Re: Reche Caldwell and Keenan McCardell: 2008 Plans?
 

I am strongly AGAINST drafting a WR with our 1st or 2nd pick...maybe if we see some talent there in the later rounds for a big target. The reason is that WR's in this class are high risk-high reward whereas D-linemen and O-linemen (who we need more) are much safer picks. Our philosophy for this draft should be to build around the talented core we already have b/c we are young team on the cusp of the playoffs. We should reinforce the positions that are getting older and that need some talent upgrade (D-line, O-line, CB). The WR core we have is fine, minus 1 big target guy. If we can get an Andre Johnson or someone that'd be great but i don't think thats gonna be the case given our current cap status. Plus these late pick WR's tend to pan out b/c they are talented players with an injury or some question mark that teams didn't want to gamble on with an early pick.

Re: Reche Caldwell and Keenan McCardell: 2008 Plans?
 

[quote=Mattyk72;389521]Pipe dream.

Lloyd is as good as gone.[/quote]

I would say he is as good as gone if Gibbs stays on another year. I'm not a cap geek but I know if he cut it's a pretty big cap hit. Does the team want to eat that? I don't know.

Re: Reche Caldwell and Keenan McCardell: 2008 Plans?
 

[quote=skinsfan69;389541]I would say he is as good as gone if Gibbs stays on another year. I'm not a cap geek but I know if he cut it's a pretty big cap hit. Does the team want to eat that? I don't know.[/quote]

They ate it for Arch, I don't see why they won't for Lloyd.

The Lloyd experiment is over and it was a giant failure. No sense in trying to make it work any longer. Looks like we'll eat about $4M, that's really not too bad.

Re: Reche Caldwell and Keenan McCardell: 2008 Plans?
 

[quote=Bill B;388267]Here are a couple of big WR's in the 2008 draft that may be available with the Skins pick. Please note I advicate using the 1st round pick on a DE, but if we have to go WR than here is a list I think of WR's that may fit the bill:

[B]Adarius Bowman, Oklahoma State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 215.
40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round: 1.
[/B]In his first year at Oklahoma State, Adarius Bowman had 1,181 yards and 12 touchdowns. Caught 13 passes for 300 yards and four scores against Kansas. If Bowman runs a 4.4, he's definitely going in the top 20.

[B]D.J. Hall, Alabama [/B][B]
Height: 6-3. Weight: 190.
40 Time: 4.44.
Projected Round: 1-2. [/B]
Caught 62 passes for 1,056 yards with an inexperienced quarterback throwing to him. If John Parker Wilson improves, Hall's stock will soar.

[B]James Hardy, Indiana [/B][B]
Height: 6-6. Weight: 215.
40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round: Top 20 Pick. [/B]
Caught at least five passes in all but one game starting in October 2006. Had nine receptions for 151 yards and a TD at Purdue.

[B]Jaison Williams, Oregon
Height: 6-4. Weight: 243.
40 Time: 4.57.
Projected Round: 1-2.
[/B]An intriguing prospect. Look at his weight. How can anyone defend him inside the end zone? If Jaison Williams can run a 4.5, he'll go in the first round. Caught 68 passes for 984 yards and six touchdowns in 2006.

[B]Limas Sweed, Texas [/B] [B]
Height: 6-5. Weight: 218.
40 Time: 4.54.
Projected Round: 2. [/B]
I've dropped Sweed a bit because it's quite apparent that his 40 time will really hurt him.

I have a feeling Limas Sweed's stock may slip come Combine time (see 40 time), but the fact remains that he's the top possession receiver in this class. Check out [URL="http://nfldraftdog.com/2008_nfl_draft/limas_sweed.htm"][COLOR=#0000ff]NFL Draft Dog[/COLOR][/URL]'s Scouting Report.


I got this from an nfl draft site for what it is worth (I know there are countless of them out there - here is the link....

[URL="http://www.walterfootball.com/draft2008WR.php"]WalterFootball.com: 2008 Wide Receiver Rankings[/URL][/quote]

I would prefer the Redskins not go after an overpriced free agent and concentrate on the draft. I've seen Hardy, Hall and Williams play a few times and I'm impressed with all of them. Especially James Hardy. The guy has speed, size and great hands. The Redskins need a big receiver. All their receivers are small and that's why they have a hard time scoring in the red zone. I like Santana Moss and Randle El but Brandon Lloyd can go. Keenan McCardell will probably retire but if he returns for league minimum, I would keep him. Reece Caldwell is an serviceable backup. James Thrash value is his versatility.

Re: Reche Caldwell and Keenan McCardell: 2008 Plans?
 

The Redskin draft needs, as I see it:
1) Defensive end - This has been a problem for a few years. Montgomery and Golston were good finds. Andre Carter is ok. Daniels is getting too old. They need a stud left defensive end.
2) Offensive line depth - When healthy, the offensive line is a strength. I really like Stephen Hester. Need more youthful depth. You never can have too many quality linemen.
3) Cornerback - Again, you can never have too many quality corners. This is a passing league and you need someone to stay with those receivers.