WP: Redskins Targeting London Fletcher, Nate Clements

[That Guy]

i think clements is going to get 15-18mill in bonus money. I don't think smoot is nearly as good, and we should really only be looking at DL with the #6 pick, it's deep with real talent this year. you can get good LB's in the late 1st/early second every year, and decent ones yearly in FA. good DL guys are much harder to get.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

ding ding ding we have a winner...... THAT GUY he is exactly right clements will get the bouns he wants for one reason you will be shocked to read this........................... HE HAS EARNED IT PEOPLE HE IS A PRO BOWLER HE SHUT SOWN MARVIN HARRISON ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS DONT BELIEVE ME LOOK UP THE 17 16 GAME BETWEEN THE COLTS AND BILLS IN 06 AND TELL ME WHAT HARRISONS STATS ARE

to the draft gaines adams and alan branch are both monsters and we cant go wrong with either pick but look at the skins championshipp teams from the past they could run the ball which we can do 4th best this year without portis and they could stop the run we couldnt do that and tiki barber has proved that more than once so the BEST THING REDSKINS FANS COULD HEAR COME DRAFT DAY IS...........WITH THE 6TH PICK IN THE 2007 NFL DRAFT THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS SELECT ALAN BRANCH DEFENSICE TACKLE MICHIGAN

[Gmanc711]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

ding ding ding we have a winner...... THAT GUY he is exactly right clements will get the bouns he wants for one reason you will be shocked to read this........................... HE HAS EARNED IT PEOPLE HE IS A PRO BOWLER HE SHUT SOWN MARVIN HARRISON ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS DONT BELIEVE ME LOOK UP THE 17 16 GAME BETWEEN THE COLTS AND BILLS IN 06 AND TELL ME WHAT HARRISONS STATS ARE

to the draft gaines adams and alan branch are both monsters and we cant go wrong with either pick but look at the skins championshipp teams from the past they could run the ball which we can do 4th best this year without portis and they could stop the run we couldnt do that and tiki barber has proved that more than once so the BEST THING REDSKINS FANS COULD HEAR COME DRAFT DAY IS...........WITH THE 6TH PICK IN THE 2007 NFL DRAFT THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS SELECT ALAN BRANCH DEFENSICE TACKLE MICHIGAN

Alot of people seem to want Branch, but I feel like its contradicting everything we want the Redskins to do. They drafted two defensive tackles last year, who both showed some promise, and oen was pretty damn good. Everyone says how we should develop people and build through the draft...then what the hell sense would drafting another DT make, expecially when we still have another good year or two out of Griffin. I think we should go defensive end, where lets face it, we have nothing in the future. We have one capable DE in Carter, and Daniels is ok, but as much as I love Wynn as a person, he is not a very good player anymore and Evans is a decent change of pace, but probaboly wont be a starter. I really hope we go with Andersen in the draft, or possibly Adams.

[724Skinsfan]

I like Golston and Montgomery but unless one or the other puts on about 30 lbs they wil not be especially effective against the run. We need a road block-type of guy in there.

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by Gmanc711

Alot of people seem to want Branch, but I feel like its contradicting everything we want the Redskins to do. They drafted two defensive tackles last year, who both showed some promise, and oen was pretty damn good. Everyone says how we should develop people and build through the draft...then what the hell sense would drafting another DT make, expecially when we still have another good year or two out of Griffin. I think we should go defensive end, where lets face it, we have nothing in the future. We have one capable DE in Carter, and Daniels is ok, but as much as I love Wynn as a person, he is not a very good player anymore and Evans is a decent change of pace, but probaboly wont be a starter. I really hope we go with Andersen in the draft, or possibly Adams.

I think a DE would be good, but if they can't get Adams, I think Branch is better than Andersen. I don't know that either Montgomery or Golston will ever be a #1 type defensive tackle and I think they need that now. I disagree that they'll get 2 more years outta Griffin. His time for being injured and playing in 10 games is up with me. I think they need someone who can step in and make a difference now, at either position, I just feel like Branch is the best available D Lineman. But I thought Merriman or Ware were the best available defensive players when we got Rogers and look how wrong I've been about that...oh wait.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by Gmanc711

Alot of people seem to want Branch, but I feel like its contradicting everything we want the Redskins to do. They drafted two defensive tackles last year, who both showed some promise, and oen was pretty damn good. Everyone says how we should develop people and build through the draft...then what the hell sense would drafting another DT make, expecially when we still have another good year or two out of Griffin. I think we should go defensive end, where lets face it, we have nothing in the future. We have one capable DE in Carter, and Daniels is ok, but as much as I love Wynn as a person, he is not a very good player anymore and Evans is a decent change of pace, but probaboly wont be a starter. I really hope we go with Andersen in the draft, or possibly Adams.

golston looked good as a backup, he looked pretty forgetable as a starter. Good value pick, but he's not there yet. he'd be a good #3 in the rotation.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Gmanc711

Alot of people seem to want Branch, but I feel like its contradicting everything we want the Redskins to do. They drafted two defensive tackles last year, who both showed some promise, and oen was pretty damn good. Everyone says how we should develop people and build through the draft...then what the hell sense would drafting another DT make, expecially when we still have another good year or two out of Griffin. I think we should go defensive end, where lets face it, we have nothing in the future. We have one capable DE in Carter, and Daniels is ok, but as much as I love Wynn as a person, he is not a very good player anymore and Evans is a decent change of pace, but probaboly wont be a starter. I really hope we go with Andersen in the draft, or possibly Adams.

