Draft: Need vs. Best Player

[dmek25]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

What about Landry instead of the best defensive lineman/dt/de (whatever you prefer) ?

in my opinion, Gaines Adams works the best for the redskins. instant pass rush = better secondary play. with fletcher, we have a bon a fide run stopping middle linebacker. Landry is a nice player, but will be making too many tackles 10+ yards down field. why do you thing Sean Taylor had so many tackles last season? no resistance from the front four. and how long has it been since the skins had a pass rusher? dexter manley?

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by dmek25

in my opinion, Gaines Adams works the best for the redskins. instant pass rush = better secondary play. with fletcher, we have a bon a fide run stopping middle linebacker. Landry is a nice player, but will be making too many tackles 10+ yards down field. why do you thing Sean Taylor had so many tackles last season? no resistance from the front four. and how long has it been since the skins had a pass rusher? dexter manley?

Do you think that Gaines Adams will equal to instant pash rush ? (Not being argumentative, just interested in different perspectives)

[dmek25]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

Do you think that Gaines Adams will equal to instant pash rush ? (Not being argumentative, just interested in different perspectives)

yes. it seems like some players just have it. the ability to get to the qback. i think adams has it

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by dmek25

in my opinion, Gaines Adams works the best for the redskins. instant pass rush = better secondary play. with fletcher, we have a bon a fide run stopping middle linebacker. Landry is a nice player, but will be making too many tackles 10+ yards down field. why do you thing Sean Taylor had so many tackles last season? no resistance from the front four. and how long has it been since the skins had a pass rusher? dexter manley?

At least you are saying we need to address the DE situation. I say that no matter what we need to fill this hole, and it's a MASSIVE hole. I am flabbergasted that more people don't recognize this and we are still talking about other possibilities.
That being said, I think Gaines would be the wrong choice. I like Jamaal Anderson better and think he'd be better over the long haul. Mainly because I think Gaines is too small weight wise. Anderson has 30 pounds on him and would be better at getting through the defender. DOn't get me wrong...if we take Gaines, I'll be happy, but I'll be happier if we take Anderson.