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'Skins have good reason to get pass-happy
The Free Lance-Star, VA - 5 hours ago
WHEN THE NFL SEASON opens in September, the Washington Redskins won't have any problems catching passes. A couple of seasons ago ...


Sun, 02 Jul 2006 05:15:00 GMT

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[Gotham Dark Knight]

Conversely, when the Redskins open training camp at the team's headquarters on July 30, the team's top four receivers from last season will be back. Joining them will be two new starting-caliber pass-catchers, both acquired this offseason.

Second-year Redskin Santana Moss remains the go-to option. The former New York Jet is coming off a record-breaking first season in D.C. and the first Pro Bowl selection of his five-year NFL career. A year ago the former Miami Hurricane caught 84 passes for 1,483 yards and nine touchdowns, establishing himself as one of the game's most lethal route-runners.

Starting opposite Moss as the team's second receiver likely will be Brandon Lloyd, acquired in a March trade with the San Francisco 49ers. Lloyd, entering his fourth year in the NFL, provides strength and size (6-0, 195 pounds) to Washington's otherwise speed-laden receiving corps. His blend of agility and size can present mismatches, as he's often too physical for the undersized cornerbacks trying to cover him.


Lloyd likely will run shorter patterns across the middle of the field, operating as the team's possession receiver. Lining up across from a player who attracts as much attention as Moss should only help his development.

Moss is a superstar, I remember him destroying my Cowboys a year ago and I had him on my fantasy team...but I just don't see Llyod as a great complimentary receiver and they have issues at quarterback...I don't expect much from this team.

[Lefty Noob]

I disagree about Lloyd, as I think the kid will wind up being a good receiver, but you're dead solid correct about the woeful state of the Redskins quarterbacking unit. Brunell is old and beat up, Ramsay's gone Campbell isn't ready. They really should've upgraded this position during the offseason.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

I disagree about Lloyd, as I think the kid will wind up being a good receiver, but you're dead solid correct about the woeful state of the Redskins quarterbacking unit. Brunell is old and beat up, Ramsay's gone Campbell isn't ready. They really should've upgraded this position during the offseason.

You really believe in Lloyd huh?...I don't know man was a 4th round pick that has played well, but not great... I don't see him breaking out in Washington.

[Lefty Noob]

With Moss and Lloyd starting, that leaves Randle El as their #3 receiver, does it not?

[Trashed]

I think the 'Skins have a potent passing attack indeed. I also believe that Brunell still has enough left to get them going.