Schefter: "There's no way" the Rams won't pick Sam Bradford at No. 1

[GusFrerotte]

Would be nice to win cheap though. Gives you lots of wiggle room for contingency FA acquisitions.

[SirClintonPortis]

Since the Redskins are a big market team, I don't think they will have to worry about winning cheap if revenue sharing goes out the door. However, if we keep up the free spending, you can expect the cost of going to a game isn't going to fall anytime soon.

[CultBrennan59]

Well after watching most of the combine I come away with my top prospects in terms of whom the redskins should get in terms of over all value:

1) Sam Bradford (puts on 13 lbs of muscle and just talks at the combine, then all of a sudden he's become the all but certain first overall pick)

2) Russell Okung

3)Ndamakong Suh (just watch what he did to texas's OL, and you'll see how good he really is he single handedly dominated that game and is an exception for us to get even though he may not fit the 3-4)

4) Eric Berry

5) CJ Spiller (the best RB in the draft IMO)

6) Charles Brown (looks like the next best LT in the draft; is very quick on his feet and would fit our offense very well)

7) Mike Iupati (the best guard to come out since Steve Hutchinson, has a mean streak, and I believe he could play in any offense)

8) Bryan Bulaga (has been injured and looks more like a RT in the NFL, and not a LT, doesn't really look like a T for this offense but has potential to be the best T in this draft 5 years from now)

9) Joe Haden (didn't do as good as people thought he would at the combine, but just look at the film and you'll see how good he really is; he's low because we have OL and QB needs before CB needs plus I'm assuming we'll probably go after a CB in FA)

10) Rolando McClain (didn't really do much at the combine, and people are saying he was good just because Saban's system makes him look good, I don't buy it, I also think 3-4 MLB is one of the last things we should worry about)

11) Maurkice Pouncey (the best center in the draft, big and mobile, but we'll probably get a later round center or just rely on Rabach with a later round rookie to groom; and don't sleep on Edwin Williams or Kory Lichtenstreiger)

12) Sean Weatherspoon (is perfect for this defense because he's a 4-3 OLB and a 3-4 MLB, basically a young dansby, but I also think we could have dansby, and like I said before MLB isn't a top need)

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Well after watching most of the combine I come away with my top prospects in terms of whom the redskins should get in terms of over all value:

1) Sam Bradford (puts on 13 lbs of muscle and just talks at the combine, then all of a sudden he's become the all but certain first overall pick)


7) Mike Iupati (the best guard to come out since Steve Hutchinson, has a mean streak, and I believe he could play in any offense)


10) Rolando McClain (didn't really do much at the combine, and people are saying he was good just because Saban's system makes him look good, I don't buy it, I also think 3-4 MLB is one of the last things we should worry about)

11) Maurkice Pouncey (the best center in the draft, big and mobile, but we'll probably get a later round center or just rely on Rabach with a later round rookie to groom; and don't sleep on Edwin Williams or Kory Lichtenstreiger)

Cult my friend, again with the all of a sudden about Bradford? Remember it was the media that kept saying the Rams were going to take Suh, now that the media has had a chance to get a better feeling for what the Rams are thinking they're going with the guy they should have picked to begin with.

As far as Iupati, I hope you're not one of the guys that complains about the penalties against Rabach. Iupati is a notorious holder and would be more the type of guy you'd keep around, not the type of guy you go out and get (sort of like Dockery for us right now, emphasis on the "sort of" part)

I don't think anyones really saying that McClain was good because of Sabans system in fact just the opposite. McClain is being touted as easily one of the best in terms of football IQ. He was basically the college defensive equivalent of Peyton Manning.

Quarterback of the defense and can be seen getting teammates aligned on film. Coaches rave about his understanding of the team's defensive scheme and work ethic in the film room. Locates the ball quickly and practices sound gap discipline. Can take a step towards the line of scrimmage against play action but recovers quickly. Quickly recognizes screens.

Personally I would love Pouncey. If we went two OL with our first and second round pick then he would be a steal. I get the feeling that he will eventually be the type of player that could be on par with Randy Thomas in his prime. Maybe not a pro bowler but definitely a beast. Then again if Thomas had played for the Eagles all these years he would easily have been a pro bowler.

[SmootSmack]

I wouldn't be surprised still if McCoy is the Rams choice at #1, Chad Pennington is the stopgap solution at QB (unless they stick with Boller, who I think they still have) and they take someone like LeFevour or McCoy at the top of the 2nd.

[PHazard]

Jason Campbell tendered at only a 1st round level. That proves that Shanahan wouldn't mind moving him. Bradford gone at one, Clausen isnt the answer. GO COLT BRENNAN! haha

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by PHazard

Jason Campbell tendered at only a 1st round level. That proves that Shanahan wouldn't mind moving him. Bradford gone at one, Clausen isnt the answer. GO COLT BRENNAN! haha

I don't know how much you can read into that, but it definitely raises an eyebrow or two.

[Gmanc711]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

I don't know how much you can read into that, but it definitely raises an eyebrow or two.

What makes this eye brow raising? (I really dont know the difference between a 1st round tender and what something else would have meant....)

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Gmanc711

What makes this eye brow raising? (I really dont know the difference between a 1st round tender and what something else would have meant....)

Isn't the first round tender the highest tender? This means that if any team wants him, they're going to have to pay up, and that Redskins won't let him walk cheap.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Isn't the first round tender the highest tender? This means that if any team wants him, they're going to have to pay up, and that Redskins won't let him walk cheap.

1st and 3rd is the highest tender. Like I said before not earth shattering but definitely interesting.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by PHazard

Jason Campbell tendered at only a 1st round level. That proves that Shanahan wouldn't mind moving him. Bradford gone at one, Clausen isnt the answer. GO COLT BRENNAN! haha

I find it more interesting that that they didn't make him a first and third tender because it seems that they are actually trying to save a few bucks (good long term sign).

