Redskins 2011 Starting Quarterback: John Beck?

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For how the everyfan clamors for his team to trade down every year, it must be noted that trade downs are only possible when you have something of value. And we picked up an extra second rounder in this draft because we had something of value fall to us at no. 10. We could have picked Gabbert there, and I think we would have gotten good value on that pick in doing so. Better than if we had picked Robert Quinn at that same spot (which, btw, we would have).

The other thing is that, I believe, the right to choose between Quinn and Kerrigan wasn't very valuable. It's clear that given their choice, the Redskins thought Quinn was a better fit. I had him ranked above Kerrigan, but barely. And I don't have a great feel for who will be a better pro. But I have heard from people I trust that Kerrigan will actually pick up the nuances of being a 3-4 pass rushing LB faster/better than Quinn would have.

I think the right to choose was a lot more important for St. Louis, in the Steve Spagnuolo 40 front. They'll be happy with Quinn, I think.