Randle El is the receiver we need to pursue (#2 WR discussion - Merged)

i think KR or curtis (or even moulds) would give better production for equal or less money than randal-el.
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KR can return kicks but last I checked he isn't as athletic. I am pretty sure he can't be relied on to throw options or take reverses and make a play. I think KR could be a great downfield threat but I also think he could end up roaming his neighborhood naked and babbling with steak knife wounds all over him. That diminishes his value a bit. Randle El might be more expensive but probably not terribly much more and he doesn't have nay character issues that I know of. He probably isn't the potential downfield threat of KR but he does other things that the Skins could use nicely.
Curtis is intriguing but again ARE seems to have a few more tricks in his bag than Curtis. ARE would also be cheaper than Moulds I think. Moulds is a vet with something left in the tank. Somone will pony up for him.

i think KR or curtis (or even moulds) would give better production for equal or less money than randal-el.

I didn't know that Kevin Curtis is also a free agent. Either he or Randal El would fit the bill - both have exposive speed. Add either one, and it will make a huge difference for Moss. Cooley becomes even more effective as a posession receiver with teams pre-occupied with our WR speed. We can them move Patten to #3 WR, which was his position with the Pats. I'm really excited about our offense with Saunders coming in.

My concern with the "smurfs" analogy is that I believe DB's (along with everyone else in the NFL) have gotten bigger since the 80's. For this reason I would prefer someone larger. With the amount of attention Moss receives, I would prefer someone who can get a jump ball when they are in single coverage.

As far as Randle El goes, don't forget -- Bill Cowher and the Steeler organization has never bent over backwards to make sure they retain key players -- Kendrell Bell, Plaxico. They have always been able to find adequate replacements.

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KR can return kicks but last I checked he isn't as athletic. I am pretty sure he can't be relied on to throw options or take reverses and make a play. I think KR could be a great downfield threat but I also think he could end up roaming his neighborhood naked and babbling with steak knife wounds all over him. That diminishes his value a bit. Randle El might be more expensive but probably not terribly much more and he doesn't have nay character issues that I know of. He probably isn't the potential downfield threat of KR but he does other things that the Skins could use nicely.
Curtis is intriguing but again ARE seems to have a few more tricks in his bag than Curtis. ARE would also be cheaper than Moulds I think. Moulds is a vet with something left in the tank. Somone will pony up for him.

KR might not run trick plays as well, but thats a terribly small percentage of total production and randal-el's numbers just aren't very good.

Curtis is an RFA and would cost a 3rd rounder, but he'd be worth it.

KR might not run trick plays as well, but thats a terribly small percentage of total production and randal-el's numbers just aren't very good.

Curtis is an RFA and would cost a 3rd rounder, but he'd be worth it.
His numbers aren't bad though. Remember we're looking for a #2 or #3 not a #1 so a guy who can catch 50-65 balls would be a great weapon. While trick plays are definitely only a small percentage of the plays they are often good for 5 or 6 TDs a year if you have the players to do them. In that case defenses have to spend time preparing for them and have one more thing to worry about during games. It can open up the defenses a little more. That's what we need. Get those LBs off the line and move those safeties back a little to get room for Moss. Just a little here and there will be big I think.

I would love to have Randle El, I think he would be great addition & help our passing game greatly. I've heard the Bears are also very interested in him, hopefully we get him.

I would love to have Randle El, I think he would be great addition & help our passing game greatly. I've heard the Bears are also very interested in him, hopefully we get him.
If the SKins want someone...they get him. It is as simple as that.

As far as Randle El goes, don't forget -- Bill Cowher and the Steeler organization has never bent over backwards to make sure they retain key players -- Kendrell Bell, Plaxico. They have always been able to find adequate replacements.

This is very true plus the Steelers have Cedrick Wilson who could step into the #2 spot if needed.

Height doesn't mean shit. If you didn't already know, Santana Moss has a 42 in vertical. The man has some serious hops.