Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

A Jaguars insider told us not to be surprised if Jacksonville tinkers with some 3-4 defensive alignments next season. Despite the fact that the backgrounds of coach [B]Jack Del Rio[/B] and new coordinator [B]Gregg Williams[/B] are primarily rooted in the 4-3, personnel groupings make the experimentation an enticing option. The Jags lack prototypical speed at defensive end, but their starters have enough bulk to hold up as bookends in three-man fronts. Furthermore, they feel they have the cast of linebackers necessary to dabble in the scheme. That being said, the 4-3 will remain their base defense.

- From PF[B]W [/B]

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

Rd1. Devin Thomas
Rd2. Kentwan Balmer

With these selections I hoping that other teams devalue the fact that these to guys have a lot to prove. Both are considered one-year wonders but, I believe the most recent year is the most important when projecting upside to the next level.

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

some of those comparisions aren't.... amazing :/.

i do think keller is the best TE this year though and a good pick up on any team, though he'd be a #2 in a decent number of places.

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

[QUOTE=EXoffender;440981]Rd1. Devin Thomas
Rd2. Kentwan Balmer

With these selections I hoping that other teams devalue the fact that these to guys have a lot to prove. Both are considered one-year wonders but, I believe the most recent year is the most important when projecting upside to the next level.[/QUOTE]

That wouldn't be a bad draft at all

I like doing these
 

1st - Phillip Merling - DE/DT - Clemson
2nd - Brandon Flowers - CB - VT or Antoine Cason - CB - Arizona
3rd - Tony Hills - T/G - Texas or Jerome Simpson - WR - Costal Carolina
3rd Comp - Marcus Monk - WR - Arkansas or Tony Hills
5th - Chad Rhinehart - G/T - Northern Iowa
6th - Corey Lynch - S - App State
7th - Alvin Bowen - OLB - Iowa State
7th Comp - Kyle Wright - QB - Miami
7th Comp - Addarius Bowman - WR - Oklahoma State

Re: I like doing these
 

[QUOTE=Dirtbag359;440993]1st - Phillip Merling - DE/DT - Clemson
2nd - Brandon Flowers - CB - VT or Antoine Cason - CB - Arizona
3rd - Tony Hills - T/G - Texas or Jerome Simpson - WR - Costal Carolina
3rd Comp - Marcus Monk - WR - Arkansas or Tony Hills
5th - Chad Rhinehart - G/T - Northern Iowa
6th - Corey Lynch - S - App State
7th - Alvin Bowen - OLB - Iowa State
7th Comp - Kyle Wright - QB - Miami
7th Comp - Addarius Bowman - WR - Oklahoma State[/QUOTE]

Merling's Pro Day on Thursday should be interesting. Hopefully he doesn't do too good otherwise he may not be there at #21. He might not be there regardless

I think you've got Monk too high as a 3rd rounder, possibly the same with Bowman in the 7th round.

I like the Hills and Rhinehart choices, particularly Hills. Though I hear Rhinehart is slipping on many draft boards.

My favorite player coming out of this draft is definitely Antoine Cason. Some of my colleagues think he's overrated, but I love love LOVE him. Great player, better person. If we drafted him, I'd buy his jersey the day it went on sale. I'd petition Matty to have a Cason avatar by Monday. I might even asked to have my username changed (yet again) to Cason Fo Lyfe!

Have I mentioned I'm an Antoine Cason fan? :) Unfortunately, I've heard no indications that the Redskins are interested. Even more unfortunately, I hear the Cowboys really like him (possibly at #28?).

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

Given our current roster I'll take:

1st round: Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan State - the guy we need, has all the physical tools that we are searching for, can help Campbell to grow a lot more. With him we could have the opportunity to stretch the field vertically with Moss and Randle El.

2nd round: Lawrence Jackson, DE, Usc - I'll take this one because I believe that Calais Campbell will not fall to us. We need depth at this department.

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

I think the best possible realistic mock draft for the Skins right now would be as follows.

1st - Phillip Merling - DE/DT - Clemson - Versatile DE, that believes he can also play DT. As has been said many times before he would replace the again Phillip Daniels as well as provide an interior pass rush on 3 downs.

2nd - Charles Godfrey - CB/S - Iowa - Big, fast, versatile prospect from the same school as Bob Sanders.

3rd - Jerome Simpson - WR - Coastal Carolina - Big, sure handed reciever, though I'm not sure if he'll be avaiable this late in the draft

3rd comp - Tony Hills - T/G - Texas - Versatile OL prospect whos drop this far is probably due to injury concerns. Team would also proably consider taking Zutah if he falls this far, but thats very unlikely at this point

5th - Chad Rhinehart - G/T - Northern Iowa - This would give the Skins another capable O-Lineman to work with. However if Owen Schmit is availble at this point then don't expect the team to pass him up. OLB is also a possiblity here. Plus the Skins are adament about drafting two prospects from the same postion late in the draft if they wait to address a need. (See Anthony Montgomery and Kedric Gholston/ Dallas Startz and HB Blades/ Jim Morliano and Mark Wilson)

