Should all 4 draft picks be used for Defense?

Bill B · 01-02-2007, 03:27 PM

With so few picks should the Skins use all 4 on Defense? I thought this would be a good plan at first, but with the departure of Todd Wade this offseason most likely becuase some other team will want him to start for them, I would think the team should devote at least one of their picks for a backup offensive lineman - just wanted the boards thought on this.

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-02-2007, 03:28 PM

Honestly, I'd use them all for defense myself. Sure, more offensive line depth would be great, but you can always find other teams backups willing to depart for a little bit of cash.

The Zimmermans · 01-02-2007, 03:29 PM

I think we should try to get at least three picks for our first round pick, then we can build some depth in many areas, and not JUST defense

redsk1 · 01-02-2007, 03:31 PM

The lower draft picks are going to be "projects" at best. They are usually lucky to make the team is most cases. But, yes i think at least 3 on defense.

12thMan · 01-02-2007, 03:31 PM

I don't think it's a guarantee that Wade will leave. You never know. In fact, it would be very smart to lock him up, and not have to waste a pick there or go to FA.

Ummm...as far as using all the picks on defense. I don't know, they probably use at least the top two on defense, I would think. Maybe the last two on offense somewhere like along the o-line or a gem of TE would be nice.

Things change on draft day. I could easily see us moving down a bit and picking up a couple of picks. It's very possible.

You have to figure Brady Quinn will likely be the first pick to the Raiders. By the time we pick, it's going to be very tempting not to pass on the chance to get the kid from Penn St or Branch or Woodley (Michigan).

The Zimmermans · 01-02-2007, 03:38 PM

Posluszny is the only pick I would be happy with if we decided to pick at #6

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-02-2007, 03:39 PM

For some reason, he looks REALLY small to me.

The Zimmermans · 01-02-2007, 03:40 PM

242 i believe. He still has more weight to gain on his arms, which shouldnt be a problem.

The Zimmermans · 01-02-2007, 03:42 PM

it only says 229 on the PSU web site, but they said 240 during the game on saturday, not sure which to trust

Bill B · 01-02-2007, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I don't think it's a guarantee that Wade will leave. You never know. In fact, it would be very smart to lock him up, and not have to waste a pick there or go to FA.

Ummm...as far as using all the picks on defense. I don't know, they probably use at least the top two on defense, I would think. Maybe the last two on offense somewhere like along the o-line or a gem of TE would be nice.

Things change on draft day. I could easily see us moving down a bit and picking up a couple of picks. It's very possible.

You have to figure Brady Quinn will likely be the first pick to the Raiders. By the time we pick, it's going to be very tempting not to pass on the chance to get the kid from Penn St or Branch or Woodley (Michigan).

If they can lock up Wade that would be great - I just fear that he will command huge money and with our starters on the line making as much as they are - I don't think they can give Wade a huge salary. I'd also like to see us get one more lineman to help with depth at Center/Guard.

I know the guys that teams pick in rounds 5-7 don't always make the team - but if you do land one or two that are impact players I would think that this would really help with dealing with the salary cap because typically these contracts for these guys are relatively small compared to a first rounder.

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-02-2007, 03:49 PM

I dunno. I just want someone to come in and make an impact like Tatupu.

MTK · 01-02-2007, 03:53 PM

I really don't see how Wade is going to have much leverage. He's a guy that got a big money deal in Houston and was a flop. One quality start here isn't going to up his stock that much. He's a solid backup but a borderline starter.

Beemnseven · 01-02-2007, 03:58 PM

You just know we're going to waste one of these picks on an h-back/fullback type guy.

Manuel White anyone? Nehemiah Broughton?

MTK · 01-02-2007, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

You just know we're going to waste one of these picks on an h-back/fullback type guy.

Manuel White anyone? Nehemiah Broughton?

