JLC Draft Speculation

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

This is the best article JLC has written in a while. Of course he had to go right back to writing for RV (Redskins Vendetta) one post later. Personally it's getting a little annoying. I mean we all know the Redskins have been idiots at times over the past few years, but all we can do for now is hope, and the FO has done a pretty good job finding good players in the draft. However with all this talk about getting a DT is a little troublesome as I don't know if Balmer's worth 21 and Laws I keep on going back and fourth, of course Laws becomes a possibility if we trade back. However between Laws and Balmer, I would rather have Laws.

Of course Merling's dropping stock, combined with his ability to move inside could be attractive to the front office, since drafting him would take care of two birds with one stones.

Also does anyone know the football complications of a sports hernia?

What about Pat Sims? If they wait a few rounds they can probably grab Marcus Harrison

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

What about Pat Sims? If they wait a few rounds they can probably grab Marcus Harrison

Well if it comes down to second round DT's Moore seems like a much better prospect. Harrison on the other hand doesn't really seem like a three technique (though scouting reports claim he can play both DT spots) so I doubt the front office gives him a look. I think if anything the search for a DT would be between Kentwan Balmer, Trevor Laws, Dre Moore, and DeMario Pressley (if they decide to address the need in the later rounds). Pat Sims is also on that list but he doesn't have the production or potential that you'd get from a guy like Dre Moore.

On second thought Sims might not be so bad if the coaching staff can work with him.

Also, I found my answer on Gosder Cherilus.

NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Gosder Cherilus

Compares To: CORNELL GREEN-Oakland...Cherilus is a classic mauler who excels on down and drive blocks as a run blocker, but he proved in 2007 that he lacks the lateral agility and kick-slide to handle speed moves on the outside and will be a better fit at right tackle or inside at guard. He is not fluid enough to maintain position and mirror from left tackle. He has incredibly long reach and large hands and hits with good pop, but he is inconsistent shooting those hands and needs to be more active or it will negate one of his better assets. Struggled quite a bit with the snap count as a senior, resulting in a slew of penalties. If judged on what he did at right tackle in 2006, he will be an early-round pick.

To me thats awesome. He can play inside at Guard until Jansen retires in which case he can move to LT. If this scouting report is true though then I have to say he reminds me of the Eagles Shaun Andrews.