Jabar Gaffney Told to Seek A Trade

[MTK]

lol you'd think we were trying to replace Jerry Rice or something.

When your leading WR doesn't even hit 1000 yards, is on the wrong side of 30, and doesn't offer much as far as YAC or making big plays, the team would be foolish to not try to upgrade.

If Davis didn't get suspended, he would have definitely led the team in most receiving categories. I wonder what this conversation would look like now if that happened.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

When your leading WR doesn't even hit 1000 yards, is on the wrong side of 30, and doesn't offer much as far as YAC or making big plays, the team would be foolish to not try to upgrade.

Does this go
for Garcon/Hankerson/Morgan this upcoming year? Or do we just take whatever production they give and live with it so long as they are under 30?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Does this go
for Garcon/Hankerson/Morgan this upcoming year? Or do we just take whatever production they give and live with it so long as they are under 30?

of course you look at the entire, bigger picture at the end of the year, but I will say if Morgan matches Jabars numbers....we are in the playoffs and RG3 is ROY.

[los panda]

i'd like to think that this helps santana's chances. i hope to see him as our primary punt returner this season

[SBXVII]

I don't know why you all are worried... we will have Jared Green.

[Chico23231]

I think the big thing with Gaffney's game is this: did he have a memorable/significant catch or in general, just a beast game last year? Im not talking about just a big catch for a first down...he is consistent which is still a need for a team, but he doesnt bring a highlight

[Bubba305-ST21-]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I think the big thing with Gaffney's game is this: did he have a memorable/significant catch or in general, just a beast game last year? Im not talking about just a big catch for a first down...he is consistent which is still a need for a team, but he doesnt bring a highlight

aka zero YAC

[REDSKINS4ever]

I just hope Shananan knows what he's doing by letting Gaffney go. I've never heard of a WR starting for 16 games and leading your team in receptions, reception yards, and then becoming trade bait.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

I just hope Shananan knows what he's doing by letting Gaffney go. I've never heard of a WR starting for 16 games and leading your team in receptions, reception yards, and then becoming trade bait.

How about guys like Randy Moss or Terrell Owens who both went from hero to goat overnight, with multiple teams no less. Or even Coles when he was here, led the team in receiving in 2003 and 2004, traded in 2005.

Gaffney's "accomplishments" should be looked at with a grain of salt, considering his numbers would have been much different if Davis wasn't suspended. And is 68-947-5 really anything to get excited about?

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Gaffney's "accomplishments" should be looked at with a grain of salt, considering his numbers would have been much different if Davis wasn't suspended. And is 68-947-5 really anything to get excited about?

At his age, probably not. But it would have suggested that he would have provided good value (i.e. a similar season next year) if he played out his contract.

I don't think the point was that we couldn't get that production somewhere else ever again (though I'm skeptical re: Garcon), I think it was that the Redskins looked at the opportunities the Z receiver got last year, saw 68-947-5, and thought "that has to be better if we're going to be a winning team."

They might be right on that. I'm certainly not willing to go on record saying that their wrong. But I will say that we've seen no aptitude to correct the biggest problems of this team in the past two years (RB + QB selection, pass defense, offensive line) UNTIL they traded more to get RG3 than any player in the draft before.

So when the Redskins look at Gaffney's numbers (68-947-5) and see a position that's underachieving (on a 5-11 team, mind you), what I'm I supposed to see first: that the Shanahan's are way ahead of the curve, addressing an issue before it becomes obvious and painful? Or that this is the Redskins just chasing ghosts after misidentifying the problem?

Both are possible, and it's a matter of perspective. I just tend to lean away from the idea that the Shanahans can see and fix issues, otherwise, I think they would have won more than 11 games in two seasons.

[REDSKINS4ever]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

How about guys like Randy Moss or Terrell Owens who both went from hero to goat overnight, with multiple teams no less. Or even Coles when he was here, led the team in receiving in 2003 and 2004, traded in 2005.

Gaffney's "accomplishments" should be looked at with a grain of salt, considering his numbers would have been much different if Davis wasn't suspended. And is 68-947-5 really anything to get excited about?

The entire offense was off track all year because of the horrible quarterback play. Anyways, Gaffney isn't a elite WR. He's average but he's a respectable veteran. You mention Terrell Owens and Randy Moss. They are both way past their primes but when they were in their primes they still scared NFL secondaries.

It's too bad Gaffney has to go.

[RGIII]

I think the team needed a "playmaking" WR. Who's a more cap-friendly WR signing that would be as good as Garcon? You'll never know. Gaffney or his agent may have questioned his role after Morgan and Garcon were signed. Gaffney may still end up with the Skins. IMO there were no better options as far as giving a rookie QB (which the team had to trade much for) WRs to compliment his talents.

In regards to the OL, the current guys will have to step it up regardless of who else is brought in or not. That's not far-fetched.

[CultBrennan59]

Next time I plan at looking at this thread I better see news of him being traded.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Next time I plan at looking at this thread I better see news of him being traded.

All you do is complain.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by donofriose

All you do is complain.

I love how someone who's only been here for 3 months has figured this out. lol. I love you already. Marry me.