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James Washington Requests Trade
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When Dez Bryant put it out there yesterday I wondered if Washington wanted out. It makes sense for him because he is the clear No. 4 WR on this team and is even further back with Harris, Ebron, and maybe even Freiermuth in terms of touches. Hope he gets to go to a team where he can ball out as the No. 2 or 3 heading into UFA.
I don't blame him for wanting to play. Hopefully they get reasonable compensation as I still think he is good. Not sure he is a complete receiver but he is certainly good down the field Nd blocks well. He may not have the full tree because of his role.
Can't blame him but it sucks. They will pretty much have to move him and won't get anything in return. They'll be lucky to get a late-round pick for him and he can easily be a No. 2 or No. 3 on another team. That actually puts us in a bit of a bind at WR since we have nobody solid behind him. We need to keep 5 WR's. I guess that would probably be Ray-ray and then possibly the return guy from last nights game. Not sure if we have anyone better. Neither of those 2 are nearly as good as Washington.
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I don't think he's a guy they HAVE to trade if a fair offer isn't given. They may take anything just to give him the opportunity, but this isn't a malcontent who is going to destroy the roster if they don't make a deal.
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That's unfortunate, but with the onus on running the ball, there might not be enough passes to go around. I like the kid. He's clutch.
This is a true statement. It could come down to we cannot get what we need for you. Play out the season quietly and make the best of what you get (only in his best interest) You are free to leave as a FA next year.
He could definitely be a #2 on some teams in the league. All it takes is an injury and he's going to be seeing the field a lot.
I'd try to keep him, especially since we probably wouldn't get more than a 6th rd pick for him.
I'd try to keep him, especially since we probably wouldn't get more than a 6th rd pick for him.
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Agreed. He is one injury in preseason or the regular season from his role changing drastically. I personally wouldn't trade him. In fact if one of our starters catches a case of the drops again I bench them and move Washington up.
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Washington needs to work on separation if he wants to see the field more in PGH....To my eyes his biggest issue & why he doesn't see the field as much as the others is he isn't very good at getting quick separation, compounded by the fact he is smallish...Why does DJ get his targets? Because Washington does not get open anywhere near as often AND QUICKLY as DJ does....
A QB has only a few seconds, sometime millaseconds, to make a decision & what I have noticed when watching Washington is it takes him way a bit too long to get separation. By that time, other plays have developed & the decision of where the ball goes had to be made...
I would say Washington is a strider who is a little more stiff then the others. This leads to an incomplete route tree and what you are saying about separation. I'm a little surprised he is handling this through the media unless the Steelers want offers to come in from other teams to create a market.
No but his heart won't be into playing. They could keep him but I doubt they will and I doubt they get anything better than a 6 for him.
If he wants to make any money next year in FA, his heart better be into it during any and all opportunities.
True but unless we have an injury, he won't be getting many snaps. With their other weapons now and needing a roster spot each week for a return man, I could see him not dressing every week. So, why not approach them for a trade now. If he can get out now and get some preseason on another team, he would probably be their No. 3. The Steelers may opt to wait until later in the preseason though to see what injuries happen. Hopefully none for us but if other teams lose a WR or two, they might be able to get something more than a 6 or 7th rounder for him. Right now, that's all I see them getting.
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Washington has had plenty of chances to play. He's never truly capitalized on them. He doesn't have elite deep speed, doesn't create separation, and his hands aren't as good as some like to think they are. I like the guy and want him to do well, but the combination of JuJu, Johnson, and Claypool are all better.
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Ben went to bat for him last year, got him on the field a good bit more, and if you look at his catches, they didn't go up much. Truth be told, he just hasn't impressed, and that's why he's not out there. Want more catches, get open more.
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And I think RayRay can replace him. Trade him out of the division for a DB, LB, or OL
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I love James Washington but you can ONLY hold a player for so long and Jame's time has come. I don't know if he asked behind closed doors or just went to media (betting he asked in private). I'm sure dialog between him and Coach Tomlin is open and knowing the STEELERS organization they will try to accomodate him as best of a business decision can be made for both parties.
I see a 6th possible 5th but to any team regardless whereas if he plays out year then he gets his choice of who comes calling. problem is I don't think as many teams will be knocking on his door as he thinks there would be. He'd be better ahead career-wise to humbly stay here and be prepared as that would be his best advertisement into his future. ONE injury away from being a focal point.
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I see a 6th possible 5th but to any team regardless whereas if he plays out year then he gets his choice of who comes calling. problem is I don't think as many teams will be knocking on his door as he thinks there would be. He'd be better ahead career-wise to humbly stay here and be prepared as that would be his best advertisement into his future. ONE injury away from being a focal point.
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