Draft Reaction

As to the Scherff pick, McC had him as the 3rd best prospect behind Fowler and Cooper so he is already, by his board, getting a value for Scherff. Also, I am betting Sherff would have been gone by the 9th pick (NYG). Who knows, maybe he was worried about a trade up by NYG. Thus, if he couldn't get a solid trade, and he considered the drop off at RT or BPA to be too big, then Scherff was the best balance of BPA/Need.

You can go a long way in this league with bookend tackles. Scherff may never be a premium LT and require payment at that level, but, as Schneed noted, good RT's require big bucks eventually. Plus, after watching his videos, I love the big nasty he brings.

Scherff and Williams set us up along the OL in a way we haven't been since the Jansen/Samuels days back in the early 2000's. That's a good thing.

Good Monday morning to everyone! Now that McC has closed the books on his first Skins draft what do you think? I'm feeling good because all the moves this free agency and the draft seem to have a theme of developing a big strong physical team. I think we addressed alot needs especially with the Oline and Special teams.

What pick did you like? Where do you have questions?

Schreff is probably the best pick and probably the safest pick of the draft. I think I will always watch Leonard Williams to see what he does, but no questions with Schreff...he will be a skilled, tone-setting type of player that will thrive.

My question is with Preston Smith, is he really an OLB in this D? I just dont see him being fast enough standing up rushing the passer; his value is more with his fingers in the dirt. Not questioning the talent, just the value of best use.

I think the Jaimson Crowder pick is really exciting and Kouandjio could be a steal if he knees can hold up.

Overall, really impressive

I think with Smith it was more about getting a good football player and finding out where to put him. He's probably more of a 4-3 end so maybe they'll put his hand in the dirt on passing downs. Maybe they move him around.

Hard to argue with drafting Schreff. We need a big, physical guy that brings attitude. We're just way too soft on the O-line. I like that pick a lot. No complaints there.

Love the 4th rounder as well. Didn't like that we had a chance to get Lockett, but we got Crowder who can do the same things plus got those extra picks.

My one real issues was Jones. Don't have a problem taking a back, but Jones just didn't have the production, plus he doesn't catch out of the backfield. Just thought that was a reach. He could've been had in the 5th round.

Overall, this was a more than solid draft and a job well done. Now we need to see these guys in pads.

I really wanted Tre' Jackson, so it bugged me that the Skins felt the need to take Crowder first in that round. Lo and behold, the Pats got Jackson one pick before we made our second pick in the round. It would be nice to know that SM would have taken Arie over Jackson, anyway.

I love the video I've seen on Martrel Spaight. I have the feeling he's going to be "spaighting" people for the B&G for many years.

NO Flash.....NO Style points......NO winning the offseason...
JUST Heartbreakers and Lifetakers (thank you Clint)
Most importantly, I did not have to Sell Myself on this being a great draft for this team and that we are indeed on the path to recovery.
I thank you SM

We hit on some big needs, got some big physical types with some attitude, and I think improved special teams with the later round picks. Time will tell of course but I liked what we got done. It's nice to finally have a grown-up in charge with a plan.

We hit on some big needs, got some big physical types with some attitude, and I think improved special teams with the later round picks. Time will tell of course but I liked what we got done. It's nice to finally have a grown-up in charge with a plan.

Yeah the attitude is key. The team has definitely felt like it has lacked identity for years. McLoughan is clearly going for tough, physical, and nasty.

If you set a tone and build in that direction, all of a sudden guys who you never thought were tough start taking pride in that kind of trait. I think it can be contagious on a team and breed a culture.

Chip Kelly has his sports science, fitness, and fast pace. Seattle has its punishing defense. We clearly are going for one thing: brawlers. McLoughan wants us to win in a streetfight.

I love it.

Yeah the attitude is key. The team has definitely felt like it has lacked identity for years. McLoughan is clearly going for tough, physical, and nasty.

If you set a tone and build in that direction, all of a sudden guys who you never thought were tough start taking pride in that kind of trait. I think it can be contagious on a team and breed a culture.

Chip Kelly has his sports science, fitness, and fast pace. Seattle has its punishing defense. We clearly are going for one thing: brawlers. McLoughan wants us to win in a streetfight.

I love it.

agree I much rather have a physical team than I what I see in spread offenses, run n shoot etc.

Eff that "finesse" p*ssy sh*t...Chip is real cute what he has going there in Philly....everytime the Eagles score a td on offense their celebration should be a curtsey

After doing a fair amount of complaining about the Scherff pick, mostly because I really like Williams, I'm happy with the outcome of the draft. Hopefully, it leads to a much better offensive line and some guys who can develop into players on this team. I can't say I'm unhappy with any of the picks, looking at it today.

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i'm glad we got a lot of OL guys (including udfas). hopefully there are 2 starters there.

p smith has the exact same speed as orakpo (10, 20, and 40), so he shouldn't have problems at OLB due to that.

overall i'm pretty happy with it. kind of a boring draft, but i think some holes got filled. it's really hard to tell when no one's played a down yet though. everyone thinks their team did great and is going to have a better record than they actually will right now, so...

hope that RB can block. i was getting so mad at how bad we've been at getting RBs and TEs to block anyone last year.