Draft News for the Warpath

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

^ Okay, I guess you're assuming we'd still get a good O-tackle somewhere in the first?

A guy like Roger Saffold, Anthony Davis, even Charles Brown is that next step down from Okung, Williams (and maybe Bulaga-as much I love Bulaga since he's an Iowa guy I don't see him as much more than a very good RT in the pros). But I don't think the drop-off is all that much. I think with OTs this year it's all about the quantity in the draft, not so much the quality

I'd rather take Brown late in the first and have more picks to use in the 2nd and 3rd than take Okung and sit there until the 4th

[CultBrennan59]

We shouldn't take Williams over Okung..we just shouldn't!

[skinsfaninok]

I wouldn't mind that trade! We need more picks, but I really want Okung

[jdc65]

Nice thread, something to look forward to on draft night.
I personally don't see Cleveland moving up for anyone but Bradford. Claussen should fall to them at 7 regardless, and I believe Holmgren won't take him if he is there.
I think Seattle will jump on T.Williams at 6 if he is there.
The Skins should select Okung over anyone else in my opinion.

I know the Raiders aren't happy with Thomas Howard, and the staff doesn't seem enamored with Rocky, very similar players. McIntosh would fit their system as a weak-side linebacker, and Howard might be a better fit as a 3-4 inside backer for us.
Any trade involving these 2 teams should also include these 2 linebackers.

[Dirtbag59]

If we do trade back I think we should prepare for Charles Brown but hope for Williams.

[jdc65]

Not for nothing, but if Okung is that perennial pro-bowler at LT that most 'experts' predict, then we should be happy to solidify that position with him. Extra draft picks can come from other trades, but I hope we just take Okung, and not have to worry about the position for a long time.
For me, I would rather have 1 great player over 2-3 good players. Lock that critical position down with a stud, and grab solid players via trades, free agency, and good scouting.

[rbanerjee23]

Someone mentioned that we might trade the 4th for Cleveland's 7th and 2 3rds? Does that sound like a good deal? I would much rather take one 2nd than two 3rds

[MonkFan4Life]

Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

Someone mentioned that we might trade the 4th for Cleveland's 7th and 2 3rds? Does that sound like a good deal? I would much rather take one 2nd than two 3rds

I think they meant Clevlands 1st round (7th pick) and 2 3rds.

[JLee9718]

We threw away so many draft picks it's shameful. You never recover from bad trades, no matter what happens.

[SBXVII]

Hopefully we have people in the building that know how valuable the draft picks are and soon we'll be the ones with more then 7 picks in a draft.

or

no draft at all and we can pick up whoever we want.

[vallin21]

I'd cash in on Clevelands offer in a heartbeat, even if it's Cleveland's 1st and a 2nd. We'd still get T. Williams at a more reasonable slot, gain a 2nd and finally fill the FS spot. In my opinion, T. Williams has a little more upside in terms of athletic ability, but overall Okung is the better player.

[TheSmurfs22]

I would love to see something like that happen but we will have to wait and see. Draft day is full of surprises!

[LandrySlice]

Any scenario where we get more picks makes me a HAPPY PANDA. I think we end up with a butt load of picks by the end of the draft!

[CRedskinsRule]

I would hate to trade out of the top 10, mainly because I hope we don't see a spot that high for the ne xt decade, and I want to get a perennial pro-bowler as a return for suffering through VC/JZ for two years!

[internetcareer]

The Lions will NEVER...EVER..NEVER draft Okung. He is gonna be there and THAT is who the Skins should get. Isn't it time to stop wasting draft picks and taking chances. Draft Okung and replace Chris Samuels with his clone for the next 10 years and be done wif it.