Are we adressing our D-line?

That Guy · 03-13-2007, 05:49 PM

well, last year i really liked maurice jones-drew cause he had a lot of heart with some good talent, and that seems to translate well... okoye definitely has heart and plays hard till the whistle, and he'd definitely be my #1 choice at DT, if nothing else. I think branch is lazy too.

That Guy · 03-13-2007, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Beemnseven

The question is, is Okoye valuable enough to another team that he could be taken before the #8 pick, assuming we do trade places with Houston?

The way his stock seems to be rising, especially on this board, let's hope he's still there if we trade down.

i think this board and fans in general are a bit higher on him than the scouts/teams are. I mean, he's not close to the best DT prospect ever, but he is a solid first rounder that looks promising. still more potential than production thusfar though, which the teams probably see more clearly.

I mean, if i could have any one player this year, it'd be calvin johnson, and the #2 choice wouldn't even be in the same stratosphere. outside of that though, you've got a good group of players across a bunch of positions, including a completely tangled (but deep) DL group and a deep, clear pecking order at WR.

RMSkins · 03-13-2007, 06:32 PM

I'm sorry I know the media has a huge man crush on Okoye, don't get me wrong I like the kid and I think he has the potential to be good in the NFL, but I think Branch is going to be better than Okoye.

skins009 · 03-13-2007, 06:44 PM

Just so everyone knows, mel kiper now has Okoye as the top rated defensive linemen in the draft. That higher than Jamal Anderson and Gaines Adams. I always say the only thing better that a dominate outside pass rusher is a dominant inside force on the dline who can penetrate to the stuff the run and rush the passer.

B.F. SKINner · 03-13-2007, 07:01 PM

So, if we trade out of the #6 with Houston, does Minnesota take him at #7?

Beemnseven · 03-13-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by B.F. SKINner

So, if we trade out of the #6 with Houston, does Minnesota take him at #7?

You mean Branch or Okoye? Maybe. But they spent their top draft picks on D-linemen in '05, '04, and '03 with Erasmus James, Kevin Williams, and Kenechi Udeze. Last year it was LB Chad Greenway. So you'd think they'd make the shift to offense this year. Who knows.

SC Skins Fan · 03-13-2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by B.F. SKINner

So, if we trade out of the #6 with Houston, does Minnesota take him at #7?

You mean the Minnesota team with Kevin and Pat Williams at DT? Doesn't seem likely. Houston would seem more likely to make the pick, but I don't have a great sense of their needs at DL.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 03-13-2007, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PorterHouse

This kid is only 19 years old. he could be in the league for 15 years easily. I really like this guy, plus we are gonna get somethin else to trade down and still get our man. We are finally workin all aspects of the offseason instead of tryin to buy all the big names.

and that is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!! i love this guy and if we trade down and pick up an extra 2nd round pick and draft someone like Anthony Spencer or Tim Crowder or Ray McDonald it would be like an orgy if we were able to pull that off that would pull our dismal defense to top 10 easily and our d line would be one of the best in the league think about it

Andre Carter, Amobi Okoye, Cornelius Griffin, Victor Abiamiri

just makes me foam at the mouth

SmootSmack · 03-13-2007, 11:08 PM

What's interesting is that Okoye is also supposed to meet with Denver (I'm sure he's scheduled to meet with a lot of teams) but at #21 the Broncos probably won't get him so the question is are they looking to move (maybe to #6) to get Okoye

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 03-13-2007, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

What's interesting is that Okoye is also supposed to meet with Denver (I'm sure he's scheduled to meet with a lot of teams) but at #21 the Broncos probably won't get him so the question is are they looking to move (maybe to #6) to get Okoye

oh screw that i will take out the broncos front office before that happens okoye will be a redskin mark it down

jrocx69 · 03-13-2007, 11:25 PM

a 4 year starter and only 19. oh, he also was accepted to Hartvard to go to college... definitely a gibbs guy. ive been emailing the skins site to draft this guy for months, i dont care about his value or where we could get him, get him at 6 or 8 or 12, just get him. and whoever said they like branch better..... na

djnemo65 · 03-13-2007, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jrocx69

a 4 year starter and only 19. oh, he also was accepted to Hartvard to go to college... definitely a gibbs guy. ive been emailing the skins site to draft this guy for months, i dont care about his value or where we could get him, get him at 6 or 8 or 12, just get him. and whoever said they like branch better..... na

You email the Skins site with draft advice? That's awesome. I need to start doing that.

