PATRIOTSFANINPA

Kelly returns to Foxboro this week and I really do miss him as he was a stalwart on STs and aside of Izzo,he was the heart of STs when he was here and always played returns well,but he was not really a part of the receiving corps with Moss,Welker and Gaffney getting the big roles.

Did the team give Kelly enough of a chance to prove himself from a WR standpoint?,I think he would have been a solid #3 this season although his stats in Cincy were poor.

I think it would have worked out in the long run as he is having a productive start in Baltimore with averaging nearly 60 yards per game when given the chance - Maybe he fits better on Baltimore but I cannot at this time in 3 weeks after seeing what has transpired that signing Galloway and cutting Greg Lewis and Washington was a better decision.

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slash83

I dont think it was a mistake, I still think Galloway will turn out to be a solid contributor to the team, no matter how bad he looks right now.

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Mack Herron

BB blew it with the WR position this year:

Greg Lewis + Joey Galloway << Jabbar Gafney + Kelly Lewis

Don't get me started on Alex Smith. Good thing Edelman came through to cover the slot, but make no mistake, they are hurting on the outside.

Gwedd

That's an easy answer for a complex problem. it isn't the receivers as much as it is Brady and the opponents. Don't forget that Brady is still getting back into rhythm with his WR's. Forget practice. It's a whole 'nuther thing when real-live bodies are coming at you with malice aforethought. TFB's been out of synch a might, but he's getting better.

And the opponents get a say in how the game unfolds. Even the worst teams have some quality players, and when tey do their job, it IS difficult to make things look like they did in '07.

We're three games into the season. Let's give it a rest until the bye week, then see how things stand.

mayoclinic

It was a financial decision to let Washington go. I understood it but was not particularly happy about it at the time, as I have always liked Washington and thought he was a great STer and potential WR for us. I'm happy to see him do well in Baltimore (except against us).

Do I wish we had kept him? Yes. Was letting him go the right move to make given our cap situation at the time? Probably also yes. Tough call.

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bostonia3333

Dont get me started on Galloway, but thanks for indirectly stirring the pot.

Kelley Washington was the complete football player and a classic New England Patriot. He had incredible instincts, above average hands, and decent(not great) speed. My greatest memory of him was that snowbowl Jets game in 2007--he was a monster. I think it was a mistake letting him go--he could have easily filled up the no. 3 wr slot. Washington didn't really command an insane amount of money anyway, so letting him go baffled me since Stallworth was expected to depart NE. But it is what it is, and receiver is an achilles heel on our team right now.

fumbrunner

I have been one of his biggest fans. I understand the salary considerations that led to his release, but I think he could have been a solid performer on Offense given the chance. He is proving that now in Bal.

Mainefan

Brandon Tate, Sam Aikin, and what's the name of that fellow on the practice squad, Nunn? Not to mention Edelman. We don't have a wide receiver problem. When Tom is right, we are just fine.

Gwedd

Yup... what HE said..

Deus Irae

I have no problem with Washington and Lewis both being gone, nor do I have a problem with Smith being gone.

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