The official 2008 draft discussion thread

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

Nice pick from everything I've heard about him. Only true #1 in the draft was how I've heard him described by people who know. Now we have 2 more picks this round. I thought Devin Thomas might be the guy at #21. I like it. Props to the FO.

Agreed well played by the FO. I think this will turn out to be a good draft overall. I wonder how the Snyderatto bashers will spin it.

[bertoskins2]

how tough is devin

[MTK]

Thomas is great after the catch and should be a natural for the WCO.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Next pick is Campbell.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I was opposed to taking a wideout @ 21, but getting Thomas @ 34 is great value. GTripp is going to poop himself though.

He will for sure. But this is a good pick at #34. He's big and familiar with the WCO. I don't buy the "one year wonder" argument.

[mooby]

I guess we got good value for Devin Thomas but I'd rather have taken someone like James Hardy or Jordy Nelson. I just don't feel comfortable that he had one good season, he had 6 receptions two years ago. Jordy Nelson just went to Green Bay.

[GusFrerotte]

Trade down? Are you kidding me? The draft is about quality not quantity. We were stupid for giving up #21. WE get two mid second round picks in a lame draft year? Unless we go for a WR, we are not going to get quality people this draft. Although we might be able to still land a decent LB, CB, or S that will make a positive impact on us. Anyone picked up after round 3-4 will just be a waste of space or practice squad fodder for a season or two then released. At #21 we still could have landed a decent D linemen or guaranteed getting the best WR or S in the draft. I know it is a relatively thin year for talent, but you still have to go for top quality. More picks when the pickings are slim doesn't help you.

[EXoffender]

Go Skins!

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

He will for sure. But this is a good pick at #34. He's big and familiar with the WCO. I don't buy the "one year wonder" argument.

I didn't throw the laptop, I like this at # 34, good value. Jordy at # 36 is a big reach.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

Well, I guess that's that for Jordy Nelson.

...and C. Johnson, and A. Boldin, and R. Williams et al.

Thankfully.

[skinsfan_nn]

We ending getting the #1 WR on the board in the second round, which most all predicted would go in the first round. I'm very pleased with the first pick.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

@ The Goat: I haven't seen anyone go since we traded that pick that I think was an impact player at a position of need for us...

Possibly Balmer and Merling, two positions we definitely need. OT Brown possibly two but I like Chilo better as an oline pick.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not poo-pooing the move.

[XXVI]

Height: 6-17/8 | Weight: 216 | 40-Time: 4.40


Strengths:
Very good size with long arms and excellent bulk...Smooth natural athlete...Great timed speed...Extremely elusive and runs well after the catch...Terrific vision...Has reliable hands and he'll pluck the ball...Great leaping ability and ball skills...Tough, strong and physical...Is also an outstanding return man...Still has a ton of upside.


Weaknesses:
Only had one big season at the college level...Not a great route runner...Does not necessarily play to his timed speed and lacks a burst...Hasn't been a true vertical threat to this point...Average blocker....Raw and could take some time to develop.


Notes:
JUCO transfer from Coffeyville Community College...Made little or no impact in his first year with the Spartans but then exploded once Mark Dantonio replaced John L. Smith and implemented a new offense...A One Year Wonder who would appear to have all the physical tools you look for...May have more long-term upside than any wideout in this draft, but whoever drafts him will probably have to be patient.

Originally Posted by Questfor31

Wow, Devin Thomas in the second round. Great size and speed, excellent pick. He will definitely help out the redskins immediately.

[SC Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Trade down? Are you kidding me? The draft is about quality not quantity. We were stupid for giving up #21. WE get two mid second round picks in a lame draft year? Unless we go for a WR, we are not going to get quality people this draft. Although we might be able to still land a decent LB, CB, or S that will make a positive impact on us. Anyone picked up after round 3-4 will just be a waste of space or practice squad fodder for a season or two then released. At #21 we still could have landed a decent D linemen or guaranteed getting the best WR or S in the draft. I know it is a relatively thin year for talent, but you still have to go for top quality. More picks with the pickings are slim doesn't help you.

This is such a stupid post it is not even worth responding to with the actual counterpoints. They are too obvious to even require statement. Oh, and the Redskins did get the best WR in the draft at #34.

[bigdaddy2348]

I argee with SC Skins Fan. I thought they would get Devin Thomas with the 21st pick so to trade down get him cheaper plus more picks also was a win for us.