Redskins cut two receivers

by Skin Patrol on Mar 17, 2008 8:59 PM EDT in Redskins News

Per the Official Site we've lost Steven Harris and Mike Espy:

The Redskins have released wide receivers Mike Espy and Steven Harris, the team announced on Monday.

Espy was set to assume a more prominent role on the Redskins' offense last year when he suffered a knee injury in preseason. He was placed on injured reserve following surgery, ending his season...

Harris had suffered a knee ligament during a 2007 mini-camp practice. He was placed on injured reserve following surgery.

Which goes to show how tenuous one's position is in the NFL and why staying healthy is so important. Both guys were in perpetual limbo as to their permanent roster spot, and proved one injury removed from cuts. I was rooting for both of them all the way -- moral people support underdogs. Best wishes to them both.

I enjoy watching the discussion here on drafting a WR but don't want to read too heavily into these cuts. I doubt either Mike Espy or Harris were ever threatening the #2 or #3 spot on the roster. If we were set, or opposed to, drafting a WR on the first day of the draft, those plans have probably not changed substantially.

Mike Espy is especially missed. For a guy who was effectively a practice squad overachiever for much of his tenure here, I typed his name on at least 24 different posts.

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Go Mike Espy

Make a team. I wanted you on ours the entire time.

Talkin' Sports

by BlackOps on Mar 18, 2008 1:47 AM EDT reply actions

maybe there's something

to read into this. Moss,ARE,and Thrash are the only regulars at WR on the roster. That's 3 outa 7, seven being usually how many WR's a team carries. We all know Thrash is mostly a special teams so that only leaves 2 that are actually used.

I'd like to think that they would hold on to these two until atleast OTA's in the spring. Maybe there's a push for some WR's soon.

by CptChaosSidekick on Mar 18, 2008 6:47 AM EDT reply actions

Additional WR and..

The Redskins are interested in Reche Caldwell returning. Vinny has stated the hope for Anthony Mix to be a possible starter and the big reciever the Redskins are talking about this off season. An additional three wide recievers were signed as potentials Maurice Mann, Billy McMullen and Burl Toler

by dr WNC on Mar 18, 2008 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions

A dim bulb brightens

I remembered Caldwell but I didn't include him because he has yet to resign. I like him and I thought he was underutilized last season.

As for the others, I hope they can max out their potential while there with the Skins but until they do something beyond pratice "where talking partice..practice?" I wont consider them anything but practice squad players.

by CptChaosSidekick on Mar 18, 2008 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions

I believe

both Mann and Toler have been with the team before, the latter for some time if my memory serves.

I support Anthony Mix getting some receptions and re-signing Caldwell. I thought he was clutch and reliable last year in limited action.

Go Register. Or else.

by Skin Patrol on Mar 18, 2008 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Mix Could be a Sleeper

In 2006 the thoughts on Mix was
POSITIVES: King-sized pass catcher who can be used at a variety of positions. Displays excellent adjustment to the throw, eye/hand coordination and makes the reception away from his frame. Quickly gets into breaks, staying low on exit, and shields away opponents with his frame. Strong, defeats jams and physically beats down opponents to make the catch. Solid position blocker down the field.
NEGATIVES: Marginally productive in college. Never known to be a hard worker.
ANALYSIS: Improving his game as a senior, Mix has potential as a slot receiver in the NFL or possibly at H-back. Must continue to progress and has the ability to be an active part of an NFL offense.

He could be one of the late bloomers who has now decided to take football seriously, he showed some deep commitment last year playing on special teams and was a thriller in Seattle.

by dr WNC on Mar 18, 2008 12:49 PM EDT reply actions