Grade the Redskins Draft!

[DoggDayAfternoon]

The question shouldn't be the grade of the draft but the grade after being developed. How is it that the Steelers, Colts and Patriots draft this mid-draft players and they become stars. We can draft a pro like Edgar Allen Orakpo but if we dont work with them and surround them with equal or better talent then your bust rate goes through the roof.

[T.O.Killa]

I was pissed off when we drafted the two linebackers. I was like what the hell Cody was not even expected to be drafted and apparently he just started playing LB. Henson is not a household name either. But now that I have had enough time to calm down, I realized that this draft might be allot like our 2006 NFL draft. We took Montgomery and he was of the radar screen also. In-fact he was a Olineman converted to Dline from what I remember and after him in the 6th they took Golston. Awesome draft. Maybe this one will be like that.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

I was pissed off when we drafted the two linebackers. I was like what the hell Cody was not even expected to be drafted and apparently he just started playing LB. Henson is not a household name either. But now that I have had enough time to calm down, I realized that this draft might be allot like our 2006 NFL draft. We took Montgomery and he was of the radar screen also. In-fact he was a Olineman converted to Dline from what I remember and after him in the 6th they took Golston. Awesome draft. Maybe this one will be like that.

In the end we won't really have an idea of just how good or bad this draft was until 2-3 years down the road. While I understand some of the initial negative reactions, at the same time it's pretty useless to get all fired up until we actually see what these guys do on the field.

[Riggo Ranger]

I give it a B, just for the fact that we stayed put and took Orapko. Barnes, is a good physical corner, who could possibly come in and fill Springs' spot. Everyone else is just good depth for special teams. Maybe, Marko Mitchell's signing will be a spark for the Devin, and Malcom, to get off there ass and start contributing.

[T.O.Killa]

Vinny is a much better drafter than anyone gives him credit for. The more I look at this draft the mre I like it. I love the reciever that we took.

[mrreddman]

I was just happy not to trade for Sanchez AND keep all of our picks for a stronger class next year. Love the Orakpo pick, Barnes was a nice pick too. However, the 2nd day picks could have been better. I would have like to have seen us get Duke, Meredith, or Follett,
but I like the last pick Mitchell a lot.
Grades:
1. Orakpo-A
3. Barnes-B
5. Glen-F
6. Henson-C
7. Williams_C
7. Mitchell-B

OVERALL GRADE: B-
based mostly on Orakpo, Barnes and keeping next year's picks.

[irish]

I gave it a C. IMO, the Skins basically drafted 1 player.

[redsk1]

Originally Posted by irish

I gave it a C. IMO, the Skins basically drafted 1 player.

Yeah, agreed..maybe 1 1/2.

You got to look at our draft in comparison to other teams drafts if you want to give a realistic grade. You have to be non biased.

Just looking at the NFC east for comparisons sake. I'd rank them.

1. Philly: Maclin, McCoy, Harris, and then getting Ellis Hobbs from NE too

2. NYG: Nicks, Sintim (who is going to be a solid pro), Beatty (slipped out of the 1st)

3. Was: Orakpo, Barnes

4. Dal: 12 picked, maybe they'll hit w/ one but no sure things

So, i don't know how you'd rate us higher than a C. When we seem to be the 3rd rated draft class in the division. We should get an incomplete. At least we got one starter.

[CRedskinsRule]

4 F's so far. Matty, I thought JLC could only have 1 screen name

[MTK]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

4 F's so far. Matty, I thought JLC could only have 1 screen name

Ridiculous.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

In the end we won't really have an idea of just how good or bad this draft was until 2-3 years down the road. While I understand some of the initial negative reactions, at the same time it's pretty useless to get all fired up until we actually see what these guys do on the field.

A good point. If Orakpo becomes a perennial pro-bowler, Campbell plays extremely well and resigns with us after the season, and guys like Sanchez (had we traded up and given up our 2010 1st rounder) or the 2nd tier OTs and DEs (whom we could have gotten two of if we had traded down) turn out to be busts, then we obviously made the correct decision.

As much as i am disappointed we didnt use our full 10 minutes on the clock and make a better effort to trade down to fill multiple needs, Orakpo was without question the best player on the board at 13. There is very little chance he will be a bust and given our lack of picks and lack of production from the 2009 draft class, its probably best we went with one sure thing.

We wouldnt be having this discussion if we hadnt traded for Jason Taylor. With our 2nd round pick, we could have landed Clint Sintim, Max Unger, Phil Loadholt or even LeSean McCoy. I hope Snyders learned his lesson about trading high draft picks for aging veterans who dont fit your coaches schemes.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

A good point. If Orakpo becomes a perennial pro-bowler, Campbell plays extremely well and resigns with us after the season, and guys like Sanchez (had we traded up and given up our 2010 1st rounder) or the 2nd tier OTs and DEs (whom we could have gotten two of if we had traded down) turn out to be busts, then we obviously made the correct decision.

As much as i am disappointed we didnt use our full 10 minutes on the clock and make a better effort to trade down to fill multiple needs, Orakpo was without question the best player on the board at 13. There is very little chance he will be a bust and given our lack of picks and lack of production from the 2009 draft class, its probably best we went with one sure thing.

We wouldnt be having this discussion if we hadnt traded for Jason Taylor. With our 2nd round pick, we could have landed Clint Sintim, Max Unger, Phil Loadholt or even LeSean McCoy. I hope Snyders learned his lesson about trading high draft picks for aging veterans who dont fit your coaches schemes.

I think I heard somewhere that they tried to trade down with two or three teams. Also, by the time our pick came about, there wasn't much to trade up for (except Orakpo), Sanchez was gone, so was Maclin, Crabtree, and even Hey-Bey. So I doubt any team would have wanted to move up.

[skinsfan69]

The one pick that really puzzles me was the kid from Nebraska. I mean the guy only played LB for one year. Maybe they're just trying to bring in people to play teams but this guy has no shot at playing LB for us. You mean to tell me there wasn't one offensive lineman there who could be developed??

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

The one pick that really puzzles me was the kid from Nebraska. I mean the guy only played LB for one year. Maybe they're just trying to bring in people to play teams but this guy has no shot at playing LB for us. You mean to tell me there wasn't one offensive lineman there who could be developed??

Listening to the FO, I think OL get a natural knock because they if they can't start, and they can't play ST(not many OL can) then somehow that equates to a lower overall score. and thus we don't see as many drafted in later rounds where ST's can be more easily found. Can't prove it, just a thought.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Listening to the FO, I think OL get a natural knock because they if they can't start, and they can't play ST(not many OL can) then somehow that equates to a lower overall score. and thus we don't see as many drafted in later rounds where ST's can be more easily found. Can't prove it, just a thought.

No, i think you could very well be right. If you draft a linebacker or safety in the later rounds, they may not be able to play defense as a rookie, but usually they can play teams at least. With OL, if youre not going to take one in the first two or three rounds, you might as well wait and pick up some in free agency as the talent will not be that much different.