Draft Strategy after the first round

[GusFrerotte]

We need a C,G, and T, not to mention a LB.

[Dirtbag59]

If Offense.
1. Andrew Datko OT - FSU
2. Andrew Datko OT - FSU
3. Andrew Datko OT - FSU
4. Andrew Datko OT - FSU
5. Andrew Datko OT - FSU

If Defense
1. Vontaze Burfict (Captain Insano) - ILB - ASU
2. Vontaze Burfict (Captain Insano) - ILB - ASU
3. Vontaze Burfict (Captain Insano) - ILB - ASU
4. Vontaze Burfict (Captain Insano) - ILB - ASU
5. Vontaze Burfict (Captain Insano) - ILB - ASU

It's like Sofies choice *tear*

Seriously though, tell me if this guy falls to the third round due to injury concerns that you wouldn't want him?

Per PFW:

Upside:
• Quick out of his stance
• Athletic and light on his feet
• Shuffles, slides and pushes rushers wide
• Places his hands inside and can pop and recoil
• Flexible hips to scoop and seal
• Understands positioning, angles
• Terrific character

Downside:
• Underdeveloped body
• Limited core strength (not stout to anchor vs. bull rush)
• Outmuscled at the point
• Not explosive on contact
• Lunges and slips off blocks
• Long-term durability is a concern
• Medical issues are serious — has a history of shoulder problems

The Way We See It:
An underpowered, intelligent, competitive, hardworking technician, Datko is a hunchbacked zone blocker who played left tackle at FSU, but is better suited to play the right side in the pros. Durability is a major concern and will drop draft standing.

Also per Scouts Inc:

"Effective zone blocker with above average first step-quickness, balance and angles. Gets adequate hand placement and sustains once locked on. Above average body control and can cover up linebackers when works up to the second level. Average drive blocker that can wall off defenders but doesn't generate enough push. Lower body strength appears just average on film. Lunges at times and falls off some blocks. Here again shoulder injury appears to hinder ability to lock out on 2011 film."

You know what other Tackle prospect dropped to the third round due to durability concerns and switched from Left to Right Tackle?

Winston was widely considered one of the best offensive tackles to enter the 2006 NFL Draft. However, an anterior cruciate ligament injury during his junior year made his draft stock drop, and several draft scouting organizations express slight worry over the possible implications of the injury and subsequent surgery on his play. His stock for the draft improved, however, when he ran a 4.93 40 yard dash at the NFL Combine. Also a standout student, Winston graduated in 3 years with above a 3.5 GPA and was a 2005 All-America selection.

[GTripp0012]

NFL Draft: Ranking the OT Class by Tiers | National Football Post

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

NFL Draft: Ranking the OT Class by Tiers | National Football Post

Andrew Datko.....Annnnnnndrew DATKO........ Andrew...... Datko.......... .DATTTTTko....... DatkoDatkoDatko

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Andrew Datko.....Annnnnnndrew DATKO........ Andrew...... Datko.......... .DATTTTTko....... DatkoDatkoDatko

Why Andrew Datko?

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Why Andrew Datko?

Andrew Datkoa, Datkoooooooo ANDREW.....Andrew Datko. DatkoDatkoDatko. ANDREWWWWWW Datko

The Way We See It:
An underpowered, intelligent, competitive, hardworking technician, Datko is a hunchbacked zone blocker who played left tackle at FSU, but is better suited to play the right side in the pros. Durability is a major concern and will drop draft standing.

"Effective zone blocker with above average first step-quickness, balance and angles. Gets adequate hand placement and sustains once locked on. Above average body control and can cover up linebackers when works up to the second level. Average drive blocker that can wall off defenders but doesn't generate enough push. Lower body strength appears just average on film. Lunges at times and falls off some blocks. Here again shoulder injury appears to hinder ability to lock out on 2011 film."

In run blocking, Datko is quick off the snap and initially has good pad level and leverage; however, he needs to further develop the strength in his lower body as he does not maintain the low level and begins to raise up on his blocks. He has excellent hand placement (inside the numbers), progresses well to the second level and is best on the move blocking secondary targets.

Really plus size with long arms…quick feet…plays with good leverage most of the time…athletic and does a good job of mirroring in pass protection…does a good job of cut blocking…gets to the second level well…is considered to be a player with a great work ethic…quick off the snap..intelligent player who understands the angles of blocking…

[NYCskinfan82]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Andrew Datko.....Annnnnnndrew DATKO........ Andrew...... Datko.......... .DATTTTTko....... DatkoDatkoDatko

Like the guy to, but you have to remember shoulder surgery..........shhhhhhoulder SURGERY...................Shoulder...........SURGE Ry..............sHoULder SUrgerY.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by NYCskinfan82

Like the guy to, but you have to remember shoulder surgery..........shhhhhhoulder SURGERY...................Shoulder...........SURGE Ry..............sHoULder SUrgerY.

Shou.....Shoulllll......emmmm DATKO......DatkoDatkoDatko.

[REDSKINS4ever]

I was impressed with Tyler Polumbus at RT last season. He's underrated and only gave up 3 sacks last season after filling in for Jammal Brown. His game needs work and he's still young. Willie Smith has been mentioned playing right tackle in the future but he only played on the right side.

While I wouldn't be surprised if the Redskins draft a right tackle, they may as well consider that they already have a few. Speaking of Brown, he's still getting healthy and the Redskins might keep him. But Polumbus, while not pro bowl caliber, is a solid fill in.

[NYCskinfan82]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Shou.....Shoulllll......emmmm DATKO......DatkoDatkoDatko.

[SFREDSKIN]

Terrence Ganaway to replace Hightower would be my choice. The guy is a horse who is deceptively fast and familiar with RGIII.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Terrence Ganaway to replace Hightower would be my choice. The guy is a horse who is deceptively fast and familiar with RGIII.

Doesn't really seem like a Shanahan back. To be one you have to have to be one of the following.

1. Above average vision and anticipation

or

2. Average Vision and antipation with game breaking speed to make up for average vision.

Ganaway appears to have average vision without the gamebreaking speed. Then again thats only going off the Scouts Inc report.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

NFL Draft: Ranking the OT Class by Tiers | National Football Post

Mitchell Schwartz: California 6-6, 318 my choice for RT. He's higher on this board than any others Ive seen. Looks like lotta people starting to take notice.

[NYCskinfan82]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Mitchell Schwartz: California 6-6, 318 my choice for RT. He's higher on this board than any others Ive seen. Looks like lotta people starting to take notice.

Read about this guy would be nice I believe rated to go in the 3rd round.

[Mechanix544]

He sounds good to me, sign him up.