May 21, 2008

WRs Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly became friends throughout the draft process, even rooming together when the two visited the Cowboys, well before they were taken in the same round (second) by the Redskins. So it’s only natural that they one day envision themselves starting opposite one another — and in their minds, soon. “I feel like I picked up on it pretty quick,” Thomas told PFW. “I noticed it’s a big playbook, so I am going to have to keep learning, but overall it’s not that hard.” Thomas has been learning the “Z” (flanker) position so far, while Kelly has been working at the “X” (split end). “It’s the West Coast offense, so there are going to be a lot of three- and four-wide sets, so there will be a chance for me to get playing time,” Kelly told PFW. “And it’s not all just quick-hitters; there’s some down-the-field stuff, too. The coaches told me they are looking for a big target, especially in the red zone, so if I go in and earn the chance, I could be a factor right away.”