Bryan Johnson and the draft

[Ghost]

As Tom Boswell points out in his excellent column in today's WP, the minicamp that's underway right now will go a long way toward determining whether certain players have what it takes to be Redskins, and much of what's going into that equation is the football IQ of these guys. If Gibbs decides that Chamberlain and/or Royal don't fit for some reason, then I'd say we have a hole at TE that's just as significant as our needs at safety.

But I'm playing devil's advocate here ... I like Taylor at #5 because he's a sure thing and he will change the dynamics of the defense, and I think the Skins need to have a killer defense and Taylor will have a big role in that. But I won't be disappointed if we take Winslow. And more and more I'm hoping we don't trade down to fill a need because the talent isn't as good down there.

[JWsleep]

Good point, Ghost. Things are still up in the air. Also, h-back is a crucial part of Gibbs O. If he thinks he needs Winslow to make it all work, then go get him. We'll know in a few weeks...

[skinsfanthru&thru]

Originally Posted by JWsleep

Good point, Ghost. Things are still up in the air. Also, h-back is a crucial part of Gibbs O. If he thinks he needs Winslow to make it all work, then go get him. We'll know in a few weeks...

plus if Johnson is traded thats one less possibility for the h-back spot plus chamberlain could easily be cut during camp or after. plus isn't he(chamberlain) close to 30 years old?

[Ghost]

And according to joecrisp, Chamberlain didn't look very good at minicamp on Saturday.

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by Ghost

...If Gibbs decides that Chamberlain and/or Royal don't fit for some reason, then I'd say we have a hole at TE that's just as significant as our needs at safety.

One thing to remember, in Gibbs system the TE is a blocker first. Gibbs won three Super Bowls with mostly blocking TE's, except for one - Clint Didier. And Didier was a pretty good blocker, besides being a great receiver.

I see Rasby the starter at TE and (either) Sellers or B. Johnson the starter at H-back. I don't see Chamberlain or Royal being good enough blockers to be ever start. They could be used in obvious pass plays/situations.

[Ghost]

I think Gibbs is smart enough to adapt his system to produce maximum effect in today's NFL. Winslow can block and we know what kind of receiver he is. He would create real match-up problems for defenses. People like to compare him to Shockey ... I think a better comparison is Tony Gonzalez, who is much more dominant. Just because Gibbs did something a certain way 15 years ago doesn't mean he can't adapt if he thinks a player is special. Winslow is special. So is Sean Taylor. I'll be happy with either.