Smoke Signals: Can the 2008 rookie class bounce back?

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 08-11-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Fair points.

I don't have any link that says DT is playing on Thursday. But if I see one I'll pass it along. My understanding was that Portis, Haynesworth, Bridges, and Thomas are all out.

Are AH and CP more just being held out of the game or are they legit injuries? I haven't heard anything on CP and I know about AH knee injection.

Lotus · 08-11-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

Are AH and CP more just being held out of the game or are they legit injuries? I haven't heard anything on CP and I know about AH knee injection.

Matt Terl's blog today made it sound like those two are good to go but won't play simply as a precaution.

GTripp0012 · 08-11-2009, 04:04 PM

Davis and Cooley combine this year for 1,000 yds and 10 TDs. So that makes it Davis, even if 70% of that production is Cooley's.

SmootSmack · 08-11-2009, 04:07 PM

Second-year wide receivers Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly figure to be on the field a lot. The plan is for Thomas, who returned to practice after missing time because of a hamstring injury, to start at Z receiver, or flanker, ahead of Kelly. Top wideout Santana Moss, the X receiver, or split end, might sit out or play sparingly.

Redskins Insider - Portis, R. Thomas Not Likely to Play

Spence · 08-11-2009, 04:11 PM

I went with Devin Thomas, the boring pick. I just doubt Tryon will be on the field enough to make a huge impact, even if he is improving nicely. Davis will only have a huge impact if the Redskins go to a lot of 2-TE sets.

SC Skins Fan · 08-11-2009, 04:11 PM

Fred Davis will be the most productive of the 2008 Second Rounders, which is disappointing because he is the one the Skins probably need the least. But maybe the productive second tight end can help mitigate the lack of production from the receivers and also provide a viable red zone option. Davis showed the most improvement of the three at the end of last year, albeit as a blocker, and from all accounts he has been the most impressive of the three during the off-season/early pre-season.

budw38 · 08-11-2009, 04:27 PM

Thomas is the most likely , with kelly having the knee and Davis likely on the field the least . If all three provide some 1st downs and a few big plays , the sum of the three could prove vital for our success ! Hope Rinehart imrpoves and becomes a starter at some point , Tryon sounds good , and I believe K.Moore is going to make some plays for us ,,, we could end up having a good 08 draft class . Also looks like we will get some pressure from O-SAK-PO and even Jarmon, 09 class

GTripp0012 · 08-11-2009, 04:29 PM

I do think that Thomas and Kelly will have similar looking catch and yardage totals because I feel their playing time will be split pretty evenly. I'd be surprised if Kelly wasn't a lot more valuable by more advanced stats such as catch rate.

NYCskinfan82 · 08-11-2009, 04:46 PM

No doubt they can bounce back or i think show up, i think they all will contribute DT, MK and FD.

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 08-11-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Second-year wide receivers Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly figure to be on the field a lot. The plan is for Thomas, who returned to practice after missing time because of a hamstring injury, to start at Z receiver, or flanker, ahead of Kelly. Top wideout Santana Moss, the X receiver, or split end, might sit out or play sparingly.

Redskins Insider - Portis, R. Thomas Not Likely to Play

Ok cool.. Let's hope for the best!! I really want to see these guys make plays. They have to get it going early so they build some confidence in themselves. And at the same time so would I.

But I'm pretty sure my opion doesn't matter to much to them.

wilsowilso · 08-11-2009, 05:00 PM

If Kelly remains healthy he is going to prove so many people wrong.

Lotus · 08-11-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

Ok cool.. Let's hope for the best!! I really want to see these guys make plays. They have to get it going early so they build some confidence in themselves. And at the same time so would I.

But I'm pretty sure my opion doesn't matter to much to them.

Yes. The whole offense needs to have more swag than it had last year.

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 08-11-2009, 05:08 PM

agreed.

WaldSkins · 08-12-2009, 09:24 PM

Chris Horton!!!

GusFrerotte · 08-12-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

Matt Terl's blog today made it sound like those two are good to go but won't play simply as a precaution.

