Rookie WRs Thread - Page 2

jaylen · #16 10-01-2008, 01:12 PM

I'll leave it in Zorn's hands. With the way our offense has looked I'll just assume he doesn't feel they can help us in any meaningful way right now.

Zorn seems much more particular about the rookies on offense doing things a certain way and they obviously aren't fulfilling that for the coach. I just hope at some point he integrates them. Hard to imagine he's soured on all 3 after drafting the guys already.

Zorn doesn't seem to trust his rookies on offense something that surprises me but he's a stickler for detail.

Thomas I'm betting is close to becoming a contribuor and being worked into some sort of a role. Kelly I think could play but with the way Moss and crew are playing he probably feels like his impact versus keeping a spot open for other areas just doesn't warrant it yet.

colkurtz · #17 10-01-2008, 02:30 PM

Thomas had a TD called back for a penalty. At least he's on the field and made a few catches.

Davis has surprised me, since he did something in the PS. But as others have said he's playing behind Cooley - who's been catching and blocking well. Yoder has been blocking well.

Kelly's been hurt but perhaps coming back this week.

Frankly we could use any of these guy's in the Red Zone or short yardage possession catches. Waiting for one of these guys to step up.

It's about heart, desire, conditioning, ability, film review and learning the plays. So far, Horton has beat out the entire group. Let's see how they do as the season progresses.

VegasSkinsFan · #18 10-01-2008, 02:35 PM

Red Zone would be perfect for davis.....i have high hopes for him. Would love to see moss,davis on one side with thomas,cooley on the other side, portis ready to roll into the flat. I think with the wco it would be hard to figure out who to stop, but I am not a coach and am probably missing something important. GO SKINS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LadyNRedskinsfan · #19 10-01-2008, 02:48 PM

It sucks that we aren't getting much from them, but its also good that we aren't depending on them right now--puts less pressure on them. I can't wait to see just how good the offense could be once all three of the guys are ready and set to make an impact.

BurgundyNGold · #20 10-01-2008, 03:15 PM

I think Devin thomas has shown some promisew, but it doesn't bode well that we haven't gone to him deep yet (aside from on that broken plat TD that was called back).

And Malcolm Kelly has pretty much been a paper weight. I am impressed, however, that he has avoided developing a rash on his backside from all that time on the bench. Hopefully, he'll be ready to play soon.

colkurtz · #21 10-01-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BurgundyNGold

I think Devin thomas has shown some promisew, but it doesn't bode well that we haven't gone to him deep yet (aside from on that broken plat TD that was called back).

And Malcolm Kelly has pretty much been a paper weight. I am impressed, however, that he has avoided developing a rash on his backside from all that time on the bench. Hopefully, he'll be ready to play soon.

Pine sore?

Splinteritis?

Maybe he'll show up in real shape for TC.

VegasSkinsFan · #22 10-01-2008, 03:58 PM

At least MK made it through a complete practice today, ankle still heavily taped. GO SKINS !!!!

SimplyZ · #23 10-01-2008, 05:00 PM

For once i love being excited about the future AND winning.

Its only 4 weeks, but we have a few potential stars waiting in the wings and we have a good team on the field.

I'm dissapointed neither WRs have made the impact desean jackson has made, but he's an injury fill-in and happened to impress. I think by week 8 or so we could see flashes of Thomas' brilliance. He fits the scheme and has speed to add to it.

skinsfan36 · #24 10-01-2008, 10:04 PM

thomas has shown promise and is going to eb better than taylor jacobs(stop the comparision)
kelly has 1 catch that got me excited(used his big body to shield defender)
davis is stuck behind a top 3 TE and a seasoned vet

lorimike · #25 10-02-2008, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by saratogan

This is just a temporary thread. I would almost say they are MIA. Thomas has been in for a few plays. I thought Davis would start to have an impact but seems to have disappeared, unless I just have totally missed him with all the other great action occurring. What has happened or is occurring? Your thoughts?