No one would give us a second for him last year, they probably figure that they aren't getting a first rounder for him this year. I don't think that anyone would be upset if we get a first for him and then Shanny can focus on getting "his guy", whoever that ends up being.

[freddyg12]

Wow, they only tendered a 2nd. He & Rocky ain't happy.

Looks like to me they're almost encouraging a trade offer or letting the market decide whether to keep him or not. If the price is too high for them, they get a 2nd round pick. If not, they re-sign him at whatever offer another team comes up with, which will likely be less than the Skins would pay if his agent dealt directly w/them. Or they opt to meet the contract & ask the other team for another pick/player.

[CultBrennan59]

From ESPN.com

Washington Redskins

Even though Mike Shanahan wouldn't confirm the Skins are transitioning to a 3-4, you know it's coming. That's what new defensive coordinator Jim Haslett feels the most comfortable doing. Everyone will talk about quarterback and offensive tackle this offseason, but the Redskins need to be on the lookout for 3-4 defensive tackles. As we saw with the Cowboys, transitioning to a 3-4 isn't always smooth. There's no guarantee that linebacker London Fletcher can hold up in a 3-4 because he'll have to take on enormous guards and centers on a regular basis. You'll see a big transformation with this team over the next couple years. If Sam Bradford's already gone, look for the Redskins to zero in on left tackles Russell Okung and Bryan Bulaga. Either one of those players could end up anchoring the offensive line for nine or 10 years. Tremendous college players who both have a high ceiling. The Skins have taken a long look at Campbell out of Maryland, so they'll be looking to see if he slips into the second round.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

From ESPN.com

Washington Redskins

Even though Mike Shanahan wouldn't confirm the Skins are transitioning to a 3-4, you know it's coming. That's what new defensive coordinator Jim Haslett feels the most comfortable doing. Everyone will talk about quarterback and offensive tackle this offseason, but the Redskins need to be on the lookout for 3-4 defensive tackles. As we saw with the Cowboys, transitioning to a 3-4 isn't always smooth. There's no guarantee that linebacker London Fletcher can hold up in a 3-4 because he'll have to take on enormous guards and centers on a regular basis. You'll see a big transformation with this team over the next couple years. If Sam Bradford's already gone, look for the Redskins to zero in on left tackles Russell Okung and Bryan Bulaga. Either one of those players could end up anchoring the offensive line for nine or 10 years. Tremendous college players who both have a high ceiling. The Skins have taken a long look at Campbell out of Maryland, so they'll be looking to see if he slips into the second round.

Nothing much new here, but it does inadvertently highlight the questionable judgment to switch to a 3-4 when we need to acquire so much talent on offense. There's just not much leftover to give the defense, and a base 3-4 means we need at least two editions on the d-line and probably one or two new faces in the LB corp.

...Haslett may be gone in a year regardless but the prospect of a defense "missing" the right players in several positions is sure to set him back from the beginning. Again, a very curious decision by the FO/staff.

[Dirtbag59]

Well all this time I've been talking about how people keep talking about next years QB class and how it will be better then the current years, well now it's time to present the evidence. The following posters are guilty of pumping up the 2010 QB class in 2009. Keep in mind I don't exactly know where all these posters stand now and we're obviously allowed to change our opinion but for now charges will be brought fourth::FIREdevil

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

Next year will have A LOT more depth for QBs.

Originally Posted by Lotus

You are right on. This year is a bad qb year and next year looks different.

Originally Posted by Redskin Jim

McCoy, Tebow as well.

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Which is why Sanchez decided to come out this year instead of taking his coaches advice and playing his senior year.

Originally Posted by Gymratfwp

why draft sanchez?

IF we get a QB it should be next year...Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow, and my favorite Colt McCoy are all going to be out. Each one of these guys is better than Sanchez. The only reason Sanchez came out is for the money. If he waited until next year to come out, he would fall to at least the 2. Sanchez waited until he knew that both Bradford, Tebow and McCoy were staying in school to announce that he was coming out, because he wants to cash in...dude is a bust waiting to happen.

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Why draft Sanchez? I mean come on! We have a pretty decent trio already, and depending on where Collins is in 2010 as well as JC, I rather draft McCoy or Bradford. Big 12 is way more brutal than the Pac-10, and those dudes are ready for the NFL. How many USC QB's have fared well as of late in the NFL? Carson Palmer was pretty decent til he messed up his knee, now he is a walking injury, but Leinhart being beaten out by Warner doesn't bode well for his ass. We are better off taking an USC LB way before even considering Sanchez. It is way better to draft the real deal in either Colt or Sam in 2010.

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

lol, I guess your right. At the very least we got Campbell going into his second year in Zorns system and the O-Line will probably get upgraded. And hey if we suck this year we'll be in position to choose next year between Sam Bradford and Colt McCoy.

Stay away from Mark Sanchez! If we are that desperate for a QB (I'm a JC fan) next years class will be much better than this one. Besides, USC's offense was the worst it's been in a few years. The USC defense was the dominant force for that team.Hopefully, they are posturing for additional picks.

Posted by: dcwun | April 15, 2009 9:35 PM | Report abuse

. If he stinks next year, fine, don't resign him. There will be at least two quarterbacks in next year's draft who are as good or better than Sanchez that the 'Skins could draft with their high draft pick or trade up to get.

Posted by: skinsfan213 | April 24, 2009 9:10 AM | Report abuse

I'd now like the take this time to give you, my loyal readers a chance to aw over Sanchez's 92.7 Postseason QB rating.