Im not alone, am I....? (next year's draft)

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

With hearing Keyshawn being released there is a decent chance we might have some defensive linemen come our way post June 1 and we don't have to give up any picks. When we do that(give up picks) we box ourselves in building with free agency being the sole way to build the team. The fact is except for Landry, the low picks won't be on the active squad come September and probably will never make it. Palmer might after a year or two in NFL Europe. Blades and co. might make special teams at best. Realisitically, only 1-3 rounders are worth a damn, unless you luck out with a diamond in the rough, which is rare.

true that 1-3 is a higher %, but not as high as you make it sound. On espn last night they had a breakdown of players on current rosters by draft round. 27% of the players are undrafted, I think over 15% were first rounders, and as I recall from there every round was fairly close, about 8-10% each. There are plenty of "busts" in rounds 2 & 3, but they don't get the attention that top 10 picks get.

Of course, around here we'll always remember every high draft pick that didn't make the pro bowl!

[Pocket$ $traight]

Not to be a buzzkill but next year will be without Gibbs.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

Not to be a buzzkill but next year will be without Gibbs.

Why do you feel this way? Are you anticipating another bad year which will force Gibbs to step down? If we can get a 9-7 record or better and a playoff berth, do you think that will keep him around?

[SC Skins Fan]

This is hardly worth repeating, but did anyone see on Cold Pizza where they did a mock draft for 2008. They said the Redskins would have the first overall pick (which I guess they take from the fact that they had so few draft picks and all they know about football is what happened in the past three days) but I missed who they said they would take (not that it really matters). It is crazy how much the projected top 25 changes in the course of 12 months.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

This is hardly worth repeating, but did anyone see on Cold Pizza where they did a mock draft for 2008. They said the Redskins would have the first overall pick (which I guess they take from the fact that they had so few draft picks and all they know about football is what happened in the past three days) but I missed who they said they would take (not that it really matters). It is crazy how much the projected top 25 changes in the course of 12 months.

I would literally bet everything I own that the Redskins will not be the worst team in football next year.

ESPN, while entertaining, really loves to pay complete idiots a lot of money. They are baseless hype squared and have hated Snyder for years.

[AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace]

they said we would be the worst team in football this year???

[SC Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace

they said we would be the worst team in football this year???

That is correct. Again, I can only attribute that to the fact that the Skins got such bad pub for having so few draft picks and they extrapolated that out to mean they would lose the most games. Can't really explain it.

[44_Riggins_44]

is manley's boy any good?

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by 44_Riggins_44

is manley's boy any good?

Of course he is, he's Menley's boy!

Seriously, I've heard good things about him.

[Bill B]

Here are a couple more to consider if the Skins decide to address the DL/DE positions (from CBS Sportsline):

Calais Campbell, DE, Miami: This junior can be a special pass rusher. He has great size and speed. At 6-8, 265 pounds, he's huge.

Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU: He's a power player who will see a lot of double-teams this year. Ben Grubbs, this year's top guard, said Dorsey was his toughest opponent.

Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida: He had two sacks of Troy Smith in the national championship game, which served notice that Harvey will be a force in 2007. He might see more doubles with all his line mates leaving for the NFL.

Frank Okam, DT, Texas: At 6-5, 320 pounds, he is a power player in the middle of the Longhorns line. He does need to be more consistent.

Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU: He has a lot of raw ability and needs to show more of it in 2007. At 6-5, 290 pounds, he has great size.

Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State: He surprised many last season by becoming the Buckeyes' top pass rusher. A former linebacker, he should get heavier in 2007.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

That is correct. Again, I can only attribute that to the fact that the Skins got such bad pub for having so few draft picks and they extrapolated that out to mean they would lose the most games. Can't really explain it.

Other teams had just as few picks as us and avoided the same criticism. It's obvious the media hates us without a good reason.

TEAM - 2007 PICKS

Cards - 5
Broncos - 4 (after trades, fewer picks than the Skins!)
Jets - 4 (same as Denver)
Chargers - 6
Redskins - 5

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by Buster

Other teams had just as few picks as us and avoided the same criticism. It's obvious the media hates us without a good reason.

TEAM - 2007 PICKS

Cards - 5
Broncos - 4 (after trades, fewer picks than the Skins!)
Jets - 4 (same as Denver)
Chargers - 6
Redskins - 5

But they might have had more day 1 picks. We had a 1st the na 5th

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by hooskins

But they might have had more day 1 picks. We had a 1st the na 5th

So what. Some of our second day picks (Sartz, Blades) are better than a lot of teams' first day picks.

<cough> Ted Ginn, Jr. <cough>

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Buster

Other teams had just as few picks as us and avoided the same criticism. It's obvious the media hates us without a good reason.

TEAM - 2007 PICKS

Cards - 5
Broncos - 4 (after trades, fewer picks than the Skins!)
Jets - 4 (same as Denver)
Chargers - 6
Redskins - 5

The difference is that all those other teams were able to keep their high round picks (1-4). The Jets traded some of theirs away to move up in order to get Ravis.

If you're going to trade picks away, it's always better to get rid of the later rounds rather than selections in the first three or four.

Certainly you can't be arguing that the Skins should be able to escape criticism for screwing themselves in the draft. When we give up what most consider the best way to build your team for what frequently turn out to be free agent busts, do you honestly expect us not to get called on it?

NY, the Broncos, and the Chargers have all had way more success than the Redskins recently. As long as we keep losing, you might as well brace yourself.

[AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace]

I doubt that will happen...the worst team in football??? I guess one should never say "never" but I highly doubt it...one more reason that I don't watch that show