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He is better suited to the matchups he would face in the slot.
Randle El is effective in the red zone when Jim Zorn moves him around. Randle El is an effective weapon when used in the right circumstances, but the lack of a legitimate No. 2 WR leaves Washington unable to maximize Randle El’s talents.
Behind the first four targets there is little to speak of.
Roydell Williams led the Titans in receptions back in 2007 with 55, but he sat out 2008 with an injury. With his experience, Williams could end up as the Redskins’ fifth receiver on the depth chart.
Free agent pickup Trent Shelton and seventh round draft choice Marko Mitchell are both hoping to compete for the fifth receiver spot. They are the biggest challengers to Williams.
Several other WRs are roster longshots. Marques Hagans, Keith Eloi, and Jaison Williams make up the rest of the receiving corps, but come September they will be looking for work unless they vastly overachieve.
Overall Grade: D+
Sure Moss is a game breaker for the ‘Skins, but he’s their only one and not even a top ten receiver in the league.
He will have his moments and yet, if no one can help create some space for him, there’s no way Washington will become a two-dimensional offense.
The passing game is woeful because there’s no one else besides Moss who even strikes a hint of fear into opposing defenses. They gameplan to stop Moss.
Unless Kelly and/or Thomas steps into the possession receiver role, this is a very, very ordinary air attack.
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