Redskins Made Smart Choice With Kerrigan

[IrMitchell]

I was looking back on what I said about certain players in January. Crazy how things work out.

Future Stars (My Opinion):
Ryan Kerrigan - This guy is Clay Matthews. He out muscles his opponents, never quits, stands out in every game. Taking him at #10 will pay huge dividends to us later.
Von Miller - Beast. Has a great pass rush, but an even better ability to make a big tackle.
Prince Amukamara - If He falls we can't pass him up. Patrick Peterson is without a doubt the better corner, but Amukamara is being overlooked as the "2nd best corner". He's a future shutdown corner with ability to tackle in the box.

My targets:
#1 Blaine Gabbert
#2 Prince Amukamara
#3 Ryan Kerrigan
#4 Von Miller
#5 Jake Locker

http://www.thewarpath.net/779438-post844.html

[Longtimefan]

NFL draft 2011 analysis: Redskins address needs with Ryan Kerrigan and trade - The Washington Post

[rbanerjee23]

To be honest, didn't really know too much about Kerrigan and would have preferred a WR or OL pick (so I gave it a B). But if he pans out (Todd Mcshay says there is no way he will bust) then a great pick for the next 4-5 years.

[Schneed10]

I voted A. When I see video of Kerrigan coming around the edge I see someone with a very quick first step, he can really get off the line. Orakpo popped out on film in that manner, and look what he's done for us. I don't think Kerrigan is quite as quick as Orakpo, but still very quick, enough to beat RTs for 8 sacks in a season.

He's also stout enough to hold down the edge in the run game, 267 pounds is no cupcake.

He also takes good angles to the ballcarrier, you never see him go at the upfield side of the ballcarrier, always seems to put himself in front of the player to knock him backwards. That's a guy who just understands defense and is less concerned with the flashy hit.

Good motor, good kid. I don't see any way we'll be disappointed. We need multiple bodies who are reliable, I'm glad we shied away from high-risk high-reward types. Kerrigan is the exact opposite of that.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

I voted A. When I see video of Kerrigan coming around the edge I see someone with a very quick first step, he can really get off the line. Orakpo popped out on film in that manner, and look what he's done for us. I don't think Kerrigan is quite as quick as Orakpo, but still very quick, enough to beat RTs for 8 sacks in a season.

He's also stout enough to hold down the edge in the run game, 267 pounds is no cupcake.

He also takes good angles to the ballcarrier, you never see him go at the upfield side of the ballcarrier, always seems to put himself in front of the player to knock him backwards. That's a guy who just understands defense and is less concerned with the flashy hit.

Good motor, good kid. I don't see any way we'll be disappointed. We need multiple bodies who are reliable, I'm glad we shied away from high-risk high-reward types. Kerrigan is the exact opposite of that.

Good post....I too like the pattern that's being established.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

I voted A. When I see video of Kerrigan coming around the edge I see someone with a very quick first step, he can really get off the line. Orakpo popped out on film in that manner, and look what he's done for us. I don't think Kerrigan is quite as quick as Orakpo, but still very quick, enough to beat RTs for 8 sacks in a season.

He's also stout enough to hold down the edge in the run game, 267 pounds is no cupcake.

He also takes good angles to the ballcarrier, you never see him go at the upfield side of the ballcarrier, always seems to put himself in front of the player to knock him backwards. That's a guy who just understands defense and is less concerned with the flashy hit.

Good motor, good kid. I don't see any way we'll be disappointed. We need multiple bodies who are reliable, I'm glad we shied away from high-risk high-reward types. Kerrigan is the exact opposite of that.

Meet Ryan Kerrigan | hailRedskins.com

[mredskins]

Under "Winners" on ESPN:

2. Jacksonville Jaguars: The Jaguars finally get a break. For years, they were looking for the heir to David Garrard's starting job at quarterback. Thanks in part to 49ers not taking a quarterback and the Titans taking Jake Locker with the eighth pick, the Jaguars accomplished something that they might not have done until the 2012 draft -- they got their quarterback, Blaine Gabbert. Once Gabbert fell to the 10th pick, the Jaguars traded up with the Redskins to get him. The cost was a second-round pick. Had they tried to move up from the second round to get a quarterback, they might have had to sacrifice a first-rounder in 2012. Drafting at 16 originally, the Jags weren't in a good spot to get one of the top-rated quarterbacks. Getting Gabbart was like hitting the lottery, particularly in a division that has elite quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Matt Schaub.

I swear if Gabbert becomes a super star, I will be so pissed. Even if Kerrigan is a Pro Bowler it will not trump a franchise QB. I just feel like this will come back to bite us.

[SmootSmack]

I think Kerrigan may wear 91

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think Kerrigan may wear 91

He'll have the choice of:

91, 92 or 99 in the nineties.

53, 55 are also available LB #s. 57 when Sundberg gets the boot.

[Hog1]

London Fletcher: Don’t know much about Ryan Kerrigan,seems talented with high motor & relentless effort. Can’t wait 4 him 2 buy me breakfast sandwiches! welcome to the Redskins! Let’s get it!
Great Pick AND the 2nd rounder
Can't wait for #59 to get started with him......A

[KI Skins Fan]

Just watched some Kerrigan highlights. I love the way this guy plays the game! Shirt out, making plays all over the field, TFL's, forcing fumbles - and he hits hard. I think we're going to love the guy.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Just watched some Kerrigan highlights. I love the way this guy plays the game! Shirt out, making plays all over the field, TFL's, forcing fumbles - and he hits hard. I think we're going to love the guy.

It's probably plain for everyone to see I'm really pumped about this guy. He brings to the table what you win with, [plus] in the words of Joe Gibbs...."He's super smart"

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

It's probably plain for everyone to see I'm really pumped about this guy. He brings to the table what you win with, [plus] in the words of Joe Gibbs...."He's super smart"

Wow, are you telling me that he "fights his guts out" and "he's super smart", too?!

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Wow, are you telling me that he "fights his guts out" and "he's super smart", too?!

lol all the ^

[hail_2_da_skins]

F - I think Shanny made a big mistake in passing on Gabbert and picking an undersized defensive end in hopes of converting him to an outside linebacker. There are already at least two failed attempts on the current roster of converting defensive ends to linebacker. Since Shanny passed on a quarterback, I would rather seen him get a shutdown cornerback, Prince Amukamara. The Giants got him and the Skins are going to pay twice a year.