Draft Reaction

Schneed10 · 05-04-2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

We hit on some big needs, got some big physical types with some attitude, and I think improved special teams with the later round picks. Time will tell of course but I liked what we got done. It's nice to finally have a grown-up in charge with a plan.

Yeah the attitude is key. The team has definitely felt like it has lacked identity for years. McLoughan is clearly going for tough, physical, and nasty.

If you set a tone and build in that direction, all of a sudden guys who you never thought were tough start taking pride in that kind of trait. I think it can be contagious on a team and breed a culture.

Chip Kelly has his sports science, fitness, and fast pace. Seattle has its punishing defense. We clearly are going for one thing: brawlers. McLoughan wants us to win in a streetfight.

I love it.

Chico23231 · 05-04-2015, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

Yeah the attitude is key. The team has definitely felt like it has lacked identity for years. McLoughan is clearly going for tough, physical, and nasty.

If you set a tone and build in that direction, all of a sudden guys who you never thought were tough start taking pride in that kind of trait. I think it can be contagious on a team and breed a culture.

Chip Kelly has his sports science, fitness, and fast pace. Seattle has its punishing defense. We clearly are going for one thing: brawlers. McLoughan wants us to win in a streetfight.

I love it.

agree I much rather have a physical team than I what I see in spread offenses, run n shoot etc.

Eff that "finesse" p*ssy sh*t...Chip is real cute what he has going there in Philly....everytime the Eagles score a td on offense their celebration should be a curtsey

jdlea · 05-04-2015, 02:01 PM

After doing a fair amount of complaining about the Scherff pick, mostly because I really like Williams, I'm happy with the outcome of the draft. Hopefully, it leads to a much better offensive line and some guys who can develop into players on this team. I can't say I'm unhappy with any of the picks, looking at it today.

Schneed10 · 05-04-2015, 02:25 PM

That Guy · 05-04-2015, 02:43 PM

i'm glad we got a lot of OL guys (including udfas). hopefully there are 2 starters there.

p smith has the exact same speed as orakpo (10, 20, and 40), so he shouldn't have problems at OLB due to that.

overall i'm pretty happy with it. kind of a boring draft, but i think some holes got filled. it's really hard to tell when no one's played a down yet though. everyone thinks their team did great and is going to have a better record than they actually will right now, so...

hope that RB can block. i was getting so mad at how bad we've been at getting RBs and TEs to block anyone last year.

calia · 05-04-2015, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

agree I much rather have a physical team than I what I see in spread offenses, run n shoot etc.

Eff that "finesse" p*ssy sh*t...Chip is real cute what he has going there in Philly....everytime the Eagles score a td on offense their celebration should be a curtsey

I like it -- we can be like the early days Mike Tyson: "Everyone has a plan . . . until they get hit." Chip's finesse and timing offense gets derailed when guys are slow to get off the ground.

It's really hard to overstate how much I dislike Chip and the Eagles. Basically, it's pretty easy to hate everyone in the NFC east -- Cowboys, Eagles, Giants -- it's like the axis of douchebaggery. (Although I confess I like Tom Coughlin -- class act, and gets guys to over-acheive).

Chico23231 · 05-04-2015, 02:58 PM

McShay: Redskins landed a minimum of three starters in NFL Draft

JWsleep · 05-04-2015, 04:04 PM

One big thing is that this was a regular NFL-team draft! We had some needs, made some picks, it all seems to be aimed at making our team better. Weird how that hasn't always ( or often!) seemed like the case in the recent past. Glad to have adults at the helm. Of course, it's still a question of how these guys will pan out. But that's the same question for every team.

My biggest like is the 10 picks. Man, that's an improvement! And he's got a jump on stockpiling picks for next time.

And remember, McC doesn't yet have his whole staff of scouts in place yet. This draft is pretty much a tryout for the holdovers.

Now, let's repeat this process for 3-4 years and we'll be somewhere good. May the good lord give little Danny patience!

KI Skins Fan · 05-04-2015, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by calia

I like it -- we can be like the early days Mike Tyson: "Everyone has a plan . . . until they get hit." Chip's finesse and timing offense gets derailed when guys are slow to get off the ground.

It's really hard to overstate how much I dislike Chip and the Eagles. Basically, it's pretty easy to hate everyone in the NFC east -- Cowboys, Eagles, Giants -- it's like the axis of douchebaggery. (Although I confess I like Tom Coughlin -- class act, and gets guys to over-acheive).

Classic post!

That ought to be our team motto: "Everyone has a plan...until they get hit."

