WR Andre Roberts has agreed to deal with Redskins

Is there anything the Redskins could do that you could be happy about? I don't think you'll be happy until Dan Snyder appoints you as GM!Cool your jets, you aren't the opinion police here.

I think this is a great singing for the money and what he can bring. Havent seen anyone mentioned it yet today, but in College he was an elite PR/KR. That is another angle for signing him I hope, he can step in and try it out for us. Havent seen him do it a ton in ARI, but check him out on youtube from college.

Andre Roberts (WR, The Citadel) Punt Return Highlights '08 - '09 - YouTube

Search him.

Fast. Solid hands. Good pick up for us.

Roberts at this price will be a much stronger addition a year from now when Garcon is a cap casualty. Assuming the Redskins aren't done signing receivers (spoiler: they aren't), his reps are going to be tough to come by this year.

Yeah, I saw couple reports stating Roberts goes opposite Garcon, but thats not the case. Roberts goes into the slot, but think we go really big WR on the outside.

Roberts isnt going to be a 5 yards and out in the slot, Gruden will send the slot downfield a good amount, opens Garcon up underneath.

It's a stretch to say he is a solid #2. He is versatile, probably an upgrade over Moss at his current age and production. He also will do some kick returning for us. I think the contract will be very reasonable, and he fills alot of needs for us. I'd expect some catches in the flat for him also.

Well, he had Fitz (82 receptions/954 yards) and Michael Floyd (62/1054) ahead of him with C. Palmer throwing the ball - FLoyd would be some teams No. 1. The prior year, when the Cards went through a series of HORRIBLE QB's, Roberts had (64/759). He's a solid No. 2.

Just like folks said Garcon wasn't a true No.1, I think the same could be said of Roberts as a No.2. Garcon would be a No.1 on a lot of teams, but he also would be the No. 2 guy on several teams. I think the same could be said of Roberts in the No. 2 slot - start there for lots of teams, be the No. 3 on several teams. I hope he pans out for us as well as Garcon has.

Some actual football thinking rather that simply complaining about a guy's stats, refreshing!

You have to consider the situation Roberts was in as JR does here. He was behind one stud WR in Larry Fitz and a strong #2 in Floyd. His QB slung it around a lot but threw 22 INTs. That's a lot of drive-killing opportunities for Roberts' stats to have gone even higher.

I don't think Roberts is nearly as good as Pierre - Pierre put up 1000 yards with Curtis Painter as the QB. That says it all. But Roberts contributed nicely as a #3 - not because he's a #3 talent but because the Cards had better WRs ahead of him.

Roberts will be used in motion with us and out of the slot. He has 4.3 - 4.4 speed, so he's an upgrade over what Moss was giving us the last few years. Plus he gives us an actual option as a returner. Quality signing.

Anybody know the $ terms?

Andre Roberts WR Highlights - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD-5PBUiMY0)

I hate it. He clearly doesn't have a signature move after a TD. Worst signing ever! [/sarc]

Will this guy be returning any kicks for us?

Yeah, I saw couple reports stating Roberts goes opposite Garcon, but thats not the case. Roberts goes into the slot, but think we go really big WR on the outside.

Roberts isnt going to be a 5 yards and out in the slot, Gruden will send the slot downfield a good amount, opens Garcon up underneath.Truth be told, I don't like spending money at all on WR considering how deep the draft is at the position. There will be starters available on day 3.

This is a much better signing than Josh Morgan was two years ago. 33% cheaper, and a chance to be better. And the Redskins were always probably going to do something in free agency, given how bad they were at the position last year.

Jordan Reed is going to be the deep threat in the offense next year.

Will this guy be returning any kicks for us?

I seriously hope so, and dont see why not. I think that was perhaps another motive behind the siging, in College he was an ace return man. Youtube his punt return/Kick return highlights. They are pretty nasty. He is just so fast.