Redskins Made Smart Choice With Kerrigan

[Terpfan76]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

I'll agree I think we drastically need zone blocking OL help but lately I've sat back thinking we probably should take QB next if the team still sees someone on the board they liked or perhaps NT. Taking NT would hopefully fix our defensive woes, if the QB's they were interested in are gone then look to resolve the OL and maybe pick up a late round WR, CB, and RB.

I'd really like to see us be able to add both Rodney Hudson and Paea with our two second rounders. That or trade out of one of the seconds for a third plus extras.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Terpfan76

You can say just about anything you want about someone as long as you throw "with all due respect" or "bless his/her/your heart" in there somewhere lol...

"Well, bless his heart, the poor soul just doesn't know any better".

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Terpfan76

I'd really like to see us be able to add both Rodney Hudson and Paea with our two second rounders. That or trade out of one of the seconds for a third plus extras.

It seems like they favor Wisenski over Hudson if they decide to go that way.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

It seems like they favor Wisenski over Hudson if they decide to go that way.

I just want us to draft one of those guys. No preference, just get a Rabach replacement.

If we do, then getting a QB will become a smarter choice too. I do not want Andy Dalton to be lost in the preseason to a broken ankle inflicted by his Center.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I agree. Great job by the front office. Solid pass rusher with high character/high motor. My only concern is Kerrigan played end in a 4-3. They're going to ask him to play OL in a 3-4. That didn't work with Andre Carter so this concerns me. But can't complain too much about moving down and getting a 2nd rounder plus filling a need. That was a steal.

Almost all 3-4 OLBs in the league(successful or not) played DE, like Suggs. How many colleges actually run the 3-4?

[Terpfan76]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

"Well, bless his heart, the poor soul just doesn't know any better".

Well done sir.


But you could have easily gone with " With all due respect, you're a feckin' idiot. Well bless your heart, you must have been dropped on your head as a child."

[Swarley]

Originally Posted by hail_2_da_skins

F - I think Shanny made a big mistake in passing on Gabbert and picking an undersized defensive end in hopes of converting him to an outside linebacker. There are already at least two failed attempts on the current roster of converting defensive ends to linebacker. Since Shanny passed on a quarterback, I would rather seen him get a shutdown cornerback, Prince Amukamara. The Giants got him and the Skins are going to pay twice a year.

at least 2 failed attempts? who?

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Lot of talk radio is saying that! "Did we not just draft a younger Andre Carter?"

The difference I see here is that Carter was a tried and true failure at the position in two different locations. It's unfair to compare when we haven't yet seen Kerrigan atempt to master the position.

I'm confident the team is reasonably sure the transition can be made and because they released Carter and drafted Kerrigan is sufficient enough for me to believe their intention is not to repeat the same mistake.

[SirClintonPortis]

Purdue's Kerrigan sacks the try-hard stereotypes - NFL - CBSSports.com Football

Old article, but for those who are concerned about his transition to the 3-4, read this excerpt:

Some teams think he's athletic enough to play standing up as an outside 3-4 linebacker. I see him as a 4-3 end. To help prepare for a possible transition, Kerrigan spent time working on linebacker drills and did some at the Purdue pro day last week.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

Almost all 3-4 OLBs in the league(successful or not) played DE, like Suggs. How many colleges actually run the 3-4?

i don't many do. good point.

[MTK]

Didn't Rak make the switch ok?

Kerrigan will be fine.

[Swarley]

With Redskins, Kerrigan lands in 'perfect' situation - The Insider - The Washington Post

how can you not love this pick? or at least like it.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Didn't Rak make the switch ok?

Kerrigan will be fine.

I trust his opinion

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...i5DF_blog.html

[Defensewins]

I just hope Haslett is finally smart enough to move Lorenzo Alexander to ILB next to London. If so and with the addition of Kerrigan, we will no longer be ranked near the bottom against run like we were last year. If we replace Golsten with a legit NFL 3-4 DE that will complete our transition into being a good 3-4 defense. I still see Golsten as the weak link. He is a good back up and good as a pass rusher, but weak against the run.
3-4 defensive linemen have to be able to stop the run or else catastrophe like 2010.

[SmootSmack]

For me, the real wildcard is Jeremy Jarmon. He's battled injuries and losing/gaining weight (per team request). Will he finally step up as a factor this year?