DynamiteRave · 05-04-2015, 08:11 PM

Need to get a poll going... Grade the draft.. A through F

SirLK26 · 05-04-2015, 08:12 PM

Loved the picks of Scherff and Crowder. Jones and Kouandjio have had knee problems in the past, but could be good players if they stay healthy. As for the late-round picks, it doesn't look like Scot necessarily tried to find starters... instead it looks like he focused on finding tough role players who will add value on special teams and as depth. Seems to be a good class, but we'll see.

DYoungJelly · 05-04-2015, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

My one real issues was Jones. Don't have a problem taking a back, but Jones just didn't have the production, plus he doesn't catch out of the backfield. Just thought that was a reach. He could've been had in the 5th round.

Surprise quickly turned into excitement over the Jones pick. Being able to spell out Alf with a bad mofo like Jones is gonna suck the life out of defenses.

Time and his knees will tell if the pick was smart but I'm pumped about the thinking behind it.

He is a big bad man.

calia · 05-05-2015, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Classic post!

That ought to be our team motto: "Everyone has a plan...until they get hit."

Many thanks. Can't wait to see these guys get on the field.

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Schneed10 · 05-05-2015, 11:13 AM

What exactly are the concerns over Kouandjio's knees? Dude hasn't been hurt since his sophomore year. Played every game in his junior and senior seasons.

Chico23231 · 05-05-2015, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

What exactly are the concerns over Kouandjio's knees? Dude hasn't been hurt since his sophomore year. Played every game in his junior and senior seasons.

at the combine during the medical evals, he failed multiple teams physical due to his knees. he was seen as undraftable by multiple teams.

I feel where we took him was enough risk to take on any concerns. 4th round pick? not a loss if he wouldnt pan

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05-04-2015, 02:01 PM	#18
jdlea Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,109	Re: Draft Reaction After doing a fair amount of complaining about the Scherff pick, mostly because I really like Williams, I'm happy with the outcome of the draft. Hopefully, it leads to a much better offensive line and some guys who can develop into players on this team. I can't say I'm unhappy with any of the picks, looking at it today.

05-04-2015, 02:25 PM	#19
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,421	Re: Draft Reaction __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

05-04-2015, 02:43 PM	#20
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Draft Reaction i'm glad we got a lot of OL guys (including udfas). hopefully there are 2 starters there. p smith has the exact same speed as orakpo (10, 20, and 40), so he shouldn't have problems at OLB due to that. overall i'm pretty happy with it. kind of a boring draft, but i think some holes got filled. it's really hard to tell when no one's played a down yet though. everyone thinks their team did great and is going to have a better record than they actually will right now, so... hope that RB can block. i was getting so mad at how bad we've been at getting RBs and TEs to block anyone last year.

05-04-2015, 02:58 PM	#22
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 34,505	Re: Draft Reaction McShay: Redskins landed a minimum of three starters in NFL Draft __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

05-04-2015, 04:04 PM	#23
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 55 Posts: 4,717	Re: Draft Reaction One big thing is that this was a regular NFL-team draft! We had some needs, made some picks, it all seems to be aimed at making our team better. Weird how that hasn't always ( or often!) seemed like the case in the recent past. Glad to have adults at the helm. Of course, it's still a question of how these guys will pan out. But that's the same question for every team. My biggest like is the 10 picks. Man, that's an improvement! And he's got a jump on stockpiling picks for next time. And remember, McC doesn't yet have his whole staff of scouts in place yet. This draft is pretty much a tryout for the holdovers. Now, let's repeat this process for 3-4 years and we'll be somewhere good. May the good lord give little Danny patience! __________________ Hail from Houston!

05-04-2015, 08:11 PM	#25
DynamiteRave Living Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Age: 38 Posts: 16,867	Re: Draft Reaction Need to get a poll going... Grade the draft.. A through F __________________ Establishment, establishment, you always know what's best. I've been a part of this message board for 17 years. Damn I'm old.

05-04-2015, 08:12 PM	#26
SirLK26 The Starter Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,141	Re: Draft Reaction Loved the picks of Scherff and Crowder. Jones and Kouandjio have had knee problems in the past, but could be good players if they stay healthy. As for the late-round picks, it doesn't look like Scot necessarily tried to find starters... instead it looks like he focused on finding tough role players who will add value on special teams and as depth. Seems to be a good class, but we'll see.

05-05-2015, 11:13 AM	#29
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,421	Re: Draft Reaction What exactly are the concerns over Kouandjio's knees? Dude hasn't been hurt since his sophomore year. Played every game in his junior and senior seasons. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

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