Lets See Marko Mitchell With the First Team
I admit it, sometimes it's easy to get caught up in the theatrics of meaningless late game performances in the preseason. If preseason performances in the 3rd and 4th quarter mattered, Colt Brennan would be our starting QB, Marcus Mason would have supplanted Clinton Portis at RB, and Steve Spurrier would still be the head coach. Alas, preseason performances in the 3rd and 4th quarter mean very very little - which is why I want to see WR Marko Mitchell get some time with the first team.
In all fairness, this idea isn't mine - Lavar Arrington talked about it this week on his show on 106.7 (which by the way is the best sports radio talk show in the DC region).
Mitchell is a 6'4, 7th round pick out of Nevada who has been impressing fans, scouts and teammates this preseason. Clinton Portis has heaped praise on Mitchell, telling the Post that "Marko Mitchell is killing Carlos Rodgers in practice. I'm talking about, he can not stop him."
In last week's game against the Steelers, Mitchell had 3 catches for 21 yards - including a beautiful catch in the back of the end zone to give the Skins their first touchdown of the preseason.
According to the Post's Jason Reid, Mitchell - if he makes the 53 man squad - could challenge Devin Thomas (WR) and/or Malcolm Kelly (WR), last year's highly touted 2nd round draft picks, on the depth chart.
Let's see if Marko Mitchell is for real. Zorn and company should get Mitchell in the game during while the first team is on the field. Santana Moss is a veteran pro, who doesn't need the time with Campbell, same for Randle El, and Kelly and Thomas have been given ample playing time this preseason.
Let's see if Mitchell can duplicate his efforts on the practice field and against the 3rd and 4th stringers with the first team. I certainly share Jessica's doubts about Campbell's ability to lead the Skins this year (hell I have been doubting Campbell since day 1). That having been said, let's see if a big target like Mitchell can help Campbell and the Skins.
In all fairness, this idea isn't mine - Lavar Arrington talked about it this week on his show on 106.7 (which by the way is the best sports radio talk show in the DC region).
Mitchell is a 6'4, 7th round pick out of Nevada who has been impressing fans, scouts and teammates this preseason. Clinton Portis has heaped praise on Mitchell, telling the Post that "Marko Mitchell is killing Carlos Rodgers in practice. I'm talking about, he can not stop him."
In last week's game against the Steelers, Mitchell had 3 catches for 21 yards - including a beautiful catch in the back of the end zone to give the Skins their first touchdown of the preseason.
According to the Post's Jason Reid, Mitchell - if he makes the 53 man squad - could challenge Devin Thomas (WR) and/or Malcolm Kelly (WR), last year's highly touted 2nd round draft picks, on the depth chart.
Let's see if Marko Mitchell is for real. Zorn and company should get Mitchell in the game during while the first team is on the field. Santana Moss is a veteran pro, who doesn't need the time with Campbell, same for Randle El, and Kelly and Thomas have been given ample playing time this preseason.
Let's see if Mitchell can duplicate his efforts on the practice field and against the 3rd and 4th stringers with the first team. I certainly share Jessica's doubts about Campbell's ability to lead the Skins this year (hell I have been doubting Campbell since day 1). That having been said, let's see if a big target like Mitchell can help Campbell and the Skins.
posted by ChrisBarronDC at 7:15 AM
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