Draft Day Thoughts

[Campbell17]

Well, the draft day is months away, and if we drop one more game, we can start to really discuss who we pick. Being a total pessimist, I am going to start thinking about the draft. My thoughts are begining with picking a player in a certain position. Likely a replacement for #21 ST, but we have laron, so we have a little room to breathe. Other than a safety, where are we gonna look to improve. With Lloyd, McCardell, and maybe randle el leaving, we could look to improve with wr. Thoughts?

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

too early wait until we are eliminated from the playoffs.

[MTK]

Yeah let's wait until we should officially be discussing next year. Our draft forum will open then. Until then we have 3 games to win.

[SFREDSKIN]

Well, we need the following in order.

DE (most important)
WR "a big receiver" (second most important)
OL or DB
S

[Bozzy]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Well, we need the following in order.

DE (most important)
WR "a big receiver" (second most important)
OL or DB
S

How can you put WR ahead of OL? We have receivers but our QBs do not have much time to get them the ball. We need to build up the offensive line.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Bozzy

How can you put WR ahead of OL? We have receivers but our QBs do not have much time to get them the ball. We need to build up the offensive line.

Because Jansen and Thomas will be back healthy next year, we have Stephon Heyer who's just gonna get better, Pucillo is decent. I say a 3rd and or 4th round pick for a guard is pretty good. Look at Russ Grimm he was a 3rd round pick, Tre Johnson a 2nd round, etc. You can find value at the C and G position within those rounds.

[skins268]

all this negativity is hurting my head lol,we have a chance at the playoffs!!

[Redskin Warrior]

Originally Posted by skins268

all this negativity is hurting my head lol,we have a chance at the playoffs!!

Exactly I totally agree let's do this either after we are totally out of the playoff picture.

[sevier2]

Originally Posted by skins268

all this negativity is hurting my head lol,we have a chance at the playoffs!!

yes we have a CHANCE at the playoffs but we're DEFINETLY goin in the draft next year so why not discuss it?

we go DE-comes in learns under P.Daniels for a year then daniels is gone and the rookie takes over
then BIG WR
then OL

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by sevier2

yes we have a CHANCE at the playoffs but we're DEFINETLY goin in the draft next year so why not discuss it?

we go DE-comes in learns under P.Daniels for a year then daniels is gone and the rookie takes over
then BIG WR
then OL

Ok how about we WAIT until we are MATHMATICALLY emliminated from the PLAYOFFS before we start talking about an even that is in 2008 spring when we are in fall 2007.

[Bozzy]

All we need is an offensive line. Build that up. It'll make every player on the team better.

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Originally Posted by Bozzy

All we need is an offensive line. Build that up. It'll make every player on the team better.

I agree with you completely.

Personally, I think our d-line has done well this year, and I don't think that is our biggest problem. Carter, Griffin, and Golston/Montgomery are fine (also Daniels, but he's old and might not be around much longer). We don't have to have 4 studs on the line to have a good defense. They are blue-collar guys, and they have done their job for the most part. We did pretty well this year on defense before injuries.

I also think we're fine at WR. We've got at least 3 WRs who can play: Moss, El, and McCardell. I don't really care about big WRs. The rules give the advantage to the receiver already. If a guy can run routes, and the QB can get the ball out in time, there's no need to be big -- he'll be in position, and the ball will get there. Over powering/out jumping the DB isn't really necessary if you can beat him with your route running. People act like the only way WRs can catch a pass is if they can over-power the DB. Truth is, those kind of skills are used less than route running and catching are.

Let's draft for O-line and secondary.

[jamf]

Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

I agree with you completely.

Personally, I think our d-line has done well this year, and I don't think that is our biggest problem. Carter, Griffin, and Golston/Montgomery are fine (also Daniels, but he's old and might not be around much longer). We don't have to have 4 studs on the line to have a good defense. They are blue-collar guys, and they have done their job for the most part. We did pretty well this year on defense before injuries.

I disagree.
We need guys that can get pressure. Andre Carter has his moments but Daniels, Wilson and any other dlinemen have been non existent on passing downs.

Part of the reason why the skins blown leads is because we go into a cover 2 defense and the offense has all day to throw. If we are going to play safe coverages, we need dlinemen that can get pressure on their own. our guys can't.

Carter has been good with 8 sacks but the other defensive ends combine for 5 total!
Demario williams of the texans has as many sacks as our whole defensive line!

We need to add some young guys to the offensive line who can contribute 2 yearsdown the road. On the Dline, we need guys that can play week one.

the one caveat, It's hard to draft defensive linemen. We have to see who are the best players available.

[Beemnseven]

There are only three areas where we are fine -- QB, RB, and LB.

Apart from that, we can use help just about anywhere.

[BleedBurgundy]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

There are only three areas where we are fine -- QB, RB, and LB.

Apart from that, we can use help just about anywhere.

I'd take a mid round running back. CP looked like he had maybe 1-2 yrs left at best this year. Hope I'm wrong.