The official 2008 draft discussion thread

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

No offense but I think you are overreacting. They just need to add some depth to the d-line. I mean last year everyone swore we were going to get a d-lineman and it didn't happen (did we every pick one up in last year's draft?) and the d-line fared well. I think Blache can develop Wilson as Daniel's replacement.

Certainly I'm not offended. But I just think we shouldn't have taken two WRs. With all the money tied up in Randle El and Moss, it just seems a little much to take both of those guys. Don't get me wrong, if they both pan out the passing attack will be just sick, but I think D-tackle or O-line would have been better picks rather than taking two wideouts.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Great. We reach for a guy who was a projected 7th rounder at CB, draft 3 pass catchers with our first 3 picks, and still haven't sniffed D-line or O-line which are the two biggest needs. Not building in the trenches... This is a bad draft so far for us.

I guess you missed the Chad Rinehart selection

[Tha Posse]

Smoot was a 2nd or 3rd rounder.

[RedskinPete]

Originally Posted by Tha Posse

Smoot was a 2nd or 3rd rounder.

Now I remember didn't he have something happen in college that had him fall? But was he a 2nd team all american?

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I guess you missed the Chad Rinehart selection

I did. I haven't been anywhere near a computer or television all weekend until this morning. Chaz Reinhold? Isn't that Will Ferrel's character in Wedding Crashers?

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

DB...hmm good...although they just said he's a 7th rounder. Oh well, we need a DB.

Who said that?

[JWsleep]

At least they are meeting needs here. It's hit or miss here, no doubt, but the position is a need.

[GTripp0012]

Justin Tryon

Strengths:
Very athletic...Great speed with a burst to close...Fluid and can flip his hips to turn and run...Can hold his own in man-to-man...Very physical...Feisty & Aggressive...A solid tackler...Gives a good effort in run support...Has experience as a return man.

Weaknesses:
Does not have the size that you look for...Marginal instincts and awareness...Can be too aggressive at times...Struggles to match up with big wideouts...Is not very strong...Does not have great hands...Limited upside...Two years of DI experience.

Notes:
As a prep he was a track All-American...JUCO transfer from College of the Canyons where he was an All-American and won a national championship...He profiles as a nickel / dime type in the NFL but could excel in that role while also contributing on special teams..Underrated prospect who could be a late round steal for someone.

[mooby]

So that whole getting an immediate starter at DE ain't happening now. I really hope we can find someone in the next round who can help out our d-line. Overall it's not a bad pick because CB is somewhat of a need.

[Tha Posse]

Yeah that idea is done, I hope they trade for someone! I still wish they would have tried to get Fabian Washington, instead of a unknown 4th rounder.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by mooby

So that whole getting an immediate starter at DE ain't happening now. I really hope we can find someone in the next round who can help out our d-line. Overall it's not a bad pick because CB is somewhat of a need.

Maybe they are giving Wilson a chance? I still would like for them add a DE for depth.

[GTripp0012]

I don't know anything about Tryon, but for what the Redskins need, this is an excellent place to grab a corner.

[Skins_4_Lyfe]

I honestly believe we could have gotten these last 2 picks as FAs

[wilsowilso]

Originally Posted by Skins_4_Lyfe

I honestly believe we could have gotten these last 2 picks as FAs

You think we could have gotten a guard taken in the third round as a free agent? What are you talking about? No chance.

[Skins_4_Lyfe]

Im now focusing all my attention to the Wizards...the rest of these picks are long shots and most likely won't be on the final roster