Let's not overestimate Golston and Montgomery just yet. Golston had some good moments, but he's got his fair share of cleatmarks on his chest too. Let's face it, this line got trampled last year. Golston and Montgomery are backups at best -- they're not 16-game starters. Griffin's only got a season or two left, and Salave'a plays on one foot most of the year.

Make no mistake, defensive tackle has to be addressed this year. Branch is said to be the best player at the #6 spot, assuming nobody's picked him up before us. It all starts up front, and we have NO ONE who can tie up blockers and be a consistent penetrating force at the line of scrimmage.

We can't pass up on Branch anymore than we could have passed up Sean Taylor in '04.

[#56fanatic]

Originally Posted by Gmanc711

Alot of people seem to want Branch, but I feel like its contradicting everything we want the Redskins to do. They drafted two defensive tackles last year, who both showed some promise, and oen was pretty damn good. Everyone says how we should develop people and build through the draft...then what the hell sense would drafting another DT make, expecially when we still have another good year or two out of Griffin. I think we should go defensive end, where lets face it, we have nothing in the future. We have one capable DE in Carter, and Daniels is ok, but as much as I love Wynn as a person, he is not a very good player anymore and Evans is a decent change of pace, but probaboly wont be a starter. I really hope we go with Andersen in the draft, or possibly Adams.

I just dont know if we could pass on Branch if we choose to use the pick. Golston played well, Montgomery not so much. Branch may possibly be a starter right away. I am not sold on the DE. He is rather small at 260, would give up on avg 40+lbs in the NFL.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

i want branch to but dont knock a guy cause he is 260 pounds dwight freeney is 6'1" 260 lbs and jason taylor is 260lbs as well BUT WE NEED BRANCH HE WILL DO FOR US WHAT JOHN HENDERSON AND MARCUS STROUD DO FOR THE JAGS

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

i want branch to but dont knock a guy cause he is 260 pounds dwight freeney is 6'1" 260 lbs and jason taylor is 260lbs as well BUT WE NEED BRANCH HE WILL DO FOR US WHAT JOHN HENDERSON AND MARCUS STROUD DO FOR THE JAGS

yeah, freeney is 260, he's also pretty worthless against the run.

[MonkFan4Life]

I didn't know much about Branch until the other day I looked at ESPN and they had a story on Branch's workout and dude is a MONSTER !!!! Him next to Griffin should prove to be a good look for the interior D-Line. I'm also all for trading down but I think D Line is where the Skins should look this draft. If a kick ass deal comes to trade down then I say do it because you can definitely find a couple of pretty decent players later on, I understand that Branch could turn into a bust at #6 as much as Lester Washington-Jenkins could at #180 but I think that man needs to be in a Skins uni next year.

I'm sure someone is going to correct me on Washingtons later pick # but you get my point.

I'm all for London Fletcher too as long as it's not one of those record deals. I swear I hope the Giants feel like Pierce is as expendable as GW did because I'd love to have him back with the Skins. I doubt it will happen but it's cool to dream of the Skins correcting THAT mistake.

[AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace]

The more I hear about this the better...get fletcher and clements, draft branch...BOOM we have depth at every position except safety. If we pick up smoot, then springs can shift there...if not, then we can draft one late in the draft...heck if we get a fifth rounder out of Arch, we can use that.

[JankySpanky80]

Originally Posted by AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace

The more I hear about this the better...get fletcher and clements, draft branch...BOOM we have depth at every position except safety. If we pick up smoot, then springs can shift there...if not, then we can draft one late in the draft...heck if we get a fifth rounder out of Arch, we can use that.

I wish arch could be gone but i don't think there is any way possible. We can't trade him b/c no one will accept his contract unless he restructures (highly unlikely) or we can't release him b/c of the cap hit. He'll be there and will still be the most expensive back up in league history.

[AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace]

Originally Posted by JankySpanky80

I wish arch could be gone but i don't think there is any way possible. We can't trade him b/c no one will accept his contract unless he restructures (highly unlikely) or we can't release him b/c of the cap hit. He'll be there and will still be the most expensive back up in league history.

I meant if the Bears rumor was true...but yeah, I expect him to be here

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

the thing about archuleta he is not a bad player he just played worse this year than the rest of our defense the contract is way too much but he will be better this year he and sean taylor will be one of the most feared tandoms in the nfl

NATE CLEMENTS
CARLOS ROGERS
SEAN TAYLOR
ALAN BRANCH
LONDON FLECTHER
MARCUS WASHINGTON
ANDRE CARTER
ADAM ARCHULETA
CORNELIUS GRIFFIN
SHAWN SPRINGS

EVERY ONE OF THOSE GUYS (except rogers) has had a pro bowl season or made it to the pro bowl

now this defense will be improved in 07 greg williams will not settle for anything less than top 10 or better