James

Thrash

A fine deal for both sides. The Eagles have no need to go five deep at receiver, while the Redskins could certainly use some professional depth. Thrash will compete for the No. 2 receiver job, but don’t expect his numbers to improve in Washington. He won’t help as a fantasy starter.

The special teamer has 13 catches as the team’s third wideout. Don’t expect more than a few catches a week.

Washington is very thin at receiver, with WR David Patten also out.

Brandon Lloyd should improve in his second year under coordinator Al Saunders, but may have to fight just to be in the top three. James Thrash has had a nice camp, Todd Pinkston just signed, and Mike Espy is competing.

It doesn’t look good for Moss. Thrash, a career special teamer, hasn’t caught more than 20 passes in a year since 2003. With an inconsistent QB throwing to him, Thrash is unlikely to be very useful against Detroit. Keenan McCardell and Reche Caldwell will also get playing time in a potential rotation opposite Antwaan Randle El.

“At this point it’s feeling real good,” Moss said. “I’m just happy to be at this stage. I did what I wanted to do.” It is quite unlikely that Moss will be at full strength if he goes against Deroit, and he’s no sure bet to make it through an entire game. If Moss is inactive, special teamer James Thrash will start.

Moss didn’t practice at all this week. Coach Joe Gibbs said Moss might “sneak” onto the active roster if he looks good in pre-game, but the odds of him being productive are slim to none. James Thrash figures to take over at split end and share snaps with Keenan McCardell and Reche Caldwell.

Espy, a promising player those near the team were high on, was a second-year undrafted free agent. Todd Pinkston, Corey Bradford, and James Thrash will see more work on offense. Pinkston’s chances of making the team are growing.

Randle El was on fire, torching the Lions secondary and set up a score with a 37-yard run and catch to the Lions one yard-line. James Thrash, who started for Santana Moss, Brandon Lloyd and the newly signed Reche Caldwell and Keenan McCardell are now the Redskins receivers. McCardell could quickly have some value before this one is over.

Thrash started in place of Santana Moss and he might have had a strong day, but he was the scant few errant throws from Jason Campbell. Thrash may continue to start, but he is not a viable fantasy option. He did have a 65-yard punt return that set up a touchdown.