What are your thoughts on drafting a WR with our first round pick?

skinsfan_nn · 02-14-2008, 06:57 PM

With us apparently in the market for a big WR, how would you feel about going after a WR in the first round?

With talent like Malcolm Kelly or even (Limas Sweed, but likely he will fall into the 2nd round) possibly right there at the #21 spot in the first round. Kelly had a really good college career and both great size 6'4", 215-220 lb range.

ESPN - Malcolm Kelly Stats, News, Photos - Oklahoma Sooners - NCAA College Football

ESPN - Limas Sweed Stats, News, Photos - Texas Longhorns - NCAA College Football

Slingin Sammy 33 · 02-14-2008, 07:01 PM

Don't think it's a good idea. We have more pressing needs at CB & DE that could be addressed with the 1st pick.

Teams can be successful in the WCO without a dominant WR (Green Bay, Philly, Seattle). There are FA options also; DJ Hackett, Bryant Johnson. Mix may develop.

Dirtbag59 · 02-14-2008, 07:08 PM

As of today the bandwagon I'm on is try to sign either Jerry Porter or Javon Walker (if he gets released) then use the draft on DL and OLine. Also open to the possibility of taking a linebacker on the first day. However knowing Synder we're probably going to give a first and third for CJ and draft a DE in the second.

dcweldon · 02-14-2008, 07:08 PM

OFFENSIVE LINE. No bones about it. You can't win a championship without a healthy offensive line.

wilsowilso · 02-14-2008, 08:07 PM

With our history of drafting receivers I would have to say beware of that position.

SmootSmack · 02-14-2008, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilsowilso

With our history of drafting receivers I would have to say beware of that position.

Not just our history, but NFL history. When's the last time a receiver drafted in the first round made an immediate impact on the team's success? I'm not talking about having a great season (Boldin), I'm just talking about getting a team to the next level.

I think you can get solid receivers in the 2nd round and beyond

FRPLG · 02-14-2008, 08:31 PM

Drafting WRs is the absolute WORST idea. Even great WRs almost always take time to adjust. It is easier to draft imapct linemen and use FA for skill position players. Especially in the case of WRs. I will be pissed if we draft a WR.

mooby · 02-14-2008, 08:44 PM

As long as we don't trade a first and a third for C.J. I'm good. I really think bringing him in would be a horrible idea, and we'd give up two draft picks to do it. As for taking a wide receiver in the first round, I'd rather go defensive end mainly because as others have pointed out almost nobody makes an impact at wide receiver in their first season, save for a guy like Marques Colston, but even he didn't have that huge of an impact.

Soup's Uncle · 02-14-2008, 08:46 PM

Yeah, we need OL, DL, DB...we can fick up a sweet big reciever as a FA

Bozzy · 02-14-2008, 08:47 PM

OFFENSIVE LINE!!!!!!

MPNRedskins · 02-14-2008, 08:51 PM

O-line first, then either DE or something in the D-backfield (CB, SS, FS). There will be some good quality WR's in FA and the draft. Plus, we need to give Anthony Mix a chance to prove himself. He did play with Campbell at Auburn, which could mean great production from those two. Campbell is coming into his own and Mix could develop into a productive wideout. Just my thoughts.

dmek25 · 02-14-2008, 10:15 PM

we need line help on both sides of the ball. just say no to a wide out

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 02-14-2008, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Not just our history, but NFL history. When's the last time a receiver drafted in the first round made an immediate impact on the team's success? I'm not talking about having a great season (Boldin), I'm just talking about getting a team to the next level.

I think you can get solid receivers in the 2nd round and beyond

Good point u never know it could be Freedie Mitchell/Rod Gardner or it could be Randy Moss, u just never know

skinsnut · 02-14-2008, 10:56 PM

bad idea

Ruhskins · 02-14-2008, 11:11 PM

I must say I was on the CJ bandwagon, but I just get the sense that A) the Bengals won't change their mind, just to stick it to Ocho Cinco or B) the Bengals will bait Danny to give up two picks (as someone said 1st and 3rd) and will overpay CJ.

