patsfan55
In the Starting Line-Up
- Joined
- Sep 13, 2004
- Messages
- 2,656
- Reaction score
- 1
I understand what you mean. A good vet min would make me happy.
exactly
just bring him in with a chance, but no promise, to make the roster
Registered Members experience this forum ad and noise-free.
CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I understand what you mean. A good vet min would make me happy.
Good ol prospect profiles always interesting to take a look at:
http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/washington_kelley
"ANALYSIS
Positives: Explosive breakaway threat with impressive leaping ability … Explodes coming off the line and uses his hands well to escape press coverage … Has an array of moves to elude defenders and shows proper crack-block techniques upfield … Sharp route-runner who is especially effective on underneath passes and crossing patterns … Has good field awareness and is very conscious of the sideline markers … Separates quickly from the defender in the open, showing that second gear needed to gain yardage after the catch … Natural hand extender going up for the ball and shows fluid body adjustments coming back for the off-target tosses … Very tough and physical going for the ball in a crowd … His upfield acceleration consistently allows him to break tackles … Gets in the defender's way when trying to block for the ground game.
Negatives: Concentration on the ball needs improvement, as he does not always get his head turned around properly to track the ball in flight … Hesitates at times when he can't escape the press at the line, seeming to give up when his initial move does not work … While he shows quickness in and out of his breaks, he will run sloppy routes late in the game (tends to run out of gas) … Rash of injuries (back, knee, head) are a concern. "
As for production, keep in mind:
Caldwell's first 4 seasons in league:
76 catches, 950 yards, 7 TD
Washington's first 4 seasons in league:
72 catches, 893 yards, 9 TD
Caldwell's season with Pats:
61 catches, 760 yards, 4 TD
Perfect Pats type candidate. Respected as a football player, but for one reason or another (depth/injuries/other) isn't out there putting up numbers. I'd be surprised if the Pats don't at least make an attempt at signing this cat.
Whose Brady's favorite reciever now? There will surely be more than 1 reciever open.