I have also heard that the Skins are not that high on Adams or Anderson, and I agree with the analysis of Branch as a potential bust. Kiper said it best - he should have been dominant in college and often wasn't. Why would that change at the next level? He has the frame to be a good player but I doubt he will emerge as a stud.

I just have a good feeling about Okoye. In fact, I think I am going to mail redskins.com just to let them know that.

jrocx69 · 03-14-2007, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by djnemo65

You email the Skins site with draft advice? That's awesome. I need to start doing that.

I have also heard that the Skins are not that high on Adams or Anderson, and I agree with the analysis of Branch as a potential bust. Kiper said it best - he should have been dominant in college and often wasn't. Why would that change at the next level? He has the frame to be a good player but I doubt he will emerge as a stud.

I just have a good feeling about Okoye. In fact, I think I am going to mail redskins.com just to let them know that.

lol, I didnt say they listen, but every draft they piss me off by not having any or picking people like mark wilson (OT), or Manuel White or Jared Newberry

Crat92 · 03-14-2007, 01:00 AM

If he is gone early, I like this Carriker(sp?) kid from Nebraska

djnemo65 · 03-14-2007, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jrocx69

lol, I didnt say they listen, but every draft they piss me off by not having any or picking people like mark wilson (OT), or Manuel White or Jared Newberry

Whatever, I can imagine high level draft meetings where they are arguing back and forth, when suddenly　Ｇｉｂｂｓ　ｙｅｌｌｓ　ｏｕｔ，　ｅｖｅｒｙｏｎｅ　ｑｕｉｔｅ，　we　ｇｏｔ　ａｎｏｔｈｅｒ　ｅｍａｉｌ　ｆｒｏｍ　Ｊｒｏｃｘ． He wants us to take Okoye!

Tell the truth, when the Skins are yammering away on that phone during draft day its you they are talking to right?

03-13-2007, 05:49 PM	#16
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Are we adressing our D-line? well, last year i really liked maurice jones-drew cause he had a lot of heart with some good talent, and that seems to translate well... okoye definitely has heart and plays hard till the whistle, and he'd definitely be my #1 choice at DT, if nothing else. I think branch is lazy too.

03-13-2007, 06:32 PM	#18
RMSkins The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 36 Posts: 1,066	Re: Are we adressing our D-line? I'm sorry I know the media has a huge man crush on Okoye, don't get me wrong I like the kid and I think he has the potential to be good in the NFL, but I think Branch is going to be better than Okoye.

03-13-2007, 06:44 PM	#19
skins009 Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 528	Re: Are we adressing our D-line? Just so everyone knows, mel kiper now has Okoye as the top rated defensive linemen in the draft. That higher than Jamal Anderson and Gaines Adams. I always say the only thing better that a dominate outside pass rusher is a dominant inside force on the dline who can penetrate to the stuff the run and rush the passer.

03-13-2007, 07:01 PM	#20
B.F. SKINner Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 29	Re: Are we adressing our D-line? So, if we trade out of the #6 with Houston, does Minnesota take him at #7?

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SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Are we adressing our D-line? What's interesting is that Okoye is also supposed to meet with Denver (I'm sure he's scheduled to meet with a lot of teams) but at #21 the Broncos probably won't get him so the question is are they looking to move (maybe to #6) to get Okoye __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-13-2007, 11:25 PM	#26
jrocx69 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas Age: 43 Posts: 461	Re: Are we adressing our D-line? a 4 year starter and only 19. oh, he also was accepted to Hartvard to go to college... definitely a gibbs guy. ive been emailing the skins site to draft this guy for months, i dont care about his value or where we could get him, get him at 6 or 8 or 12, just get him. and whoever said they like branch better..... na

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Crat92 Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville,TN Age: 51 Posts: 474	Re: Are we adressing our D-line? If he is gone early, I like this Carriker(sp?) kid from Nebraska __________________ BEWARE THE MIDDLE............LaRON LANDRY IS LURKING!

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