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freddyg12 · 03-17-2009, 11:37 AM

I like the idea of getting Mack if we could trade down & pick up a 2nd too. Mack should be around in the 20-32 range.

After thinking about the impact of a center, I think we might be undervaluing it. The center calls a lot of signals to his linemates & has to be prepared. Also, w/so many teams playing the 3-4 well, dominant nose tackles are going to be a position that a lot of coaches covet. We'll see more DTs being developed for that.

I don't think Buges et al believe Rabach's play isn't a concern, it just likely isn't their biggest concern. J. Ratliff beat him badly that one game, but aside from that I think he's played at least ok.

Bottom line to me, center is not the highest priority but if Mack is the BPA after we trade down, I think it's a smart pick.

03-17-2009, 11:37 AM	#68
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: I give you the first 12 picks, Give me your Redskins draft pick! I like the idea of getting Mack if we could trade down & pick up a 2nd too. Mack should be around in the 20-32 range. After thinking about the impact of a center, I think we might be undervaluing it. The center calls a lot of signals to his linemates & has to be prepared. Also, w/so many teams playing the 3-4 well, dominant nose tackles are going to be a position that a lot of coaches covet. We'll see more DTs being developed for that. I don't think Buges et al believe Rabach's play isn't a concern, it just likely isn't their biggest concern. J. Ratliff beat him badly that one game, but aside from that I think he's played at least ok. Bottom line to me, center is not the highest priority but if Mack is the BPA after we trade down, I think it's a smart pick.