Andre Smith..Would You Take Him At 13?

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

I believe that the Redskins are in the perfect position entering the draft. I think that Smith may not be there at 13 but I think you have to take him if he is there. He won the Outland trophy and has a mean streak. The scouts say he is a devastating run blocker. He is basically a bigger Chris Samuels. I know there are some question marks but when the most talented player at a premier position is available, you have to take him.

I have heard rumors that people think they need to trade down because of their cap situation. Schneed mentioned that they still have room under the cap so I think they should use this space to sign their draft picks. I would hate to have to pass on on Smith or Maualuga because they signed another guy who does not have their talent level or upside. Plus I think they should leave a little wiggle room so they can bring back Montgomery, Golston, possibly Daniels and Boston Pete.

I think they did an outstanding job in free agency. They locked up young players that are all in their prime while attacking all of their weaknesses. Signing Hall and keeping Rogers preserves one of the most talented secondaries in the league.

Signing Haynesworth (while expensive was necessary) gives them a premier defensive lineman who can create sacks and stop the run. The reason that he is that expensive is that no one else has his skill set.

Signing Dockery may have been the best move of all. They signed him below market rate and added size, youth and someone who knows the system. In fact this was a stroke of genius. They let him go when the market was overpaying guards and then locked him up for about half of what he was paid two years ago.

So now they need to work on depth and add a stud at 13 (which should be possible).
If they draft A Smith, Monroe, Smith, Oher or Maualuga at 13. I think the offseason is a huge success.

Great post. I think you may be right about A. Smith going even before 13; however it's impossible to tell right now. If he has an awesome work-out at Alabama's pro-day then I think he still goes top 10.

My biggest curiosity is whether we trade down and basically attempt to get starters at both RT and OLB in this draft or just stay at 13 and get what should really be a franchise player. Also if we stay at 13 and there's a choice between A. Smith, Oher, and Rey M it's really difficult to know what's best. We are badly aged at OT and need another franchise guy, but Rey looks to me like the most fascinating defensive prospect in the '09 draft and we're already thin at LB (and London looks to be wearing a bit). Really, really tough call.