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

I don't see how the Steelers are going to let Randel El go, so we'll have to draft someone and have a vet compete with D. Patten.

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

[QUOTE=ST21]I dont want him.......enough with the small ball[/QUOTE]
I agree, I do not want another small WR. I would like to see us get a bigger WR. Here are my choices, in no particular(SP) order.

A. Bryant - 6'2" - 188lbs. 4yrs exp. Last year where he got to be the #1 guy he had over 1,000 yards and 15 catches of 20+yards.

D. Givens - 6'0" - 212lbs. 4yrs exp.

K. Robinson - 6'1" - 205lbs. 5yrs exp. Also, could work on our special teams squads.

K. Washington - 6'3" - 216lbs. 3yrs exp.

Any one of these guys I would like to see play for us. Also, if you look, they are all young meaning that they wont be quick fixes, they will be here long term. And they are big WR size wise to help move the chains and be a target in the red zone.

Re: WR numbers who could be our #2
 

[QUOTE=skinspt-11]What about trading Ramsey to the cards for Bryant Johnson.[/QUOTE]

I've mentioned this in another thread regarding one of the Arizona receivers. I don't think Dennis Green will part with any of his wideouts. Johnson, Fitzgerald and Boldin are the only thing the Cardinals have going for them. Plus, D. Green loves to throw the ball.

I wouldn't count on Arizona letting any of those guys go.

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

I'd only want AR-el if the following aren't available:
wayne (expensive and franchised, so not happening :/ )
curtis (RFA)
KR
draft S moss
givens

there are #2s with 800-1000 yards, so settling for someone that's a 600 yard WR just cause he's fast and can run a trick play is silly. I'd bring in 2-3 WRs though. Either curtis or KR, then on top of that try to draft a WR if and only if the right player is available and bring in a couple lowball guys with upside or old established guys (keenan, reche, etc). That way you could have 2 good WRs outside moss and depth that's good for more than 1 catch a game total.

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

didn't consider K washington or C Bradford... the texans J gaffney might be a good pickup too. I think curtis if possible is still the best option, and KR is a good pic too as long as you have a backup plan.

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

:coach: yeah i say so but the steelers are gonna give him a deal because he is good at throwing at catching :towel: :towel: :towel: :towel: :towel:

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

Bears are apparently interested in Randle-El, per the Chicago Tribune.

"Talk around this year's Senior Bowl practice week is that the Bears' first priority will be Pittsburgh wide receiver and premier returner Antwaan Randle El when free agency begins in March. Randle El, from Thornton High School in Harvey by way of Indiana University, has averaged 40 catches for 12.4 yards and 42 punt returns for 9.5 yards during his four seasons with the Steelers.

Randle El also would give the Bears a third-string quarterback on game days without using the active roster spot. His play in the Steelers' playoff run will drive up the price, but the Bears are in excellent salary-cap shape and have not shied from making decisive, big-money moves the last three off-seasons."

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

after watching the seniors practice,maybe s moss might be the way to go.said to have an excellent week of practice.maybe a hard worker like his brother

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

[QUOTE=TAFKAS]Bears are apparently interested in Randle-El, per the Chicago Tribune.

"Talk around this year's Senior Bowl practice week is that the Bears' first priority will be Pittsburgh wide receiver and premier returner Antwaan Randle El when free agency begins in March. Randle El, from Thornton High School in Harvey by way of Indiana University, has averaged 40 catches for 12.4 yards and 42 punt returns for 9.5 yards during his four seasons with the Steelers.

Randle El also would give the Bears a third-string quarterback on game days without using the active roster spot. His play in the Steelers' playoff run will drive up the price, but the Bears are in excellent salary-cap shape and have not shied from making decisive, big-money moves the last three off-seasons."[/QUOTE]

It's going to be hard for the Redskins to compete with a team that has plenty of cap space for a player of Randle El's caliber.

If this is true about the Bears, we can kiss Randle El goodbye.

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

We need reggie wayne, T.O., randle-el, or 6'0''+ receiver to be a solid 3rd down, blocking and can go over the middle wide out, and put patten in the slot on 2nd and 3rd, and long down situations. We need a hard hitting, cover DB either SS or CB, and an backup O-line. Who is out there FA and or draft?

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

I gotta' say. The Bears are making some sound decisions personnel-wise.

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

It's not very often, salary cap or not, that Dan Snyder lets someone leave the city without signing a deal. If Dan gets it in his head that he wants Randle El, he will make it work. Remember, between Gibbs & Danny, we've got Jesus and Satan on our side.

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

too much hype for a 600yd #2. there's better out there for less.

Re: Randle El is the receiver we need to pursue
 

[QUOTE=Grim21Reaper]Randle-El is not the answer. I do not understand the buzz about him, either. First of all the reason that Pitts will let him go is because he isn't as good as Cedric Wilson.

Look at his stats: [url]http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/stats?playerId=3590[/url]

His best year was 43 catches for 600 yards and 3 TDs <crickets chirping>.

He isn't even as good as Patten, he fumbles too much, and his hands are Gardneresque. How would he help the team?

There are better options out there.[/QUOTE]

Randle-El scored one TD in the regular season. But I guess he stepped up in the playoffs.

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

Check the links for the following receivers:

Reggie Wayne [url="http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/235256"]http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/235256[/url]

Antwaan Randle El [url="http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/302217"]http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/302217[/url]

Eric Moulds [url="http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/1196"]http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/1196[/url]

Kevin Curtis [url="http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/395944"]http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/395944[/url]

As a #2 Receiver, I'd want them in this order:

Wayne, Moulds, Randle El, Curtis.

As a #3/KR, I'd want:

Curtis, Randle El

Everyone is talking about Randle El throwing option passes, but how many of those are the Redskins likely to run??? Maybe 4 in an entire season? I'll take the best receiver of the bunch to take the pressure off of Moss and then worry about gadget plays and return yards.