Redskins Made Smart Choice With Kerrigan

Swarley · 04-29-2011, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by skinster

is it just me or does shanny seem upset in this video? at least not the least bit happy. He had to know quinn would be gone. Maybe he really wanted Locker? Maybe Kerrigan really wasn't one of the 2-3 guys he was hoping to get (or maybe he was 3 and shanny just added that in as a freudian slip really hopping for the top 2)

youre talking about Shanahan. He could be getting "help" under the podium and he'd have the same face.

rbanerjee23 · 04-29-2011, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GreekSkin

youre talking about Shanahan. He could be getting "help" under the podium and he'd have the same face.

Exactly, this guy is a master of hiding his emotions so don't read into it

SirClintonPortis · 04-29-2011, 12:38 AM

Is the beginning of the age of glory for the white LOLB?

I feel that we'll be satisfied with this guy for years to come.

rbanerjee23 · 04-29-2011, 12:39 AM

What are people's thoughts on Mallett?

Dirtbag59 · 04-29-2011, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

What are people's thoughts on Mallett?

Better question might be what are peoples thoughts on Stanzi.

BigHairedAristocrat · 04-29-2011, 12:42 AM

I gave the move an a. We essentially made up for the mcnabb trade by moving 6 spots and got a GREAT leader for our defense. This is a guy who will keep the energy up after Fletcher retires.

GTripp0012 · 04-29-2011, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Better question might be what are peoples thoughts on Stanzi.

Really good value in the third round or later. Could be a very solid NFL pro. Would not take him in the second simply because there will be better players available (Mallett, Kaepernick, Devlin).

Mattyk · 04-29-2011, 12:43 AM

Love the pick coupled with picking up an extra 2nd rounder.

A.

mbedner3420 · 04-29-2011, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Better question might be what are peoples thoughts on Stanzi.

Stanza is the guy I'd target at this point. Could be the next Tom Brady or he could be a wasted pick, but at least he won't be a huge douche like mallet.

Longtimefan · 04-29-2011, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

I liked the way he talked about their decision making process. How they grouped players together, after the trade back have 2 or 3 guys in mind, and then decide when the time comes. Far cry from Vinny who basically just told people after his picks that he was a slave to his board. And thats not to say the current management didn't emphasize the importance of their draft board but this group seems much more flexible.

Why did you take 3 pass catchers? "Well they were the best players on the board so we followed the board and took them."

This interesting quote from Shanahan also reveals [to an extent] how he felt about the QB's that were available at # 10 that he chose to pass on. Notice he said Jacksonville needed a QB [like we don't] so obviously he wasn't that high on Gabbert otherwise he would have taken him. [Q] “We felt fortunate,” Shanahan said. “It doesn’t always work out that way. Obviously Jacksonville wanted a quarterback. It was a perfect situation for us. They called us up with about six minutes left, and we were able to make the trade and hopefully [it’s] good for both teams.” [U]

The scouting report on Kerrigan I posted in the draft thread but could easily have gotten lost in the traffic.

2011 NFL draft tracker from The Washington Post

FRPLG · 04-29-2011, 12:50 AM

It's an easy A for me.

At 10 we were gong to get a player that could maybe be fantastic or possibly a complete waste. And if it was a QB it had the distinct possibility to set us back even further.

Trading back and getting a guy that should be at least a solid long term starter in the league plus that extra 2 is just quality pool. At 16 the guy doesn't have to be a monster...he comes in with little pressure to transform our defense...everyone already looks at him like a piece and we resisted the urge to take one of the incredibly overrated QBs that this draft foisted upon the NFL.

On top of that this guy is going to be a by-the-books type of player. We won't be worrying too much about how to convince him to fit into the scheme or anything like that. Having a motor guy with some talent is brilliant. Picture Lorenzo Alexander but with better skills.

Big C · 04-29-2011, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ethat001

Two points:
1) Looking back, we will compare Kerrigan (and 2nd round pick) to Blaine Gabbert. Time will tell if this was a good move.
2) Is Kerrigan much better than Cam Jordan? Jordan had a lot of hype..

different positions as well. i am glad we went with kerrigan over any 3-4 defensive end. kerrigan will be an impact player rushing the passer and freeing up orakpo. 3-4 defensive ends...i dont want them in the top half of the first round really, not as much of an impact position imo.

Big C · 04-29-2011, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Really good value in the third round or later. Could be a very solid NFL pro. Would not take him in the second simply because there will be better players available (Mallett, Kaepernick, Devlin).

i really dont see kaepernick being a successful nfl qb. just my gut feeling. he will take a lot of time if he ever does though.

GMScud · 04-29-2011, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

It's an easy A for me.

At 10 we were gong to get a player that could maybe be fantastic or possibly a complete waste. And if it was a QB it had the distinct possibility to set us back even further.

Trading back and getting a guy that should be at least a solid long term starter in the league plus that extra 2 is just quality pool. At 16 the guy doesn't have to be a monster...he comes in with little pressure to transform our defense...everyone already looks at him like a piece and we resisted the urge to take one of the incredibly overrated QBs that this draft foisted upon the NFL.

On top of that this guy is going to be a by-the-books type of player. We won't be worrying too much about how to convince him to fit into the scheme or anything like that. Having a motor guy with some talent is brilliant. Picture Lorenzo Alexander but with better skills.

Great post. I voted "A" as well, for all the reasons you said.

Swarley · 04-29-2011, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Really good value in the third round or later. Could be a very solid NFL pro. Would not take him in the second simply because there will be better players available (Mallett, Kaepernick, Devlin).

I'm surprised I'm not hearing more about Devlin from analysts. What gives?

View Poll Results: Grade the pick of Ryan Kerrigan
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04-29-2011, 12:38 AM	#18
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04-29-2011, 12:42 AM	#21
BigHairedAristocrat Playmaker Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,813	Re: Redskins Made Smart Choice With Kerrigan I gave the move an a. We essentially made up for the mcnabb trade by moving 6 spots and got a GREAT leader for our defense. This is a guy who will keep the energy up after Fletcher retires. __________________ Dolphins get good press for saving drowning humans.But we only hear about the swimmers theyve pushed ashore.You know who we havent heard from: all the people theyve pushed out to sea.Dolphins dont know what theyre doing-they just like pushing things.

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04-29-2011, 12:50 AM	#26
FRPLG Franchise Player Join Date: May 2004 Age: 34 Posts: 9,293	Re: Redskins Made Smart Choice With Kerrigan It's an easy A for me. At 10 we were gong to get a player that could maybe be fantastic or possibly a complete waste. And if it was a QB it had the distinct possibility to set us back even further. Trading back and getting a guy that should be at least a solid long term starter in the league plus that extra 2 is just quality pool. At 16 the guy doesn't have to be a monster...he comes in with little pressure to transform our defense...everyone already looks at him like a piece and we resisted the urge to take one of the incredibly overrated QBs that this draft foisted upon the NFL. On top of that this guy is going to be a by-the-books type of player. We won't be worrying too much about how to convince him to fit into the scheme or anything like that. Having a motor guy with some talent is brilliant. Picture Lorenzo Alexander but with better skills.

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