Taking Stock of the Skins

by Chris Molloy on Feb 20, 2012 2:44 PM EST

off season should bring about feelings of optimism, and this year is no different. the skins had a few players that missed time with injuries, and hopefully these will be available. Also have to hope that Trent Williams and Fred Davis just say no.

the talent pool was low when Bruce Allen and Mike Shanahan came to town, they also switched defensive schemes. I can understand the first year results. Is everyone comfortable with the status of the Skins?

People point to the lack of talent at QB, and that certainly is a concern. Bringing in Peyton, Drew Brees, Joe Montana in his prime wouldn't establish my Redskins as a perennial playoff contender. The Skins are still light on talent--name play makers they have? Orakbo maybe, Fred Davis?

I love RGIII and if he is sitting at 6, whoever turns in the card should be somersaulting to the podium. It can happen, I see Seattle taking Peyton, Miami taking Flynn and Cleveland taking Trent Richardson. we can't afford to give up multiple high picks for any one player, RGIII included. Tannehill from A & M isn't worth a pick at 6, but if he is there in the second round, I'd take a flyer. If we don't get RGIII, I'd try to trade back. Our needs include people who can change the game. At 6 we need to be picking a starter, or trading back a few picks to get value and additional picks. Jeffrey is sitting there, we can get a trade partner

We do need an upgrade at QB, who can play now. I'd look at Kyle Orton, even Jason Campbell. Rex Grossman isn't entirely to blame, but he is a back up at this point.

the Skins had a good draft last year, and the culture is changing hopefully. The worst thing we could do from an organizational standpoint is revert to making big moves in the off season. We have picked starters the last few years in the draft. Williams hasn't shown he was a good pick yet, but hopefully he'll come out with an attitude.

We need more pro level players, on both sides of the ball. We need play makers on the outside, who can turn short catches into big plays. We need people on D who can create turnovers and make something out of turnovers.

can't wait for the draft, and hope RGIII is there, not expecting it, but stranger things have happened.

If not, I think we pick up

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We need more pro level players, on both sides of the ball. We need play makers on the outside, who can turn short catches into big plays. We need people on D who can create turnovers and make something out of turnovers.

I think our defense is pretty solid overall.

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by Tiller56 on Feb 20, 2012 6:09 PM EST reply actions

agree

This year draft and FA needs to concentrate on offense. Our defense is solid and maybe need some depth but mostly just need a capable nickle CB.

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by squigums on Feb 20, 2012 7:49 PM EST up reply actions

If RG3 fell to us at 6

that would probally be the the most emotional expeirence a man can have within 30 minutes
pick 2 panic,anixiousnes,confusion
pick 3 hope, fear, HATE
pick4 furious,curious (whats taking so long) relief
pick 5 optimisum, anixiousness, JOY!!!!!
pick 6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tBCcfkkDKo (go to about 1:30)

by taylor21 on Feb 20, 2012 8:03 PM EST reply actions

It is getting close enough to the scouting combines and draft that there is movement up and down on Scout Inc

grades – http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft (lower right hand corner). Tannehill has moved up from #26 in about a month and Osweller was not in the top 32 toward the end of January. The Skins will take stock before and after free agency to try and assess their team needs as well as determine what free agents are worth.
15. Ryan Tannehill QB Texas A&M grade 93
22. Brock Osweiler* QB Arizona St. grade 90 (up from 62 on 1/23)
? Nick Foles QB Arizona grade 86 (down from 90 on 1/23)
? Brandon Weeden QB Oklahoma St grade 84 (down from 85 on 1/23)
? Kirk Cousins QB Mich St grade 74 (no change since 1/23)
? Ryan Lindley QB SDSU grade 46 (down from 49 on 1/23)
? Russell Wilson QB Wisconsin grade 40 (no change since 1/23)

by Jefferson1935 on Feb 21, 2012 11:55 AM EST reply actions

skins in general

All the above are a must.Yes,we need a QB and a few other things.Last yrs draft was a big sucess.It needs to continue.And if the ramsd take rg3,then,do we pick up bradford?curous,isnt it,HTTR

by Roy m Tillman on Feb 21, 2012 1:20 PM EST reply actions