Why would you even play CP/ARE in say all but the last preseason game? They are pretty much locks to make the cut, unless all these '08 and the '09 Wr rooks look hot, then you might have to get ARE in there more, but that is not probable.

View Poll Results: What 2008 Draft Pick Will Have the Biggest Positive Impact in 2009?
Fred Davis	25	13.89%
Malcolm Kelly	47	26.11%
Kareem Moore	6	3.33%
Chad Rinehart	19	10.56%
Devin Thomas	80	44.44%
Justin Tryon	3	1.67%
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08-11-2009, 04:04 PM	#33
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Smoke Signals: Can the 2008 rookie class bounce back? Davis and Cooley combine this year for 1,000 yds and 10 TDs. So that makes it Davis, even if 70% of that production is Cooley's. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

08-11-2009, 04:07 PM	#34
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Smoke Signals: Can the 2008 rookie class bounce back? Second-year wide receivers Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly figure to be on the field a lot. The plan is for Thomas, who returned to practice after missing time because of a hamstring injury, to start at Z receiver, or flanker, ahead of Kelly. Top wideout Santana Moss, the X receiver, or split end, might sit out or play sparingly. Redskins Insider - Portis, R. Thomas Not Likely to Play __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-11-2009, 04:11 PM	#35
Spence Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. Posts: 150	Re: Smoke Signals: Can the 2008 rookie class bounce back? I went with Devin Thomas, the boring pick. I just doubt Tryon will be on the field enough to make a huge impact, even if he is improving nicely. Davis will only have a huge impact if the Redskins go to a lot of 2-TE sets. __________________ For all your DC sports news: DC Pro Sports Report For all your NFL draft news: DC Pro Sports Report NFL Mock Draft Database

08-11-2009, 04:11 PM	#36
SC Skins Fan The Starter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,555	Re: Smoke Signals: Can the 2008 rookie class bounce back? Fred Davis will be the most productive of the 2008 Second Rounders, which is disappointing because he is the one the Skins probably need the least. But maybe the productive second tight end can help mitigate the lack of production from the receivers and also provide a viable red zone option. Davis showed the most improvement of the three at the end of last year, albeit as a blocker, and from all accounts he has been the most impressive of the three during the off-season/early pre-season. __________________ It has taken a long time, but I have finally realized that nothing I say about the Redskins will have any effect upon anything the Redskins do.

08-11-2009, 04:27 PM	#37
budw38 Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern,Va. Posts: 2,706	Re: Smoke Signals: Can the 2008 rookie class bounce back? Thomas is the most likely , with kelly having the knee and Davis likely on the field the least . If all three provide some 1st downs and a few big plays , the sum of the three could prove vital for our success ! Hope Rinehart imrpoves and becomes a starter at some point , Tryon sounds good , and I believe K.Moore is going to make some plays for us ,,, we could end up having a good 08 draft class . Also looks like we will get some pressure from O-SAK-PO and even Jarmon, 09 class

08-11-2009, 04:29 PM	#38
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Smoke Signals: Can the 2008 rookie class bounce back? I do think that Thomas and Kelly will have similar looking catch and yardage totals because I feel their playing time will be split pretty evenly. I'd be surprised if Kelly wasn't a lot more valuable by more advanced stats such as catch rate. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

08-11-2009, 04:46 PM	#39
NYCskinfan82 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Age: 56 Posts: 3,803	Re: Smoke Signals: Can the 2008 rookie class bounce back? No doubt they can bounce back or i think show up, i think they all will contribute DT, MK and FD.

08-11-2009, 05:00 PM	#41
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 52 Posts: 2,841	Re: Smoke Signals: Can the 2008 rookie class bounce back? If Kelly remains healthy he is going to prove so many people wrong.

08-11-2009, 05:08 PM	#43
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	Re: Smoke Signals: Can the 2008 rookie class bounce back? agreed. __________________ Just win.

08-12-2009, 09:24 PM	#44
WaldSkins Playmaker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 42 Posts: 2,726	Re: Smoke Signals: Can the 2008 rookie class bounce back? Chris Horton!!! __________________ "I would change that around, Jesus isn't Cutler. I guarantee you Jesus couldnt thread the ball like Jay does."-Monksdown

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