With the 51st pick in the draft, Skins select...

[The Goat]

I don't follow college ball and really don't know much about any of the players, but it seemed like very few skill players were taken on offense. Maybe two WRs yesterday? Does that mean there's some awesome talent left at the position or is it basically a crap stock in this year's draft?

On the other hand a ton of linemen got picked, especially OTs, so it's hard to see a starter still being available?

[musicmaster45]

We trade up and get Johnathon Cyprien

[RGIII]

Oh no. Desperation. Amerson was a guy I didn't think was a good fit.

[IrMitchell]

Originally Posted by RGIII

Oh no. Desperation. Amerson was a guy I didn't think was a good fit.

Um. More like you reaching for pessimism.

Since when is a tall corner with 4.4 speed that has accumulated 17 picks over the last two years, NOT a fit?

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by IrMitchell

Um. More like you reaching for pessimism.

Since when is a tall corner with 4.4 speed that has accumulated 17 picks over the last two years, NOT a fit?

Exactly

[Alvin Walton]

Originally Posted by IrMitchell

Um. More like you reaching for pessimism.

Since when is a tall corner with 4.4 speed that has accumulated 17 picks over the last two years, NOT a fit?

werd

[CRedskinsRule]

wow no one called it. this FO is so much better at hiding its intent then previous FOs

[Counter-Tre]

Should I be happy? I hear this guy is boom or bust. Guess we just have to hope it's the former.

[GusFrerotte]

Mixed reviews from the Bleacher report about him. He needs to get back to his sophomore form. 17 INTs in two seasons is good, but there was a marked drop off from sophomore to junior season. I am thinking this kid would have been better served staying in school and perhaps getting his groove back. If he would have, he would have been a first rounder.

[IrMitchell]

Originally Posted by Counter-Tre

Should I be happy? I hear this guy is boom or bust. Guess we just have to hope it's the former.

Boom or bust is a very generic statement.

He's got all the measurables, speed and numbers you look for in a first round corner. Now when you watch the tape you'll see he overcommits and essentially plays like DHall. It's more like boom or free safety for Amerson.

[IrMitchell]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Mixed reviews from the Bleacher report about him. He needs to get back to his sophomore form. 17 INTs in two seasons is good, but there was a marked drop off from sophomore to junior season. I am thinking this kid would have been better served staying in school and perhaps getting his groove back. If he would have, he would have been a first rounder.

First of all, let me respectfully say.. You should quit reading bleacher report.

It's true though, after his sophomore year some sites (including walter football) had Amerson going top 5 and projecting as a ball-hawking elite corner.

He went interception crazy last year, got blown by on simple routes and made teams question his instincts. The plus side is that his physical ability suggests that with proper coaching, he is completely capable of keeping up with quick footed receivers and the bad tape can be corrected.

A risk we can afford to take and pretty much have to take.

[IrMitchell]

Oh my god. I just watched the Tennessee film. Patterson put Amerson to shame at least three times. Completely fooled him. Ouch.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by IrMitchell

Oh my god. I just watched the Tennessee film. Patterson put Amerson to shame at least three times. Completely fooled him. Ouch.

It happens. I have seen Champ Bailey, Charles Woodson, and Darelle Revis put to shame as well.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by IrMitchell

Oh my god. I just watched the Tennessee film. Patterson put Amerson to shame at least three times. Completely fooled him. Ouch.

But NOW we have some sledgehammers at Safety behind him. Last year, a CB who got beat was a TD. This year, when our CBs get beat, that WR is going to regret it.

Meriweather, Rambo and Thomas are all going to be beasts if they stay healthy.

This defense went from scaring its own fans to scaring the opponents' fans in one weekend.

[VegasSkinsFan]

Originally Posted by IrMitchell

First of all, let me respectfully say.. You should quit reading bleacher report.

It's true though, after his sophomore year some sites (including walter football) had Amerson going top 5 and projecting as a ball-hawking elite corner.

He went interception crazy last year, got blown by on simple routes and made teams question his instincts. The plus side is that his physical ability suggests that with proper coaching, he is completely capable of keeping up with quick footed receivers and the bad tape can be corrected.

A risk we can afford to take and pretty much have to take.

I havnt read anything that would indicate he's not coachable. I like the move.