JLC Draft Speculation

Draft Ramblings - Redskins Insider (http://blog.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/2008/04/draft_ramblings.html#more)

Much of the pre-draft hype surrounding the Redskins - all the mockety mocks and that stuff - has focused on the Skins taking a WR or DE with the 21st pick. But after speaking with people involved in Washington's process - which is still in a relatively nascent stage - the sense is growing that taking a O Lineman at 21 is a strong possibility.

Sources suggested a trade for a solid veteran corner in the next few weeks is possible. Philly's Lito Sheppard is the most prominent name being shopped, but as we went over last month, the Skins rebuffed Philly's advances, concerned about his health and not wanting to deal a high pick.

But the Skins could very well package one of their third rounders, and maybe something else, to get a dependable corner, and then, on draft day, trade out of the 21st pick and essentially re-acquire the draft pick assets they dealt for the corner.

Comprende? I've felt all along the Skins will make a trade of some kind to address either WR or CB, and perhaps it will play out sooner rather than later.

I was close to posting this too as just read it on wash post.

Sounds good to me, the one thing that I can see as a problem (in addition to trading too many picks) is Buges v. Blache. Hope there isn't too much tension there over how that first pick is used. I would love to see us land Albert, just as many here would.

I was pleasantly surprised that Duane Brown (JLC calls him D. Thomas) of VT is mentioned as a potential OL pick. He's a great athlete, probably a solid middle 2nd round guy at best. We all know we need OL help plus WR, DT,DE & Cb. But I will be a bit surprised if we pick one that high.

Who else besides Lito Sheppard fits the definition of a "solid veteran corner" that is currently available?

is Ty Law still out there? not that i want him, but wouldn't be a bad nickle back

I keep hearing there's a fairly well regarded veteran DB that will be a June 1st cut, but I can't figure out who it is. It's not Springs.

I keep hearing there's a fairly well regarded veteran DB that will be a June 1st cut, but I can't figure out who it is. It's not Springs.
The only guys I could think of as possibilities are Patrick Surtain of the Chiefs and Deltha O'Neal of the Bengals, not sure about the "well regarded" part on these two though. Both are over 30.

You'd think I'd be happier, but honestly I don't think that there's any offensive lineman at 21 that I would take with the 21st pick, especially considering the fact that Branden Albert will probably be gone. Lets see, the only lineman that I can think of being worth the pick at 21 might be Gosder Cherilus, but I personally think we can get better value in rounds 2 or 3.

Gosder Cherilus Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/ot/gosdercherilus.html)

I wonder what they mean when they label him as versitle. If it means that he can play Guard for the time being then awesome, but if he can only play Tackle then I'm not so sure.

I kind of like him though, he has a nice combination of feet and hand use, not to mention power. And according to Mark Schlearth, as well as all the coaches I met when I was in high school, the key to being a good lineman is not only power, but good use of hands and feet, not to mention being able to get off the ball.

Duane Brown of Virginia Tech seems to be another name but that would probably be a guy they would select if they trade down into the second round. I'd also expect them to select Lawrence Jackson if they traded back into the second and maybe pounce on Jordy with an early third round pick.

God this draft just got a lot more complicated. And the funny thing is you'd think with all the info coming out of Redskin park it would be easy to guess who the Skins were going to pick. Looks like Zorn was right when he said theres a lot guys that they're looking at right now.

Offensive lineman. Brandon Alberts would be a steal at 21. He won't be there, but he's worth trading up for and we need a young starting guard that we can afford for six years or so as badly as we need anything. Time to start building around Jason Campbell. Clinton deserves a great athletic right guard, too. Eh?

This is the best article JLC has written in a while. Of course he had to go right back to writing for RV (Redskins Vendetta) one post later. Personally it's getting a little annoying. I mean we all know the Redskins have been idiots at times over the past few years, but all we can do for now is hope, and the FO has done a pretty good job finding good players in the draft. However with all this talk about getting a DT is a little troublesome as I don't know if Balmer's worth 21 and Laws I keep on going back and fourth, of course Laws becomes a possibility if we trade back. However between Laws and Balmer, I would rather have Laws.

Of course Merling's dropping stock, combined with his ability to move inside could be attractive to the front office, since drafting him would take care of two birds with one stones.

Also does anyone know the football complications of a sports hernia?

I was watching the Skins @ Giants game of this past year and saw them using Lorenzo Alexander as a pulling guard on running plays. If that doesn't scream need for offensive lineman I don't know what does.

I would love to see 2 OL selections in the first 3 picks. Looks like the Skins are on the right track to building a foundation under the offense.