2012 NFL Draft Day 3

[MTK]

Originally Posted by CapitalDefense

Nope, but when he is cut in August and placed on the practice squad what will the homers say?

That's not going to happen.

It's got nothing to do with being a homer. It's about giving a guy a chance to actually play before writing him off. What a novel concept huh?

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

That's not going to happen.

It's got nothing to do with being a homer. It's about giving a guy a chance to actually play before writing him off. What a novel concept huh?

I don't know. I mean it's not like we don't have any reason to not be cynical but then again after the success of last years draft the front office should have at least some good will and trust from the fans. Granted not a free pass but at the very least some patience until the end of camp or preseason.

And for the record I'm very happy that they got a linemen instead of another skilled position before the 7th round.

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Hope we get some more recognizable names today. If we don't know a guy, he's probably a reach, right?

Thank goodness it only takes a 20second google search to confirm the fo made a horrible mistake!

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Hope we get some more recognizable names today. If we don't know a guy, he's probably a reach, right?

Exactly! Hopefully we draft Harry Potter everyone knows that name so he must be awesome!

[mooby]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Hope we get some more recognizable names today. If we don't know a guy, he's probably a reach, right?

Exactly. The way some people were talking about LeRibeous (I'm sure I spelled that wrong) you'd think we need prettier offensive lineman.

[REDSKINS4ever]

At first it seemed like the most pressing need on the offensive line was right tackle. Instead, a left guard was chosen yesterday. Mike Shanahan said that the team is fine at RT and he was pleased with the depth that Tyler Polumbus provided and he Shanahan gave Jammal Brown at vote of confidence by saying that he feels good about where he is for the first time in the time Brown has been in Washington.

[vallin21]

Just a thought: It's really amazing how some people on here wanted the FO to draft an O-lineman, and when we do, the same people who wanted an O-lineman are already bashing the kid when he hasn't even stepped on the field, because "there were better G's available", "He's not as strong or fast as player X", or "he's not the O-lineman I wanted." Leribeus is an underrated, versatile, and an explosive interior lineman ATPOA; he can play LG,C, RG and adds much needed depth, and versatility on the interior O-line. Some scouts gave him a 3rd-4th round grade, others a later round grade, but we also recieved an EXTRA 7th round pick by trading back two spots, and drafted a solid OL. How can the Leribeus pick be a "bad pick" when we needed to fortify the interior of our O-line, and he hasn't yet stepped on the field?

[chrisl13]

Originally Posted by vallin21

Just a thought: It's really amazing how some people on here wanted the FO to draft an O-lineman, and when we do, the same people who wanted an O-lineman are already bashing the kid when he hasn't even stepped on the field, because "there were better G's available", "He's not as strong or fast as player X", or "he's not the O-lineman I wanted." Leribeus is an underrated, versatile, and an explosive interior lineman ATPOA; he can play LG,C, RG and adds much needed depth, and versatility on the interior O-line. Some scouts gave him a 3rd-4th round grade, others a later round grade, but we also recieved an EXTRA 7th round pick by trading back two spots, and drafted a solid OL. How can the Leribeus pick be a "bad pick" when we needed to fortify the interior of our O-line, and he hasn't yet stepped on the field?

I cosign this.

[REDSKINS4ever]

Originally Posted by vallin21

Just a thought: It's really amazing how some people on here wanted the FO to draft an O-lineman, and when we do, the same people who wanted an O-lineman are already bashing the kid when he hasn't even stepped on the field, because "there were better G's available", "He's not as strong or fast as player X", or "he's not the O-lineman I wanted." Leribeus is an underrated, versatile, and an explosive interior lineman ATPOA; he can play LG,C, RG and adds much needed depth, and versatility on the interior O-line. Some scouts gave him a 3rd-4th round grade, others a later round grade, but we also recieved an EXTRA 7th round pick by trading back two spots, and drafted a solid OL. How can the Leribeus pick be a "bad pick" when we needed to fortify the interior of our O-line, and he hasn't yet stepped on the field?

I completely agree. The Redskins needed to draft an interior lineman. Lichtensteiger is coming from off of a very, very serious knee injury and hasn't fully recovered, and the Redskins have to have insurance at the left guard position going into the season. Leribeus also played in the zone blocking scheme in the East-West Shrine game and said that he liked the scheme so he's an excellent fit for the what is required of our interior lineman. And as you said, picking up an additional pick by trading back two spots was an intelligent move also.

[NC_Skins]

I present to you the typical fan logic.


Redskins fans: OMG DRAFT A OFFENSIVE LINEMAN FOR PETES SAKE!!

Redskins FO: (drafts OL)


Redskins fans: OMG YOU DRAFTED A OL THAT TODD MCSHAY SAID THAT SHOULD GO IN ROUND 7! YOU SHOULD HAVE DRAFTED THAT WR/S/RB AT THE TOP OF HIS LIST!!


Such is the life of a Redskins(and any other NFL team) fan.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

I present to you the typical fan logic.


Redskins fans: OMG DRAFT A OFFENSIVE LINEMAN FOR PETES SAKE!!

Redskins FO: (drafts OL)


Redskins fans: OMG YOU DRAFTED A OL THAT TODD MCSHAY SAID THAT SHOULD GO IN ROUND 7! YOU SHOULD HAVE DRAFTED THAT WR/S/RB AT THE TOP OF HIS LIST!!


Such is the life of a Redskins(and any other NFL team) fan.

Yep! Thats why I said "Who?" and reminded myself, that we needed and asked for OLine --early--so I got what I asked for! and so did we.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

I present to you the typical fan logic.


Redskins fans: OMG DRAFT A OFFENSIVE LINEMAN FOR PETES SAKE!!

Redskins FO: (drafts OL)


Redskins fans: OMG YOU DRAFTED A OL THAT TODD MCSHAY SAID THAT SHOULD GO IN ROUND 7! YOU SHOULD HAVE DRAFTED THAT WR/S/RB AT THE TOP OF HIS LIST!!


Such is the life of a Redskins(and any other NFL team) fan.

Could be worse. We could have drafted a punter in the 3rd round.
NFL Videos: Jaguars pick Bryan Anger No. 70

BTW this reaction from Eisen was priceless. Easily one of the best moments in all my years of watching the draft.

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

Yep! Thats why I said "Who?" and reminded myself, that we needed and asked for OLine --early--so I got what I asked for! and so did we.

My reaction sounded like this when we drafted him
http://www.dolland.net/loveline/sound/drops/who.mp3

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

I think one interesting thing that could come out of today will be to see how many players we draft that we coached in the senior bowl.

[MTK]

The fact that we coached him at the senior bowl says all I need to know. Not only did they do their homework on him, but they've already had a chance to work with him. Give the kid a chance before writing him off. Everyone blasted the Jenkins pick last year, and by the end of the summer everyone was ready to buy his jersey. Time will tell how this works out.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

The fact that we coached him at the senior bowl says all I need to know. Not only did they do their homework on him, but they've already had a chance to work with him. Give the kid a chance before writing him off. Everyone blasted the Jenkins pick last year, and by the end of the summer everyone was ready to buy his jersey. Time will tell how this works out.

Completely agree with your take. They have already worked with the guy so they have a much better understanding of who he is as a player than all of us after watching some game film. I trust the FO and their moves. If we didn't how would you really feel about giving a kings ransom for RG III?