Top priority for the 2008 draft

[Paintrain]

I'm amazed that so few see WR as our top priority in the draft. While we surely need depth on both lines, push comes to shove we have starters and reserves for the next 2 seasons.. At WR, there is currently an opening..

Zorn is on record as saying that Randle-El is moving into the slot and he's looking for another WR for the outside. We can hope and pray that Mix is that guy, but that's a stretch considering he's been nothing more than a practice squad guy for the past 3 seasons. Other than that we're counting on Caldwell (if he re-signs), McCardell (if he re-signs) or James Thrash? Yikes.

We've spent one first round pick (Campbell) on offense in the past 5 years, it's time to upgrade the WR corp.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

I'm amazed that so few see WR as our top priority in the draft. While we surely need depth on both lines, push comes to shove we have starters and reserves for the next 2 seasons.. At WR, there is currently an opening..

Zorn is on record as saying that Randle-El is moving into the slot and he's looking for another WR for the outside. We can hope and pray that Mix is that guy, but that's a stretch considering he's been nothing more than a practice squad guy for the past 3 seasons. Other than that we're counting on Caldwell (if he re-signs), McCardell (if he re-signs) or James Thrash? Yikes.

We've spent one first round pick (Campbell) on offense in the past 5 years, it's time to upgrade the WR corp.

We have had bad luck drafting WR's in the first round. Howard, Westbrook, and Gardner. We have been more fortunate taking DB's Green, Bailey, Taylor, and Rogers.

But it really doesn't mean anything, however I do not think that there is a tall WR worth a first round selection in this years draft.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by angryssg

We have had bad luck drafting WR's in the first round. Howard, Westbrook, and Gardner. We have been more fortunate taking DB's Green, Bailey, Taylor, and Rogers.

But it really doesn't mean anything, however I do not think that there is a tall WR worth a first round selection in this years draft.

Well I'd debate you on Rogers being a good pick, I think we completely botched that offseason which led us to over-drafting for need (hand of stone Rogers) rather than best player available (Ware or Merriman).. Rogers has still done nothing IMO to justify his draft status/position.

Who would you compare Devin Thomas, Malcolm Kelly or Limas Sweed to in the NFL?

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Well I'd debate you on Rogers being a good pick, I think we completely botched that offseason which led us to over-drafting for need (hand of stone Rogers) rather than best player available (Ware or Merriman).. Rogers has still done nothing IMO to justify his draft status/position.

Who would you compare Devin Thomas, Malcolm Kelly or Limas Sweed to in the NFL?

I wouldn't compare them to anyone because I haven't seen them play a single snap in the NFL. Just like Bill Parcells will not use a 1st round pick on a RB, I do not believe in using one on WR.

On a side note if Rogers can rehab to the level he was playing at, then he was worth the pick. If not, then it was a waste, but only because of a career ending injury.

I realize of course, that you opinion differs and that Rogers hasn't done much, but even with that said, the Skins have drafted more quality DB's than WR's in the first round.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by angryssg

I wouldn't compare them to anyone because I haven't seen them play a single snap in the NFL. Just like Bill Parcells will not use a 1st round pick on a RB, I do not believe in using one on WR.

On a side note if Rogers can rehab to the level he was playing at, then he was worth the pick. If not, then it was a waste, but only because of a career ending injury.

I realize of course, that you opinion differs and that Rogers hasn't done much, but even with that said, the Skins have drafted more quality DB's than WR's in the first round.

So you just don't think WR should be picked in the 1st round period then? Yeah, we just disagree on Rogers. I think he's a complete waste of a 1st round pick but to your overall point, I agree we drafted more quality DB than WR in the 1st round.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

So you just don't think WR should be picked in the 1st round period then? Yeah, we just disagree on Rogers. I think he's a complete waste of a 1st round pick but to your overall point, I agree we drafted more quality DB than WR in the 1st round.

As a general rule, its more of a guideline that I use, but who the hell am I? Of course there is always an excecption to the rule, however there is not a prospect close to that in this years draft. Braylon Edwads was the last 1st round reciever to actually impress me enough to consider breaking my rule for. Before that I cannot remember.

[Rajmahal33]

Calvin Johnson?