Updated: Redskins Release James Thrash

[TheSmurfs22]

A classy guy all the way. Has has always been one of my favorite players. There are many players who could learn from James Thrash and how to handle themselves like professionals.

[Stuck in TX]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Great guy, but overall there is good news out of this. Hopefully some of the younger guys will get more of a chance.

Yeah its time for Kelly and Thomas to step it up. No excuses now.

[skins89moss]

I wish James Thrash the best. I hope he doesn't risk his health to keeping playing cause he has his whole life ahead of him. He is a model for all the young players to mold themselves after. His hard work and dedication makes him a true pro. Good Luck Thrash listen to your body its time to call it a career. God Bless.

[53Fan]

I thought I heard Larry Michael say something about an announcement Monday. I was only halfway paying attention but it wouldn't surprise me if Thrash announces his retirement.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Another thing about Thrash, via Cooley's blog, is he apparently studies and takes notes like no other. He is the true professional as he is 100 percent focused on improving all the time. I am not surprised that Zorn will allow Thrash to take his time; teams have got to love guys like this even if their output may not be as great.

Not sure what notes he would be taking unless it's what he sees the defenders doing on other teams cause we all know Hixon is not passing any info worth it's weight in gold.

At this point I would almost say fire Hixon and make Thrash the WR coach. Maybe all his notes will finally help the team.

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

At this point I would almost say fire Hixon and make Thrash the WR coach. Maybe all his notes will finally help the team.

Lol I don't know about Thrash taking over Hixon's position, but it would be great if Redskins FO is able to offer him a job position as coach assistant or somewhere in FO.. He truly deserves it, and it would be funny not to hear anything about Thrash anymore when he retires and leaves NFL..

[backrow]

Matty posted the news of Marko Mitchell, but he may be just the WR to replace Thrash. At least he seems to have hands.

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[53Fan]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

I thought I heard Larry Michael say something about an announcement Monday. I was only halfway paying attention but it wouldn't surprise me if Thrash announces his retirement.

I believe the "announcement", is gonna be about the lottery.

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by mrreddman

I thank him for his years with the team, but really he needs to look out for his health first. I dont think he is going to make the team this year anyway, at least I sure hope not. And if he does make the team, how much will he really play and contribute? Lets go with Roydell or a young guy and keep it movin....

Thrash's best days were during the Norv era and his stint with the Eagles. By the time we resigned him he already seemed a step or two slower than his old self. I like him, but there is a time to know when to take a bow and move on. With him gone we can now hang on to one of the new WR acquisitions that might pan out to be a #3 WR.

[GMScud]

Zorn was quoted today as saying that Thrash has "a situation where it is not improving." Doesn't look good for James. That's too bad. I like the guy, but it's time to move on.

[sportscurmudgeon]

I have no direct insight into what James Thrash is thinking about his career at the moment. However, I am confident that when he decides to stop playing NFL football, we will hear from and about him in terms of public service/teaching.

James Thrash would be an excellent football coach; my suspicion is that he would want to start that kind of career out at the high school or collegiate level where he could be a teacher in addition to a coach. And by "teacher" I do not mean to box him into a classroom; James Thash can teach in the classroom to be sure but he also has much more to teach people about how to live thier lives in positive and productive ways.

I would not be shocked to learn that James Thrash eventually started a youth ministery focused on sports and education for kids who don't live in the "high rent district".

James Thrash will never make it into the Pro Football HoF in Canton, Ohio as a player; but he is an outstanding human being.

The Washington Redskins - - and all of the NFL to be sure - - would be proud if every player were as good a person and as helpful a citizen as is James Thrash.

Forget the football player for just a moment and focus on the fact that this is an outstanding person - - akin to Darrell Green and Charles Mann and Art Monk - - who also happened to play some football for the Washington Redskins.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

I have no direct insight into what James Thrash is thinking about his career at the moment. However, I am confident that when he decides to stop playing NFL football, we will hear from and about him in terms of public service/teaching.

James Thrash would be an excellent football coach; my suspicion is that he would want to start that kind of career out at the high school or collegiate level where he could be a teacher in addition to a coach. And by "teacher" I do not mean to box him into a classroom; James Thash can teach in the classroom to be sure but he also has much more to teach people about how to live thier lives in positive and productive ways.

I would not be shocked to learn that James Thrash eventually started a youth ministery focused on sports and education for kids who don't live in the "high rent district".

James Thrash will never make it into the Pro Football HoF in Canton, Ohio as a player; but he is an outstanding human being.

The Washington Redskins - - and all of the NFL to be sure - - would be proud if every player were as good a person and as helpful a citizen as is James Thrash.

Forget the football player for just a moment and focus on the fact that this is an outstanding person - - akin to Darrell Green and Charles Mann and Art Monk - - who also happened to play some football for the Washington Redskins.

Cheers to that

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

I have no direct insight into what James Thrash is thinking about his career at the moment. However, I am confident that when he decides to stop playing NFL football, we will hear from and about him in terms of public service/teaching.

James Thrash would be an excellent football coach; my suspicion is that he would want to start that kind of career out at the high school or collegiate level where he could be a teacher in addition to a coach. And by "teacher" I do not mean to box him into a classroom; James Thash can teach in the classroom to be sure but he also has much more to teach people about how to live thier lives in positive and productive ways.

I would not be shocked to learn that James Thrash eventually started a youth ministery focused on sports and education for kids who don't live in the "high rent district".

James Thrash will never make it into the Pro Football HoF in Canton, Ohio as a player; but he is an outstanding human being.

The Washington Redskins - - and all of the NFL to be sure - - would be proud if every player were as good a person and as helpful a citizen as is James Thrash.

Forget the football player for just a moment and focus on the fact that this is an outstanding person - - akin to Darrell Green and Charles Mann and Art Monk - - who also happened to play some football for the Washington Redskins.

very nice, especially coming from a curmudgeon!

(looks like the warpath is announcing Thrash's retirement already. does he know bout this?)

[Stuck in TX]

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

I have no direct insight into what James Thrash is thinking about his career at the moment. However, I am confident that when he decides to stop playing NFL football, we will hear from and about him in terms of public service/teaching.

James Thrash would be an excellent football coach; my suspicion is that he would want to start that kind of career out at the high school or collegiate level where he could be a teacher in addition to a coach. And by "teacher" I do not mean to box him into a classroom; James Thash can teach in the classroom to be sure but he also has much more to teach people about how to live thier lives in positive and productive ways.

I would not be shocked to learn that James Thrash eventually started a youth ministery focused on sports and education for kids who don't live in the "high rent district".

James Thrash will never make it into the Pro Football HoF in Canton, Ohio as a player; but he is an outstanding human being.

The Washington Redskins - - and all of the NFL to be sure - - would be proud if every player were as good a person and as helpful a citizen as is James Thrash.

Forget the football player for just a moment and focus on the fact that this is an outstanding person - - akin to Darrell Green and Charles Mann and Art Monk - - who also happened to play some football for the Washington Redskins.

Really good stuff here. The Redskins have been blessed with some real game changers both on and off the field.

[SBXVII]

Redskins Release James Thrash

Not sure if you all eluded to this or not but he was let go.