. I highly doubt Gibbs would not play Espy based on the fact that they have an investment in Brandon Lloyd. The Redskins have shown that they are not afraid of cutting a player and taking a cap hit.

Ibleedburgundy · #10 07-31-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by koepke25

What have Lloyd or Randle El done to deserve a starting spot with us?

For one, they've both had productive seasons in the NFL although last year was not great for either one receiving stat-wise. Randle El didn't even start most of the games, BL did before the demotion.

koepke25 · #11 07-31-2007, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LATrueRedskin

Espy is a good prospect, but I don't know if he's good enough to beat out Brandon Lloyd, James Thrash, and Antwaan Randle El in order to gain a starting spot. If he has shown he's better than the players listed above, then I'm sure Gibbs & Co. would have started him by now. I highly doubt Gibbs would not play Espy based on the fact that they have an investment in Brandon Lloyd. The Redskins have shown that they are not afraid of cutting a player and taking a cap hit.

Brunell??? Besides a game here and a game there, he was one of the worst QB's in the league the past 3 seasons.

CNYSkinFan · #12 07-31-2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dj_stouty

Yikes, I didn't even read that part. I thought he was asking if he had a fair shot at making the squad.

Seriously Jasonb Fabini has more of a shot at starting then Espy. I like Espy but if everyone is healthy he may make the roster but also may be inactive on gamedays (like Patten most of last year).

His biggest hope of oi field action is if rock Cartwright gets hurt and cut and he can become the KR

SpicyMcHaggis · #13 07-31-2007, 02:04 PM

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Brunell??? Besides a game here and a game there, he was one of the worst QB's in the league the past 3 seasons.

Brunell should have made the Pro-Bowl in 2005.

shally · #14 07-31-2007, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dj_stouty

Its very hard for us fans to really know how good Espy is or how good he can be...outside a few training camp sessions and preseason games. But to answer your question; Yes, Gibbs will give him a fair shot, as I believe he does with all of this players. Just because the Skins sign "bigger names" like Corey Bradford or Derrick Blaylock doesn't automatically mean Espy and Rock are goners. However, this also means guys like Espy need to step it up in camp that much more to make the squad.

exactly. he needs to make plays. the same way thrash did. make it impossible for gibbs to cut him.

akhhorus · #15 07-31-2007, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by koepke25

What have Lloyd or Randle El done to deserve a starting spot with us?

Thats not argument. Its trying to prove something with a negative. I can show you where they both have been productive WRs in the NFL. I can't do the same for Espy. Please don't tell me he's going to be this year's Jessie Lumdsen. Espy's done nothing except look okay against 3rd stringers.