OTA Interview with Malcolm Kelly

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(photo by Brian Murphy)

We understand that very few Washington Redskins fans have had the chance to get to know him or see him in action, but let us be clear — it’s impossible not to pull for Malcolm Kelly.

During his inaugural NFL training camp, the Oklahoma receiver caught anything and everything thrown his way. If he dropped a ball, it happened on a day we weren’t around. Unfortunately for Kelly, he simply couldn’t stay healthy last year and finished the season with just three catches for 18 yards in the five games he played in.

A year later, Kelly seemed to be set for the same fate as he was left on the sidelines during minicamp because of knee issues once again. The good new is, Kelly has seemingly fully recovered from microfracture surgery this past February and has been a regular contributor during the team’s organized team activities. We caught up with Kelly on the final day of OTAs to see how he’s feeling these days.

“I feel great, but then again, I felt great this time last year too,” he said.

We also were curious to see how he feels to see so many people rush to judgment and label him (along with fellow second rounders wide out Devin Thomas and tight end Fred Davis) as a bust after just one year.

“I was talking with Santana and he told me the same thing happened to him his rookie year,” said the 22-year-old Kelly. “He got hurt, barely played at all his first year in New York and everyone said he was a bust after one season.”

Kelly was right, Moss played in just five games and had just two catches for 40 yards his rookie season back in 2001. As we all know, Moss went on to do quite well for himself, earning a trip to the Pro Bowl as he set the Redskins single season receiving record back in 2005.

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[Skinz248]

Great work Homer!! I can't wait to see this guy get on the field! I hope that he can stay healthy for this season!

[GPinn1224]

I'm a huge Kelly fan and I still believe he's going to be a really good receiver. Would be nice to see him and Thomas grow with Campbell if he's still here. I just have a good feeling bout this guy.

[#98QBKiller]

Sweet interview man, I'm a big MK fan myself and I can't wait to see him out there in the regular season!

[Fight for ole DC]

Opposing teams will continue to roll coverage towards Moss' side until we find a dangerous threat opposite him. I'd love to see MK be that threat or better yet have both DT and MK step up.

[IbleedBnG83]

Not only will the offense as a whole benefit from Kelly being able to be on the field and stay healthy, but I fully expect for Jason to do a lot more as well. Having Kelly is sooo important in many different ways.

[Stadium-Armory]

There with the microfrature surgery wording again. Did he, or didn't he have microfracture surgery? I thought they went in to do it, but ended up opting to not perform the microfracture procedure.

[Yeen80]

Good read. I'm glad he's feeling good. Man, I'm salivating at the thought of him becoming a star

[DGREENHULK]

I'm a huge Kelly fan and I still believe he's going to be a really good receiver. Would be nice to see him and Thomas grow with Campbell if he's still here. I just have a good feeling bout this guy.

I hope your right. I've been a huge critic of the Skins drafting a guy with a history of injury...but I hope hope he has those behind him and shows up on Sundays in 09.

[SIXX99]

Not only will the offense as a whole benefit from Kelly being able to be on the field and stay healthy, but I fully expect for Jason to do a lot more as well. Having Kelly is sooo important in many different ways.

Jason will thrive so much with having a big target like Kelly. Thats how Romo did it with T.O.

[RRick]

Oh man I forgot how brutal they spoke of Moss back then. They totally ripped him.

[RabidFan]

Moss is listed at 200lbs...now that is hilarious.

[skins2victory]

Right on, thats great news!! I think everyone has got to be pulling for this guy, but like he said, he felt great this time last year too. I guess we shouldnt give our hopes up yet!!

[Yeen80]

Moss is listed at 200lbs...now that is hilarious.

LOL. He's 190 soaking wet

[Santana_Fan]

Nice interview.

I see Malcolm Kelly might be wearing a visor this year too.