6th - Kevin O'Donnell - QB - San Diego State - Athletic QB prospect with all the physical tools you look for

7th - Alvin Bowen - OLB - Iowa State - Very productive OLB, a bit undersized

7th Comp - Joey Haynos - TE - Maryland - Very tall local product that filled in nicely after Vernon Davis left, of course he's not Vernon Davis, nor did he ever match his production

7th Comp - Marcus Dixon - DT/DE - Hampton - Would give them a capable inside player, then again this is the 7th round we're talking about

Cool article about the pre draft presser. One of my favorite quotes came from Vinny Cerrato talking about an exchange with Clinton Portis.
[url=http://was.scout.com/2/748736.html]Scout.com: Pre-Draft Presser: Zorn, Cerrato and Snyder[/url]

[B]On if there are some positions they will not take at 21:[/B]
“When I walked in the training room this morning Clinton (Portis, RB, #26) was down there getting stretched and he says ‘What are we doing?’ I said ‘Didn’t you hear? We traded up for McFadden ([URL="http://arkansas.scout.com/"][B][COLOR=#640324]Arkansas[/COLOR][/B][/URL], RB).’ He laughed. If something crazy happened where somebody fell, you have to look and evaluate it. There are some positions that don’t really warrant us taking.”

Chad Johnson/Anquan Boldin Mock Draft
 

1st - Traded for Chad Johnson or Anquan Boldin

2nd - Charles Godfrey - CB/S - Iowa - Great combination of physical tools and versitility

3rd - Kendall Langford - DT/DE - Hampton - Aggresive inside pass rusher that can also play end. They could also draft a guy like Marcus Harrison from Arkansas if he falls this far with Langford off the board

3rd Comp - Tony Hills - T/G - Texas - The Redskins get a talented O-line prospect that unfortunatley comes with injury concerns

5th - Chad Rhinehart - G/T - Northern Iowa - Redskins try to make sure they come away from this draft with at least one good lineman by drafting two guys from the same position like they have in years past, but then again 5th round picks have had trouble making the team in recent years.

6th - Kevin O' Donnell - QB - San Diego State - The Redskins get a raw and talented QB prospect that has the type of mobility and arm you look for in a West Coast QB

7th - Alvin Bowen - OLB - Iowa State - Redskins get a productive OLB that will be sure to be a hit on special teams

7th - Joey Haynos - TE - Maryland - Big local product that can contribute as a 2nd TE in passing plays

7th - Andrew Crummy - C/G - Redskins get another local product that can play Center.

Re: Chad Johnson/Anquan Boldin Mock Draft
 

[QUOTE=Dirtbag359;442131]1st - Traded for Chad Johnson or Anquan Boldin

2nd - Charles Godfrey - CB/S - Iowa - Great combination of physical tools and versitility

3rd - Kendall Langford - DT/DE - Hampton - Aggresive inside pass rusher that can also play end. They could also draft a guy like Marcus Harrison from Arkansas if he falls this far with Langford off the board

3rd Comp - Tony Hills - T/G - Texas - The Redskins get a talented O-line prospect that unfortunatley comes with injury concerns

5th - Chad Rhinehart - G/T - Northern Iowa - Redskins try to make sure they come away from this draft with at least one good lineman by drafting two guys from the same position like they have in years past, but then again 5th round picks have had trouble making the team in recent years.

6th - Kevin O' Donnell - QB - San Diego State - The Redskins get a raw and talented QB prospect that has the type of mobility and arm you look for in a West Coast QB

7th - Alvin Bowen - OLB - Iowa State - Redskins get a productive OLB that will be sure to be a hit on special teams

7th - Joey Haynos - TE - Maryland - Big local product that can contribute as a 2nd TE in passing plays

7th - Andrew Crummy - C/G - Redskins get another local product that can play Center.[/QUOTE]

Woah, wait a minute! How is that possible???!!!! Don't you know that trading for Chad Johnson means we're not allowed to make any other moves. There's no way, NO WAY, we can make a trade for Chad Johnson (getting a big-time WR to help the offense and Campbell) and still get a potential a CB, DE, OL (two in fact!), not to mention depth at other positions to! How is that even possible!!!!

Your logic has no place here

Re: Chad Johnson/Anquan Boldin Mock Draft
 

[quote=SmootSmack;442134]Woah, wait a minute! How is that possible???!!!! Don't you know that trading for Chad Johnson means we're not allowed to make any other moves. There's no way, NO WAY, we can make a trade for Chad Johnson (getting a big-time WR to help the offense and Campbell) and still get a potential a CB, DE, OL (two in fact!), not to mention depth at other positions to! How is that even possible!!!!

Your logic has no place here[/quote]


Tomfoolery is afoot.

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

the only problem with losing that 1st is the very slim chance at a good DE dies... honestly it's not that great now anyways.

i'd take porter in the 2nd though, godfrey is more likely to make it to the 3rd, though crummy probably has to be taken in the 6th, cause i don't see him lasting all the way to our last pick.

