Samuels to Pass the Torch on Thursday

by CarverM on Apr 19, 2010 10:30 AM EDT

Chris Samuels has been asked by General Manager Bruce Allen to be the Redskin's 'Runner' during the NFL Draft. [Source]

Who actually turned the picks in to the commissioner has never really mattered to me. To be honest, I really cannot recall who turned our selections in last year or in the years before. This year's Runner could carry special significance, however. Ten years ago Chris Samuels was selected third overall to be the cornerstone of the franchise for the next decade. On Thursday, he could be the first man to greet his successor. We all realize that this is just football--but this could add a bit of symbolism as the Redskins close a dark chapter of our history and begin writing a new legacy. Who better to first shake Russell Okung's hand than his new mentor?

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by CarverM on Apr 19, 2010 10:31 AM EDT reply actions

you guys wanna see a grown man cry?

let this come to pass (Samuels presenting Okung with his jersey) and you probably will.

SpottieOttieDopaliscious

by Rekka on Apr 19, 2010 10:34 AM EDT reply actions

I've never cried and came at the same time

it may happen Thursday.

by CarverM on Apr 19, 2010 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions

thanks for telling me

I’ll be sure to be on the other side of the room

SpottieOttieDopaliscious

by Rekka on Apr 19, 2010 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions

No worries

I won’t be at the draft day party, haha.

by CarverM on Apr 19, 2010 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions

awkward and gay.

by DoWork on Apr 19, 2010 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Don't act like you wouldn't do the same

if we drafted Berry.

by CarverM on Apr 19, 2010 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions

I just want the draft to be over

So I can come to terms with whatever happens and roll with it. Berry is a beast. Shame we’re in the position where we can’t justify taking him.
I impress myself with my political correctness sometimes..
And I would no shed tears and release children if we drafted him, although he does have a beast highlight video…

by DoWork on Apr 19, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I call bullshit

you liar

by CarverM on Apr 19, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I do every night.

Alone, in my basement.

by SSBlitz on Apr 19, 2010 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions

I assume this is where the computer is located....

SpottieOttieDopaliscious

by Rekka on Apr 19, 2010 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions

No,

that’s where he keeps the bodies….

by CarverM on Apr 19, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions

Are they still considered bodies

If they’re cut up into pieces?

Okay, I’d better stop. I may have crossed a line or two.

by SSBlitz on Apr 19, 2010 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions

whatever Dexter

SpottieOttieDopaliscious

by Rekka on Apr 19, 2010 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions

great show

epic season finale

by word2bigbird on Apr 19, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions

woooord

that was sooo messed up

SpottieOttieDopaliscious

by Rekka on Apr 19, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions

I know we lost another season of naked Julie Benz

by BayAreaBullet on Apr 19, 2010 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Let's hope it's Okung

At this point I feel we need Okung more than an extra 2nd or third rounder in a trade down. But that’s just me.

Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

by Scott E on Apr 19, 2010 10:35 AM EDT reply actions

scott, trent williams please

by LETJASONPASS on Apr 19, 2010 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions

I would be happy with that...

At this point, I’m just a dyin’ to see what the plan is.

Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

by Scott E on Apr 19, 2010 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Suh at left tackle?

by MagicHat on Apr 19, 2010 11:53 AM EDT reply actions

hell yeah..

lets make it happen!

abra-cadabra homes!

by Tony J. on Apr 19, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions

I will cry if we send Chris Samuels up there to draft...

a skill position player.

"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins

by smutsboy1 on Apr 19, 2010 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

oh man that's great

"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato

by Kevin Ewoldt on Apr 19, 2010 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions

I wish...

but I think we need to start being comfortable with the idea of having to choose between McCoy (not Colt), Trent Williams and Berry. That doesn’t bode so well.

I think Bradford, Okung and Suh are the first 3 to go. dammit.

by 44ever on Apr 19, 2010 4:31 PM EDT reply actions

arg

"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins

by smutsboy1 on Apr 19, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree

There is a very good Chance that Okung will goign to the Lions at #2, but if that is the case I think we NEED to take one of the remaining LT. I too will cry if we send Chris Samuels up to draft a skill position. There will be too much frustration and disappointment to put into words.

by RobtheRedskin on Apr 19, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions

I still think the Lions are just trying to blow some smoke up our asses

just like everyone else is doing. If the Rams take Bradford (which they will), then the Lions WILL take Suh. I feel pretty confident that—barring any trades—the first 4 picks are pretty much set in stone. I feel this in my heart… haha. The football gods owe us this.

by CarverM on Apr 19, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions