79 Mock Drafts: Sam Bradford still Redskins projected choice

[GTripp0012]

And then the obvious disclaimer: even if you don't believe that Jason Campbell has much of a future in Washington, there are still 9 (8, if both TEs are counted) positions on the offense where we are receiving less per-play production than quarterback. And of the 8, only Antwaan Randle El is really even providing close to the level of expected production, and I don't believe he's all that irreplaceable in the greater sense. [The stats don't say "Randle El shouldn't be cut" but they do say that "everyone else that isn't Randle El probably should be"]

Not all of those positions can be addressed in one draft, and not all those positions would be practical targets with the 4th overall pick. The point is: that's a whole lot of non-quarterback related suck, and to say that there's no one we can find at No. 4 overall except Okung that would fix the problem seems like kind of a defeatist attitude. There's got to be a WR, RB, or OL not named Russell Okung who is worthy of the 4th overall pick. I would think.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

And then the obvious disclaimer: even if you don't believe that Jason Campbell has much of a future in Washington, there are still 9 (8, if both TEs are counted) positions on the offense where we are receiving less per-play production than quarterback. And of the 8, only Antwaan Randle El is really even providing close to the level of expected production, and I don't believe he's all that irreplaceable in the greater sense. [The stats don't say "Randle El shouldn't be cut" but they do say that "everyone else that isn't Randle El probably should be"]

Not all of those positions can be addressed in one draft, and not all those positions would be practical targets with the 4th overall pick. The point is: that's a whole lot of non-quarterback related suck, and to say that there's no one we can find at No. 4 overall except Okung that would fix the problem seems like kind of a defeatist attitude. There's got to be a WR, RB, or OL not named Russell Okung who is worthy of the 4th overall pick. I would think.

How can you say that? There is nothing wrong with our roster, which is playoff-ready right now. Vinny said so.

[DIE-NASTY]

Mock drafts are only useful in fantasy football otherwise it's all speculation. How can any of these so-call "experts" say with any degree of certainty that we'll draft a QB with the no. 4 pick (these were the same idiots that said we were going to pick Sanchez last year) when Shannahan probably doesn't even know who they'll pick? He's not even fully staffed yet and I'd imagine they'll do their due diligence and evaluate our roster and then see what's available through FA.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

And then the obvious disclaimer: even if you don't believe that Jason Campbell has much of a future in Washington, there are still 9 (8, if both TEs are counted) positions on the offense where we are receiving less per-play production than quarterback. And of the 8, only Antwaan Randle El is really even providing close to the level of expected production, and I don't believe he's all that irreplaceable in the greater sense. [The stats don't say "Randle El shouldn't be cut" but they do say that "everyone else that isn't Randle El probably should be"]

Not all of those positions can be addressed in one draft, and not all those positions would be practical targets with the 4th overall pick. The point is: that's a whole lot of non-quarterback related suck, and to say that there's no one we can find at No. 4 overall except Okung that would fix the problem seems like kind of a defeatist attitude. There's got to be a WR, RB, or OL not named Russell Okung who is worthy of the 4th overall pick. I would think.

The funny thing about taking a Tackle at 4 is that Davis might be the perfect fit over Okung. Aside from the reasons I listed before Davis played in a Zone Blocking Scheme at Rutgers. Even if we don't go OT first we might still end up with a perfect fit in Charles Brown (T USC). Selvish Capers could also be a quality fit due to his experience with zone blocking.

USC Trojan Football Analysis
"Since 2002 zone blocking has been a critical success factor for the overall USC running game. In an average game for USC there might be 36 running plays for ..."

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

The funny thing about taking a Tackle at 4 is that Davis might be the perfect fit over Okung. Aside from the reasons I listed before Davis played in a Zone Blocking Scheme at Rutgers. Even if we don't go OT first we might still end up with a perfect fit in Charles Brown (T USC). Selvish Capers could also be a quality fit due to his experience with zone blocking.

USC Trojan Football Analysis
"Since 2002 zone blocking has been a critical success factor for the overall USC running game. In an average game for USC there might be 36 running plays for ..."

I think Charles Brown would be an excellent fit for Shanny's offense. But I do not believe he'll last past the first round. I guess we'll have to wait and see what kind of trade offers we get, if any.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

I think Charles Brown would be an excellent fit for Shanny's offense. But I do not believe he'll last past the first round. I guess we'll have to wait and see what kind of trade offers we get, if any.

That could go either way. Currently he's ranked as the 6th best tackle in the draft. In 2008 7 OT's were drafted in the first, however last year only 4 went in the top 32. Kiper and McShay both have Brown available after the first round.

2009: 4 First Round OT's
2008: 7 First Round OT's
2007: 3 First Round OT's
2006: 1 First Round OT (This was an amazing 2nd round class including Marcus McNeil, Andrew Witworth, and Jeremy Trueblood)
2005: 2 First Round OT's

Right now it looks like 2008 was a statistical anomaly.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

That could go either way. Currently he's ranked as the 6th best tackle in the draft. In 2008 7 OT's were drafted in the first, however last year only 4 went in the top 32. Kiper and McShay both have Brown available after the first round.

2009: 4 First Round OT's
2008: 7 First Round OT's
2007: 3 First Round OT's
2006: 1 First Round OT (This was an amazing 2nd round class including Marcus McNeil, Andrew Witworth, and Jeremy Trueblood)
2005: 2 First Round OT's

Right now it looks like 2008 was a statistical anomaly.

We'll see. I've already seen Trent Williams fall a little bit but I could see CB rising. The combine should be very interesting. Fortunately we will have a clearer picture come draft day. In another post I had us taking Okung 1rst round and TW in the 2nd if available. That would make me very happy. If the staff sees Bradford as a franchise QB and he checks out healthy, taking him # 1 and CB #2 would certainly not break my heart.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

We'll see. I've already seen Trent Williams fall a little bit but I could see CB rising. The combine should be very interesting. Fortunately we will have a clearer picture come draft day. In another post I had us taking Okung 1rst round and TW in the 2nd if available. That would make me very happy. If the staff sees Bradford as a franchise QB and he checks out healthy, taking him # 1 and CB #2 would certainly not break my heart.

Trent Williams would be a coup in the second round, but highly unlikely (I know you weren't implying he could fall down that far). Actually for a while I thought he was the worst guy for this offense but to be honest all of the top 7 tackles look like they could easily be day 1 starters for us (and I mean that in a good way). After that I like Tony Washington as a long term project but he could go as early as the second round. Though Charles Brown and Trent Davis seem like perfect fits.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Trent Williams would be a coup in the second round, but highly unlikely (I know you weren't implying he could fall down that far). Actually for a while I thought he was the worst guy for this offense but to be honest all of the top 7 tackles look like they could easily be day 1 starters for us (and I mean that in a good way). After that I like Tony Washington as a long term project but he could go as early as the second round. Though Charles Brown and Trent Davis seem like perfect fits.

You mean Anthony Davis or Trent Williams? I'd be surprised if Washington went that high but anything could happen after the combine. Are you familiar with Jared Veldheer?

Jared Veldheer, OT, Hillsdale