Skins look to improve WR-Sign Roydell Williams (could add Hackett)

The biggest thing I DON'T want is time going away from Kelly and Thomas. Yes, I want to win now, but we HAVE TO LET THEM DEVELOP.

Being Kelly is not ready to go and Thomas has a hammy issue from yesterday, even though it doesn't appear to be much, it is the same problem hammy from last season. They will have plenty of time to develop, as it appears.

We have an old/weak WR core to say the least. And two unproven rookies, and yes I hope one of these guys can step up and be a #1 or #2 and challenge Santana but that remains to be seen.

Both these guys are veteran WR's in this league, have good size and know how to play the game, and are being signed for a reason. If Hackett stays healthy he is very familiar with this offensive scheme and could be a big asset. I like both these moves, they are needed.

we should trade Moss, get a 2nd or 3rd for him next year, and let all the young and up coming WR, play now, the best way is to find out which one, really wants to be #1


welcome to the site...but this comment makes no sense at all...trade Moss for a future 3rd just to force the Skins to play the young guys?

Moss it the only deep threat the opposing defenses need to game plan around.

The NFC east would be laughing their butts off if we did this...dont worry...it wont happen.

The reality is we will get lucky if one of the rookies stick...so that would leave Moss ARE...the successful rookie...then WR depth...I highly doubt both rookies start...and if they do...it wont be until next year at the soonest.
So do we need Moss...absolutely...almost as much as we need portis...and probably more than we need Cooley.

It sounds like you guys think we already signed both guys...is this true?

The first post says that Hackett is likely to sign pending a physical....if he does, then why would Washington sign with the Skins vs the Ravens....I wouldn't.

Hopefully I'm being overly pessimistic here but Kelly's knee at this point sounds FUBAR...and he hasn't been able to put in the time building chemistry/timing w/ JC as Thomas has. That said I could see Kelly inactive early in the season (hopefully not too long) and our WR corp look like: Moss, DT, ARL, Hacket, Washinton. Losing Thrash will help cap space a bit too so I'd say he's gone. Hopefully Kelly can get back in later...but I really don't expect anything from him this season at all...can you imagine how his knee will flare up at game speed and taking hits.

It sounds like you guys think we already signed both guys...is this true?

The first post says that Hackett is likely to sign pending a physical....if he does, then why would Washington sign with the Skins vs the Ravens....I wouldn't.

The article says that Hackett will sign today and Washington may sign after a tryout with the Ravens this week.

Goodbye James Thrash...I've enjoyed your special teams contributions but we need to get more out of our receivers.

If we get Washington that could spell the end for Thrash. Washington does the same exact things only younger and cheaper. Thrash dropped a good number of passes last year also. I was watching the Eagles and Giants games from last year recently and he dropped big 3rd down throws in both games. Catches that should have been made to convert and move the chains. I know he's a cult hero and all but he's not really a viable option anymore.

I really hope that Thrash doesn't make the team. The fact that he was a starting receiver for us last year was embarrassing.

I actually think Hackett has the better shot to be a contributor in 2009. Not sure how he is on special teams, but the combination of his size and experience with Zorn/WCO sets up a nice hedge in case the struggles continue for Kelly and Thomas. He could turn into a solid possession receiver for us potentially.

Last year around this time I was all for signing Hackett, as were a bunch of folks here.

I really hope that Thrash doesn't make the team. The fact that he was a starting receiver for us last year was embarrassing.

Thrash has been a solid Redskin special teamer/ great locker room guy (backup #4 WR for spot duty) having him at the #3 WR spot was a failure, I agree.

Thrash is coming of surgery this off season. I do not see him making the team this season in any capacity.

both are nice signings.....Washington will hopefully replace Thrash. Hackett cant really replace Thrash because he doesn't play special teams. He is nice insurance though if we have an injury to the top 4 WR's, esp. with Kelly having another surgery. Even though Hackett can't stay healthy either, at least he can help the youngins learn the system if nothing else....

Washington is also a special teams specialist. two years ago in New England they couldn't stop him on Punts and Kick off returns. He isn't the reciever he was in college but he adds good depth.

D.J. Hackett is a good third down guy and worth a look.