Re: Andre Smith..Would You Take Him At 13?
 

No, I wouldn't take him. I'd trade down if I could.

Re: Andre Smith..Would You Take Him At 13?
 

NO!! I would either trade down or draft an OLB (Cushing).

Re: Andre Smith..Would You Take Him At 13?
 

[quote=GMScud;529396]I heard one of the guys covering the combine- I think it was Mariucci- say that he thinks Andre Smith could be a pro-bowl caliber guard right now. That's something to consider. If we snagged him and he wasn't quite ready to start at T, he could always help at the guard spot. Kendall and R.Thomas aren't getting any younger.[/quote]

Ok but we need a RT probably more than anything else on the o-line right? The worst we can do at LG and RG is Kendell and Thomas, hoping Kendell's knees don't disintegrate and Thomas has a rebound year. The worst we can do at RT is Jansen (old, slow in his lateral movement and oft injured) or Heyer (inexperienced, lousy run-blocker and also oft injured :confused:). We need a RT and if he's not coming through the draft then we ought to trade down for sure i think.

Re: Andre Smith..Would You Take Him At 13?
 

We might have found the perfect training camp roommate for Fred "Sleepy" Davis.

Re: Andre Smith..Would You Take Him At 13?
 

If we do not take Smith at #13 if available, it is a really dumb move. We have old ass O-Lineman who can't even practice all week together throughout the season. If I am not mistaken, I heard Zorn and Lord Buge's mention this caused a major problem for them in the last half of the season (and we all know the results). We must have a OL that can start ASAP at either RT or G, and eventually Smith could take over for Samuels who would obviously take him under his wing. If they end up taking a LB at this spot and Smith is on the board, I will personally find Vinny and give him a piece of my mind!

Re: Andre Smith..Would You Take Him At 13?
 

If we were to trade down into the mid to late twenties, would you take Smith (if available) or Oher?

Re: Andre Smith..Would You Take Him At 13?
 

[quote=JoeRedskin;530215]If we were to trade down into the mid to late twenties, would you take Smith (if available) or Oher?[/quote]

Good question. I still like Mack, but think Smith OR Oher would make a good fit at RT.

Re: Andre Smith..Would You Take Him At 13?
 

[quote=53Fan;530368]Good question. I still like Mack, but think Smith OR Oher would make a good fit at RT.[/quote]

Surprised to hear to say this 53. I guess if we get Dock back then Mack doesn't have quite the appeal... although I'd like to see Rabach replaced almost as much as i want a stud at RT.

Re: Andre Smith..Would You Take Him At 13?
 

[quote=The Goat;530420]Surprised to hear to say this 53. I guess if we get Dock back then Mack doesn't have quite the appeal... although I'd like to see Rabach replaced almost as much as i want a stud at RT.[/quote]

There is no guarantee that Thomas is ever going to be the player he once was. Mack could also play RG. Maybe drafting Mack would also be a better option than spending a bunch of money on Jason Brown? As good as Brown is, I expect Mack to be every bit as good. JMO.

Re: Andre Smith..Would You Take Him At 13?
 

After signing Dockery I would have no problem taking Smith at 13. Samuels will mentor him and eventually replace him. In the third I would look for a OLB or a C.

Re: Andre Smith..Would You Take Him At 13?
 

if we get willis we can take the chance, but it still seems risky. It might just depend on who else is on the board.

Re: Andre Smith..Would You Take Him At 13?
 

We need LB's, also need to get young at the DE position, C and T postions and a young RB. I say trade down.

Re: Andre Smith..Would You Take Him At 13?
 

Absolutely! He was predicted to be the #1 overall pick not too long ago. I would then hope and pray Eric Wood C UL would fall to us in the 3rd round.

No matter who we draft at this point I haven't felt this good about our team in a long, long time

Re: Andre Smith..Would You Take Him At 13?
 

[quote=vallin21;531612]After signing Dockery I would have no problem taking Smith at 13. Samuels will mentor him and eventually replace him. In the third I would look for a OLB or a C.[/quote]
what he said :)

Re: Andre Smith..Would You Take Him At 13?
 

I believe that the Redskins are in the perfect position entering the draft. I think that Smith may not be there at 13 but I think you have to take him if he is there. He won the Outland trophy and has a mean streak. The scouts say he is a devastating run blocker. He is basically a bigger Chris Samuels. I know there are some question marks but when the most talented player at a premier position is available, you have to take him.

I have heard rumors that people think they need to trade down because of their cap situation. Schneed mentioned that they still have room under the cap so I think they should use this space to sign their draft picks. I would hate to have to pass on on Smith or Maualuga because they signed another guy who does not have their talent level or upside. Plus I think they should leave a little wiggle room so they can bring back Montgomery, Golston, possibly Daniels and Boston Pete.

I think they did an outstanding job in free agency. They locked up young players that are all in their prime while attacking all of their weaknesses. Signing Hall and keeping Rogers preserves one of the most talented secondaries in the league.

Signing Haynesworth (while expensive was necessary) gives them a premier defensive lineman who can create sacks and stop the run. The reason that he is that expensive is that no one else has his skill set.

Signing Dockery may have been the best move of all. They signed him below market rate and added size, youth and someone who knows the system. In fact this was a stroke of genius. They let him go when the market was overpaying guards and then locked him up for about half of what he was paid two years ago.

So now they need to work on depth and add a stud at 13 (which should be possible).
If they draft A Smith, Monroe, Smith, Oher or Maualuga at 13. I think the offseason is a huge success.