Too early to tell. Davis isn't getting a chance. I think eventually Thomas will break out. Malcolm Kelly appears to be a soft player who cannot stay healthy. But did have one nice catch on a slant pattern

skinsfan36 · #26 10-02-2008, 04:09 PM

idk about kelly as he prob wont be active sunday because he doesnt cover kicks. will he or is he just bad at it?

saratogan · #27 10-02-2008, 07:03 PM

Thanks for your comments.

I actually believed that one of them should be contributing at this point, considering that we got three receivers in the 2nd round of the draft. There are two rookie receivers in the NFL who are having tremendous seasons already: Eddie Royal (VA Tech) and DeSean Jackson.

Of the three we drafted, I expected to see Kelly contribute the most due to the amount of playing time and quality of play (he only missed a few games due to injuries during 3 years) demonstrated while at O. I did not expect Thomas to step in because he was too raw ( and it is still showing - especially short and middle routes). Davis is an enigma to me. Athletic and powerful and great hands - awesome combination for a tightend. The only knock, according to some scouts/analysts was how long it would take him to learn NFL offense playbook. But it appeared that he was progressing in the pre-season and I thought we would see a little more of him than we have.

Ok, I am disappointed. Two came into camp not in appropriate condition. One has stayed on the side line with various injuries. Another has been in sparingly, but needs a lot of help to learn how to run short and mid-routes. I assume, as I have not heard otherwise, that Davis is not in much because Yoder is just damn good.

So summarizing, I should keep my disappointment (frustration, anger, etc) in a bottle and chill. And, as most of you have pointed out, the vets are executing, let the rookies continue to learn (sounds a lot like Gibbs' approach) and slowly work them in. Sorry, I still want Kelly to come in and be that tall, talented, great hands, wide out that we have lacked for so many years.

Got it off my chest. Time to go.

guess88 · #28 10-03-2008, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by saratogan

Thanks for your comments.

I actually believed that one of them should be contributing at this point, considering that we got three receivers in the 2nd round of the draft. There are two rookie receivers in the NFL who are having tremendous seasons already: Eddie Royal (VA Tech) and DeSean Jackson.

Of the three we drafted, I expected to see Kelly contribute the most due to the amount of playing time and quality of play (he only missed a few games due to injuries during 3 years) demonstrated while at O. I did not expect Thomas to step in because he was too raw ( and it is still showing - especially short and middle routes). Davis is an enigma to me. Athletic and powerful and great hands - awesome combination for a tightend. The only knock, according to some scouts/analysts was how long it would take him to learn NFL offense playbook. But it appeared that he was progressing in the pre-season and I thought we would see a little more of him than we have.

Ok, I am disappointed. Two came into camp not in appropriate condition. One has stayed on the side line with various injuries. Another has been in sparingly, but needs a lot of help to learn how to run short and mid-routes. I assume, as I have not heard otherwise, that Davis is not in much because Yoder is just damn good.

So summarizing, I should keep my disappointment (frustration, anger, etc) in a bottle and chill. And, as most of you have pointed out, the vets are executing, let the rookies continue to learn (sounds a lot like Gibbs' approach) and slowly work them in. Sorry, I still want Kelly to come in and be that tall, talented, great hands, wide out that we have lacked for so many years.

Got it off my chest. Time to go.

Woooossssaaaaaaa

shally · #29 10-03-2008, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan36

idk about kelly as he prob wont be active sunday because he doesnt cover kicks. will he or is he just bad at it?

just never did much of it, i figure.. plus, as brittle as he has been, no sense in risking him on ST's

PHIL32 · #30 10-03-2008, 03:14 AM

way too early to judge kelly,thomas and davis.it is rare that a wr will impact
in his first year and get significant playing time.by midseason expect to see
all three in packages for certain plays.year 2 and 3 they will be starters and look like pro's.

very excited about chris horton and kareem moore.both look comfortable
playing and will be valuable for years.