Redskins Made Smart Choice With Kerrigan

[Dirtbag59]

Redskins made smart choice with Kerrigan - NFC East Blog - ESPN

Here’s the easy way to assess the Washington Redskins' decision to select Purdue defensive end Ryan Kerrigan with the 16th overall pick in this year’s draft: They added a strong, versatile pass rusher who can complement burgeoning star Brian Orakpo. Now here’s the better way to evaluate that move: The team also sent a potent message about the near future, one that said energy and attitude will mean as much as talent for new additions to that locker room.

As good as Kerrigan is -- he was the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year in 2010 -- his approach to the game will pay huge dividends for his new employer. This is a young man who plays every down as if the Lombardi Trophy hangs in the balance. Kerrigan also treats any opportunity he receives as if he’s truly blessed to have one. For a team that has spent the past year coping with the headache that is their highest paid defender, defensive end Albert Haynesworth, this has to be a nice change. Kerrigan should pump new life into that side of the football just with his love of the game.

[Longtimefan]

Hard worker.....the kind of player that will fit into just about any defensive scheme, plus he addresses a need.

I also like the fact he had a full college career having played in 48 games he obviously has a very good understanding of the game. Any change in position shouldn't be considered a drastic move.

Shanahan on Kerrigan

Mike Shanahan: 4-28

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Hard worker.....the kind of player that fill fit into just about any defensive scheme, plus he addresses a need.

Shanahan on Kerrigan

Mike Shanahan: 4-28

I liked the way he talked about their decision making process. How they grouped players together, after the trade back have 2 or 3 guys in mind, and then decide when the time comes. Far cry from Vinny who basically just told people after his picks that he was a slave to his board. And thats not to say the current management didn't emphasize the importance of their draft board but this group seems much more flexible.

Why did you take 3 pass catchers? "Well they were the best players on the board so we followed the board and took them."

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

I liked the way he talked about their decision making process. How they grouped players together, after the trade back have 2 or 3 guys in mind, and then decide when the time comes. Far cry from Vinny who basically just told people after his picks that he was a slave to his board. And thats not to say the current management didn't emphasize the importance of their draft board but this group seems much more flexible.

Why did you take 3 pass catchers? "Well they were the best players on the board so we followed the board and took them."

This interesting quote from Shanahan also reveals [to an extent] how he felt about the QB's that were available at # 10 that he chose to pass on. Notice he said Jacksonville needed a QB [like we don't] so obviously he wasn't that high on Gabbert otherwise he would have taken him. [Q] “We felt fortunate,” Shanahan said. “It doesn’t always work out that way. Obviously Jacksonville wanted a quarterback. It was a perfect situation for us. They called us up with about six minutes left, and we were able to make the trade and hopefully [it’s] good for both teams.” [U]

The scouting report on Kerrigan I posted in the draft thread but could easily have gotten lost in the traffic.

2011 NFL draft tracker from The Washington Post

[GMScud]

I like the pick for a few reasons: Kerrigan fills a need as an OLB opposite Rak, he's a high motor, high character guy who is one of those first to arrive last to leave type players, and we picked up the 47th overall pick in the process. Overall I give a very solid grade to Shanny/Allen's first round.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I like the pick for a few reasons: Kerrigan fills a need as an OLB opposite Rak, he's a high motor, high character guy who is one of those first to arrive last to leave type players, and we picked up the 47th overall pick in the process. Overall I give a very solid grade to Shanny/Allen's first round.

The thing I liked about him was the fact that he can play the run to. He's not just one of those finesse, run around the corner types. He will get his own push if he needs to. I know Von Miller was the better prospect and I'm not exactly a trained scout but half the time when I saw the footage of Miller he was getting pushed around and trying to run around people.

Kerrigan on the other hand will bush rush you and go through you if needs to. However there also lies the problem. Kerrigan doesn't have a variety of pass rush moves. Though hopefully the fact that Orakpo has discovered this problem with his own game will allow Kerrigan to get to work on it sooner rather then later.

[MTK]

He will be a fan favorite in no time.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

He will be a fan favorite in no time.

Plus there currently isn't a #94 on our roster, so he'll get to keep his college number if he wants to. We'll see plenty of Kerrigan jerseys this fall.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Plus there currently isn't a #94 on our roster, so he'll get to keep his college number if he wants to. We'll see plenty of Kerrigan jerseys this fall.

Adam Carriker wears #94, so that won't happen.


On a different note, I think Kerrigan can be a great asset to Orakpo, and when/if we draft a good NT on day 2 (Jerrell Powe, Kendrick Ellis) this defense can really get rolling.

I'm very happy now more and more we got this guy for many reasons, Quinn had a lot of concerns (health, one year type of guy, character, tackling, and 3-4 ready) this guy was one player every analyst could agree would be a safe solid pick. And about Cam Jordan; he seemed too small to me to play 3-4 DE in the NFL, sure he played it in college, but the lineman in college aren't as big and good as the lineman in the pros. Plus we have more immediate needs at NT, OLB, OL, WR before we worry about getting a DE. And I don't think Bowers will be any good for us.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Plus there currently isn't a #94 on our roster, so he'll get to keep his college number if he wants to. We'll see plenty of Kerrigan jerseys this fall.

How could you be so insensitive?

What does this look like to you Scud?


Look at him Scud he's on the verge of tears after seeing your post....that or he's getting ready to kill you. I can't really tell.

[skinsfaninok]

I'm ok with the pick, I don't think he'll be as good as 98 but I do see Kerrigan as a player similar to like Greg Ellis former Dallas DE/LB. He'll have a solid career imo

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

How could you be so insensitive?

What does this look like to you Scud?

That looks like Adam Carriker.

[skinsfan57]

I guess they made a good choice with Kerrigan.Now they better take a QB with their two 2nd rounders.:cool-smil

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Plus there currently isn't a #94 on our roster, so he'll get to keep his college number if he wants to. We'll see plenty of Kerrigan jerseys this fall.

He will be the next white guy fan favorite after Cooley.

[Terpfan76]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

He will be a fan favorite in no time.

The defense's Chris Cooley? I agree 100% Especially if he destroys Romo a couple times lol