I guess i'd try something like this:

1 - WR trade
2 - trevor laws (DT)
3 - charles godfrey (CB) OR OG (schuening etc)
3 - jeremy zuttah (OT - project) OR jack williams (CB) OR OG (schuening etc)
5 - zackary bowman (CB)
6 - rudoplh hardie (DE)
7 - chaz schilens (WR)
7 - mario urritia (WR)
7 - samuel giguere (WR)

if laws is gone, you hope a guy like jackson etc falls. campbell wouldn't be terrible there either, but he's probably closer to philip daniels than that pass rushing beast we all want. In the 7th, a lot of guys near our picks aren't getting drafted anyways, so it's less important who you get, since you can probably get a bunch of them UDFA as well. haynos (TE) would be a UDFA signing, as would a couple LBs.

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

[QUOTE=That Guy;442139]the only problem with losing that 1st is the very slim chance at a good DE dies... honestly it's not that great now anyways.

i'd take porter in the 2nd though, godfrey is more likely to make it to the 3rd, though crummy probably has to be taken in the 6th, cause i don't see him lasting all the way to our last pick.

I guess i'd try something like this:

1 - WR trade
2 - trevor laws (DT)
3 - charles godfrey (CB) OR OG (schuening etc)
3 - jeremy zuttah (OT - project) OR jack williams (CB) OR OG (schuening etc)
5 - zackary bowman (CB)
6 - rudoplh hardie (DE)
7 - chaz schilens (WR)
7 - mario urritia (WR)
7 - samuel giguere (WR)

if laws is gone, you hope a guy like jackson etc falls. campbell wouldn't be terrible there either, but he's probably closer to philip daniels than that pass rushing beast we all want. In the 7th, a lot of guys near our picks aren't getting drafted anyways, so it's less important who you get, since you can probably get a bunch of them UDFA as well. haynos (TE) would be a UDFA signing, as would a couple LBs.[/QUOTE]

That's definitely doable (do-able?). I like Bowman in the 5th, as you know. Let me ask you this? How do you feel about Avril (Cliff, not Lavigne)?

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

[quote=SmootSmack;442143]That's definitely doable (do-able?). I like Bowman in the 5th, as you know. Let me ask you this? How do you feel about Avril (Cliff, not Lavigne)?[/quote]

Stupid Canadians,oh wait.

I feel like he is kind of undersized. He also might Lack ideal height and has just adequate bulk for his shorter frame. I saw that the he plays with a narrow base and will struggle to anchor at the point of attack when teams run at him. Also he gets in trouble when forced to play head-up or inside shoulder of OT. I think he needs to be a seven-technique to be effective. Sometimes he gets too far up the field ate times and will take himself out of plays. I also think he has very limited experience turning and running in coverage as an OLB.

Lololololololololololololoolollololololololol

As far as Zutah is concerned. I want him to fall to the Redskins 3rd comp pick, but apparently he projects as a second rounder these days.

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

[quote=Dirtbag359;442152]Stupid Canadians,oh wait.

I feel like he is kind of undersized. He also might Lack ideal height and has just adequate bulk for his shorter frame. I saw that the he plays with a narrow base and will struggle to anchor at the point of attack when teams run at him. Also he gets in trouble when forced to play head-up or inside shoulder of OT. I think he needs to be a seven-technique to be effective. Sometimes he gets too far up the field ate times and will take himself out of plays. I also think he has very limited experience turning and running in coverage as an OLB.

Lololololololololololololoolollololololololol

As far as Zutah is concerned. I want him to fall to the Redskins 3rd comp pick, but apparently he projects as a second rounder these days.[/quote]

he was a 5th rounder at the combine... he needs work and wouldn't be a good value in the 2nd... just too many other (better) players still out there.


not high on avril... he's a 3-4 rush LB, not a balanced or coverage type, and i wouldn't trust him at DE. I think the [I]other [/I]avril would be a better use of the pick.

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

1. Gosder Cherilus OT Boston College
2. James Hardy WR Indiana
3. Tyvon Branch CB Connecticut
3. Josh Barrett SS Arizona St
5. Bruce Davis OLB UCLA
6. Dennis Dixon QB Oregon
7. Louis Holmes DE Arizona
7. Andrew Crummey OG Maryland
7. Rudolph Hardie DE Howard

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

hardie is probably not going to make it to the end of the 7th and neither is crummy. barrett probably won't make it to our comp pick in the 3rd either and i doubt hardy lasts to the end of the 2nd :/

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

I'll just stick with the first day picks on this one because I have no clue on how the second day will play out. But what I'm hoping for is the Redskins trade the #21 pick to the Falcons for their 2 second round selections, and then with the first pick we take either Jordy Nelson or James Hardy, then with the second pick go with a DE like Laurence Jackson (I think that's his name),

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

I don't think we are dealing the first round pick for a wide receiver. I think we might have a shot to trade down. Maybe after the draft, we trade future picks for a wideout, but not this year.

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

I don't follow or care about the college game enough to make educated guesses 7 rounds deep but if these two players are available at our picks, I'll be ecstatic with these picks.

