Redskins 2010 Draft Class with Analysis

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

We didn't retain Todd Yoder leaving a need for a blocking TE. This guy is not only athletic but he loves to block, and from the looks of his highlight film he's good at it. On top of that he will not just play TE but also FB and Special Teams. He should actually be pretty effective blocking on kick offs. Also considering the fact that we ended up with two lineman afterwards that I was interested in I have no problem with this pick. In fact I like it.

The thing I didn't like about it though was the fact that they drafted a similar player last year in Eddie Williams (TE/FB Idaho) in that they found a small school TE that they intended to convert to Fullback, but the main difference between the two is that Morris is much more physical.

On a side note I'm starting to think that this year the team won't have any 2010 UDFA's on the final roster.

Well I watched the Highlight vid of Morris he looks like a beast in the run game and he has great hands. Eddie Williams was injuired when we drafted him so that hurt his chances of making the team. If we can use him as a FB or H-back I think we may have found a diamond in the ruff.

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Allen salvaged the draft in the last day for sure. At least we addressed needs and seemed to shore up our O line nicely. Wish Austin was a bigger guy though.

The WR Austin is from the same High School as Desean Jackson Long Beach Poly. He is simular is size as Desean Jackson and Austin does have nice speed. Who knows he could be our KR/PR and slot WR in a few years. He from Long Beach CA so I know he is a baller. Dont be surprised he maybe a playmaker in the return game we have been looking for. Good Job Bruce/ Shanny and Scouts.......

[dmek25]

nice job dirt. this is a good read, that took some time to put together

[diehard]

You know, when I think about some the premier OTs in this league, most of them do not have chiseled bodies.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

The Dennis Morris youtube clip is in my favorites now. That guy is fuckin nasty. Awesome.

No kidding. Looking at those videos and you wonder why the guy wasn't a first round pick. I don't know why the comments say he isn't much of a run blocker -- he was knocking helmets off and blowing people off the line.

He won't get much playing time on offense behind Cooley and Davis though. Look for him mainly on special teams I guess.

[cdskins26]

Picks I liked:
Trent Williams: Needed to be done and he will be better than okung IMO.
Terrence Austin: If he makes the team we could have out Special Teams sorted out.
Selvish Capers: Good late round pick, hopefully he rises to the occasion.

Not Sure:
Perry Riley: Here I was hoping for us to take Bruce Campbell but if we lose McIntosh for a pick it makes sense.

Dislike: (For Now)
Dennis Morris: Unless there is something we dont know about Cooley or Davis, this was a pick that makes no sense.
Eric Cook: This would have been better as Snead or Blount at this point. I thought Blount would have actually done well in washington.

[Beemnseven]

^ Look at the YouTube breakdown of Dennis Morris -- you'll change your mind about him.

I wondered about his playing time too, with Cooley and Davis already firmly in place. But he'll be in the FB position, backing up Mike Sellers, and might be stealing playing time from him.

[T.O.Killa]

Here is how I look at our 2010 draft:


Round 1. Trent Williams
Round 2. Donovan McNabb
Round 3. Jeremy Jarmon
Round 5. Perry Riley
Round 5. Adam Carriker
Round 6. Dennis Morris
Round 7. Terrence Austin
Round 7. Erik Cook
Round 7. Selvish Capers

Given what they had to work with, I think they did well.

[rbanerjee23]

Okay, I know that it is just a highlight reel but Dennis Morris looks absolutely terrific!! What blocking, it would be great if he turns out to be a late-round gem

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

Here is how I look at our 2010 draft:


Round 1. Trent Williams
Round 2. Donovan McNabb
Round 3. Jeremy Jarmon
Round 5. Perry Riley
Round 5. Adam Carriker
Round 6. Dennis Morris
Round 7. Terrence Austin
Round 7. Erik Cook
Round 7. Selvish Capers

Given what they had to work with, I think they did well.

Excellent point. Another thing we have to give credit for is the secrecy and deception with which they were able to cloak their actual intentions. I heard several analysts and an interview with one GM who all said they had no idea which way we were going to go with the 4th overall pick.

[53Fan]

BadgerBlitz.com - Morris honored as nation's top tight end

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

BadgerBlitz.com - Morris honored as nation's top tight end

Like I said earlier, you have to wonder why he wasn't projected much higher than the 6th round.

From the little I have seen, I like this guy -- he'll be my training camp favorite this year. He won't get to wear #49 though.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

Here is how I look at our 2010 draft:


Round 1. Trent Williams
Round 2. Donovan McNabb
Round 3. Jeremy Jarmon
Round 5. Perry Riley
Round 5. Adam Carriker
Round 6. Dennis Morris
Round 7. Terrence Austin
Round 7. Erik Cook
Round 7. Selvish Capers

Given what they had to work with, I think they did well.

I agree with you.

The Draft is an Big Event for me but for Shanny and Allen draft picks are simply tools among the other tools in their toolbox. The other tools are Free Agency, trades, strength and conditioning, teaching, etc. Their goal is to use all of their tools in conjunction to build a championship team and not to "win" the Draft event itself. So, of course, they are not going to cling to second round pick when they can use it to get Donovan McNabb.

When I look at the players they added during the actual NFL Draft event, I think I'm seeing that they drafted for team needs and that they focused on players who were very productive in college and who are versatile. I don't think it's as helpful for us to look at the nominal positions these guys played in college as it is for us to look at the multiple things that each of them may be able to do for the team. For example, I'm sure that Special Teams ability was considered when they drafted Riley, Morris, and Austin.

Anyway, that's how I see it.

[SirClintonPortis]

Combine Morris with our new and improved strength and conditioning program, and we may have an absolute monster on our hands. I'm rooting for the guy.

[T.O.Killa]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Like I said earlier, you have to wonder why he wasn't projected much higher than the 6th round.

From the little I have seen, I like this guy -- he'll be my training camp favorite this year. He won't get to wear #49 though.

He is to short, for a TE in general. Thats why he slid. If he was 6-4 he would have 2nd or 3rd.