Redskins agree to trade for No.2 overall pick in 2012 Draft

Isnt yet.

I really like the guy a lot. He's just what this organization needs. I just think the price was too steep.

After a night to sleep on it, I'm definitely on board with this trade. The price was high, but that was because the Rams got what they wanted which was a bidding war between two teams that drove the price up. In the end if Cleveland got the deal and gave up what we did, yet were the team to beat for the next decade in the AFC North, would any of us give a shit what they gave up?

Do any of us give a shit what the Giants gave up to get Eli Manning? Sometimes you gotta take big risks to get big rewards. Shanny is hedging his future on this kid, something tells me they are going to do every possible thing to help him succeed. If RG3 becomes a Pro Bowl qb for the next decade and we're in the playoffs every year I doubt only but a select few people will care what we gave up.

Also, has anyone bothered to watch tape of this kid, or read up on him? He seems like a safe prospect. He can make all the throws, he's got a good head on his shoulders, he adds another dimension with his ability to run, he's very smart, he had an excellent upbringing by military parents, he graduated from college in 3 years, etc. I really do think we're set up for the long run at qb with him. And if he turns out to be everything we ask of him than who cares what the compensation was?

Here are 2 lineman we could choose from in the 3rd perhaps and be a smash mouth team again.


Brandon Brooks, G, Miami (Ohio)

Brooks is a 6'5'', 346-pound mammoth offensive lineman, who after not being invited to the combine, is certainly gliding under the radar.

However, he won't be overlooked come draft time.

I admittedly have not seen a ton of his tape, but I know his pro day workout drew rave reviews earlier this week and can cite one credible draft outlet's scouting report.

Sportsxchange.com had this to say about the Redhawks' star trenchman:

Has good natural strength and raw power with the ability to be a mauler in the run game. Plays with a firm base with a stout anchor, holding his ground at the point of attack. Keeps his pad level low and flashes consistent leverage. Stays balanced and patient in his stance. Has overpowering upper body strength to overwhelm and eliminate defenders from the play. Jolts with his hands and shows a strong initial push. Quick off the snap and moves well for his size. Offers versatility with experience at left tackle and both guard spots.

He'll be a likely option in the third or fourth round for a team looking for a versatile offensive lineman that seems to be NFL-ready. Seems like he has some Carl Nicks to him, doesn't he?



This is not the type of player Shanny wants for his line. Since he has a ZBS, he wants smaller, quicker linemen that are more athletic. This would not be a good fit for our system.

Seems to me we'd reached the point where we couldn't put off the QB thing any longer. Given that, I'm fine with doing whatever we had to do to get the best (or one of the best) available. Comparing this trade to others is hard because of the unique needs, competing interests, and talent available. Yes, it's a high price. But if you are starving, you pay a lot more for food than you do when you're full. That's life.

I am excited for RGIII, and I'm going to stop (or not start) with the "that pick of the skins turned into PLAYER X, the greatest player ever!" Hindsight is 20/20. They needed a QB and got the best they could--should they have gone with a bargain and a prayer here? Haven't we done that for years?

Now let's go get some protection and some weapons for our new leader! And once again, Skins win the offseason! Let's hope this one works out.

I really like the guy a lot. He's just what this organization needs. I just think the price was too steep.

Basic economics. Supply was low (there's only 1 RG3). Demand was high (multiple teams wanting to trade up to #2, the Browns specifically). That tells you the price is going to be high. People can compare the Chargers/Giants trade but in reality they do not compare because the Giants were in a one team competition. It's comparing apples to oranges.

This is not the type of player Shanny wants for his line. Since he has a ZBS, he wants smaller, quicker linemen that are more athletic. This would not be a good fit for our system.

Nothing about his description says he wouldn't be a good fit for our system unless you think quick off the snap and moves well for his size or has overwhelming strength to overwhelm and eliminate defenders from the play or offers versatility to play any position on the line in case of injury is not a good fit for a guard on this team.

I totally agree with this move. Our biggest gap in the entire organization is at QB and with this move we are guaranteed to get one to franchisee QB coming out of college. On paper we should be set at QB for the next 12 years. Now we utilize our other picks and free agency to strengthen up our next gaps at WR, OL, & CB.

HTTR!!!

What happens if RGIII decides to go to law school and give up on the NFL in a couple of years. :laughing-

If the friggin world champion 9-7 Giants would have beat us twice we would have gotten him for free. Thanks for nothing Loser Giants.

What happens if RGIII decides to go to law school and give up on the NFL in a couple of years. :laughing-

Then your franchise will be in deep doo-doo.