How long do you keep Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly if they don't produce?

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

The team needs to play to it's individual strengths also. If Thomas is nothing but a run straight down the field type of player then they need to utilize that. Send him on speed routes. I know Moss is currently doing that but teams will be baffled as to double teaming Moss and covering Thomas. Then use either Randel El or Kelly on other routes.

If it takes 2-3 yrs for a WR to develope and come into his own, which people are saying of two possible 1st rounders in Kelly and Thomas, then why didn't we keep some of the other WR's we had last yr to develope them? Heck I went on NFL.com and checked the WR's and I can only find McMullen who is available.

Good points sir... I think it's especially true of Devin cuz his athletic ability is off the charts but we need to find a way to get the ball in his hands. Getting both guys a ton of reps in pre-season is key too, but even then I think Zorn will have to be a little creative to get Devin the ball. It will be worth it. Also wrt Devin if he's not going to start at WR this year (and I doubt he will) he should be strongly, strongly considered for KR/PR IMO. Again we have to find a way to exploit his physical gifts.

I think Kelly is a simpler case. If his knee(s) hold up he will be productive for us this year no question about it.