1. WR-James Hardy.. I think he's got EXACTLY what we need. He's huge, has great hands and decent speed. We don't need a rookie to come in and get 70 catches and 800 yds. right off the bat. We need a guy who is going to be able to move the chains and can be a red zone threat. He's our Plaxico, who is a killer in the red zone because he's 6 inches taller than any CB we have. With the Cowboys getting PacMan, we need a WR who can offset his ability and exploit his weakness (height)..

2. DT-Ketwan Balmer.. From what I've seen & read, he seems to have a decent combination of speed and power from the DT position and with some coaching and attention from Blache can evolve into a solid force on the interior of the line..

We can fill the balance of the draft with secondary and OL/DL depth.

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

I would also like to point out if the Skins don't get CJ or Boldin then don't be surprised to see the Redskins first two picks to look like so

1st - Jordy Nelson - WR - Kansas State
2nd - Calias Campbell - DE - Miami
3rd - Jeramy Zutah - T/G/C - Rutgers
3rd Comp - Zach Bowman

Ironically Todd McShay has both Campbell and Phillips falling to our spot in the 2nd.

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

[QUOTE=GTripp0012;442243]I don't think we are dealing the first round pick for a wide receiver. I think we might have a shot to trade down. Maybe after the draft, we trade future picks for a wideout, but not this year.[/QUOTE]

I think the latter is indeed more likely than the former. It's all going to really depend on how the draft unfolds. It's no secret that the Dolphins want to trade up into the 1st for a QB (Flacco?) but they're talking more so to teams like the Jaguars and Cowboys. The Cowboys might, of course, package their picks to move up to #7 and take McFadden if he falls all the way down to there.

Should be an exciting Saturday

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

[quote=SmootSmack;442248]I think the latter is indeed more likely than the former. It's all going to really depend on how the draft unfolds. It's no secret that the Dolphins want to trade up into the 1st for a QB (Flacco?) but they're talking more so to teams like the Jaguars and Cowboys. The Cowboys might, of course, package their picks to move up to #7 and take McFadden if he falls all the way down to there.

Should be an exciting Saturday[/quote]

if i were the dolphins, i'd sit tight and take flacco/brohm/henne with their second.

i mean, they'll likely have their choice there.

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

[quote=SmootSmack;442248]The Cowboys might, of course, package their picks to move up to #7 and take McFadden if he falls all the way down to there.

Should be an exciting Saturday[/quote]
I sure hope you're right, I'd love McFadden (BUST) wih the Cowgirls.

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

[QUOTE=That Guy;442250]if i were the dolphins, i'd sit tight and take flacco/brohm/henne with their second.

i mean, they'll likely have their choice there.[/QUOTE]

I agree. It doesn't make sense to me, but that's the rumor. More likely is the Falcons wanting to trade up into the late first and jump past Miami. Especially since they've apparently already decided they are not taking a QB with the 3rd overall spot.

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

[quote=SmootSmack;442257]I agree. It doesn't make sense to me, but that's the rumor. More likely is the Falcons wanting to trade up into the late first and jump past Miami. Especially since they've apparently already decided they are not taking a QB with the 3rd overall spot.[/quote]

The best situation for us right now is if the Longs go first and second. In that case Atlanta will select Dorsey the Raiders will then select Gholston and the Chiefs might get Ryan. Afterwards you'll have the possiblity of Miami, Atlanta, and Baltimore all exploring options to trade up for a QB. Of course should the Chiefs contribute to a scarcity mindset by taking a QB at 17 then we could benefit from a team that wants to take the next QB.

Man I can't wait for Saturday. If only there was a way for me to fall asleep untill 12:00 PM on Saturday. For me this is the new Christmas.

Final Mock Draft
 

All right, after months of useless preperation I have compiled my final Mock Draft.

1st - Phillip Merling - DE/DT - Clemson - The Redskins entourage was in full force for Merling's on campus workout, a site that was all to familiar to former 1st round pick Jason Campbell. Merling has everything the team is looking for in a D-lineman and would be an excellent compliment to Andre Carter.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/de/phillipmerling.html"]Phillip Merling Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]
[URL="http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/multimedia/video.php?id=4691"][COLOR=#000000]DL Phillip Merling College Highlights from Clemson - Mar. 6, 2008[/COLOR][/URL]

2nd - Jordy Nelson - WR - Kansas State - The Redskins have shown a lot of interest in Nelson lately and with the 49ers being the only real threat to take Nelson in the 2nd, look for the team to end the madness among Redskin fans and make everyone forget that Anthony Mix ever existed. Don't be surprised if the team takes their 2nd and 3rd round picks to move up into the second in an attempt to draft Jordy. Of course now that I think about it the Eagles could be a threat to take Jordy as well. I would expect the team to trade up to the Jets spot in the second round.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/wr/jordynelson.html"]Jordy Nelson Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]
[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6B_VmbiR7o"]YouTube - Inside K-State Sports - Jordy Nelson Highlight Video[/URL]

3rd - Tony Hills - T/G - Texas - The Redskins get Derrick Dockery 2.0. Except this time he's more athletic. Unfortunately he comes with injury concerns but he's quick enough to pull and get out into the open field on screens. He can also play LT if duty calls. Of course this pick could just as easily be Roy Schuening or Jeramy Zutah should either of them fall. If the team tries to trade up in an effort to ensure that they get Jordy Nelson then look for Hills to be selected with the teams comp pick.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/ot/tonyhills.html"]Tony Hills Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]
[URL="http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/multimedia/video.php?id=4730"][COLOR=#000000]OL Tony Hills College Highlights from Texas - Mar. 10, 2008[/COLOR][/URL]

3rd Comp - Owen Schmitt - FB - West Virginia - Man crushes run amuck and though I admit this pick is a reach I still believe the team will view Schmitt as the best player available. At the very least we'll get a special teams demon and at the best we'll get a guy who could easily become the best FB in the league.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/fb/owenschmitt.html"]Owen Schmitt Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]
[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRc8XDHxP9c"]YouTube - Tribute to Owen Schmitt[/URL]

5th - Zach Bowman - CB - The Redskins go for another talented player with injury concerns. Bowman has the size and speed teams look for in a CB and at one point scouts considered him a possible first round pick, but injuries put an end to Bowman's 1st round aspirations. Regardless he seems to have retained his speed, clocking in at 4.38 during the combine.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/cb/zackbowman.html"]Zack Bowman Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]

6th - Kevin O'Connell - QB - San Diego State - The Redskins get a talented developmental prospect with a good arm and the type of mobility that scouts look for in a west coast QB.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/qb/kevinoconnell.html"]Kevin O'Connell Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]
[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7Hem8WbjvI"]YouTube - Kevin O'Connell - Hula Bowl 08[/URL]

7th - Alvin Bowen - OLB - Iowa State - The Redskins add depth at OLB with Bowen. Bowen was one of the most productive college LB's the last two years. However if Corey Lynch somehow falls this far then look for the team to turn in their card ASAP.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/olb/alvinbowen.html"]Alvin Bowen Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]
[URL="http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/multimedia/video.php?id=4865"][COLOR=#000000]LB Alvin Bowen College Highlights from Iowa State - Mar. 28, 2008[/COLOR][/URL]

7th Comp - Andrew Crummy - C/G - Maryland - The Redskins get a quality local prospect that can play Center.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/og/andrewcrummey.html"]Andrew Crummey Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]

7th Comp - Marcus Dixon - DT/DE - Hampton - The Redskins find another local product to help out along the D-line.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/de/marcusdixon.html"]Marcus Dixon Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

The more film I see on him the more I like him and that is Calais Campbell, I would try and swap picks with san fran in the first rd for their second rd pick, I think there is a good chance that Campbell will still be avail. with the 29th pick in the first. I would then look to draft Jordy Nelson with that pick, and with our #2 I would hope that Chris Johnson of E.Carolina is still there, in the third rd I would do what I have to to secure OT Carl Nicks out of Nebraska, and with our comp third I would grab Frank Okam out of Texas he has tremendous upside for a late third rd pick. I think that would be a great draft for us.

Re: Final Mock Draft
 

[quote=Dirtbag359;442502]All right, after months of useless preperation I have compiled my final Mock Draft.

1st - Phillip Merling - DE/DT - Clemson - The Redskins entourage was in full force for Merling's on campus workout, a site that was all to familiar to former 1st round pick Jason Campbell. Merling has everything the team is looking for in a D-lineman and would be an excellent compliment to Andre Carter.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/de/phillipmerling.html"]Phillip Merling Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]
[URL="http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/multimedia/video.php?id=4691"][COLOR=#000000]DL Phillip Merling College Highlights from Clemson - Mar. 6, 2008[/COLOR][/URL]

2nd - Jordy Nelson - WR - Kansas State - The Redskins have shown a lot of interest in Nelson lately and with the 49ers being the only real threat to take Nelson in the 2nd, look for the team to end the madness among Redskin fans and make everyone forget that Anthony Mix ever existed. Don't be surprised if the team takes their 2nd and 3rd round picks to move up into the second in an attempt to draft Jordy.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/wr/jordynelson.html"]Jordy Nelson Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]
[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6B_VmbiR7o"]YouTube - Inside K-State Sports - Jordy Nelson Highlight Video[/URL]

3rd - Tony Hills - T/G - Texas - The Redskins get Derrick Dockery 2.0. Except this time he's more athletic. Unfortunately he comes with injury concerns but he's quick enough to pull and get out into the open field on screens. He can also play LT if duty calls. Of course this pick could just as easily be Roy Schuening or Jeramy Zutah should either of them fall.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/ot/tonyhills.html"]Tony Hills Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]
[URL="http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/multimedia/video.php?id=4730"][COLOR=#000000]OL Tony Hills College Highlights from Texas - Mar. 10, 2008[/COLOR][/URL]

3rd Comp - Owen Schmitt - FB - West Virginia - Man crushes run amuck and though I admit this pick is a reach I still believe the team will view Schmitt as the best player available. At the very least we'll get a special teams demon and at the best we'll get a guy who could easily become the best FB in the league.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/fb/owenschmitt.html"]Owen Schmitt Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]
[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRc8XDHxP9c"]YouTube - Tribute to Owen Schmitt[/URL]

5th - Zach Bowman - CB - The Redskins go for another talented player with injury concerns. Bowman has the size and speed teams look for in a CB and at one point scouts considered him a possible first round pick, but injuries put an end to Bowman's 1st round aspirations. Regardless he seems to have retained his speed, clocking in at 4.38 during the combine.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/cb/zackbowman.html"]Zack Bowman Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]

6th - Kevin O'Connell - QB - San Diego State - The Redskins get a talented developmental prospect with a good arm and the type of mobility that scouts look for in a west coast QB.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/qb/kevinoconnell.html"]Kevin O'Connell Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]
[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7Hem8WbjvI"]YouTube - Kevin O'Connell - Hula Bowl 08[/URL]

7th - Alvin Bowen - OLB - Iowa State - The Redskins add depth at OLB with Bowen. Bowen was one of the most productive college LB's the last two years. However if Corey Lynch somehow falls this far then look for the team to turn in their card ASAP.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/olb/alvinbowen.html"]Alvin Bowen Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]
[URL="http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/multimedia/video.php?id=4865"][COLOR=#000000]LB Alvin Bowen College Highlights from Iowa State - Mar. 28, 2008[/COLOR][/URL]

7th Comp - Andrew Crummy - C/G - Maryland - The Redskins get a quality local prospect that can play Center.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/og/andrewcrummey.html"]Andrew Crummey Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]

7th Comp - Marcus Dixon - DT/DE - Hampton - The Redskins find another local product to help out along the D-line.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/de/marcusdixon.html"]Marcus Dixon Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL][/quote]

After reading that ESPN article about Dixon he intrigues me, if we could get him in the 7th that would be pretty cool.

Re: Final Mock Draft
 

[quote=mooby;442541]After reading that ESPN article about Dixon he intrigues me, if we could get him in the 7th that would be pretty cool.[/quote]

Yeah I'm not surprised that he went through that whole ordeal. Even though everyone in Georgia isn't racist, theres still a disturbing amount of people that are quick to judge other people based on their race. So after hearing about the father of the girl involved it's no wonder the kid ended up in a "To Kill a Mockingbird" type situation.

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

[quote=HOGTIMUS PRIME;442527]The more film I see on him the more I like him and that is Calais Campbell, I would try and swap picks with san fran in the first rd for their second rd pick, I think there is a good chance that Campbell will still be avail. with the 29th pick in the first. I would then look to draft Jordy Nelson with that pick, and with our #2 I would hope that Chris Johnson of E.Carolina is still there, in the third rd I would do what I have to to secure OT Carl Nicks out of Nebraska, and with our comp third I would grab Frank Okam out of Texas he has tremendous upside for a late third rd pick. I think that would be a great draft for us.[/quote]
Campbell, no way. He is very weak, only 13 reps. The rest of his combine performance was disappointing. His size is good but his strength and/or desire is lacking. BUST is written all over him.

Re: Final Mock Draft
 

[quote=Dirtbag359;442502]All right, after months of useless preperation I have compiled my final Mock Draft.

1st - Phillip Merling - DE/DT - Clemson - The Redskins entourage was in full force for Merling's on campus workout, a site that was all to familiar to former 1st round pick Jason Campbell. Merling has everything the team is looking for in a D-lineman and would be an excellent compliment to Andre Carter.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/de/phillipmerling.html"]Phillip Merling Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]
[URL="http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/multimedia/video.php?id=4691"][COLOR=#000000]DL Phillip Merling College Highlights from Clemson - Mar. 6, 2008[/COLOR][/URL]

2nd - Jordy Nelson - WR - Kansas State - The Redskins have shown a lot of interest in Nelson lately and with the 49ers being the only real threat to take Nelson in the 2nd, look for the team to end the madness among Redskin fans and make everyone forget that Anthony Mix ever existed. Don't be surprised if the team takes their 2nd and 3rd round picks to move up into the second in an attempt to draft Jordy. Of course now that I think about it the Eagles could be a threat to take Jordy as well. I would expect the team to trade up to the Jets spot in the second round.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/wr/jordynelson.html"]Jordy Nelson Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]
[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6B_VmbiR7o"]YouTube - Inside K-State Sports - Jordy Nelson Highlight Video[/URL]

3rd - Tony Hills - T/G - Texas - The Redskins get Derrick Dockery 2.0. Except this time he's more athletic. Unfortunately he comes with injury concerns but he's quick enough to pull and get out into the open field on screens. He can also play LT if duty calls. Of course this pick could just as easily be Roy Schuening or Jeramy Zutah should either of them fall. If the team tries to trade up in an effort to ensure that they get Jordy Nelson then look for Hills to be selected with the teams comp pick.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/ot/tonyhills.html"]Tony Hills Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]
[URL="http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/multimedia/video.php?id=4730"][COLOR=#000000]OL Tony Hills College Highlights from Texas - Mar. 10, 2008[/COLOR][/URL]