Since we don't have the h-back anymore I don't see why we would go that way.

dmek25 · 01-02-2007, 04:06 PM

defense, defense, defense, and more defense. it looks as though j campbell got more and more comfortable the more he played. on offense, offensive line depth is the only position needed addressed this off season

01-02-2007, 03:27 PM	#1
Bill B Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 721	Should all 4 draft picks be used for Defense? With so few picks should the Skins use all 4 on Defense? I thought this would be a good plan at first, but with the departure of Todd Wade this offseason most likely becuase some other team will want him to start for them, I would think the team should devote at least one of their picks for a backup offensive lineman - just wanted the boards thought on this.

01-02-2007, 03:28 PM	#2
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Should all 4 draft picks be used for Defense? Honestly, I'd use them all for defense myself. Sure, more offensive line depth would be great, but you can always find other teams backups willing to depart for a little bit of cash. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

01-02-2007, 03:29 PM	#3
The Zimmermans Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodley Park, Washington DC Age: 40 Posts: 937	Re: Should all 4 draft picks be used for Defense? I think we should try to get at least three picks for our first round pick, then we can build some depth in many areas, and not JUST defense __________________ Dan Snyder is a Cancer, Joe Gibbs is the Cure

01-02-2007, 03:31 PM	#4
redsk1 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,351	Re: Should all 4 draft picks be used for Defense? The lower draft picks are going to be "projects" at best. They are usually lucky to make the team is most cases. But, yes i think at least 3 on defense.

01-02-2007, 03:31 PM	#5
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Should all 4 draft picks be used for Defense? I don't think it's a guarantee that Wade will leave. You never know. In fact, it would be very smart to lock him up, and not have to waste a pick there or go to FA. Ummm...as far as using all the picks on defense. I don't know, they probably use at least the top two on defense, I would think. Maybe the last two on offense somewhere like along the o-line or a gem of TE would be nice. Things change on draft day. I could easily see us moving down a bit and picking up a couple of picks. It's very possible. You have to figure Brady Quinn will likely be the first pick to the Raiders. By the time we pick, it's going to be very tempting not to pass on the chance to get the kid from Penn St or Branch or Woodley (Michigan).

01-02-2007, 03:38 PM	#6
The Zimmermans Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodley Park, Washington DC Age: 40 Posts: 937	Re: Should all 4 draft picks be used for Defense? Posluszny is the only pick I would be happy with if we decided to pick at #6 __________________ Dan Snyder is a Cancer, Joe Gibbs is the Cure

01-02-2007, 03:39 PM	#7
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Should all 4 draft picks be used for Defense? For some reason, he looks REALLY small to me. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

01-02-2007, 03:40 PM	#8
The Zimmermans Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodley Park, Washington DC Age: 40 Posts: 937	Re: Should all 4 draft picks be used for Defense? 242 i believe. He still has more weight to gain on his arms, which shouldnt be a problem. __________________ Dan Snyder is a Cancer, Joe Gibbs is the Cure

01-02-2007, 03:42 PM	#9
The Zimmermans Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodley Park, Washington DC Age: 40 Posts: 937	Re: Should all 4 draft picks be used for Defense? it only says 229 on the PSU web site, but they said 240 during the game on saturday, not sure which to trust __________________ Dan Snyder is a Cancer, Joe Gibbs is the Cure

01-02-2007, 03:49 PM	#11
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Should all 4 draft picks be used for Defense? I dunno. I just want someone to come in and make an impact like Tatupu. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

01-02-2007, 03:53 PM	#12
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Re: Should all 4 draft picks be used for Defense? I really don't see how Wade is going to have much leverage. He's a guy that got a big money deal in Houston and was a flop. One quality start here isn't going to up his stock that much. He's a solid backup but a borderline starter. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

01-02-2007, 03:58 PM	#13
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 50 Posts: 5,311	Re: Should all 4 draft picks be used for Defense? You just know we're going to waste one of these picks on an h-back/fullback type guy. Manuel White anyone? Nehemiah Broughton?

01-02-2007, 04:06 PM	#15
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Should all 4 draft picks be used for Defense? defense, defense, defense, and more defense. it looks as though j campbell got more and more comfortable the more he played. on offense, offensive line depth is the only position needed addressed this off season __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

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