3 Prospects Redskins Interviewed at Senior Bowl

by Kevin Ewoldt on Jan 28, 2012 12:47 PM EST in NFL Draft 2012

[Redskins scouts] also spoke with WR Juron Criner of Arizona. Criner had great day today, and had probably the highlight of all the practices so far, when he had a gorgeous one-handed catch. Criner is among the players here that has helped his stock in a big way.

DT Kheeston Randall from Texas got some attention from what looked like a Redskins scout. Randall checked in at 6'4, 297. Not sure if he'd project as a DE in the Redskins' 3-4, or as a NT.

And finally, they spoke with CB Dwight Bentley of Louisiana-Lafayette. If the Skins decide to cut bait with DeAngelo Hall, they'll need to fill that hole, and they could probably use more depth at corner anyway. Bentley could be a late round target for CB depth.

I talked to JimmyK and he said the Redskins scouts were quite interested in Ben Jones, the outstanding Center from Georgia, who can also play Guard. He's projected as a 2nd round pick. Jones was also a team captain, which of course was a running theme in Shanahan's draft last year.

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what is D hall' s status

is he at the end of his contract? I know he’s missed some plays and poor tackling but I think he performs better when there is something worth playing for. I think he has the talent; put him on a superbowl caliber team and my guess is he will play up to par. He seems to play to his surroundings.

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by Rodskins on Jan 28, 2012 12:56 PM EST via Android app reply actions

He’s signed through 2014. He’s $6mil this year, $7.5mm next year, $9.5mm in 2014.

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by Kevin Ewoldt on Jan 28, 2012 1:33 PM EST up reply actions

also he's got little guaranteed money so you can cut bait with next to zero penalty

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by Steve Shoup on Jan 28, 2012 3:12 PM EST up reply actions

Thats exactly what

the whole team does. They play to the level of their talent.

by Wilmncskinsfan on Jan 28, 2012 1:04 PM EST reply actions

they also talked to mike adams as well

i think a dream scenario would be to grab mike adams, tannehill, ben jones, bentley if we traded back from 6.

by davetrembling on Jan 28, 2012 1:41 PM EST reply actions

i've not been a fan of Jones this week, the Redskins coaching staff said good things about both Jones and Phil Blake, but to me Blake has looked better

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by Steve Shoup on Jan 28, 2012 3:13 PM EST up reply actions

I would not object if we snagged Ben Jones in April. Instant upgrade along the interior line.

by Brutus89 on Jan 28, 2012 2:20 PM EST reply actions

yet... the reviews from bloggers attanding the practices haven't been good.

by 1x1an on Jan 28, 2012 2:29 PM EST up reply actions

I’d rather look at his body of work than Senior Bowl practices. Bad snaps from under center earlier this week won’t stop Foles from being one of the higher QBs taken.

by Brutus89 on Jan 28, 2012 2:40 PM EST up reply actions

Don't get me wrong... he's been a starter from the beggining... speaks volumes of his agility!

I like him… I just think that we’ll keep Monty…. Cook apparently is training with UFC folks to get better…. so Shanny might go with a lower round (5-7) C instead.

by 1x1an on Jan 28, 2012 2:49 PM EST up reply actions

We need a right guard though, and if he’s as versatile as we hear, I could take a flyer.

by Brutus89 on Jan 28, 2012 3:06 PM EST up reply actions

RG - What's wrong with Chester?

by Donnio1234 on Jan 28, 2012 7:14 PM EST up reply actions

he's a replacement level starter at best...i realize on our line that makes him like our 2nd best lineman but thats not a good thing

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by Steve Shoup on Jan 29, 2012 8:52 AM EST up reply actions

its not his snaps (though they haven't been great), its his anchor

he’s getting pushed around by the likes of Powell and Randall neither of whom are top 100 picks (Powell might not be a top 200 pick).

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by Steve Shoup on Jan 28, 2012 3:14 PM EST up reply actions

I was talking about Foles, not Jones. He was having problems in the first practice taking the snaps from under center.

by Brutus89 on Jan 28, 2012 3:16 PM EST up reply actions

I think we want WR Criner, the CB from Vandi (forgot his name) and QB Wheeden

We might get another QB late.

by 1x1an on Jan 28, 2012 2:30 PM EST reply actions

I think we'll tradeback... pickup OT Adams (at RT) and then the ones I mention above.

by 1x1an on Jan 28, 2012 2:31 PM EST up reply actions

his name is Casey Hayward

and he had 7 int’s last year. I think he’d be a great pick up in the third round.

by Ajay Atayee on Jan 28, 2012 2:50 PM EST up reply actions

I hope so... from what I've read... our staff seems interested in him!

We need help at secondary!

by 1x1an on Jan 28, 2012 2:56 PM EST up reply actions

Hayward's the corner, i'm real high on him this week

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by Steve Shoup on Jan 28, 2012 3:14 PM EST up reply actions

keep an eye on

WR marvin mcnutt and C philip blake

by skinzaholic56 on Jan 28, 2012 3:10 PM EST via mobile reply actions

agreed

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by Steve Shoup on Jan 28, 2012 3:14 PM EST up reply actions

McNutt could be a late round steal as a short field-intermediate receiver.

by Brutus89 on Jan 28, 2012 3:17 PM EST up reply actions

Mayock

Anyone noticed that Mayock has Reiff rated as the number one offensive tackle and Kalil as number two? I thought that was interesting. Ben Jones has looked okay in the game. I would like for us to consider Brewster, the center from Ohio State also. He’s looked pretty good. Molk, from Michigan, won the Rimington Award but he’s not in Mobile. He seems like a good fit for the ZBS. I think our quarterback for next year is playing today.

by Fred Dudley on Jan 28, 2012 5:11 PM EST reply actions

I think they are pretty close, that's why i have no problem taking Reiff at 6

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by Steve Shoup on Jan 28, 2012 6:49 PM EST up reply actions

steve-any major revisions to your mock after the week?

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by Redskin44 on Jan 28, 2012 10:58 PM EST up reply actions

oh big time, a lot of risers and fallers

not as much in the first round, since a lot of the 1st round talent (K. Wright, D. Still, M. Barron etc.) had to pull out. But a lot of guys will be moved around in my next mock, then next week I’ll revise my player rankings

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by Steve Shoup on Jan 29, 2012 8:54 AM EST up reply actions

Mayock always does this.

It’s hard to take him seriously when he constantly plays devil’s advocate and shows poor reasoning.

Skins rule

by Horcasitas4 on Jan 29, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions

huh?

what do you mean poor reasoning?

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by Steve Shoup on Jan 30, 2012 1:27 AM EST up reply actions

Criner

I was trying to scout Nick Foles highlights on youtube and was blown away by Juron Criner (#82). I didn’t even know who he was before I saw this video, but he really made Foles look good with the catches he made. You would almost think it was a Criner highlight video. I would love to see Criner in a Redskin uniform come next season. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhaehG4uWoY

by y2kctiger on Jan 29, 2012 3:35 AM EST reply actions

Mike likes Sr Bowl guys

he signed a bunch of guys who played well last year, and there is something to be said about a man who plays well against players who are of similar ability.

by Alex35332 on Jan 29, 2012 7:31 AM EST reply actions