3rd Comp - Owen Schmitt - FB - West Virginia - Man crushes run amuck and though I admit this pick is a reach I still believe the team will view Schmitt as the best player available. At the very least we'll get a special teams demon and at the best we'll get a guy who could easily become the best FB in the league.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/fb/owenschmitt.html"]Owen Schmitt Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]
[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRc8XDHxP9c"]YouTube - Tribute to Owen Schmitt[/URL]

5th - Zach Bowman - CB - The Redskins go for another talented player with injury concerns. Bowman has the size and speed teams look for in a CB and at one point scouts considered him a possible first round pick, but injuries put an end to Bowman's 1st round aspirations. Regardless he seems to have retained his speed, clocking in at 4.38 during the combine.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/cb/zackbowman.html"]Zack Bowman Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]

6th - Kevin O'Connell - QB - San Diego State - The Redskins get a talented developmental prospect with a good arm and the type of mobility that scouts look for in a west coast QB.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/qb/kevinoconnell.html"]Kevin O'Connell Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]
[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7Hem8WbjvI"]YouTube - Kevin O'Connell - Hula Bowl 08[/URL]

7th - Alvin Bowen - OLB - Iowa State - The Redskins add depth at OLB with Bowen. Bowen was one of the most productive college LB's the last two years. However if Corey Lynch somehow falls this far then look for the team to turn in their card ASAP.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/olb/alvinbowen.html"]Alvin Bowen Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]
[URL="http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/multimedia/video.php?id=4865"][COLOR=#000000]LB Alvin Bowen College Highlights from Iowa State - Mar. 28, 2008[/COLOR][/URL]

7th Comp - Andrew Crummy - C/G - Maryland - The Redskins get a quality local prospect that can play Center.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/og/andrewcrummey.html"]Andrew Crummey Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL]

7th Comp - Marcus Dixon - DT/DE - Hampton - The Redskins find another local product to help out along the D-line.
[URL="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/de/marcusdixon.html"]Marcus Dixon Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect[/URL][/quote]
1st - Merling Agree
2nd - If Nelson is there, Agreed, but I don't think we reach for him. If he's gone Godfrey, CB Iowa will be the pick
3rd - Hills is too much of a reach. Whoever falls to this spot will be taken, in order: C. Rachal, G, USC, P. Sims, DT, Auburn (raw but has the tools and Blache will coach 'em up), Schuening, G, Or. St.
3rd - Comp Pick - No man-crushed FB here (LOL). E. Henderson, OLB, MD (plays SLB to back-up/replace Washington) or Nicks, T, Neb
5th - WR if we don't have Jordy. QB if we do.
You're way more thorough than me on the late rounds, but I do like Dixon from Hampton as a project. I read the article today and the kid is definitely mentally tough after all he's been through.

P.S. I'll NEVER forget Mix....He's the next Randy Moss, just bigger...but not as fast....not as good hands....hasn't produced at WR.......wait, who were we talking about?

Re: Final Mock Draft
 

[quote=Slingin Sammy 33;442627]1st - Merling Agree
2nd - If Nelson is there, Agreed, but I don't think we reach for him. If he's gone Godfrey, CB Iowa will be the pick
3rd - Hills is too much of a reach. Whoever falls to this spot will be taken, in order: C. Rachal, G, USC, P. Sims, DT, Auburn (raw but has the tools and Blache will coach 'em up), Schuening, G, Or. St.
3rd - Comp Pick - No man-crushed FB here (LOL). E. Henderson, OLB, MD (plays SLB to back-up/replace Washington) or Nicks, T, Neb
5th - WR if we don't have Jordy. QB if we do.
You're way more thorough than me on the late rounds, but I do like Dixon from Hampton as a project. I read the article today and the kid is definitely mentally tough after all he's been through.[/quote]

There is a chance that Rachel might drop to the third but I wouldn't count on it. Schuening could also be the guy, but theres about a 50% chance he'll be gone by 3-21. My 6th round pick might be a little off as O'Connell is now shooting up draft boards to where he could be drafted in the 4th but late round prospects are a little harder to project like for example last year Blades was projected as a 4th round pick and fell to us in the 6th round.

I do agree with EJ on the comp pick. If he falls there then I think the team will take him. Or even if he falls to 3-21 and the team ends up not liking the O-Line prospects left at that point then EJ could very well be the pick, as I'm starting to think our defense is slightly more LB orriented.

I do have a feeling that the team might trade up with the Jets again to grab Jordy, as Jordy seems to have made a favorable impression on the guys in Ashburn, in which case the Jets would recieve our 2-20 and our 3-21 but I've been wrong before. Then again they could also be shooting for Kelly but I'm hoping that the Cowboys draft that headache with their second 1st round pick.

However I believe that if Jordy falls to 51 and Merling is picked by the Skins at 21 then theres a 90% chance of Jordy Nelson being the pick. The teams I worry about in front of us are the 49ers, Eagles, Saints, Cardinals, and the.....Lions. As the 49ers will take BPA in the 1st round, Eagles won't draft a 1st round reciever, Saints are somehow still looking for another reciever after missing on Meachem last year, and the Cardinals are looking to possibly replace Johnson. And of course the Bengals are also looking for a Reciever but then again they might draft Rashard Mendenhall with their first round pick, which will pretty much force them to draft defense in the 2nd round.

