Daily Slop: Fletcher A Finalist For ‘Bart Starr Award’; Whom might Redskins eye at Senior Bowl?

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I hope Tannehill and Foles commit to the Senior Bowl.

I’d like Shanny to get an up close look at these guys. Plus if I’m them, I say to myself, “this coach is looking for a QB, let me show him what I can do.”

I see it as more cushion for the pushin'

by iH8dallas on Jan 9, 2012 10:10 AM EST reply actions

I whole heartedly agree

This is an excellent chance to impress a QB needy coach. I hope the take the opportunity.

by mbedner on Jan 9, 2012 10:26 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

I wonder how josh mcdainels feels

watching a 1-15 coach who he was replaced for take his team into the playoffs
If rg3 goes back. Do we start looking to schaub and flynn? and tannehil as a back up to them ?

by taylor21 on Jan 9, 2012 10:10 AM EST reply actions

I'm curious as to how Shanahan will play this.

I think the smart thing to do would be an attempt at a trade back and grab Foles/Tannehill and a WR/OL early on. Then sign Flynn to hold it down.

I think if we sign Flynn it takes the pressure off of reaching for a QB in round one and puts us in a better position to trade back.

I see it as more cushion for the pushin'

by iH8dallas on Jan 9, 2012 10:16 AM EST up reply actions

I love this scenario

Matt Flynn Starting, 2nd rounder (Foles/Tannehill) backing up and developing, and then a late round/UDFA QB with a lot of upside as the 3rd stringer.

3 new QBs are needed on this team, along with a lot of new starters.

by StephanHart on Jan 9, 2012 10:19 AM EST up reply actions

I think if we sign Flynn and trade back we should grab Tannehill and Michael Floyd.

Maybe that guard from Stanford.

I see it as more cushion for the pushin'

by iH8dallas on Jan 9, 2012 10:21 AM EST up reply actions

Yup, i think you'd have to be very happy with that sort of draft in the early rounds

by StephanHart on Jan 9, 2012 10:23 AM EST up reply actions

Unless Cincy is dumb enough to give us both of their first round picks, I don't see that happening

I have a feeling come draft day, both Tannehill and Floyd will be drafted in roughly the same spots. It’ll be tough to pull off, but that would be so ideal to get both of them.

by mbedner on Jan 9, 2012 10:38 AM EST up reply actions

I could see Cleveland making a move for our pick

They draft griffin with their 1st pick, swap their second 1st rd pick with us to get richardson. Problem is that Floyd would be off the board at that point

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by Redskin44 on Jan 9, 2012 10:43 AM EST up reply actions

that would be an interesting scenario

i think that type of trade would net us a first rounder next year as well, because of how far back cleveland’s late pick would be in relation to our pick…then having two first rounders next year would give us the opportunity to move up if need be

As for me, all I know is that I know nothing.
*Socrates*

by atark001 on Jan 9, 2012 10:47 AM EST up reply actions

agreed

plus a couple of extra picks in rds 2 to 5 this year

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by Redskin44 on Jan 9, 2012 11:01 AM EST up reply actions

I think both will be in the 15-20 range

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by Parks Smith on Jan 9, 2012 11:10 AM EST up reply actions

I'm 100% behind that plan

by aFan4Life on Jan 9, 2012 10:46 AM EST up reply actions

If we sign Flynn, we should be using the 2nd round pick on an OLineman, WR, or corner.

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by Kevin Ewoldt on Jan 9, 2012 10:24 AM EST up reply actions

What do you think the first rounder should be used on?

I see it as more cushion for the pushin'

by iH8dallas on Jan 9, 2012 10:26 AM EST up reply actions

We need a playmaking WR.

Monk said it was ok.

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by Kevin Ewoldt on Jan 9, 2012 11:01 AM EST up reply actions

Blackmon is who I want as well, but will he be available at 6 is the question. His stock has shot up now too.

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by HTTR4LIFE on Jan 9, 2012 11:11 AM EST up reply actions

I think once the combine starts another WR will emerge

but I did watch the espn sports science on blackmon.He is comparable to megatron

by taylor21 on Jan 9, 2012 12:10 PM EST up reply actions

No, he won't

Where do they teach you to talk like this? In some Panama City "Sailor wanna hump-hump" bar, or is it getaway day and your last shot at his whiskey? Sell crazy someplace else, we're all stocked up here.

by CJHutch on Jan 9, 2012 1:59 PM EST up reply actions

Blackmon scares me, especially at 6. It's hard for me to justify a WR in the Top 10 unless its Megatron, AJ Green type

Blackmon doesn’t grade as well as both. Oklahoma State’s offense is kind of gimmicky and I just wish he was taller.

Warren Moon’s comments the other day were pretty funny though.

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by Parks Smith on Jan 9, 2012 11:13 AM EST up reply actions

For some reason, I was under the impression he was taller until recently..

In my opinion that is his only downfall. The kid has a tremendous skill set and some really good hands.

I still support the idea to stay put at 6 and see if RGIII falls that far, I just can’t see trading up just a few picks and risking giving up good value in the long run(unless it’s for Luck). IF they pass on Blackmon or RGIII/Luck are to expensive to make a move for, then they also have the option of trading back.

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by HTTR4LIFE on Jan 9, 2012 11:24 AM EST up reply actions

Isn't he like 6'3" or 6'4"

That’s tall enough for me.

by mbedner on Jan 9, 2012 11:41 AM EST up reply actions

Believe he's listed at 6'2, couple inches shorter than Megatron

by StephanHart on Jan 9, 2012 12:17 PM EST up reply actions

He's 6'1, may even be shorter at the combine

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by Parks Smith on Jan 9, 2012 12:22 PM EST up reply actions

Lets keep shrinking him: He and Santana Moss are about the same size

by StephanHart on Jan 9, 2012 12:26 PM EST up reply actions

are you planning on trading up for a WR instead?

by DavidDunn on Jan 9, 2012 2:49 PM EST up reply actions

I think Orton

would serve that purpose and cost a lot less

When I was a kid, my father told me, "Never hit anyone in anger, unless you're absolutely sure you can get away with it." -Russell Ziskey

by Redskin44 on Jan 9, 2012 10:25 AM EST up reply actions

Ugh

I see it as more cushion for the pushin'

by iH8dallas on Jan 9, 2012 10:25 AM EST up reply actions

I hear you

and I know Flynn has more upside. But Orton is a proven commodity, even if he is just mediocre, he is a much better game manager than Grossman. Also, if they sign Flynn, then I doubt they will go after RGIII.

When I was a kid, my father told me, "Never hit anyone in anger, unless you're absolutely sure you can get away with it." -Russell Ziskey

by Redskin44 on Jan 9, 2012 10:35 AM EST up reply actions

I myself shudder at the thought of having the old ‘QB tandem’ from Chicago back together and in Burgundy and Gold. Thoughts of mediocre football race through my head.

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by HTTR4LIFE on Jan 9, 2012 10:41 AM EST up reply actions