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I definately agree. I think it is silly to still have D-Will returning kicks. On our depth Chart the punt returner is D-Will and the Kick returter is Mike Bell By the way there are only 4 corners on the team. I still think we should go and get somebody who only returns kicks. Forget about having a 6th WR. Somebody like say Marcus Vick. Oh by the way Watts has never been on the practice squad. So he is definately eligible.
This boy is getting thrashed here on our boards. Whats the deal guys.
He plays special teams > Watts can run really reallly fast.
He took Watts #3 spot last year > Wattts can run really really fast
I think everyone see's the what Watts could potentially be. He has the tools to be a better reciever than Adams. Although, you are right Adams has done more for the team. Especially ST's.
I understand this, I just get bored. I know they need the opportunity to develop and they are getting better. DWatts failed to use his talent which was why he got cut. I just like what we did with Eddy Mac. Picked him up from another team and he was a very productive WR for us.
Oh yeah! Eddy was an outstanding pick up, for obvious reason's. Why can't Kircus be that guy? He has never been given the opportunity until now. As, he was stuck behind a few highly drafted reciever's in Detroit. The Circus seems to have the knack, as did Ed, to get open. Also great hands. And, don't count out Marshall. We were extremely lucky for him to fall to us. Give em a chance! They might live up to the potential.
Well, the potential is there with these guys. And, typically it takes 3 years to develop a WR. Considering we never draft highly in the draft, with the exception of this year. There needs to be time for development. It's not every year a guy like Marshall falls to you later on in the draft at the reciever position.
I understand this, I just get bored. I know they need the opportunity to develop and they are getting better. DWatts failed to use his talent which was why he got cut. I just like what we did with Eddy Mac. Picked him up from another team and he was a very productive WR for us.
What exactly are you sideing with? That releasing Watts was a collossal mistake?
Watts was not going to improve our receiving corps, except maybe by doing double duty on Sundays. In addition to being inactive, maybe he could have brought the active receivers gatorade to help them stay hydrated.
Instead of hoping that a reciver suddenly learned how to catch a ball, Shanahan went and used 4 of his 8 draft picks on wide receivers, plus decided to give a sandwich maker a shot. You never know, he might turn out like another number 87 that was cast aside by his first team as someone who wasn't NFL caliber...
...that I'm also underwhelmed in regards to our WR depth.
You look around the league.....the best teams have a 3rd receiver. Chris Henry, Stokely, Reggie Williams, Cedrick Wilson or Nate Washington in Pitt, Eric Parker, Patrick Crayton, Bobby Engram, etc.
We have, as silk said, a bunch of unproven special teamers and a rookie.
Personally, I'm sick of DWatts, Devoe, and Adams. I think we should've cut them all and just picked up whatever was out there. We've had Devoe and Adams for a few years now and its been the same thing. They're always "almost" players and never do anything during the season. If one of our big time receivers goes down we'll sign somebody before we let one of these guys take over a number 2 or 3 spot. If we're gonna have crappy guys on the team at least change who they are from time to time to keep me from getting bored!!
Well, the potential is there with these guys. And, typically it takes 3 years to develop a WR. Considering we never draft highly in the draft, with the exception of this year. There needs to be time for development. It's not every year a guy like Marshall falls to you later on in the draft at the reciever position.
The only reason I cant think of for keeping Adams is that he actually performed the best returning kicks and punts in the pre-season. He was way better than Clark (hence why Clark was cut).
Other than Rod and D-Will, he's the only guy with any real game-time kick/punt returning experience. I have a feeling now that we cut the roster down to only 4 CBs that they won't be using D-Will much returning kicks, just a feeling. I'm sure we'll try to keep him healthy at CB where he is much more vital.
Your absolutely right! Ok, I am feeling better about this I think you are also right on the money with D-Will. And, I hope you are. Although, I think his return game is what made him one of our picks. He proved to be an outstanding rookie, along with Foxworth. They have solidified the CB postion, and we can not afford to lose that talent to a PR or KR.
Personally, I'm sick of DWatts, Devoe, and Adams. I think we should've cut them all and just picked up whatever was out there. We've had Devoe and Adams for a few years now and its been the same thing. They're always "almost" players and never do anything during the season. If one of our big time receivers goes down we'll sign somebody before we let one of these guys take over a number 2 or 3 spot. If we're gonna have crappy guys on the team at least change who they are from time to time to keep me from getting bored!!
Thanks for bringing a different perspective! I have been :brick: since I woke up this morning. But, the way you look at this makes sense. Although, why keep Adams when they tried to trade him so recently? And, you said the way the others were playing in camp, but Watts did recieve a lot of praise through all the camps and for his off season workouts. I guess your right, it comes down to ST play.
The only reason I cant think of for keeping Adams is that he actually performed the best returning kicks and punts in the pre-season. He was way better than Clark (hence why Clark was cut).
Other than Rod and D-Will, he's the only guy with any real game-time kick/punt returning experience. I have a feeling now that we cut the roster down to only 4 CBs that they won't be using D-Will much returning kicks, just a feeling. I'm sure we'll try to keep him healthy at CB where he is much more vital.
What is really the difference between Adams, Watts, and Devoe, and why did Darius get cut? I'll tell you why:
-Darius just wasn't going to be the #3 guy this season. With the way Brandon Marshall and David Kircus were playing in camp, they pretty much locked up #3-4 early, IMO. This puts Watts at #5 at most.
-Both Devoe and Adams contribute on special teams, something that Watts does not do. So, we have a #5 WR that probably will never get on the field as a WR and doesn't play STs, either? Sounds like a waste of a roster spot to me, and apparently it does to Shanny, also.
This week, we'll see which of the roster cuts get re-signed by other teams. I think there will be several guys with new homes (Dayne, Calico, and Warrick come to mind) but it will be interesting to see if anybody takes a chance on Watts.
I'd be willing to bet he won't get picked up and will end up in someone else's traing camp next year. This will tell you something about what the rest of the league thinks about him, and I've got to imagine, he's not even given a second thought by most.
Thanks for bringing a different perspective! I have been :brick: since I woke up this morning. But, the way you look at this makes sense. Although, why keep Adams when they tried to trade him so recently? And, you said the way the others were playing in camp, but Watts did recieve a lot of praise through all the camps and for his off season workouts. I guess your right, it comes down to ST play.
What is really the difference between Adams, Watts, and Devoe, and why did Darius get cut? I'll tell you why:
-Darius just wasn't going to be the #3 guy this season. With the way Brandon Marshall and David Kircus were playing in camp, they pretty much locked up #3-4 early, IMO. This puts Watts at #5 at most.
-Both Devoe and Adams contribute on special teams, something that Watts does not do. So, we have a #5 WR that probably will never get on the field as a WR and doesn't play STs, either? Sounds like a waste of a roster spot to me, and apparently it does to Shanny, also.
This week, we'll see which of the roster cuts get re-signed by other teams. I think there will be several guys with new homes (Dayne, Calico, and Warrick come to mind) but it will be interesting to see if anybody takes a chance on Watts.
I'd be willing to bet he won't get picked up and will end up in someone else's traing camp next year. This will tell you something about what the rest of the league thinks about him, and I've got to imagine, he's not even given a second thought by most.
Wow, I had to work yesturday when the cuts happened. Then had to spend time with the lady I couldn't wait to wake up this morning and see what happened. Wow, did I get slapped in the face! The coaching staff was really talking up Watts, through all the camps. Great off-season, and this and that. What the hell happened? Shanny must have something up his sleeve, right? Although we have had unexpected good things out of Kircus. And, probably the best WR Shanny has drafted since he has been here in Marshall. What did Watts do to get cut? Is he going to try and make a play for Branch? Mike please give us a little insight, here?
By the way there are only 4 corners on the team. I still think we should go and get somebody who only returns kicks. Forget about having a 6th WR. Somebody like say Marcus Vick. Oh by the way Watts has never been on the practice squad. So he is definately eligible.
I couldn't wait to wake up this morning and see what happened. Wow, did I get slapped in the face! The coaching staff was really talking up Watts, through all the camps. Great off-season, and this and that. What the hell happened? Shanny must have something up his sleeve, right? Although we have had unexpected good things out of Kircus. And, probably the best WR Shanny has drafted since he has been here in Marshall. What did Watts do to get cut? 
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