Top priority for the 2008 draft

Don't forget about Marcus Mason though

What ever happened to MArcus Mason?

What ever happened to MArcus Mason?

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First, we need the best guard/ right tackle in the draft. It will affect both our passing and running game.

Second we need to go D line with a defensive end.

Third, we need a S/CB combo like Ross of NY Giants or Griffin from Minn.

4th round, get a receiver. Tall possesion type with "sneaky" speed.

5th round, snag a tight end that can give us a second look after Cooley is covered in our two tight end sets.

6th round, outside LB

7th round, I'd go again at receiver, but one with kick off/punt return expereince

What should be the Redskins top priority for the 2008 draft?

I'd say the defensive line. Our starting OL should be back and healthy next season. Our starting DL is getting pretty old.

I really dont know to be honest. I wouldnt mind trading out of the first round completley. I dont think we need a "game changer" at any one position right now, but rather we need depth and to develop starters to start to replace our older guys....If we go into next season without Shawn Springs, I think we have to go corner with the first pick because Rogers is not going to be 100% if he plays at all....after that I'm all about the offensive and defensive line...But I went with corner because I'm going to guess Springs is gone this offseason.

I was thinking about this the other night, and I couldn't come to a definite answer. Our O-line seems to be coming together, I like our LB depth, I might like some D-line help, but I don't know if I'd invest a 1st rounder in it... It just seems to go on like that, at least in my mind.

My opinion? Other. Best value at our pick for any of the following: D-line, O-line, CB, safety, possibly WR. Take the player who falls too far. Either that, remain open to a trade if someone covets a player who falls.

I am a bit split between DL and OL. It depends on how well the injuries on the OL mend. If our our current OL comes back then I think we just need some depth with the later rounds and we can spend one of our first picks on D-line, most likely a DE. I can't believe anyone thinks WR is the biggest concern.

No team goes anywhere in the playoffs without winning in the trenches on at least one side of the ball.

You can have the hottest QB, RBs, or WRs in the NFL and if they don't have a decent O-line, they goes nowhere. If your QB is picking turf out of his helmet all day long I don't care who he is he is going to rush passes that lead to picks. If your RB is getting hit in the backfield all day long he isn't going to rush for 4 yrds per carry.* The same goes for the other side of the ball. You have amazing CBs and no pass rush and good QB will find someone open. If you can't stop the run with the front 7 sometimes teams are going to burn you all day long with the deep ball. In todays game you HAVE to be able to have some pass rush with your front four.

(*cept for Barry Sanders, I don't know how that man did it with those crappy O-lines and 8 men in the box all the time)

Dream scenario might involve Justin Smith (on the cheaper side, perhaps, given his 2.0 sacks this season) and Lance Briggs in FA ($$$ is a question, but we'll see). Then that opens the first round for a CB, then go OL/WR in the 2nd and 3rd (depending on the value available).

I would have to agree with most of the posts to address the defensive line if we can get a quality pick with #21. If not draft the best offensive line prospect and then go with defensive line in round 2. I think whe should take a look at Tom Zbikowski from ND if he is available in round 3 or 4. He has had an off couple of years but has 4.48 speed and is tough as nails. I think he has a true Redskin personality and would love to see him on the team.

Here we go again. The Skins should just take the best available player in each round. Screw positional needs in the Draft. If you draft good football players, then you have a team of good football players. They should address needs through free agency and trades (NO TRADING PICKS!). I have several reasons for my logic, but I do not feel like expanding on it right now.

I guarentee that I will start another thread that does not involve draft talk in about a month.