Who needs to step up tonight?

I will be watching three spots. First, Taylor. How can you not want to watch this guy? Ive got faith but tonight is going to be a huge test for him against holt and bruce. I want to see what rookie mistakes he makes. Its harder to ball hawk guys that are that fast, so we'll see hwo he does

Second, whoever is playing RT. Jones I assume, I want to see him continue to progress.

And third, Jacobs. I want him to become a star, Hes got a lot of intangibles and I want to see him step it up and give us another threat.

I know this is very broad, but basically all of the 2nd string guys. If and when any of the starters get injured during the season, I want to be confident that their replacement will be able to step up. While I'd like the 3rd and 4th team guys to perform well too, most of them will be gone by week 1 anyway.

Also, I want to see Ramsey play well. Even though I've been pulling for him, I think Brunell will take the starting job, but I'd at least like to see that Patrick is really making progress and will be able to step right in if needed during the season.

Ladell Betts, please prove to everyone that you should be here! Remember, before Portis came along, a lot of people were pulling for him to be the #1 RB.

The usual suspects. Ramsey, Jimoh and the injury riddled.

Jimoh needs to do more than impress if he has any intention of making the team as waterboy

We are all to quick to give up on potential here in D.C.

Betts is worth keeping around potential only counts when a player doesn't have any. Sultan has speed which looks great in offseason but without smarts and power to go with it he is TCfodder. Remembr Stephen Davis spent 4 years backing up terry allen sucking air on the bench and was almost overshadowed by Skip Hicks. Keep Rock or Simon depending who can be counted on to step in and contribute on special teams. Personally i am leaning towards Simon, Rock has had his chances and looked O.K but nothing special and unlikey to flourish into anything great. He woul be better looking for a team in need of a FB.

Same with Taylor sure we are loaded with talent at WR but you have to keep a project guy. He was unfortunate with his injuries last year but he is an excelent route runner with good hands.

The thing is teams seem to be determined to find the diamond in the rough but giving up on draft day onetalent becasue they don't sparkle from day one is stupid .. managing a football team is like a poker hand do you get rid of the king in you hnad hopeing the 6 you pick up is going to get you a straight...its all swings and roundabouts.