Schefter: "There's no way" the Rams won't pick Sam Bradford at No. 1

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

From ESPN.com

Washington Redskins

Even though Mike Shanahan wouldn't confirm the Skins are transitioning to a 3-4, you know it's coming. That's what new defensive coordinator Jim Haslett feels the most comfortable doing. Everyone will talk about quarterback and offensive tackle this offseason, but the Redskins need to be on the lookout for 3-4 defensive tackles. As we saw with the Cowboys, transitioning to a 3-4 isn't always smooth. There's no guarantee that linebacker London Fletcher can hold up in a 3-4 because he'll have to take on enormous guards and centers on a regular basis. You'll see a big transformation with this team over the next couple years. If Sam Bradford's already gone, look for the Redskins to zero in on left tackles Russell Okung and Bryan Bulaga. Either one of those players could end up anchoring the offensive line for nine or 10 years. Tremendous college players who both have a high ceiling. The Skins have taken a long look at Campbell out of Maryland, so they'll be looking to see if he slips into the second round.

Nothing much new here, but it does inadvertently highlight the questionable judgment to switch to a 3-4 when we need to acquire so much talent on offense. There's just not much leftover to give the defense, and a base 3-4 means we need at least two editions on the d-line and probably one or two new faces in the LB corp.

...Haslett may be gone in a year regardless but the prospect of a defense "missing" the right players in several positions is sure to set him back from the beginning. Again, a very curious decision by the FO/staff.