Let's talk Brandon Scherff

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

^If it came down to those two, probably Gregory but either works.

[TexSkins]

I'd take Collins over Gregory. Gregory doesn't seem to be a high character guy that loves the game. Plus he's nimble.

[Defensewins]

How about S Landon Collins? Supposed best safety in the draft. Ferocious run stopper.

[redskinsfan1980]

I think we should draft Gregory. Just a few weeks ago this guy was projected to go in the top ten. If we could still grab in with our second pick would be huge for us.

[81forHOF]

VERY excited about this pick. He was #1 on my wishlist.

[skinsfaninok]

I'm happy with this pick, we r building a foundation just like SF did.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

I'm happy with this pick, we r building a foundation just like SF did.

Hopefully it doesn't end with an overthrown fade route in the Super Bowl like the 49ers.

[drew54]

So You've Drafted Brandon Scherff: A New Owner's Guide - Black Heart Gold Pants

Here's a write up from my favorite local fan site.

[53Fan]

Redskins: Brandon Scherff has Alfred Morris, ESPN team excited

[over the mountain]

I really like it.

4 positives:

- we took BPA
- fills huge need at RT where we didnt have a starter
- provides some insurance if trent does not agree to an extension
- leadership, apparently the guy was a permanent captain at iowa

really wish we could lock trent up long term in the near future.

his write ups remind me of Brian Balaugas.

[Schneed10]

I love the impact this has on the running game. In previous seasons we've gotten very predictable when it's been 3rd & short or goalline situations. We always run behind Trent. And why wouldn't we, he was the only one that could consistently clear a path. In 2012 we got away with it because the read option had DEs staying home. But with our move away from it, teams have known that when we need to run, it goes behind Trent.

But now on 3rd & short when everyone knows we're likely to run, they'll have to guess which side it's going to. It causes the defense to spread its resources across the entire formation, increasing the chances of success everywhere along the line, especially directly in front of Trent.

I think this makes Trent an even better run blocker because of the easier road he'll face.

[over the mountain]

good point schneed. this opens up a lot of options, on and off the field.

[53Fan]

“And I know Jay Gruden a little bit. He wants to bring back some of the history of the Redskins, and if you want to do that, you’ve gotta have the Hogs, man. And Brandon Scherff, a very complete offensive tackle at Iowa that has been well-trained by [Hawkeyes Coach] Kirk Ferentz, will bring something to the Redskins that the Redskins haven’t had in a long time.”

Love this quote from Jon Gruden.

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

“And I know Jay Gruden a little bit. He wants to bring back some of the history of the Redskins, and if you want to do that, you’ve gotta have the Hogs, man. And Brandon Scherff, a very complete offensive tackle at Iowa that has been well-trained by [Hawkeyes Coach] Kirk Ferentz, will bring something to the Redskins that the Redskins haven’t had in a long time.”

Love this quote from Jon Gruden.

Yes, we finally have two good OT's. It has been way too long. I love this pick.
I like his demeanor on the field.

[CRedskinsRule]

So I wanted to find something that made me feel good about the pick. I am all in with Scot, but it's nice to find some nugget that makes you say, yeah ... I get it. Well this is mine:

2014 Outland Trophy winner --> Brandon Sherff.
Why you ask, does that give me the warm fuzzies?
Last 15 by year starting with 2013 (each * is a probowl appearance, an X means bust imo:
Aaron Donald *
Luke Joeckel
Barret Jones
Gabe Carimi X
Ndamukong Suh ****
Andre Smith
Glen Dorsey
Joe Thomas ********
Greg Eslinger X
Jammal Brown**
Robert Gallery
Rien Long X
Bryant McKinnie *
John Henderson **
And MY favorite! Chris Samuels****** in 1999

other notables: Orlando Pace, Jonathan Ogden, Russell Maryland, Bruce Smith

It may not be a 100% sure indicator, but there are some seriously talented football players in that list. I hope Scherff is a mainstay on our line for 8-12 years with a PB or 2, and if so, that's a great pick regardless of Tackle or Guard.