tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114935633163961363.post2255467652117636691..comments2013-01-22T10:24:56.341-05:00Comments on Maryland SportsVoice: Washington Redskins 2012 Draft and Offseason NeedsThe Ghost of Ole Cole Henry (JDBrew)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02819416305740233222noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114935633163961363.post-84946270495698343992011-11-01T11:03:25.379-04:002011-11-01T11:03:25.379-04:00Steveospeak-Thanks and I totally agree that the wa...Steveospeak-Thanks and I totally agree that the way to approach O-linemen is through volume. The more Offensive Line talent they can pump into the system the better. I don't necessarily want to see Torain moved, but I can't believe that he will continue to be a good fit for this team. Maybe trading him for a 4th or 5th round pick would be possible. As far as Quarterbacks go, I think the 'Skins are in a good spot to be selecting one from the draft. They won't be able to get an Andrew Luck or Matt Barkely. It's possible to see Landry Jones fall to them, but I'm not sold on his decision making. I like Robert Griffin. I think he would be a good fit and be available with their mid-round pick. If the team decides to go with someone like Nick Foles, or Ryan Tannehill then they may be able to do it in the early second round. They may have to trade up to get one of them there, but i think they fall to early second round. This wouldn't be bad because it would give the 'Skins the ability to use the 1st round pick on a less high risk player rather than a QB. Either way, they need to address this in the draft.<br /><br />Willypops-Thank you as well, and I think mot Redskins fans agree on what their needs are, they just disagree with the route they need to take to fill those needs. I don't dislike Torain either, but I feel his injury history is too much of a risk for the team to rely on him as a big part of the offense. Maybe with the recent signing of Tashard Choice we have found some quality very cheaply. And I like Matt Flynn, I just don't know how the fanbase would react to the franchise pulling another backup to open the season as a starter. There are some good finds at QB this year in the draft. It's very QB heavy this year. Even players in the second round could work out to be very successful. I'd say sign Matt Flynn and draft a Robert Griffin or Nick Foles, and let them work it out in camp, see who is better. And I can appreciate your concerns with Landry. He's a huge gambler. But he is a playmaker, and we lack that all over the field. It would be a real tough sell not resigning him. Jamal Brown did earn a hefty contract for mediocre play, but it looks like the team is going for continuity along the offensive line. And that is big. He might work out well there if they can keep the same groupn together. I think that's what they're striving for. And as for Carriker, I like him for depth purposes. I don't think he should be a starter, but he fills in nicely anywhere along the D-Line. He can play either of the DE slots and also has shown good production as the second DT when in a 4 down lineman configuration.The Ghost of Ole Cole Henry (JDBrew)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02819416305740233222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114935633163961363.post-65591340043388490592011-10-31T11:26:56.388-04:002011-10-31T11:26:56.388-04:00Steve and I disagree on this. I think Torain and ...Steve and I disagree on this. I think Torain and Helu can be a very solid running back tandem IF you put them behind a real offensive line. Don't invest a lot in a FA running back - look for one who will be a quality back-up and keep your resources focused on the O-line!Willypopsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114935633163961363.post-63694975045660602962011-10-31T11:20:30.121-04:002011-10-31T11:20:30.121-04:00Good thorough analysis - but I have several observ...Good thorough analysis - but I have several observations:<br />1) I'd agree with most of your suggested re-signings with the possible exception of Carriker and this may sound ridiculous to most people, LaRon Landry. After yesterday, I think I have just about had it with Landry. He continues to miss tackles while looking for the big hit and apparently he was the one that blew the coverage on that 3rd qtr. TD that made it look like Fletcher blew it. I think he has more blown assignments than what we actually hear about. He loves to talk a good game - I'd rather he PLAY one! Trash talking when you're trailing by 20 and you make a tackle 8 yards downfield is embarrassing. I think they should try and package him in a trade after the season to pick up draft choices or improve draft position.<br /><br />2) The offensive line definitely needs help, but more than just as far as depth. Jamal Brown is a huge liability that we have under a fairly long term contract, but the Skins need to find a replacement for him. And I think school is still out on whether Chester is an answer at guard. And I'm not sure we have seen enough of Trent Williams to know whether he's going to pan out or be a bust. I think the Skins should go into the draft and FA with the mindset that they are looking for O-lineman that are going to be solid starters not quality back-ups. Then let the competition in OTA's and camp sort it all out.<br /><br />3) I still don't think we should sell the farm to try and move up to grab one of the name college QB's. I'd rather we make a big push to sign Matt Flynn, the back-up in Green Bay who is a FA and then draft O-lineman early and often.Willypopsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114935633163961363.post-89838907334872095472011-10-31T10:53:14.880-04:002011-10-31T10:53:14.880-04:00Nice post!
Yeah the Skins in my opinion need to j...Nice post!<br /><br />Yeah the Skins in my opinion need to just take a QB in the first and then grab 3 straight offensive linemen. I agree with you about adding a FA running back, and I'd honestly like to see Torain gone as well.Steveospeakhttp://www.fanspeak.comnoreply@blogger.com