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

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Originally Posted by That Guy

cause that's three guys that can start and you'd be okay, two of which will still be here next year. meanwhile at safety you've got a great starter and a backup, that while better than arch deluxe, shouldn't be on the field if possible.

a guy like kenny phillips gives you a LOT more freedom as far as corner talent, and also probably won't spend much time on the bench (which seems to be a theme with our cbs and moss).

db depth is an issue, but macklin is a good #4, even though he didn't see the field last year.

Out of the CB's we have now, one has a season and development threatening injury, and another has a high cap number and is not a lock to be back, or even to play at a high level if he is. The other, bless his heart, is still Fred Smoot.

I would not be opposed to using a mid round pick on a strong safety prospect, such as a Zbikowski, but in the case of a first round prospect like Kenny Phillips, a lot of his physical skill would be overshadowed by the fact that Landry gets to play the much more open safety position.

It would be the same paradox that Landry faced, forced into a role that only utilized a percentage of his talents. If you are going to spend the pick on the safety it would make sense to put him in a role the best suits him. We have a second year stud in the making at that position, so taking a Phillips-like player, barring a fall to the second round doesn't make a lot of sense.

I gotta agree with Beems here, CB is more pressing of a need than Safety. The guy who is playing the other safety now is still developing, and could prove to be just what this team needs. CB will need to be addressed prior to the 2009 season, whereas safety may not need to be.