Redskins sign Robert Thomas

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by The Goat

A latest mock has us taking Tyson Jackson for LDE: National Football League: NFL Draft 2009 - Tyson Jackson

My word this kid is big...not a pass-rush specialist though by a long-shot. He's like Daniels "Reloaded" lol...

I saw a mock draft today that had us taking Robert Ayers at 13. I think it was Kiper's latest Mock, but I forget. I stopped paying for Insider, so I have no link.

I do know that Mike Mayock from NFLN has Ayers at the #5 overall prospect in the entire draft.

[T.O.Killa]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I saw a mock draft today that had us taking Robert Ayers at 13. I think it was Kiper's latest Mock, but I forget. I stopped paying for Insider, so I have no link.

I do know that Mike Mayock from NFLN has Ayers at the #5 overall prospect in the entire draft.

Yeah, alot of people have Ayers ahead of all of the DE's. I think it doent matter, because I think we are going after Sanchez. I just have a gut feeling.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

Yeah, alot of people have Ayers ahead of all of the DE's. I think it doent matter, because I think we are going after Sanchez. I just have a gut feeling.

You said you'd like to see us give up this and next year's 1st rounders, and this year's 3rd plus Campbell, for Jay Cutler. I'll give you credit considering the Bears did the exact equivalent to land Cutler.

But there's no way in hell we take a QB at 13. If we did, we'd have to trade Campbell, which we already tried, and didn't have much luck. So say we take Sanchez at 13, a few major things happen:

1) We have a really awkward situation with Campbell. He'll be the starter in 2009, a contract year for him, despite having Sanchez as the clear QB of the future drooling on the sideline. If Campbell isn't the starter and gets sat in place of a rookie, things could get ugly.

2) Collins gets cut and vanishes. So we absorb his hit AND sign Sanchez to a deal worthy of a top 15 pick.

3) We're still left with glaring needs on the O-line and LB.

4) Locker room chemistry takes a big hit.

[T.O.Killa]

Who knows, maybe this guy can play. He was a first round draft choice. Does anyone know if he had a major injury or is he just a bust. Remember, the Raiders can srew anything up. He is a bit old to expect to much from him.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

Who knows, maybe this guy can play. He was a first round draft choice. Does anyone know if he had a major injury or is he just a bust. Remember, the Raiders can srew anything up. He is a bit old to expect to much from him.

suffered a couple injuries

Robert Thomas : USATODAY.com - Robert Thomas Biography from USATODAY.com

[freddyg12]

I hope this is one of at least a couple more fa OLB's they bring in to compete for a job. As someone else said earlier, I also hope this isn't a signal to MW that they've moved on & won't try to sign him.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

I hope this is one of at least a couple more fa OLB's they bring in to compete for a job. As someone else said earlier, I also hope this isn't a signal to MW that they've moved on & won't try to sign him.

Seems like the ball is in MW's court right now. He reportedly does not want to sign for the vet min which is all we're offering him.

[GTripp0012]

Thomas doesn't make this team any better really, because he doesn't bring anything to the table that's particularly hard to find, but he's a nice player to have around come camp battle time.

[shack]

Write this down: Conner Barwin is the next Jason Taylor/Mike Vrabel. He's got speed and athleticism. He's going to excel on offense, defense, and special teams. I hope like hell he doesn't end up in New England.

I'll take Barwin, the best available defensive tackle, and give you the rest of the draft.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by shack

Write this down: Conner Barwin is the next Jason Taylor/Mike Vrabel. He's got speed and athleticism. He's going to excel on offense, defense, and special teams. I hope like hell he doesn't end up in New England.

I'll take Barwin, the best available defensive tackle, and give you the rest of the draft.

I'm sure he's caught NE's eye among others. Very good prospect!

[Soup's Uncle]

Apparently Thomas can play all 3 linebacker spots. I think he's being brought in for depth. He can start in a pinch and solidly back up any of the 3.

[Monkeydad]

Great news! Who is he?

[los panda]

best move we have made this off season

[Ijaeger]

Super-bowl!

[firstdown]

Talking about the draft aI saw a mock draft today that had us picking Devon Tellant and this dude is a beast.