Redskins Potentially Interested in Trading Up For Gabbert

[SmootSmack]

I wouldn't discount Miller either. Broncos have plenty of good choices at 2

[GTripp0012]

My best guess as of right now for the Redskins is: no trade from no. 10, taking Robert Quinn. But I don't really know anything anyway, so this is just a fun read.

LiveBall Sports’ 2011 NFL Mock Draft (Final Version 2.0) « LiveBall Sports

I'll be updating through the night.

[SmootSmack]

copycat

[freddyg12]

I've got a feeling that Gabbert might be our guy. I think we get him in a trade up. Just a gut feeling, which I'm always wrong on when it comes to the Skins!

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

I've got a feeling that Gabbert might be our guy. I think we get him in a trade up. Just a gut feeling, which I'm always wrong on when it comes to the Skins!

There are mock drafts [updated 4/28] that have Gabbert going to the Redskins at #10 without any maneuvering. It's a good thing we don't resort to them as a fact finding mission though they do exemplify the vast disparity of opinions.

All the speculation will end shortly.
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[rbanerjee23]

Gabbert's got bust written all over him

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

Gabbert's got bust written all over him

Based on what?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Based on what?

I dont think he has bust as in Cam Newton potential, but there is always potential. I think he is much safer than Cam, but coaches are gonna change his mechanics and that gimmick offense inflates his numbers in the big 12 which loves to throw the ball around. I know he is a smart kid which is a big plus and his size is ideal, I think he is a first round talent, 10 is high though.

Whomever we get ill be behind, I just want the right pick at good value like everyone, but there are more solid players at differenct positions than QB this draft.

[rbanerjee23]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Based on what?

Gut feeling

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

Gabbert's got bust written all over him

You could potentially say that about every player selected in the draft.

[hooskins]

Shanny also said that trading up is not likely yesterday. I don't know if it's smoke screens or true intentions.

Another interesting point he made was that he only feels comfortable at safety and tight end. Otherwise all positions, in his opinion, are needs which can be assessed in the draft. I would have to agree with that assessment.

[hooskins]

The thing with his offense is that it still required quick passes and decisions. I think that is a plus, because he has to make reads and smart choices, a key skill needed in the NFL.

Didn't Big Ben also run a similar offense in college?

[NC_Skins]

Also, will these rookies be falling under the old rookie pay scale? I'm curious to know this.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Also, will these rookies be falling under the old rookie pay scale? I'm curious to know this.

This report outlined one of the latest proposals that is yet to be completely finalized.

Report: Agreement reached on rookie wage scale | ProFootballTalk

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

This report outlined one of the latest proposals that is yet to be completely finalized.

Report: Agreement reached on rookie wage scale | ProFootballTalk

This article is in reference to what is going in the new CBA. That said, since the court has lifted the lockout, and most likely the teams will act under the same rules as last year. (FA = 6 years, Uncapped year, etc) Do teams wait to sign the rookies when a new CBA comes about or will they sign them under the old guidelines. Which basically means you give Cam Newton a guaranteed 55-60 million...lol