Redskins giving Keenan McCardell a look

by Skin Patrol on Jun 20, 2007 12:10 PM EDT

My hat is tipped towards Extreme Skins for tracking down this Len Pasquarelli article:

Free agent wide receiver Keenan McCardell, the No. 9 pass-catcher in NFL history, may decide to finish his career with the franchise that originally brought him into the league.

ESPN.com has confirmed through league sources that McCardell is in active negotiations with the Washington Redskins, who chose him in the 12th round of the 1991 draft. Released by the San Diego Chargers earlier this spring, McCardell is also discussing a contract with the Houston Texans, where he visited club officials and coaches three weeks ago.

Before/If you were getting your hopes up:

Since he resides in Houston and might be a starter there opposite standout wide receiver Andre Johnson, most felt McCardell would sign with the Texans, who continue to hold open a roster spot for him. But the Redskins became involved with McCardell in recent days and remain a viable alternative for him.

I'm apathetic. Keenan McCardell is a kind-of-sort-of possession receiver in the twilight of his career. I could see him getting some catches in Washington, though it's already a crowded WR unit. Santana Moss, Antwaan Randle-El, Brandon Lloyd, and James Thrash are all locks to make the team, meaning McCardell would compete for that final spot with Mike Espy and a bunch of other guys who probably won't make the roster (Espy had an impressive mini camp and is the current favorite), so I can't imagine this is a particularly enviable situation to walk into. I also doubt that Keenan will demand much of a contract, though his asking price would obviously influence how I felt about him rejoining the Redskins -- we drafted him in 1991.

I am concerned with this from the above article: "...the Redskins became involved with McCardell in recent days..." Why? Are the coaches concerned with our receiving corp? I presumed above that he's battling for that 5th spot, but maybe I'm wrong. Does this not bode well for James Thrash?

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I like McCardell

But only for $2M or less per year.

I like Thrash but McCardell would be a much better 3rd down possession WR.

by smutsboy on Jun 20, 2007 12:16 PM EDT reply actions

I think it's gotta be less than that...

I'd vote no on a 2M a year contract.

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by Skin Patrol on Jun 20, 2007 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I can't see him playing ST like Thrash...

or playing them at all. He's old and hasn't had to do anything besides play WR in a long time.

It almost sounds to me like someone's throwing the Redskins out there to get more money out of the Texans... but maybe it's just me.

by TexSkins on Jun 20, 2007 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions

wouldn't be the first time

t almost sounds to me like someone's throwing the Redskins out there to get more money out of the Texans...

by smutsboy on Jun 20, 2007 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Just as long as it's not the other way around...

by Burgundy and Gold on Jun 20, 2007 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Cardell as WR coach?

Does he really have to suit up to contribute?

by Burgundy and Gold on Jun 20, 2007 6:18 PM EDT reply actions

Sounds like he wants to play

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by Skin Patrol on Jun 20, 2007 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions

So do I

While I certainly don't have a problem with him playing for the Redskins, I'm not convinced (yet) that he'd be much of a factor, other than his league experience.

I mean, can anyone explain why he basically disappeared half-way through last season and in the playoffs? McCardell started off the season with 364 yards through nine games, then had only 7 catches for 73 yards and no touchdowns in their final eight games (including one playoff game).

With that said, maybe I need to develop some pride in my future university? McCardell is a UNLV grad (ok, attendee), where I'll be studying in the Fall.

by Burgundy and Gold on Jun 20, 2007 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions