Is locker going in the first or second?

[skinster]

I personally have no opinion on if he is a good talent or not, I don't watch college football all that much.
But I do have a vested interest in maximizing our draft picks, and when this time of the year comes around I do as much research as possible.
Many mock drafts I've been seeing lately have locker missing the first round. IMO I would say there is strong evidence he is the guy shannahan wants. Reports indicate that he likes locker, and there seem to be similarities between locker and cutler in that they both have raw ability that was not showcased in college due to their poor teams.

So my question is, IF locker is the guy we want. How should we go about trying to get him? It seems as if he might drop much farther than the 10 pick if we do not get him. Is it worth it to draft somebody else with our top 10 pick and then risk taking him in the early second? or maybe we could trade back into the late first? Or if he is our franchise qb do we not mess around and just pull the trigger at 10?
I would personally be opposed to risking taking him in the second, but I wouldn't mind if we traded back into the first to snag him (give up no more than this years 2nd and next years 3rd and 6th).

[saden1]

He is trash...not fit to be selected in the first round. At least Tebow was a winner...this guy not so much.

[skinsfaninok]

Not trying to be Post Cop bud but isn't this being discussed in the other Draft forums?

[SmootSmack]

Good question. Hard to say. But you lost me when you said you wouldn't take him in the second, but you'd trade back into the first to get him.

Also, make sure you put draft threads in the draft forum

[skinster]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Good question. Hard to say. But you lost me when you said you wouldn't take him in the second, but you'd trade back into the first to get him.

Also, make sure you put draft threads in the draft forum

I was saying that I wouldn't risk waiting to see if he was around in the second.

Basically what I'm asking is IF Locker is the guy Shanahan wants, how do we go about picking him? According to all the mock drafts it seems high to pick him at 10, but it is risky to see if he will drop to the 40's.
I'm just asking what is the best way to maximize our draft selections.

[Dirtbag59]

If the drat were held today I would peg him as a second round pick. However after the combine, Senior Bowl, interviews, private workouts etc he'll probably work his way back into the first. I'm pretty sure Shanny is keeping a close eye on him especially considering the rumors that he was really smitten with him last year.

[juskins]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

If the drat were held today I would peg him as a second round pick. However after the combine, Senior Bowl, interviews, private workouts etc he'll probably work his way back into the first. I'm pretty sure Shanny is keeping a close eye on him especially considering the rumors that he was really smitten with him last year.

You are making strong accusations that Shanahan is seriously liking this guy. Where are your links to reinforce your beliefs that Shanahan is going to draft this guy?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by juskins

You are making strong accusations that Shanahan is seriously liking this guy. Where are your links to reinforce your beliefs that Shanahan is going to draft this guy?

Here's one link

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. weighs in Jake Locker, Mason Foster and other draft prospects - Blog - MyNorthwest.com

"There was talk here in this Baltimore/Washington area that (Mike) Shanahan would have taken Jake Locker at No. 4 (last year) - they would not have made that (Donovan) McNabb trade had Jake Locker been in that draft," Kiper said. "So Mike Shanahan needs a quarterback at Washington. McNabb is not going to be back, Rex Grossman is not the answer. So they're going to look at a quarterback. ...if he still has that same high opinion of Jake Locker, then maybe he would still take Jake Locker despite the struggles during the regular season that Jake went through.

[juskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Here's one link

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. weighs in Jake Locker, Mason Foster and other draft prospects - Blog - MyNorthwest.com

"There was talk here in this Baltimore/Washington area that (Mike) Shanahan would have taken Jake Locker at No. 4 (last year) - they would not have made that (Donovan) McNabb trade had Jake Locker been in that draft," Kiper said. "So Mike Shanahan needs a quarterback at Washington. McNabb is not going to be back, Rex Grossman is not the answer. So they're going to look at a quarterback. ...if he still has that same high opinion of Jake Locker, then maybe he would still take Jake Locker despite the struggles during the regular season that Jake went through.

Mel Kipper knows as much as you do regarding this matter. That's not a source, it's what I call a "wishful thinking suggestion" to create drama come draft day. Shanahan has not confide in Kipper, get real.

I am changing my mind again as to what position the Skins will draft at #10. I really think they will go DT. If they do, I think we will know that they are going to trade Haynesworth, if it has not been disclosed before the draft.

This draft will set the fate's of Carlos Rogers, Albert Haynesworth, Rocky McIntosh and Donovan McNabb.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by juskins

Mel Kipper knows as much as you do regarding this matter. That's not a source, it's what I call a "wishful thinking suggestion" to create drama come draft day. Shanahan has not confide in Kipper, get real.

I am changing my mind again as to what position the Skins will draft at #10. I really think they will go DT. If they do, I think we will know that they are going to trade Haynesworth, if it has not been disclosed before the draft.

This draft will set the fate's of Carlos Rogers, Albert Haynesworth, Rocky McIntosh and Donovan McNabb.

Not sure where to begin with this. Let's see

-It's Kiper, not Kipper
-He knows as much as I do? Please! He wishes. Kiper'd go bald if it meant he could be as awesome as me
-What do you consider a source? Do you want Mike Shanahan to come right out and directly tell you what he wants
-What sort of drama do you think that comment creates
-Dirtbag's initial post merely said there were rumors that Shanahan might be interested in Locker...which you somehow took to interpret as Dirtbag was making a strong accusation that Shanahan would draft Locker
-DT at 10 is possible, not sure who it would be though

[MTK]

Definitely a first rounder. Especially after the combine and workouts where he will likely shine. I'd bet his stock will overinflate, pushing him into the top 1/3 of the draft.

[mredskins]

if you google Jake Locker the 3 choice is jake locker redskins, guess we have kind of been tied to him.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by mredskins

if you google Jake Locker the 3 choice is jake locker redskins, guess we have kind of been tied to him.

I think that may be because Locker has been compared to Jake "The Snake" Plummer, one of Shanny's QB's in Denver.

After looking at some of his highlights, I was very impressed. To me, he looks like an outstanding prospect. I wouldn't be shocked or disappointed if the Skins were to draft him at #10.

[tryfuhl]

And who will be this year's Jimmy Clausen?

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

And who will be this year's Jimmy Clausen?

He & Christion Ponder seem to have some things in common, but I think you're asking who's going to slide? I'm thinking Mallet.

Maybe a better question/scenario for us is who's this year's Aaron Rodgers? and let's hope we trade back & get him.