Roydell Williams
6-foot, 187 pounds
Stan Hixon knows Williams dropped a pass, or two, Sunday morning. Still, he said, ‘’He catches the ball well.’’
Williams caught 55 passes for Tennessee two years ago before breaking his ankle in practice before a January playoff game. It required surgery and sidelined him until early August. He was cut by Tennessee and, still slowed by the ankle problem, he did not sign with any team last season.
‘’He has speed,’’ Hixon said. ‘’He’s a big-time player. I feel real good about him, but we just have to see what he does in games.’’
Williams’ big problem: he injured a pinkie finger Sunday. The team isn’t yet sure how long he’ll be sidelined.
Marques Hagans
5-foot-10, 205 pounds
He’ll compete with Williams for the fifth and likely final receiver spot on the roster (assuming Washington keeps five receivers). Hagans finished 2008 on the Redskins’ practice squad and has nine career catches in parts of three NFL seasons.
He’ll play in the slot.
‘’He has that speed and quickness,’’ Hixon said. ‘’I’ve been surprised by his speed.’’
Antwaan Randle El
5-foot-10, 185 pounds
Randle El could be surpassed on the depth chart this summer. If the Redskins want their offense to improve, that has to happen. It would mean that Devin Thomas or Malcolm Kelly has improved. And that would make the offense more explosive.
Randle El is a solid No. 3 slot receiver, which is the role Washington envisions for him. He’s been fine in camp, but Kelly and Thomas have flashed more than Randle El. But will they do it when the games start?
