Redskins Draft Analysis Thread

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Really? and the 49ers are not? I honestly think he chose not to come out this yr because he knew he would not be picked up by his ole ball coach. So he chose to stay in college another yr vs. getting stuck with a screwed up team, ie; Panthers, or Bills.

I'm betting the 49ers throw a ton at whoever is 1st in the draft in order to get him next yr. So I'd pretty much look at the rest of the QB's coming out and pick one of them. Not to mention Luck might not have a good yr considering the school will have a new HC and probably a new scheme.

The 49ers used a high 2nd round pick to draft Colin Kaepernick. Unless he totally flops as an NFL prospect in just one season, I'd be pretty stunned if they gave up a ton to get up to #1 overall.

[GMScud]

For those of you who don't have ESPN insider, here's Todd McShay's take on our draft:

Washington Redskins

Best move: Trading back from No. 10 to 16
The Redskins used the 16th pick acquired from Jacksonville on DE Ryan Kerrigan, who will never be elite but is the kind of quality player and character guy the organization needs. It was a patient move and sent the right message. You could argue Washington had more holes than any other team heading into the draft, and getting WR Leonard Hankerson with the 49th pick (also acquired in the deal) got the Redskins a player who could easily be a starter for them.
Most questionable move: Dejon Gomes in the fifth round
Washington could have gotten a better safety at that point, someone like Ahmad Black. Or how about bringing in a developmental quarterback like T.J. Yates?

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by GMScud

For those of you who don't have ESPN insider, here's Todd McShay's take on our draft:

Washington Redskins

Best move: Trading back from No. 10 to 16
The Redskins used the 16th pick acquired from Jacksonville on DE Ryan Kerrigan, who will never be elite but is the kind of quality player and character guy the organization needs. It was a patient move and sent the right message. You could argue Washington had more holes than any other team heading into the draft, and getting WR Leonard Hankerson with the 49th pick (also acquired in the deal) got the Redskins a player who could easily be a starter for them.
Most questionable move: Dejon Gomes in the fifth round
Washington could have gotten a better safety at that point, someone like Ahmad Black. Or how about bringing in a developmental quarterback like T.J. Yates?

I can't help but wonder if the "never will be elite" is in part due to him being a white dude. After all, Kerrigan's measurables are actually VERY similar to Anthony Spencer's, but Kerrigan has a better motor and is more adaptable. If anything, he COULD be Orakpo-lite for all we know.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

I can't help but wonder if the "never will be elite" is in part due to him being a white dude. After all, Kerrigan's measurables are actually not VERY similar to Anthony Spencer's, but Kerrigan has a better motor and is more adaptable. If anything, he COULD be Orakpo-lite for all we know.

Umm Jared Allen, Clay Matthews, Justin Smith are all white and are all damn good DE/LB's.. Clay may be the best OLB in football outside of Ware.

I think Kerrigan is a solid player but a guy that has limits due to his speed, he's not a great athlete either. I'm thinking a Kyle Vanden Bosh type guy

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Umm Jared Allen, Clay Matthews, Justin Smith are all white and are all damn good DE/LB's.. Clay may be the best OLB in football outside of Ware.

I think Kerrigan is a solid player but a guy that has limits due to his speed, he's not a great athlete either. I'm thinking a Kyle Vanden Bosh type guy

This is all AFTER they proved themselves. What were the views on these players right when they were drafted?

BTW, Vanden's Bosch's 40 time was a 4.76. If we're considering 40 times, Kerrigan is a better athlete than Vanden Bosch.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

I can't help but wonder if the "never will be elite" is in part due to him being a white dude. After all, Kerrigan's measurables are actually not VERY similar to Anthony Spencer's, but Kerrigan has a better motor and is more adaptable. If anything, he COULD be Orakpo-lite for all we know.

Also a nice note on Orakpo. His numbers through two years are very similar to Ware's before he broke out in year 3 and posted 14 sacks.

Orakpo
Year 1: 11.5 Sacks
Year 2: 8 Sacks

Ware
Year 1: 8.5 Sacks
Year 2: 11 Sacks