Russell Okung visits the Redskins

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

I just don't see them getting Okung on the 4th with so many other needs elsewhere and few picks. There is going to be lots more activity and trades.

LT is our BIGGEST NEED! Why wouldn't we cover that one first?

[MTK]

Assuming we stay at #4 I can't see us going anywhere but LT.

[Monkeydad]

Losing the 2nd Round pick for a new QB can only be a beneficial trade if we get a franchise tackle in the first round. If getting McNabb somehow prevents us from helping the O-line...it will end up being a very bad deal for us.


Keeping Campbell + getting offensive line help > McNabb and no help on the line


I hope we still get Okung or Trent Williams. We should also pursue a RT in a trade if we don't pick up more draft selections to get one.

Regardless of how the draft goes down and how many deals we make...by the time training camp starts, we need two new tackles...starter quality, not just replacements.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

At this point, what other need is more pressing to this team than a LT? As SS said, with McNabb in the fold our QB situation stabilized, and no other need was as glaring as the Oline. If we don't take Okung(or Williams) I will be ready to join GTripp in calling someone an idiot!

How about a RT? LT? LB's? Our main needs are in the OL and LB positions, QB and RB are stable now.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Buster

LT is our BIGGEST NEED! Why wouldn't we cover that one first?

We still can if we trade down and still pick more picks to also get a RT and LB.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

How about a RT? LT? LB's? Our main needs are in the OL and LB positions, QB and RB are stable now.

Our biggest need now, is LT, and not a possibly good LT, a solid LT that will step in and keep our "aged injury prone"(LOL) qb from getting hit 100 times like JC did. RT is a need, but not necessarily through the draft, LJ could re-sign (doubtful), Heyer or another vet LT who gets cut after all these Rookie LT's are signed in the first round will be available to fill it. As for LB, whatever compensation we get for JC will go to that as well as one of our other picks. We have lots of needs, but LT far exceeds any other need right now.

[SmootSmack]

I think it's likely Levi returns

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think it's likely Levi returns

Has he played RT before?

[BigHairedAristocrat]

according to that link to the rams forum, we've allegedly only got a top-10 grade on Okung. If true, I certainly think we'd try to trade down if he's gone when we pick. The only player i can see us taking at 4 is Suh or McCoy, and thats only if we ship Haynesworth to the Saints for a LT.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think it's likely Levi returns

He isn't a premier tackle by all means but I would feel much more comfortable with 2 starting quality veteran tackles on the roster in case the guy or guys we draft cannot start immediately. I do not want Heyer starting on opening day.

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

I just don't see them getting Okung on the 4th with so many other needs elsewhere and few picks. There is going to be lots more activity and trades.

If no one wants to trade, would you be happy with Okung, Bulaga or Williams? Perhaps you'd go for a totally different player?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Has he played RT before?

He has and he hates it (but he may not have a choice as the options for him dwindle). He would have been a Packer had he been willing to play RT last year.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think it's likely Levi returns

Has he gotten over his "I have to be an LT" mentality?

[BigHairedAristocrat]

to me, the question is: would we even want him as anything other than a backup?

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

If no one wants to trade, would you be happy with Okung, Bulaga or Williams? Perhaps you'd go for a totally different player?

I would be happy with Okung. My point is we have too many holes to fill and I feel that another LT like the guy from USC or Campbell from Maryland are just slightly more raw but can become dominant over short period of time.