2014 draft prospects Early edition

How do we have 34 and 42?

That is the speculation after getting compensation for Cousins. My expectation is that we get pick #42, as well as two first rounders -- which we can all agree is a steal for Cousins.

Those Stanford linemen are road graders!

To me Stanford is the new Wisconsin in regards to O-Lineman. However David Yankey's scouting reports puzzle me. From what I can see his only knock is that he's average in pass protection, not even bad, just average.

For example heres an excerpt from the Scouts Inc report:

Pass Protection - 3 - Quickness and length make it tough to beat him clean. Strong and absorbs bull rush without giving too much ground. Long enough to protect edge and fill in at tackle. Better fit on inside. Above average effort and adequate balance when mirroring inside but limited athlete that has problems countering double moves and can get exposed if put on an island at tackle. Top-heavy and vulnerable to pull moves. WalterFootball (http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2014dyankey.php):

Reliable pass-protector
Quick to engage
Can handle speed rushers
Can handle heavy tackles
Anchors well against bull rushers
Proper knee bend
Good pad level

So why is everyone so quick to have him playing Guard at the next level? Granted he doesn't sound like a premier left tackle prospect but it does sound like he'd be a great fit at Right Tackle for any team that takes him.


Not to sound like my cousin you know who but I kind of hope they come away with a viable TE. Not that I don't like Jordan Reed, on the contrary, but I do have concerns about his durability going forward. Hopefully the first year bumps are just him adjusting to the more physical nature of the NFL particularly having to adjust to a 16 game season. Plus I think TE is my favorite position in all of football. I'm the type of guy that would rather have Tony Gonzalez and Antonio Gates in their prime above even Megatron and Randy Moss.

I think one of our 2nd round picks will be TE too

Hmmmmmmm, I'm conflicted lol. Honestly though if the front office really was intent on getting a TE I would prefer a mid to late round guy like Jacob Pedersen.

That is the speculation after getting compensation for Cousins. My expectation is that we get pick #42, as well as two first rounders -- which we can all agree is a steal for Cousins.


A second and two firsts for Cousins?

Here Keim analyzes the players which we have brought in for visits on offense:
Analyzing the Redskins visits: Offense - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/7052/analyzing-the-redskins-visits-offense)

And on defense:
Analyzing the Washington Redskins' visits: Defense - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/7059/analyzing-the-redskins-visits-defense)

Here Keim analyzes the players which we have brought in for visits on offense:
Analyzing the Redskins visits: Offense - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/7052/analyzing-the-redskins-visits-offense)

And on defense:
Analyzing the Washington Redskins' visits: Defense - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/7059/analyzing-the-redskins-visits-defense)

Funny how we are after OLBs. Looks like Rak could be a one year deal

A second and two firsts for Cousins?

My thoughts exactly.

A second and two firsts for Cousins?

Yeah, that cant be right.

I just came across an article saying that the Browns had made a trade offer for Cousins that was rejected, I have no idea if that is accurate or not, but if it is, clearly we are not getting good enough offers for him right now to justify a trade. Come draft day though, it might be a different story.

"The Browns have looked into deals for both Ryan Mallett and Kirk Cousins, both of which have been denied."

Sam Bradford Trade Rumors: Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns Interested After Kirk Cousins, Ryan Mallett Deals Denied? St. Louis Rams Move Option Before Draft : US : Sports World Report (http://www.sportsworldreport.com/articles/29192/20140415/sam-bradford-trade-rumors-minnesota-vikings-cleveland-browns-interested-kirk-cousins-ryan-mallett-deals-st-louis-rams-nfl-draft.htm)

Here Keim analyzes the players which we have brought in for visits on offense:
Analyzing the Redskins visits: Offense - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/7052/analyzing-the-redskins-visits-offense)

And on defense:
Analyzing the Washington Redskins' visits: Defense - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/7059/analyzing-the-redskins-visits-defense)

I can't believe I thought that David Yankey was the one visiting when it was in fact Cameron Fleming.

FWIW in regards to Antonio "Tiny" Richardson (T Tenn) I read this in USA Today

"Richardson had problems with speed rushers, but he is massive and could have the strongest upper body of tackle prospects."

However as of right now I'm starting to think we'd be better off trying to trade late into the first to secure Morgan Moses. If Cyrus Kouandjio had a clean bill of health then I'd more content to let the chips fall but the last thing we need at this point is more guys who can't stay healthy.

Yeah, that cant be right.

I just came across an article saying that the Browns had made a trade offer for Cousins that was rejected, I have no idea if that is accurate or not, but if it is, clearly we are not getting good enough offers for him right now to justify a trade. Come draft day though, it might be a different story.

"The Browns have looked into deals for both Ryan Mallett and Kirk Cousins, both of which have been denied."

Sam Bradford Trade Rumors: Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns Interested After Kirk Cousins, Ryan Mallett Deals Denied? St. Louis Rams Move Option Before Draft : US : Sports World Report (http://www.sportsworldreport.com/articles/29192/20140415/sam-bradford-trade-rumors-minnesota-vikings-cleveland-browns-interested-kirk-cousins-ryan-mallett-deals-st-louis-rams-nfl-draft.htm)


We would be extremely furtunate to get a second rounder for Cousins. Extremely fortunate. We would be just fortunate to get a third rounder.

My thoughts exactly.

Pretty sure he was joking.