Report: Redskins Have Traded for Jammal Brown

[CRedskinsRule]

I really liked the Selvish Capers pickup in the 7th, but I realize that a 7th rounder isn't a guaranteed producer, so we get Brown for this year at least, and it
a - solidifies our line
b - gives a backup plan if TW doesn't step up as a left tackle
c - gives us time, maybe 1 but possibly 2-3 years to develop Capers and Heyer(although I expect he will be an early cut if he even makes it to training camp).

all at the cost of a 2-3 round drop in next year's draft. I really like this move.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

I don't know about this one? I like my draft picks. We'll see.

So do I. BUT- I also like my QB upright and not paying too much. Really, if VC had made the aquisitions that Shanny did (Donovan and Brown), we probably would not have a 1st or 2nd in 2010. Remember when they traded for a pick in order to have the necessary pick sign a restrictive free agent (I think it was Chad Morton).

While I thought VC actually did okay in ID'ing talent - flame away, but it's my opinion and discussed ad nauseum in older threads - he almost always overvalued it. Thus, even the one decent skill he had was compromised.

Getting a pro-bowl quality Tackle (left or right) for a 3rd or 4th round pick is good solid pick-up. Remember, we were all thinking this would take a 2nd rounder to go through. Honestly, and IMO, if we can get a 3rd for AH at this point, it is just a huge win for us.

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

So do I. BUT- I also like my QB upright and not paying too much. Really, if VC had made the aquisitions that Shanny did (Donovan and Brown), we probably would not have a 1st or 2nd in 2010. Remember when they traded for a pick in order to have the necessary pick sign a restrictive free agent (I think it was Chad Morton).

While I thought VC actually did okay in ID'ing talent - flame away, but it's my opinion and discussed ad nauseum in older threads - he almost always overvalued it. Thus, even the one decent skill he had was compromised.

Getting a pro-bowl quality Tackle (left or right) for a 3rd or 4th round pick is good solid pick-up. Remember, we were all thinking this would take a 2nd rounder to go through. Honestly, and IMO, if we can get a 3rd for AH at this point, it is just a huge win for us.

I hear what you're saying. You'll not get any lip from me about getting lineman. McNabb can't do squat doing the Brunnell / Campbell shuffle.

[over the mountain]

Well, if Mcnabb has a 2-3 year window of playing at a high level, why not make moves that will make us better immediately and for the next few years.

Honestly, i dont know if we can wait to draft and develop our entire O line when our starting QB is 33-34 years old. in the NFL it seems you have to plan to win today or at the very least tommorrow.

This addition, if healthy, moves us one step closer to fielding a competitve team for the next 3 years that Mcnabb is at the helm.

unless we draft or pick up a legit apprentice for mcnabb, i think a plan to win to win the SB in the next 3 years is the way to go in light of the mcnabb addition.

i just hope mcnabb can run and execute kyle and shannys playbook and command a professional huddle, which i am taking as a given. if its not, it doesnt really matter who we have blocking or running the ball.

it seems apparent to me that we are not in a rebuild mode. with the addition of mcnabb, a competent qb, it gives us a chance to win if we can put into place the right peices before mcnabb starts his decline.

2nd & future 3rd/4th rounder for a qb
future 3rd/4th rounder for a tackle
swap of 5ths for a DT

the FO is trading building blocks for the future (5 years from now) for players who can help win now.

[CRedskinsRule]

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[tootergray34]

anybody think they'll play him at LT and move TW over to RT? at least until he gets his feet wet?

[hail_2_da_skins]

This looks like a great move. I have reserved enthusiasm. There have been many offseason moves that looked great at first, but ended up being busts. I hate to be skeptical but history is not favorable for the Redskins. I like the way the offensive line is shaping up. I just want to see production on the field.

[12thMan]

Love the trade.

[SmootSmack]

I love how Jammal Brown says basically "I feel like I'm a LT and can play LT, but they want me to play RT so I'm willing to do what they want me to do"

Reminds me of the time Albert Haynesworth said "I feel like I'm a 4-3 DT and can play 4-3 DT, but they want me to play multiple positions along the line so I'm...." Nevermind

[T.O.Killa]

We have dominated the offseason once again. Why does it feel so different?

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

We have dominated the offseason once again. Why does it feel so different?

No Vinny, No Fear.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

We have dominated the offseason once again. Why does it feel so different?

Although I have the nagging fear, the biggest differences in my mind are:

1) this FO isn't shouting out moves ahead of time or in a panic, and thus paying premium prices for unsure gain

2) they have clearly addressed nearly every obvious need with multiple players to avoid dependence on a star and to foster competition

3) the players quotes are contained optimism, not blind allegiance (for the most part, but this is like fan voting in the probowl not worth a lot but very visible)

4) Its the Skins and dammit they gotta win sometime!

[NYCskinfan82]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Although I have the nagging fear, the biggest differences in my mind are:

1) this FO isn't shouting out moves ahead of time or in a panic, and thus paying premium prices for unsure gain

2) they have clearly addressed nearly every obvious need with multiple players to avoid dependence on a star and to foster competition

3) the players quotes are contained optimism, not blind allegiance (for the most part, but this is like fan voting in the probowl not worth a lot but very visible)

4) Its the Skins and dammit they gotta win sometime!

Agree 100%, but #4 is the best.

[12thMan]

What's funny about this move is that I doubt Vinny would have been savvy enough to sign Brown without nearly giving away the farm.

This deal is good for us in that if the Redskins, and specifically Donovan McNabb performs well (I think it's combo of basically a Pro-Bowl year by McNabb and the Skins go something like 9-7), then the Saints and Eagles swap picks and are compensated accordingly.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

What's funny about this move is that I doubt Vinny would have been savvy enough to sign Brown without nearly giving away the farm.

This deal is good for us in that if the Redskins, and specifically Donovan McNabb performs well (I think it's combo of basically a Pro-Bowl year by McNabb and the Skins go something like 9-7), then the Saints and Eagles swap picks and are compensated accordingly.

keeping up with future dp's is going to be a daunting task!