The Case For...

[SmootSmack]

Ok, so the point of this thread is for you to pick one player, and ONLY one player and state your case for why the Redskins should add this player to the roster for 2009.

Remember only one player. It can be a free agent, a draft pick, or someone likely to be on the trading block, such as Anquan Boldin. Remember, if you pick someone like Boldin you need to make your case for why he's worth giving up multiple picks when we have a limited amount as is.

I don't know who I'd pick, so I'll state my case later.

[Schneed10]

Any of the big four offensive tackles available in the draft. The OL is old and needs more beef. A pick like that will extend Portis's useful life and aid Campbell's development, he'd make a big impact for years.

[DirtyLandry]

Albert Haynesworth.

A dominant DT like this dramatically improves your entire defense. Dont think so? See Ngata in Baltimore, Williams(s) in Minn, Jenkins in NY, Stroud in Buffalo, Wilfork in New England...the list goes on.

A massive two gap tackle can free up your ends to rush the passer or push the pocket himself. This is less time your corners have to cover and also subjects the secondary to more plays on rushed, errant throws. In the run game he can play 2 gap and allow your linebackers to make more plays.

[Trample the Elderly]

Wow, only one? This isn't going to be easy. I think that Alex Mack is the most realistic and best choice.

Upside

One: He's the best center available.

Two: We can trade down to get him and get other picks.

Three: He can play other positions.

Four: We will not wonder who's going to be our Center for the next few years.

Five: When was the last time we drafted a Center?

Six: If we pick him up later in the draft we'll not have to pay him as much as a 13th pick.

Seven: If he does become a solid center other teams will want to trade picks for him not vice versa.

Downside

One: He might be a washout. I don't think so, but maybe.

Two: It might take him a year or two to get some playing time.

:headbange

[30gut]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

Wow, only one? This isn't going to be easy. I think that Alex Mack is the most realistic and best choice.

Upside

One: He's the best center available.

Two: We can trade down to get him and get other picks.

Three: He can play other positions.

Four: We will not wonder who's going to be our Center for the next few years.

Five: When was the last time we drafted a Center?

Six: If we pick him up later in the draft we'll not have to pay him as much as a 13th pick.

Seven: If he does become a solid center other teams will want to trade picks for him not vice versa.

Downside

One: He might be a washout. I don't think so, but maybe.

Two: It might take him a year or two to get some playing time.

:headbange

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[53Fan]

We obviously need more than one player but if I could only pick one........Alex Mack.
He would make our line better almost instantly because he could start as a rookie.
He can play center or guard. If Rabach stays as our starting center, Mack could play guard at a high level until he's needed to replace Rabach.
The middle of our line becomes stronger and we can run up the middle and JC has a pocket to step up into.
As Tramp stated, we could trade down, gain a pick and still get our man.
He's been compared to Matt Birk and should be able to anchor this line at a high level for many years.
I believe we can get a starting RT with a lower pick. The top four are not the only good prospects.
The OT's are rising and falling and there is no concensus no.1. Many reports have Mack as the best center prospect in many years.
The man is huge and the closest thing I've seen to a HOG since the originals.
And lastly.....Buges would LOVE this guy and he deserves a guy like this to coach!

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

We obviously need more than one player but if I could only pick one........Alex Mack.
He would make our line better almost instantly because he could start as a rookie.
He can play center or guard. If Rabach stays as our starting center, Mack could play guard at a high level until he's needed to replace Rabach.
The middle of our line becomes stronger and we can run up the middle and JC has a pocket to step up into.
As Tramp stated, we could trade down, gain a pick and still get our man.
He's been compared to Matt Birk and should be able to anchor this line at a high level for many years.
I believe we can get a starting RT with a lower pick. The top four are not the only good prospects.
The OT's are rising and falling and there is no concensus no.1. Many reports have Mack as the best center prospect in many years.
The man is huge and the closest thing I've seen to a HOG since the originals.
And lastly.....Buges would LOVE this guy and he deserves a guy like this to coach!

100% agreed!! For the few picks that we have he would be the anchor, QB of the line. I don't care that you don't draft a C/G till the 2nd or 3rd pick, I think this guy is special and I would make an exemption.

[celts32]

Easy...Lechler. The Redskins kicking game has been a mess for the last 15 years and this move will fix the punting game for the next decade. No other single move that we can make is gaurenteed to fix a problem. If we get Boldin maybe that still doesn't work if the QB & OL don't get it done. Haynesworth is a position we need but maybe he gets lazy once his bank account is filled. However, Lechler will fix our punting problem without a doubt so he's my choice.

[SBXVII]

I'll be honest I really can't pick one. My only concern is picking someone from the draft because it seems the Skins have issues with playing anyone who is a Rookie. Heyer got in due to injuries. It seems they don't have a problem with defensive rookies though. Atleast for the most part.

[DirtyLandry]

So the consensus is a punter and a couple of guys who have never played a down in the NFL.

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by DirtyLandry

So the consensus is a punter and a couple of guys who have never played a down in the NFL.

Haynesworth has money written all over him.

[DirtyLandry]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

Haynesworth has money written all over him.

Some would argue that Haynesworth is not only the most dominant player at his position, but the most dominant player in the league. In making my case for one player, I pointed out how such a force at DT could vastly improve and entire side of the ball. I would rather give a proven stud tackle in his prime a shit ton of cash than take a gamble on some kid from college. Also, why break tradition? We're a team that spends high dollar amounts on free agents and if we're gonna continue the trend, then this should be the guy to do it with.

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by DirtyLandry

Some would argue that Haynesworth is not only the most dominant player at his position, but the most dominant player in the league. In making my case for one player, I pointed out how such a force at DT could vastly improve and entire side of the ball. I would rather give a proven stud tackle in his prime a shit ton of cash than take a gamble on some kid from college. Also, why break tradition? We're a team that spends high dollar amounts on free agents and if we're gonna continue the trend, then this should be the guy to do it with.

It's a tradition I'd wish they'd get away from. If it is an uncapped year in 2010 I can see the logic. If it's not we'll have to eat a big s**t sandwich in cap space. Personally, I'd like to start developing our own Haynesworths, Dansbys, and Jacobs.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

It's a tradition I'd wish they'd get away from. If it is an uncapped year in 2010 I can see the logic. If it's not we'll have to eat a big s**t sandwich in cap space. Personally, I'd like to start developing our own Haynesworths, Dansbys, and Jacobs.

Exactly, and who knows how Haynesworth will play once he gets his fat contract? That's the kind of thing Snyder use to do and got us into this mess to begin with.

[DirtyLandry]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

It's a tradition I'd wish they'd get away from. If it is an uncapped year in 2010 I can see the logic. If it's not we'll have to eat a big s**t sandwich in cap space. Personally, I'd like to start developing our own Haynesworths, Dansbys, and Jacobs.

This team does not draft well. We've tried to "develop" guys like Golston and Montgomery and where has that gotten us?

Also, this team is not young and DOES NOT have time to develop a bunch of mid to later round picks. We need to win now or let the rebuilding begin in 2010. Theres not another single player that could improve a team like Haynesworth could.

Judging by the reaction from others on this site it's unequivocally clear that posters here watch far more college than they do the pros. I guess watching boys in school play sloppy football is more entertaining.

I can also guarantee that Haynesworth is not Bruce Smith, Deon Sanders or Adam Archuletta. I can understand why fans are apprehensive when it comes to free agent acquisitions, but it doesn't mean you just shy away from FA's all together. Drafting well is important, but so is spending top dollar to add elite players that could augment your entire team.