JLC: Redskins Interested in Adam Carriker

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

We don't seem to mind recent injury issues in this approach to FA.

I really don't like the idea of trading for guy with his injury history.

[tryfuhl]

Well it's hard to call a single injury a "history" as most players end up with something sitting them down, but these have been more than some strains and pulls.

It's still early enough if some of these type of moves don't work out.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

Well it's hard to call a single injury a "history" as most players end up with something sitting them down, but these have been more than some strains and pulls.

It's still early enough if some of these type of moves don't work out.

In 2007 he tore his labrum on the right shoulder, his rookie season, and was out all of 2009 with a season ending injury to his left shoulder.

I don't have it at my finger tips, but he's had ankle (same ankle) issues dating back to his days at Nebraska and has had trouble playing on it with the Rams. This isn't a single history thing with him. Not by a long stretch.

[Lotus]

Coming off a double-digit sack season, Carter should command some good trade coin. Carriker would not be my first choice but if, to boot, we picked up a draft pick (a third would be sweet), that might not be too bad.

If we get Carriker it might also increase the likelihood that the Rams take a DT with the first pick.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Coming off a double-digit sack season, Carter should command some good trade coin. Carriker would not be my first choice but if, to boot, we picked up a draft pick (a third would be sweet), that might not be too bad.

If we get Carriker it might also increase the likelihood that the Rams take a DT with the first pick.

Very likely to happen if they trade Carriker. The thing with him is that a lot of folks felt he was better suited for a 3-4 from the jump and that he couldn't take a beating at DT like he has and now we're getting him with a bum ankle and two beat up shoulders.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Very likely to happen if they trade Carriker. The thing with him is that a lot of folks felt he was better suited for a 3-4 from the jump and that he couldn't take a beating at DT like he has and now we're getting him with a bum ankle and two beat up shoulders.

Yes, see my post on page 2 #21, I'm tired of putting it up all over the boards tonight.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Very likely to happen if they trade Carriker. The thing with him is that a lot of folks felt he was better suited for a 3-4 from the jump and that he couldn't take a beating at DT like he has and now we're getting him with a bum ankle and two beat up shoulders.

Like I said, if we were to trade Carter, Carriker would not be my first choice. Maybe Carter for Alex Barron would be better? Or Carter for a second and a sixth pick only?

[Hamoskinz]

ADAM CARRIKER

Gathered some info on him...

Scouts
Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors after his junior and senior campaigns. Totals last season were 52/16/7, with one interception and three pass break-ups. Junior totals included 43/17/9.5.

Pos:
Physically impressive prospect who plays an intelligent brand of football. Instinctive and immediately locates the ball. Moves laterally with speed defending the run and has a burst upfield rushing the quarterback. Makes plays in all directions, immediately altering his angle of attack or redirecting to ball handlers. Flashes power and wraps-up tackling.

Neg:
Stymied at the point of attack by a single blocker. Stands to develop more moves to disengage from opponents.


FFTOOLBOX
Adam Carriker was a three years starter at defensive end for Nebraska and was one of the Big 12's most dominant defensive players during that period. Carriker brings an impressive frame at almost 300 pounds, with tremendous strength and athleticism for his size. His strength and long arms allow him to gain separation from the blocker and pursue the ball carrier or quarterback. Although his strength is against the run, Carriker established himself as pass rusher with 16.5 sacks over the last two seasons at Nebraska. Carriker displays excellent foot work and agility to make his way down the line of scrimmage in pursuit of the ball carrier. He is not as explosive off the edge as other prospects in the upcoming draft, but shows enough speed and quickness to close on most quarterbacks. Carriker's lack of speed off the edge makes him better suited for a 4-3 scheme versus a 3-4 at the next level. Some teams have shown concern over nagging ankle injuries that significantly limited his playing time during his first two years however; he has been injury free for the last two seasons. Carriker was extremely impressive at the Senior Bowl and combine workouts and solidified his position as a first round selection. Look for him to go mid-to-late first round.

SBNation

Strengths and Weaknesses
I have seen people talking about Carriker not fitting into a 3-4 very well because of lack of speed. I don't get where that comes from other than Internet rumors, and I've addressed some of that above in the NFL Combine information. John Clayton states that he may be the best choice for a 3-4 defensive end in the draft.

Given his 6' 6", nearly 300 pound frame in combination with his quickness, Carriker keeps his feet very well, meaning that he won't be easily moved off the ball if he's asked to play defensive tackle or end in a 4-3.

Carriker's work ethic is well known and he has no character issues that I'm aware of. He was born in Hastings, Nebraska, and moved to Washington when he was three years old. As some of his family still resides in Nebraska, the Huskers were a natural choice for his college career.

With regards to weaknesses - go find one and let me know what it is because while he may not be the best fit into a very specific scheme, he does everything pretty well. Jamaal Anderson of Arkansas and Gaines Adams of Clemson are ranked above Carriker, but given his physical specimen, work ethic, and character, I'd argue that he's the best all-around defensive end prospect available for the NFL draft.

[Redskin Warrior]

So does this mean we are running the 3-4 scheme and not 4-3?

[Daseal]

Originally Posted by Redskin Warrior

So does this mean we are running the 3-4 scheme and not 4-3?

Old news. They basically came out and said this during the Combine week.

[Big C]

he would play 3-4 DE. i liked him a lot coming out of college, but definitely hasnt lived up to expectations. would be wary about this for sure.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Big C

he would play 3-4 DE. i liked him a lot coming out of college, but definitely hasnt lived up to expectations. would be wary about this for sure.

If he comes here I really hope he pains out. I really do. But this just reeks of Courtney Brown.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Big C

he would play 3-4 DE. i liked him a lot coming out of college, but definitely hasnt lived up to expectations. would be wary about this for sure.

Like I mentioned before this could be something to the effect of signing a player with starting potential; if he doesn't start, we didn't put it all on him to start. If he's backup and healthy, you still look at him as starting potential at 2nd string. This is what we've wanted for awhile. The methods of acquiring depth and/or quality signings with injuries can be questioned, but it's still been acquiring guys that could be starter level vs definitely not.

There are gradual roster cuts and NOBODY is exempt from them in a literal sense.

[jtrob_1]

How many DL's do you need. I'm okay with this if we are cutting somebody else.

[CultBrennan59]

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