I am Impressed Am Excitied With All The Young Guys Stepping Up This Year

[T.O.Killa]

I think we have added at least three free agent young starters to our team. We also have had several other players that have stepped up and could possibly be solid starters next year. I think that there is allot of positives to take out of this year. Next year we will be a much younger team, and have a bunch of new bona fide starters. Banks, Armstrong, Torain, and Lichtenstieger, are starters in my opinion. Bryant, Grossman, Jackson, Jarmon, and Barnes, all look like they could be potential starters. Remember, Joe Gibbs was 6-10 his first year back with the Redskins. We have 1st, 2nd, 5th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 7th draft choices next year. Thats more than normal. The only problem I had with this win is it sent us careening down the draft board. What do you guys think?

[GusFrerotte]

THe hot commodities in the QBs are beyond our reach anyway so good for the win. We need linemen not a QB now.

[T.O.Killa]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

THe hot commodities in the QBs are beyond our reach anyway so good for the win. We need linemen not a QB now.

A team is nothing, without a Quarterback. Keep drafting them untill you have one and then you can build your team.

[Texanskin]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

A team is nothing, without a Quarterback. Keep drafting them untill you have one and then you can build your team.

this is a common mistake.....we have been doing ths for over 10 yrs now. Draft and solidify ur OL/DL FIRST...then worry about a QB. Having the ability to run the ball helps whoever is under center

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

A team is nothing, without a Quarterback. Keep drafting them untill you have one and then you can build your team.

We have so many holes in our starting lineup, just pick the best player available that is not a TE and will be fine. What we really need is just have a few really productive drafts! That is a new concept in DC! A good draft. Wow! Forgot what that was like. Not since the 80's. We are way over-do.
We desperately need to build both our lines, we need a stud FS and a few LB's, RB's and WR's.
Yes, of course I would love to have the next generation Tom Brady or Peyton Manning, who wouldn't. I am in no way minimizing the need for a young franchise qb of the future. But we won Sb's with Doug Williams and Mark Rypien.
IMO fixing the offensive line and getting a stud NT is more important at this time than anything else and will lead to immediate improvement on the field. The odds of drafting the next stud franchise Qb with the 15th pick is very remote. Landing a stud offensive lineman with the 15th pick is easier, given that there are 5 (OL) positions of players to pick from as opposed to one (QB). The pool of players you are picking from is bigger. Plus ceters and guards are not valued and there are usually several really good ones well past the 15th pick.
Drafting for need is a dangerous game that leads to reaching for a player that are not worthy. Kind of like a few years ago when we thought our biggest need was tall WR's. :cheeky-sm
My school of thought when drafting players when it is your turn to pick and there is nobody there that fits your talent/need equation perfectly, then go big. Statistically, there are less talented big men out there in the world then there regular size people. A stud 6'5" 300 athlete that plays amazing on the football field is harder to fined than a 5'9" to 6'4" 210 pound person/athlete. Just like in the NBA the stud 7' center is hard to find, there are not as many around.

[Longtimefan]

unexpected contributions from players like Jeremy Jarmon, Rob Jackson, Kevin Barnes, and even Terrance Austin had a reception. It is indeed good to see some of these younger players who may be counted on in the future gaining valuable experience. Playing out of necessity is probably the only way they would have gotten the opportunity to show what they can do, at least for this season anyway. Good to see they're taking advantage of the opportunities given.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

unexpected contributions from players like Jeremy Jarmon, Rob Jackson, Kevin Barnes, and even Terrance Austin had a reception. It is indeed good to see some of these younger players who may be counted on in the future gaining valuable experience. Playing out of necessity is probably the only way they would have gotten the opportunity to show what they can do, at least for this season anyway. Good to see they're taking advantage of the opportunities given.

Nice to see a bunch of no-names stepping up. These are the type of guys that are the backbone of a good team.

[mooby]

I think we go franchise qb in the draft this year, unless there's none worth taking by the time we pick. And even though I loved the effort by the no name guys today, I'm not entirely sure how many of them we'll see on the roster next season. It's not about whether we won or lost today, or even next week for that matter. I, and the coaching staff it seems, just want to evaluate players for next season.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by mooby

I think we go franchise qb in the draft this year, unless there's none worth taking by the time we pick. And even though I loved the effort by the no name guys today, I'm not entirely sure how many of them we'll see on the roster next season. It's not about whether we won or lost today, or even next week for that matter. I, and the coaching staff it seems, just want to evaluate players for next season.

As long as its not the JC fiasco all over again. I kind of bawk at the idea of drafting a QB (even though it's a glaring need and we basically have to) simply because the chance of getting a good, franchise QB in the draft is so low. Last year was a really good year with drafting QBs with Bradford, Sanchez, Tebow (though he's still up for debate, I suppose) etc.

Maybe it's just because I don't know 2011 draft class yet, I don't follow college much. But I'm still deathly afraid of us drafting a bust or someone we're just gonna end up shipping out a few years down the road.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

As long as its not the JC fiasco all over again. I kind of bawk at the idea of drafting a QB (even though it's a glaring need and we basically have to) simply because the chance of getting a good, franchise QB in the draft is so low. Last year was a really good year with drafting QBs with Bradford, Sanchez, Tebow (though he's still up for debate, I suppose) etc.

Maybe it's just because I don't know 2011 draft class yet, I don't follow college much. But I'm still deathly afraid of us drafting a bust or someone we're just gonna end up shipping out a few years down the road.

I hear you. I basically feel the same way. As a fan, watching the team get burned with QB draft selections so much in the past, I'd rather not even bother with it. Just give me a year like we had with Brad Johnson in '99 -- a moderately priced free agent who steps right in a meshes perfectly with the offense to carry us to the playoffs.

Just build up the damn lines.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I hear you. I basically feel the same way. As a fan, watching the team get burned with QB draft selections so much in the past, I'd rather not even bother with it. Just give me a year like we had with Brad Johnson in '99 -- a moderately priced free agent who steps right in a meshes perfectly with the offense to carry us to the playoffs.

Just build up the damn lines.

Actually, Brad Johnson was a high cost trade acquisition. First round QB busts aren't too bad actually if it's just the 1st rounder and you don't waste anything else to pick the QB. Oakland totally bombed with Russell, but it seems that they recovered in the next season to have a pretty damn talented team that even a mediocre QB like JC can find some success there. JC's failure here hurt us more because it cost us picks.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by mooby

I think we go franchise qb in the draft this year, unless there's none worth taking by the time we pick. And even though I loved the effort by the no name guys today, I'm not entirely sure how many of them we'll see on the roster next season. It's not about whether we won or lost today, or even next week for that matter. I, and the coaching staff it seems, just want to evaluate players for next season.

Other than Luck and he's even a ?, what QB's are FRANCHISE type in this draft?? Don't say Newton or Locker

[tryfuhl]

Now let's see what we can get from the young guys who have shown stuff before too.. Davis, etc

gotta give playmakers a shot, the guys that can turn a 5yd throw to a 20 yd gain, etc

can't wait to watch the cap of this game

[Big C]

anthony bryant isnt as young as we keep making it seem. hes 29, but he has played well and could fill a role next season. i thought rob jackson looked extremely good today. kevin barnes stepped up. macho harris did an alright job i suppose considering the circumstances.

on the veteran side, ive been very impressed with vonnie holiday. he has played all across the defensive line and works hard, never complains, and is a good role model for our young guys.

[tryfuhl]

I've gotta root for Macho seeing as I'm a Tech fan as well.. hope he can continue making an impact until we get the position refilled