02-14-2008, 06:57 PM	#1
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	What are your thoughts on drafting a WR with our first round pick? With us apparently in the market for a big WR, how would you feel about going after a WR in the first round? With talent like Malcolm Kelly or even (Limas Sweed, but likely he will fall into the 2nd round) possibly right there at the #21 spot in the first round. Kelly had a really good college career and both great size 6'4", 215-220 lb range. ESPN - Malcolm Kelly Stats, News, Photos - Oklahoma Sooners - NCAA College Football ESPN - Limas Sweed Stats, News, Photos - Texas Longhorns - NCAA College Football __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

02-14-2008, 07:08 PM	#3
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 39 Posts: 14,750	Re: What our your thoughts on drafting a WR with out first round pick? As of today the bandwagon I'm on is try to sign either Jerry Porter or Javon Walker (if he gets released) then use the draft on DL and OLine. Also open to the possibility of taking a linebacker on the first day. However knowing Synder we're probably going to give a first and third for CJ and draft a DE in the second. __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

02-14-2008, 07:08 PM	#4
dcweldon Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA/Easton, MD Age: 38 Posts: 65	Re: What our your thoughts on drafting a WR with out first round pick? OFFENSIVE LINE. No bones about it. You can't win a championship without a healthy offensive line.

02-14-2008, 08:07 PM	#5
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 51 Posts: 2,841	Re: What our your thoughts on drafting a WR with out first round pick? With our history of drafting receivers I would have to say beware of that position.

02-14-2008, 08:31 PM	#7
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: What our your thoughts on drafting a WR with our first round pick? Drafting WRs is the absolute WORST idea. Even great WRs almost always take time to adjust. It is easier to draft imapct linemen and use FA for skill position players. Especially in the case of WRs. I will be pissed if we draft a WR.

02-14-2008, 07:01 PM	#2
Slingin Sammy 33 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 4,347	Re: What our your thoughts on drafting a WR with out first round pick? Don't think it's a good idea. We have more pressing needs at CB & DE that could be addressed with the 1st pick. Teams can be successful in the WCO without a dominant WR (Green Bay, Philly, Seattle). There are FA options also; DJ Hackett, Bryant Johnson. Mix may develop. __________________ "I would bet.....(if), an angel fairy came down and said, '[You can have anything] in the world you would like to own,' I wouldn't be surprised if you said a football club and particularly the Washington Redskins.'' — Jack Kent Cooke, 1996.

02-14-2008, 08:44 PM	#8
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,468	Re: What our your thoughts on drafting a WR with our first round pick? As long as we don't trade a first and a third for C.J. I'm good. I really think bringing him in would be a horrible idea, and we'd give up two draft picks to do it. As for taking a wide receiver in the first round, I'd rather go defensive end mainly because as others have pointed out almost nobody makes an impact at wide receiver in their first season, save for a guy like Marques Colston, but even he didn't have that huge of an impact. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

02-14-2008, 08:46 PM	#9
Soup's Uncle Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 354	Re: What our your thoughts on drafting a WR with our first round pick? Yeah, we need OL, DL, DB...we can fick up a sweet big reciever as a FA

02-14-2008, 08:47 PM	#10
Bozzy The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Columbia, MD Age: 44 Posts: 1,034	Re: What our your thoughts on drafting a WR with our first round pick? OFFENSIVE LINE!!!!!!

02-14-2008, 08:51 PM	#11
MPNRedskins Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maryland Age: 47 Posts: 237	Re: What our your thoughts on drafting a WR with our first round pick? O-line first, then either DE or something in the D-backfield (CB, SS, FS). There will be some good quality WR's in FA and the draft. Plus, we need to give Anthony Mix a chance to prove himself. He did play with Campbell at Auburn, which could mean great production from those two. Campbell is coming into his own and Mix could develop into a productive wideout. Just my thoughts. __________________ Let's Go Redskins!!! R.I.P. Sean Taylor #21

02-14-2008, 10:15 PM	#12
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: What are your thoughts on drafting a WR with our first round pick? we need line help on both sides of the ball. just say no to a wide out __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

02-14-2008, 10:56 PM	#14
skinsnut Playmaker Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,900	Re: What are your thoughts on drafting a WR with our first round pick? bad idea __________________ I hate Dallas...Period

02-14-2008, 11:11 PM	#15
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,341	Re: What are your thoughts on drafting a WR with our first round pick? I must say I was on the CJ bandwagon, but I just get the sense that A) the Bengals won't change their mind, just to stick it to Ocho Cinco or B) the Bengals will bait Danny to give up two picks (as someone said 1st and 3rd) and will overpay CJ. __________________ R.I.P. #21

What are your thoughts on drafting a WR with our first round pick?

Locker Room Main Forum