The official 2008 draft discussion thread

[GusFrerotte]

Trade down? Are you kidding me? The draft is about quality not quantity. We were stupid for giving up #21. WE get two mid second round picks in a lame draft year? Unless we go for a WR, we are not going to get quality people this draft. Although we might be able to still land a decent LB, CB, or S that will make a positive impact on us. Anyone picked up after round 3-4 will just be a waste of space or practice squad fodder for a season or two then released. At #21 we still could have landed a decent D linemen or guaranteed getting the best WR or S in the draft. I know it is a relatively thin year for talent, but you still have to go for top quality. More picks when the pickings are slim doesn't help you.

[SC Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Trade down? Are you kidding me? The draft is about quality not quantity. We were stupid for giving up #21. WE get two mid second round picks in a lame draft year? Unless we go for a WR, we are not going to get quality people this draft. Although we might be able to still land a decent LB, CB, or S that will make a positive impact on us. Anyone picked up after round 3-4 will just be a waste of space or practice squad fodder for a season or two then released. At #21 we still could have landed a decent D linemen or guaranteed getting the best WR or S in the draft. I know it is a relatively thin year for talent, but you still have to go for top quality. More picks with the pickings are slim doesn't help you.

This is such a stupid post it is not even worth responding to with the actual counterpoints. They are too obvious to even require statement. Oh, and the Redskins did get the best WR in the draft at #34.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

This is such a stupid post it is not even worth responding to with the actual counterpoints. They are too obvious to even require statement. Oh, and the Redskins did get the best WR in the draft at #34.

Thats for sure. You can't speak in terms of logic or common sense with someone who has none.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Trade down? Are you kidding me? The draft is about quality not quantity. We were stupid for giving up #21. WE get two mid second round picks in a lame draft year? Unless we go for a WR, we are not going to get quality people this draft. Although we might be able to still land a decent LB, CB, or S that will make a positive impact on us. Anyone picked up after round 3-4 will just be a waste of space or practice squad fodder for a season or two then released. At #21 we still could have landed a decent D linemen or guaranteed getting the best WR or S in the draft. I know it is a relatively thin year for talent, but you still have to go for top quality. More picks with the pickings are slim doesn't help you.

I think most people believe that although the draft doesn't have "star power", it is good for solid players in the 2nd & 3rd. We just picked up the top rated WR and got an extra 2nd round pick. We have many needs and need depth at several positions. The FO played this very well.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Trade down? Are you kidding me? The draft is about quality not quantity. We were stupid for giving up #21. WE get two mid second round picks in a lame draft year? Unless we go for a WR, we are not going to get quality people this draft. Although we might be able to still land a decent LB, CB, or S that will make a positive impact on us. Anyone picked up after round 3-4 will just be a waste of space or practice squad fodder for a season or two then released. At #21 we still could have landed a decent D linemen or guaranteed getting the best WR or S in the draft. I know it is a relatively thin year for talent, but you still have to go for top quality. More picks when the pickings are slim doesn't help you.

In case you missed it no WRs even went in the first round and we still came away with one of the top ones on the board. And there's still plenty of quality DEs out there. So what are you griping about??