Oh yeah, Jon Jansens Mock Draft:
[url=http://warroom.sportingnews.com/exclusives/20080421/1030121.html]SportingNews.com - Pro Football War Room[/url]

Re: Final Mock Draft
 

[quote=Dirtbag359;442633]I do have a feeling that the team might trade up with the Jets again to grab Jordy, as Jordy seems to have made a favorable impression on the guys in Ashburn, in which case the Jets would recieve our 2-20 and our 3-21 but I've been wrong before. Then again they could also be shooting for Kelly but I'm hoping that the Cowboys draft that headache with their second 1st round pick.

However I believe that if Jordy falls to 51 and Merling is picked by the Skins at 21 then theres a 90% chance of Jordy Nelson being the pick. The teams I worry about in front of us are the 49ers, Eagles, Saints, Cardinals, and the.....Lions. As the 49ers will take BPA in the 1st round, Eagles won't draft a 1st round reciever, Saints are somehow still looking for another reciever after missing on Meachem last year, and the Cardinals are looking to possibly replace Johnson. And of course the Bengals are also looking for a Reciever but then again they might draft Rashard Mendenhall with their first round pick, which will pretty much force them to draft defense in the 2nd round.[/quote]
I'm with you, I definitely hope Kelly is gone so we don't need to worry about him.

If Jordy is there at 51, you're 100% right, he's the guy. With the Lions in front of us he won't be there, they always draft WR (LOL). I like Jordy a lot, but I don't want to give up a third to get him. We can draft a WR later and we still have June 1 cuts and next year's picks to play with to go after a WR before camp if necessary. And don't forget we have Mix :cheeky-sm

Re: Final Mock Draft
 

[quote=Slingin Sammy 33;442640]I'm with you, I definitely hope Kelly is gone so we don't need to worry about him.

If Jordy is there at 51, you're 100% right, he's the guy. With the Lions in front of us he won't be there, they always draft WR (LOL). I like Jordy a lot, but I don't want to give up a third to get him. We can draft a WR later and we still have June 1 cuts and next year's picks to play with to go after a WR before camp if necessary. And don't forget we have Mix :cheeky-sm[/quote]

Grrrrrrrr Mix. In that case I'll ask that the front office give up next years 1st rounder and our 2nd to move up, if it means that the fanbase forgets about Mix for a while.

Re: Final Mock Draft
 

[quote=Dirtbag359;442642]Grrrrrrrr Mix. In that case I'll ask that the front office give up next years 1st rounder and our 2nd to move up, if it means that the fanbase forgets about Mix for a while.[/quote]
I'm not down on Mix, I think he may develop into a solid red-zone threat or a possession guy in a year or two.

But it is definitely irritating to read the posts from waaaay too many folks on here playing too much Madden and falling in love with him as our starting #2. It's OK to admit it, you know you're a big Mix fan (LOL)

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

We have Maurice Mann too!!

Here's who I think I want (after much deliberation). I don't know how to get them. Just get it done Dirtbag!!

Phillip Merling, Earl Bennett (still really like Hubbard though), Roy Schuening, Zack Bowman, Tony Hills, Marcus Harrison, Craig Steltz, Adriana Lima

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

[quote=SmootSmack;442647]We have Maurice Mann too!!

Here's who I think I want (after much deliberation). I don't know how to get them. Just get it done Dirtbag!!

Phillip Merling, Earl Bennett (still really like Hubbard though), Roy Schuening, Zack Bowman, Tony Hills, Marcus Harrison, Craig Steltz, [B]Adriana Lima[/B][/quote]

I want her too, good choice SS.

Re: (updated title): Make Your Day One Redskins Draft Selections (Rounds 1-2)
 

[QUOTE=Slingin Sammy 33;442617]Campbell, no way. He is very weak, only 13 reps. The rest of his combine performance was disappointing. His size is good but his strength and/or desire is lacking. BUST is written all over him.[/QUOTE]

I know his combine was weak, but check him out on youtube he's a player, he has game speed and strength, as well as instinct, many players have phenomenal combines and fail miserably in the NFL, I believe he will be the opposite.

Re: Chad Johnson/Anquan Boldin Mock Draft
 

[QUOTE=SmootSmack;442134]Woah, wait a minute! How is that possible???!!!! Don't you know that trading for Chad Johnson means we're not allowed to make any other moves. There's no way, NO WAY, we can make a trade for Chad Johnson (getting a big-time WR to help the offense and Campbell) and still get a potential a CB, DE, OL (two in fact!), not to mention depth at other positions to! How is that even possible!!!!

Your logic has no place here[/QUOTE]

The problem with that is just because you draft a CB and so on doesn't mean he can play, there is a reason they are not projected in the early part of the draft. We should be looking to replace starters with youth not find backups for them.