Skins look to improve WR-Sign Roydell Williams (could add Hackett)

NYCSkin · 05-04-2009, 04:49 PM

Looks like we just signed Roydell Williams. Maybe Zorn is gonna try a 5 wide out offense this year?

jsarno · 05-04-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NYCSkin

Looks like we just signed Roydell Williams. Maybe Zorn is gonna try a 5 wide out offense this year?

What happened to him last year? Didn't he have a bad injury that kept him out all season?

NYCSkin · 05-04-2009, 05:05 PM

He broke his ankle and the end of the 2007 season. Titans drafted Kenny Britt so I guess Williams became expendable...

Hamoskinz · 05-04-2009, 05:19 PM

Roydell had good games (2-3 games I can remamber) in 2007 when Young was the QB and would have been even better passing stats if Vince Young hadn't run so often. I am confident though that our young rookies will step and compete with Roydell and Hackett instead of seeing this move as giving up on Kelly &/or Thomas.

SmootSmack · 05-04-2009, 05:28 PM

I wonder how much Sherman Smith pushed for this signing, he must know him from their days together in Tennessee right?

an23dy · 05-04-2009, 05:36 PM

I wonder if we can bring all these guys in because we are the first to have veterans into camp and other teams will try and have them in and sign them also. It just seems weird that we seem to be the only ones who are getting all of these solid veterans come in.

GTripp0012 · 05-04-2009, 06:46 PM

Roydell Williams is a pretty inspired signing. Even if he doesn't end up making the team, I like the direction that this is going in.

DoggDayAfternoon · 05-04-2009, 07:19 PM

I wanna see if Malcolm Kelly can step up..Injured or not now is the time

backrow · 05-04-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

With all the pulled hamstrings at the WR position.....again? I like the move to add veteran depth at the receiver position.

Redskins Insider - Your daily source for news and commentary on the Washington Redskins, by Jason La Canfora

Posted at 12:04 PM ET, 05/ 3/2009 Skins Offer Deals to Washington, Hackett (Updated)

The Redskins have offered contracts to veteran free agent wide receivers Kelley Washington and D.J. Hackett, who participated in minicamp this weekend, a league source said. Washington is expected to decide on the Redskins' offer after visiting the Baltimore Ravens this week. Hackett was expected to take a physical this afternoon and planned to sign with the team today, a league source said.

Hackett and Washington Deals offered, but not accepted yet!

Washington/Hackett update - Redskins 360 - Washington Times

These guys must be fishing for bigger contracts or something.

If you're out of work, and someone offers, I cannot understand not accepting!

53Fan · 05-04-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DoggDayAfternoon

I wanna see if Malcolm Kelly can step up..Injured or not now is the time

Yes! Injured or not! Get your ass out there and play ball!

My head is starting to hurt real bad.

jsarno · 05-04-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by backrow

Hackett and Washington Deals offered, but not accepted yet!

Washington/Hackett update - Redskins 360 - Washington Times

These guys must be fishing for bigger contracts or something.

If you're out of work, and someone offers, I cannot understand not accepting!

Because I'm sure they will get vet min offers from other teams, so why not wait a little and see if they can get a couple HUNDRED THOUSAND more? I completely see why they are waiting.
Look at it from their perspective. If you KNEW you would sign on with a company before August (say at 50k a year), but knew other companies were "interested" at the same level of pay, and possibly more, wouldn't you take that shot too? What if another company offers the same position, but for 60k, or 70k? Which one will you take?

Lotus · 05-04-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jsarno

Because I'm sure they will get vet min offers from other teams, so why not wait a little and see if they can get a couple HUNDRED THOUSAND more? I completely see why they are waiting.
Look at it from their perspective. If you KNEW you would sign on with a company before August (say at 50k a year), but knew other companies were "interested" at the same level of pay, and possibly more, wouldn't you take that shot too? What if another company offers the same position, but for 60k, or 70k? Which one will you take?

Yes. I'll bet they are considering playing time, too. If they are offered vet min everywhere, they'll take the shot which they think offers them the best opportunity to play.

I think it is good. If we were signing guys that no one else wanted, that might be a problem.

DoggDayAfternoon · 05-04-2009, 09:52 PM

I change my position how is this an upgrade

GMScud · 05-04-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 53Fan

Yes! Injured or not! Get your ass out there and play ball!

My head is starting to hurt real bad.

Seriously. Some of the worst posts I've read around here in a while.

Ruhskins · 05-04-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DoggDayAfternoon

I wanna see if Malcolm Kelly can step up..Injured or not now is the time

Were you the guy that told Merriman to keep on playing after he blew out his knee?

05-04-2009, 04:49 PM	#61
NYCSkin Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Age: 54 Posts: 513	re: Skins look to improve WR-Sign Roydell Williams (could add Hackett) Looks like we just signed Roydell Williams. Maybe Zorn is gonna try a 5 wide out offense this year?

05-04-2009, 05:05 PM	#63
NYCSkin Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Age: 54 Posts: 513	re: Skins look to improve WR-Sign Roydell Williams (could add Hackett) He broke his ankle and the end of the 2007 season. Titans drafted Kenny Britt so I guess Williams became expendable...

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Hamoskinz Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Samoa Posts: 180	re: Skins look to improve WR-Sign Roydell Williams (could add Hackett) Roydell had good games (2-3 games I can remamber) in 2007 when Young was the QB and would have been even better passing stats if Vince Young hadn't run so often. I am confident though that our young rookies will step and compete with Roydell and Hackett instead of seeing this move as giving up on Kelly &/or Thomas. __________________ "If you don't wear a jock strap, you're going to be in trouble." Bugel

05-04-2009, 05:28 PM	#65
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	re: Skins look to improve WR-Sign Roydell Williams (could add Hackett) I wonder how much Sherman Smith pushed for this signing, he must know him from their days together in Tennessee right? __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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an23dy Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 162	re: Skins look to improve WR-Sign Roydell Williams (could add Hackett) I wonder if we can bring all these guys in because we are the first to have veterans into camp and other teams will try and have them in and sign them also. It just seems weird that we seem to be the only ones who are getting all of these solid veterans come in.

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GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	re: Skins look to improve WR-Sign Roydell Williams (could add Hackett) Roydell Williams is a pretty inspired signing. Even if he doesn't end up making the team, I like the direction that this is going in. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

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