Redskins Senior Vice President of Player Personnel Doug Williams spoke to the media today for a pre-draft presser. He addressed their draft board, quarterbacks, Ereck Flowers, the defensive line, and much more.
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Draft Board:
Doug Williams: “The board is up, but I’m sure there will be tweaking over the next few days as we try to get it right.”
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) April 22, 2019
Doug Williams talks about the #Redskins NFL Draft process. pic.twitter.com/01ECNcLyRQ
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) April 22, 2019
Draft room:
“The room” these next few days will consist of the scouts as well as the other front office and coaching personnel. He says it’s a room where everyone wants to hear what everyone else has to say. #Redskins
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) April 22, 2019
Doug Williams says Redskins have not and will not kick the scouts out of the draft room. Not like the Raiders
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 22, 2019
Quarterback in the first round:
Williams says a quarterback they like at 15 is on the table, even after the Keenum trade.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) April 22, 2019
He says there are a few guys they like at QB.
Asked Doug Williams about the Redskins taking a QB with the 15th pick - sounds like it remains very much an option.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 22, 2019
Left Guard/Ereck Flowers:
Williams on left guard: “It would be fair to say” starting left guard is not yet on the team. The Redskins signed Ereck Flowers, who Williams said remains an option for that spot.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) April 22, 2019
Doug Williams says the #Redskins signed Erik Flowers to give him a chance to start at left guard. He says that if he can play he'll be the guy. Didn't rule out drafting one.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) April 22, 2019
Defensive Line:
Williams says he feels the most comfortable with the defensive linemen the team has, so drafting a first-rounder at that position this week isn't as necessary as it was in previous drafts.
— Jake Kring-Schreifels (@jakeks19) April 22, 2019
Williams says that the only position they feel really good about is DL, but it’s not off the board if the right player is there at the right time. Everywhere else they can upgrade.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) April 22, 2019
Trade up/Trade down:
Doug Williams with a surprisingly candid answer when asked about moving up the draft board: "The chance of trading up is a lot slimmer than trading back.. There's a great possibility we'll trade back if that opportunity came."
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) April 22, 2019
Wide Receiver:
Doug Williams on Redskins WR group- “We need a go to guy”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 22, 2019
Doug williams on what they want in a receiver: A go-to guy. Someone who wants the football. When it’s crunch time, he’s going to be in the thick of it. #redskins
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) April 22, 2019
Ryan Anderson:
Williams: if season started today Ryan Anderson is the starting OLB. #redskins
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) April 22, 2019
The idea of adding an OLB/edge stems in part from uncertainty with Ryan Anderson stepping in for Preston Smith. Williams said Anderson produced at a nice clip last year when he played, and would be the starting OLB if the season started today.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 22, 2019