With the # 6 selection in the draft, The Washington Redskins select, Gaines Adams!!!

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I just don't want to be on my way to the games this fall talking about how much depth we have with no pass-rush, being eaten alive by just about every average QB in the league because we can't mount a rush.

To me, while stopping the run is the biggest problem that needs to be addressed, our pitiful pass rush is right behind it.

I just feel that a monster defensive tackle who can obliterate the line of scrimmage, collapse the pocket, and wreak havoc on the line will do more to help us in both key aspects of defense (rush the QB, and stop the run). It's harder to get both with just a DE.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

To me, while stopping the run is the biggest problem that needs to be addressed, our pitiful pass rush is right behind it.

I just feel that a monster defensive tackle who can obliterate the line of scrimmage, collapse the pocket, and wreak havoc on the line will do more to help us in both key aspects of defense (rush the QB, and stop the run). It's harder to get both with just a DE.

That's the #1 priority of every NFL team come game day, stop the run first, pressure the passer in passing situations. Any combination of players we can assemble to acomplish that feat is fine with me. I agree that DT & DE both need to be adressed, and our entire draft should be dedicated to that end.