JLC Draft Speculation

This is the best article JLC has written in a while. Of course he had to go right back to writing for RV (Redskins Vendetta) one post later. Personally it's getting a little annoying. I mean we all know the Redskins have been idiots at times over the past few years, but all we can do for now is hope, and the FO has done a pretty good job finding good players in the draft. However with all this talk about getting a DT is a little troublesome as I don't know if Balmer's worth 21 and Laws I keep on going back and fourth, of course Laws becomes a possibility if we trade back. However between Laws and Balmer, I would rather have Laws.

Of course Merling's dropping stock, combined with his ability to move inside could be attractive to the front office, since drafting him would take care of two birds with one stones.

Also does anyone know the football complications of a sports hernia?

What about Pat Sims? If they wait a few rounds they can probably grab Marcus Harrison

What about Pat Sims? If they wait a few rounds they can probably grab Marcus Harrison

Well if it comes down to second round DT's Moore seems like a much better prospect. Harrison on the other hand doesn't really seem like a three technique (though scouting reports claim he can play both DT spots) so I doubt the front office gives him a look. I think if anything the search for a DT would be between Kentwan Balmer (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/dt/kentwanbalmer.html), Trevor Laws (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/dt/trevorlaws.html), Dre Moore (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/dt/dremoore.html), and DeMario Pressley (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/dt/demariopressley.html) (if they decide to address the need in the later rounds). Pat Sims (http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/dt/patsims.html) is also on that list but he doesn't have the production or potential that you'd get from a guy like Dre Moore.

On second thought Sims might not be so bad if the coaching staff can work with him.

Also, I found my answer on Gosder Cherilus.

NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Gosder Cherilus (http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/gosder-cherilus?id=210)

Compares To: CORNELL GREEN-Oakland...Cherilus is a classic mauler who excels on down and drive blocks as a run blocker, but he proved in 2007 that he lacks the lateral agility and kick-slide to handle speed moves on the outside and will be a better fit at right tackle or inside at guard. He is not fluid enough to maintain position and mirror from left tackle. He has incredibly long reach and large hands and hits with good pop, but he is inconsistent shooting those hands and needs to be more active or it will negate one of his better assets. Struggled quite a bit with the snap count as a senior, resulting in a slew of penalties. If judged on what he did at right tackle in 2006, he will be an early-round pick.

To me thats awesome. He can play inside at Guard until Jansen retires in which case he can move to LT. If this scouting report is true though then I have to say he reminds me of the Eagles Shaun Andrews.

Is Albert supposed to be gone at 21? I had anticipated him going to Pittsburgh at 23 as the most likely scenario, although I guess he could go as early as 12 to Denver. Still, even if he is gone it's likely that Williams or Otah will still be there, and Williams is someone I am particularily high on. I think if Merling or Harvey are still available they would be a good value at that pick, but there is too big a drop-off between those guys and someone like Calais Campbell, who doesn't appear to be first round talent.

I wonder what they mean when they label him as versitle. If it means that he can play Guard for the time being then awesome, but if he can only play Tackle then I'm not so sure.It means they haven't got anything better, or more descript, to say about him.

Yeah baby, this article is music to my ears. I've been hoping for some young talent along the o-line, and if B. Albert falls to us I'll be ecstatic. If he's gone I heard Chilo is the next best guard (though I don't know if he's worth it at 21). Damn, I can't wait for the draft any longer. How bout the rest of ya?

Redskins Eye QB Prospects (http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=35148)

Looks like the Skins are indeed looking for a QB in the midrounds of the draft.

I like the idea of getting a QB now when Zorn is here to use his mentoring abilities to develop a QB in the mold he desires.

I sort of like the idea of drafting a QB. I guess it's obvious that J Palmer is not going to develop and Zorn probably has as good an eye for QB talent as the next head coach.

But... it's hard to imagine giving up a first day pick for a QB. Shit, w/ JC and Collins we've got two solid guys and look at the needs: at least 1 olineman (preferably 2), DT, WR, CB and possibly LB. I just don't see where we have room for a first day QB draft choice unless we work a deal giving up later round picks for another early one.

I sort of like the idea of drafting a QB. I guess it's obvious that J Palmer is not going to develop and Zorn probably has as good an eye for QB talent as the next head coach.

But... it's hard to imagine giving up a first day pick for a QB. Shit, w/ JC and Collins we've got two solid guys and look at the needs: at least 1 olineman (preferably 2), DT, WR, CB and possibly LB. I just don't see where we have room for a first day QB draft choice unless we work a deal giving up later round picks for another early one.

Jordan Palmer is gone baby, gone.

Jordan Palmer is gone baby, gone.

Sorry dude, I must have missed that. Where'd he go and who does that leave for 3rd string?

Sorry dude, I must have missed that. Where'd he go and who does that leave for 3rd string?

Ok, Yahoo sports has Hollenbach listed as 3rd. Is this the kid who played in Europe?