The NFL Player That You Were Most Impressed With After Week 1

Ruhskins · 09-09-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

If we had drafted Royal or Jackson, could you imagine the backlash here? "Why did we just draft another 5'10" speedster?!!!!"

You just can't win with Redskins fans. :smashfrea

mooby · 09-09-2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

If we had drafted Royal or Jackson, could you imagine the backlash here? "Why did we just draft another 5'10" speedster?!!!!"

What Ruhskins said. If my above post made it seem like I would prefer Royal or Jackson over Kelly and Thomas, then my mistake. I really do believe that Kelly and Thomas can become good contributors to this team, but it will just take time. Clearly they aren't Jackson or Royal, two guys who have come in and (so far) look like they will be contributing right out the gate.

Time will tell if the moves we made are wrong, but because of the performance of those two rookie wideouts compared to our two rookie wideouts those impatient members of our fanbase have already made their knee-jerk reactions and that's why we see all these typical posts.

If Thomas and Kelly do turn out to be good though, you can pretty much take it to the bank that those same fans will be singing the front offices' praise.

MTK · 09-09-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

If we had drafted Royal or Jackson, could you imagine the backlash here? "Why did we just draft another 5'10" speedster?!!!!"

Oh I know, I could hear it now WE NEED A BIG WR

MTK · 09-09-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mooby

I'm not hatin' on Kelly or Thomas, I'm not expecting either to contribute right away and that was my mindset heading into the season.

But I tell ya, watching these other rookie receivers having these good days is making me realize not all rookie receivers struggle. DeSean Jackson had an excellent day for Philly and I think he will be an immediate contributor this season, and I was hesitant to praise Eddie Royal coming into the season because he wasn't that impressive to me at Virginia Tech, but damn the kid has looked good in his opening game. It's halftime and he's already 1 yard away from reaching the 100 yard plateau and the kid looks like he has a great rapport with Jay Cutler.

Of course they don't all struggle. Generally speaking it's not an easy position for rookies to come in and make an instant impact though. And just because they had one good game it doesn't mean they will sustain their success all season. It's one game, gotta take it for what it is.

I know some people see these rookie WRs out there making plays and wonder where our guys are, but it's way too early to start worrying if we made the wrong choices. As SS pointed out there were plenty of rookie WRs that didn't make any sort of impact in week 1 so we're certainly not alone.

SouperMeister · 09-09-2008, 12:27 AM

Among rookies, I thought DeSean Jackson looked peerless among WRs yesterday, but Eddie Royal is sure giving him a run for his money tonight. Royal's QB, Jay Cutler, looks on the verge of a breakout this season. The guy has a laser arm, especially when he's on the move out of the pocket.

prinzeofmoval · 09-09-2008, 02:34 AM

I got 3 words for ya...Micheal Burner Turner

Mistressxeg0 · 09-09-2008, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by prinzeofmoval

I got 3 words for ya...Micheal Burner Turner

Michael Turner 220 yards 2 td First game with atlanta falcons...

redskinsgirl · 09-09-2008, 08:14 AM

Aaron Rodgers impressed me last night. I didn't think he would have played as well as he did.

redsk1 · 09-09-2008, 08:49 AM

Add rookie WR Eddie Royal of the Broncos and Jay Cutler as well. Jay Cutler looked fired up and ready to go. I believe Royal caught 9 balls-1 TD-100+ yards.

Stacks42 · 09-09-2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by redsk1

Add rookie WR Eddie Royal of the Broncos and Jay Cutler as well. Jay Cutler looked fired up and ready to go. I believe Royal caught 9 balls-1 TD-100+ yards.

Doesnt sound like he is having a hard time figuring out the playbook.

MTK · 09-09-2008, 08:51 AM

Cutler looked very good, he could be in for a big season.

redsk1 · 09-09-2008, 09:56 AM

Yeah, let's not give up on Kelly and Thomas. It's been 1 game!!!! Most rooks don't make an impact and who knows what Royal and Jackson will do the rest of the season.

McNabb has the ability b/c he scrambles so much to make some WR's look good. He almost made Freddie ....what's his last name....look good. Mitchell.

Monkeydad · 09-09-2008, 11:26 AM

Durant Brooks

Redskins_P · 09-09-2008, 11:29 AM

Eddie Royal. He was all over the field making plays last night. Its good to see a local guy make a nice impression on his first game.

skinsfan69 · 09-09-2008, 11:40 AM

Eddie Royal was a freakin beast last night.

09-09-2008, 12:27 AM	#5
SouperMeister Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 61 Posts: 3,419	Re: The NFL Player That You Were Most Impressed With After Week 1 Among rookies, I thought DeSean Jackson looked peerless among WRs yesterday, but Eddie Royal is sure giving him a run for his money tonight. Royal's QB, Jay Cutler, looks on the verge of a breakout this season. The guy has a laser arm, especially when he's on the move out of the pocket.

09-09-2008, 02:34 AM	#6
prinzeofmoval Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 432	Re: The NFL Player That You Were Most Impressed With After Week 1 I got 3 words for ya...Micheal Burner Turner __________________ I laugh at you Colt Brennan haters. You're the same guys who didn't wanna bench Brunell for Campbell. The tables will turn.

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redskinsgirl Camp Scrub Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: dc area Posts: 78	Re: The NFL Player That You Were Most Impressed With After Week 1 Aaron Rodgers impressed me last night. I didn't think he would have played as well as he did.

09-09-2008, 08:49 AM	#9
redsk1 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,351	Re: The NFL Player That You Were Most Impressed With After Week 1 Add rookie WR Eddie Royal of the Broncos and Jay Cutler as well. Jay Cutler looked fired up and ready to go. I believe Royal caught 9 balls-1 TD-100+ yards.

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09-09-2008, 09:56 AM	#12
redsk1 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,351	Re: The NFL Player That You Were Most Impressed With After Week 1 Yeah, let's not give up on Kelly and Thomas. It's been 1 game!!!! Most rooks don't make an impact and who knows what Royal and Jackson will do the rest of the season. McNabb has the ability b/c he scrambles so much to make some WR's look good. He almost made Freddie ....what's his last name....look good. Mitchell.

09-09-2008, 11:26 AM	#13
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09-09-2008, 11:29 AM	#14
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 47 Posts: 4,101	Re: The NFL Player That You Were Most Impressed With After Week 1 Eddie Royal. He was all over the field making plays last night. Its good to see a local guy make a nice impression on his first game.

09-09-2008, 11:40 AM	#15
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