Redskins Made Smart Choice With Kerrigan

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2. Jacksonville Jaguars: The Jaguars finally get a break. For years, they were looking for the heir to David Garrard's starting job at quarterback. Thanks in part to 49ers not taking a quarterback and the Titans taking Jake Locker with the eighth pick, the Jaguars accomplished something that they might not have done until the 2012 draft -- they got their quarterback, Blaine Gabbert. Once Gabbert fell to the 10th pick, the Jaguars traded up with the Redskins to get him. The cost was a second-round pick. Had they tried to move up from the second round to get a quarterback, they might have had to sacrifice a first-rounder in 2012. Drafting at 16 originally, the Jags weren't in a good spot to get one of the top-rated quarterbacks. Getting Gabbart was like hitting the lottery, particularly in a division that has elite quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Matt Schaub.

I swear if Gabbert becomes a super star, I will be so pissed. Even if Kerrigan is a Pro Bowler it will not trump a franchise QB. I just feel like this will come back to bite us.

I think Kerrigan may wear 91

I voted A. When I see video of Kerrigan coming around the edge I see someone with a very quick first step, he can really get off the line. Orakpo popped out on film in that manner, and look what he's done for us. I don't think Kerrigan is quite as quick as Orakpo, but still very quick, enough to beat RTs for 8 sacks in a season.

He's also stout enough to hold down the edge in the run game, 267 pounds is no cupcake.

He also takes good angles to the ballcarrier, you never see him go at the upfield side of the ballcarrier, always seems to put himself in front of the player to knock him backwards. That's a guy who just understands defense and is less concerned with the flashy hit.

Good motor, good kid. I don't see any way we'll be disappointed. We need multiple bodies who are reliable, I'm glad we shied away from high-risk high-reward types. Kerrigan is the exact opposite of that.

Good post....I too like the pattern that's being established.

Likable white guy whose motor exceeds his measurables?

Watch your back, Chris Cooley.

SportsBUZZ: Chris Cooley: Ryan (http://www.sportsbuzz.com/buzz/12437)

I voted A. When I see video of Kerrigan coming around the edge I see someone with a very quick first step, he can really get off the line. Orakpo popped out on film in that manner, and look what he's done for us. I don't think Kerrigan is quite as quick as Orakpo, but still very quick, enough to beat RTs for 8 sacks in a season.

He's also stout enough to hold down the edge in the run game, 267 pounds is no cupcake.

He also takes good angles to the ballcarrier, you never see him go at the upfield side of the ballcarrier, always seems to put himself in front of the player to knock him backwards. That's a guy who just understands defense and is less concerned with the flashy hit.

Good motor, good kid. I don't see any way we'll be disappointed. We need multiple bodies who are reliable, I'm glad we shied away from high-risk high-reward types. Kerrigan is the exact opposite of that.

Meet Ryan Kerrigan | hailRedskins.com (http://www.hailredskins.com/?p=898)

SportsBUZZ: Chris Cooley: Ryan (http://www.sportsbuzz.com/buzz/12437)

In addition....take a peek at what a few of his new teammates have to say about his being selected.

Redskins teammates react to the Ryan Kerrigan pick - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/post/redskins-teammates-react-to-the-ryan-kerrigan-pick/2011/04/28/AFTPxy9E_blog.html)

In addition....take a peek at what a few of his new teammates have to say about his being selected.

Redskins teammates react to the Ryan Kerrigan pick - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/post/redskins-teammates-react-to-the-ryan-kerrigan-pick/2011/04/28/AFTPxy9E_blog.html)

That is good to hear from the vets

London Fletcher: Don’t know much about Ryan Kerrigan,seems talented with high motor & relentless effort. Can’t wait 4 him 2 buy me breakfast sandwiches! welcome to the Redskins! Let’s get it!
Great Pick AND the 2nd rounder
Can't wait for #59 to get started with him......A

Just watched some Kerrigan highlights. I love the way this guy plays the game! Shirt out, making plays all over the field, TFL's, forcing fumbles - and he hits hard. I think we're going to love the guy.

F - I think Shanny made a big mistake in passing on Gabbert and picking an undersized defensive end in hopes of converting him to an outside linebacker. There are already at least two failed attempts on the current roster of converting defensive ends to linebacker. Since Shanny passed on a quarterback, I would rather seen him get a shutdown cornerback, Prince Amukamara. The Giants got him and the Skins are going to pay twice a year.