HH Community Mock Draft: Pick #13 - Washington Redskins select...

by Ken Meringolo on Mar 30, 2009 11:17 AM EDT in Mock Draft

Brian Cushing, LB USC

I gave Tyson Jackson out of LSU a real hard look here. But I am happy to go with my previous post stating that Cushing would be our guy. Without the top-tier offensive lineman still lurking out there, the Skins will turn to their other pressing needs on defense and take what should be an impact player at the LB spot. Cushing has the ability and polish to start right away on this defense and will hopefully be put into position to attack behind Haynesworth from different spots on the defensive line. The good news there is that as he is learning his job, he can be placed into positions where he does not need to think so much---just rush the passer boy!

I feel like I speak for us all when I say that getting more draft picks would be a goal with this pick, but if we burn the pick on a player, Cush is a hell of a player.

The Saints (kevine) are on the clock.

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Hey sorry to have a Raven be the first comment on this, but.....

I have been hearing some stupid stuff about the Redskins taking Mark Sanchez with the 13th pick??? I kinda of had to step back and read it again, cause I was shocked there are even dumb rumors out there about that. Can you guys tell me something I am missing, or is this just ludicrous?

Cause I would hate to see Cambell lose the job, he is a very solid QB.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Mar 30, 2009 12:08 PM EDT reply actions

It is just stupid rumors...

Skins had Sanchez do a private workout for them. All the players the Skins desperately need will likely be off the board, so trading our pick is a very likely scenario. If we are vocal Campbell is our guy, then every team will know not to trade up to our spot. So showing interest in Sanchez lets other teams know we might actually pull the trigger and thus should deal w/ the Redskins.

by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 30, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions

ridiculous

zorn sinks or swims with campbell. theyre bound to each other. if campbell has a bad season this year, its likely that both he and zorn will be out

by joshp on Mar 30, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Is that Pescherov in your picture??

Sorry about the spelling. Gotta love the Wizards man. Gilbert coming back strong!

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Mar 30, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Yea..

i was there for the Gil game…rather disappointing ending not getting a good shot off. That and scoring like 2 field goals the last 6 minutes.

by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 30, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I dont think anyone realizes how good this team is though.

There should be no excuse why the Wizards cannot win 50+ games next year. Gilbert, Deshawn, Caron, Jameson, Haywood all back and stronger then ever.

Then Nick Young, McGuire, Javale McGee, Blatche, and Pesch coming off the bench. That is a scary team man.

Oh yea, maybe get Blake Griffin or Hasheem Thabeet with the 1st or 2nd pick in the draft.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Mar 30, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree

The problem is the East has gotten a LOT better since the original big three were healthy. We still have no one who can stop Dwight Howard, Duncan, Lebron…yea, Blake or Thabeet would be fantastic. The Hawks are a force too.

by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 30, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions

I dont know man

I think Javale McGee is going to be a force to reckon with. Also, a lot of people overlook Haywood’s defensive abilities. I thought he was a top 10 center last year season when healthy. But the fact that right now we have what, like 4 guys who are 7 foot tall or damn near close to it? Haywood, McGee, Blatche, Pesch. That is some height right there.

Blatche and McGee are both good enough athletes to come in and play the 4 spot once Haywood comes back. See if Dwight can get by “Long Arms” McGee and Haywood when they are both on him.

If we get Thabeet or Griffin, just wow.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Mar 30, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Defense is still going to be a big problem

Haywood was the only truly decent defender. Even assuming Thabeet or Griffin can immediately contribute on defense, they’re still not a good defensive team, which makes them non-elite, IMO.

by smutsboy1 on Mar 30, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions

We need a big

that can make a layup or dunk. Am I only the one that throws the remote at the TV when Blatche takes the shots he does?

by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 30, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Right there with ya

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Mar 31, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Not necessarily

Campbell was Coach Gibbs’ pick, so if he blows this year, then Colt steps up, we pay out the ass and 2 draft picks for whatever free agent vet is available, and we move on.

The play-calling is what Zorn sinks or swims on.

by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 30, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions

The Great Head Fake

Far be it for me to call Vinny a great draft guru, but making people think we like Sanchez might be the only way we are able to trade down for more picks. If Sanchez is on the board when we pick, we might be able to turn it into the Sanchez slot and get a team or two interested in trading up to get him. For example, if Detroit does not take Staffford #1, they could use their #20 to jump back up into the top 15 for the QB.
I honestly don’t think anyone out there believes we would take Sanchez…scratch that. I honestly don’t believe anyone out there believes we need Sanchez. But with Vinny driving this bus, just about everything is possible, from the radically insane to the marginally explainable.

by Ken Meringolo on Mar 30, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions

I honestly done even believe that Sanchez is any good.

He is just using the USC image to wiggle his way into the NFL.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Mar 30, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah,

But I’ve been hoping for that scenario to occur, Pickup Detroit’s 20th and 33rd plus a later 7th rounder…from 5 picks to 6 or 7 makes this an ok draft!

by dr WNC on Mar 30, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Not much talent left

Cushing is a safe pick and fills a need. We need someone to run through the holes that Haynesworth will create. Hopefully Cushing can do this.

by liger99 on Mar 30, 2009 6:24 PM EDT reply actions

Can anyone tell me why

Cushing was rarely used in 3rd down situations at USC?

Don’t we need a player picked that high (and paid that much) to start right away and play every down?

by VA_Skin on Mar 30, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions

I think being an 'every down' player is overrated without context

teams today (especially ours) play the nickle so much, that your first and second down linebacker might not be an ‘every down player’ but he might still be extremely important and effective.

I think the same is true of Albert Haynesworth. People knocked the signing b/c he’s not an ‘every down player’. Well, he still dominated the league while not “playing every down”……

by smutsboy1 on Mar 31, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions

When you occasionally see

Albert Haynesworth on the sideline during a defensive play, it’s not because he’s not an ‘every down player.’ It’s because he’s catching a breather from fighting off double and triple teams.

My concern is with a player, picked at #13, who doesn’t play (isn’t used) on one particular down. Is it because he lacks the pass rushing skills desired against an offense when they’re 3rd and long? If it’s just a technique issue, then it can probably be corrected.

by VA_Skin on Mar 31, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions