What Changes Should We Make Going Into 08?

rypper11 · 01-06-2008, 06:23 PM

Big C I agree with your assessment of Smith but the reason I'm so high on him is his motor and his ability to stuff the run. Chris Wilson showed that he can be a 3rd and long guy and probably ring up 8 sacks in limited action.

DieHardSkin · 01-06-2008, 07:13 PM

They need to give Anthony Mix a good look next year. My girlfriends brother is a Giants fan, and he said Anthony had a great preason, and the Giant where very high on him.

WaldSkins · 01-06-2008, 07:33 PM

trade up, take chris long-virginia....

Big C · 01-06-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by WaldSkins

trade up, take chris long-virginia....

i am a hokie, but to me chris long is one of the sure things in this draft. trading up would take a lot of picks, so id be against that, but he is going to be a great player

Campbell17 · 01-06-2008, 07:35 PM

Right now, we could improve anything, besides a RB; likely a receiver, or somebody in the secondary.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 01-06-2008, 07:54 PM

a big reciever that can go get the ball like Mario Urrita from Louisville he is 6'6" and my sleeper at WR in this year's draft

skinsfan69 · 01-06-2008, 08:05 PM

People.... we lost that game yesterday in the trenches. Football games are won and lost in the trenches! We have to get better in that area. I don't want to hear about WR's and CB's. The O-line needs depth and a youth movement in the worst way. Fabini, Wade and Kendall are just stop gaps. I also didn't see Hassleback under duress for most of the game. Where is our pass rush from the front 4? Your weaknesses really show up in the playoffs and ours did yesterday. Pass rushers and o-linemen should be the number 1 priority.

T.O.Killa · 01-06-2008, 08:10 PM

Does anyone realize that Mix and Calvin Johnson have the sa,e build. I like what I have seen from Mix. Maybe he can be our big reciever. From what I have seen and heard he is very fast.

skinsfan69 · 01-06-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

Does anyone realize that Mix and Calvin Johnson have the sa,e build. I like what I have seen from Mix. Maybe he can be our big reciever. From what I have seen and heard he is very fast.

The difference is one has serious skills and the other one does not.

SmootSmack · 01-06-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

People.... we lost that game yesterday in the trenches. Football games are won and lost in the trenches! We have to get better in that area. I don't want to hear about WR's and CB's. The O-line needs depth and a youth movement in the worst way. Fabini, Wade and Kendall are just stop gaps. I also didn't see Hassleback under duress for most of the game. Where is our pass rush from the front 4? Your weaknesses really show up in the playoffs and ours did yesterday. Pass rushers and o-linemen should be the number 1 priority.

Definitely agree about the O-line, that's why I think we should spend our 2nd, 3rd, and possibly 5th round picks on linemen. I'm not convinced there is an offensive guard or tackle available around where we draft in the first round. Heyer got abused yesterday but it's part of the maturation process. Overall, I think we've found a real gem in him. I also think we might have another diamond in the rough in Lorenzo Alexander if we commit fully to making him an offensive lineman.

Defensively, I probably haven't mentioned this on this site before but I think Justin Smith would be a great pickup

If we go the draft route to get a DE, then that's where I think you spend your first round pick. I think Carter has more than proven himself at the other end and Wilson has emerged as a good 3rd down pass rusher. One guy who had an underrated year this past season was DeMetric Evans when they lined him up on the inside.

skinsfan69 · 01-06-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Definitely agree about the O-line, that's why I think we should spend our 2nd, 3rd, and possibly 5th round picks on linemen. I'm not convinced there is an offensive guard or tackle available around where we draft in the first round. Heyer got abused yesterday but it's part of the maturation process. Overall, I think we've found a real gem in him. I also think we might have another diamond in the rough in Lorenzo Alexander if we commit fully to making him an offensive lineman.

Defensively, I probably haven't mentioned this on this site before but I think Justin Smith would be a great pickup

If we go the draft route to get a DE, then that's where I think you spend your first round pick. I think Carter has more than proven himself at the other end and Wilson has emerged as a good 3rd down pass rusher. One guy who had an underrated year this past season was DeMetric Evans when they lined him up on the inside.

Justin Smith?? He's a solid player on a bad defense. But why would Cinn. let him walk when he's probably their best defensive player? We need a dominate guy with a high motor on our front 7. I just don't see that in Smith. We gotta draft a guy. Someone like a Ware or Merriman. Someone that just creates havoc.

SmootSmack · 01-06-2008, 09:11 PM

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Justin Smith?? He's a solid player on a bad defense. But why would Cinn. let him walk when he's probably their best defensive player? We need a dominate guy with a high motor on our front 7. I just don't see that in Smith. We gotta draft a guy. Someone like a Ware or Merriman. Someone that just creates havoc.

Someone like a Derrick Harvey?

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 01-06-2008, 09:20 PM

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Someone like a Derrick Harvey?

yea derrick harvey is an animal always going and created havoc on a consistene basis, possibly the best pass rusher in the draft if he comes out

skinsfan69 · 01-07-2008, 12:09 PM

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Someone like a Derrick Harvey?

I'm not sure if he's big enough to be a 4-3 end. I think he's only 260lbs. He looks like he fits in well as an outside backer in a 3-4. But I'm sure he still has alot of growing to do. I remember he just abused Ohio State last year so I'm sold on him. Plus he's a local DC guy. It would be a great fit. But I think I'd rather have Chris Long. Long is just like his father. Mean, nasty and he brings an attitude.

heybigstar · 01-06-2008, 08:11 PM

I know the need for a LB has been mentioned by a few of you, but I am surprised its not higher at the top of the list. Fletcher is set, but Mcintosh is a ? and I don't see Washington having too many more years left in the tank. I would like to add a LB with one of our first 3 draft picks. Lets fix this problem now.

01-06-2008, 06:23 PM	#1
rypper11 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,228	Re: What Changes Should We Make Going Into 08? Big C I agree with your assessment of Smith but the reason I'm so high on him is his motor and his ability to stuff the run. Chris Wilson showed that he can be a 3rd and long guy and probably ring up 8 sacks in limited action. __________________ Playing a kids game for a kings ransom.

01-06-2008, 07:13 PM	#2
DieHardSkin Camp Scrub Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 35	Re: What Changes Should We Make Going Into 08? They need to give Anthony Mix a good look next year. My girlfriends brother is a Giants fan, and he said Anthony had a great preason, and the Giant where very high on him.

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WaldSkins Playmaker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 42 Posts: 2,726	Re: What Changes Should We Make Going Into 08? trade up, take chris long-virginia....

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skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,439	Re: What Changes Should We Make Going Into 08? People.... we lost that game yesterday in the trenches. Football games are won and lost in the trenches! We have to get better in that area. I don't want to hear about WR's and CB's. The O-line needs depth and a youth movement in the worst way. Fabini, Wade and Kendall are just stop gaps. I also didn't see Hassleback under duress for most of the game. Where is our pass rush from the front 4? Your weaknesses really show up in the playoffs and ours did yesterday. Pass rushers and o-linemen should be the number 1 priority.

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T.O.Killa The Starter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Berlin, MD Posts: 2,061	Re: What Changes Should We Make Going Into 08? Does anyone realize that Mix and Calvin Johnson have the sa,e build. I like what I have seen from Mix. Maybe he can be our big reciever. From what I have seen and heard he is very fast.

01-06-2008, 08:11 PM	#15
heybigstar Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 41 Posts: 375	Re: What Changes Should We Make Going Into 08? I know the need for a LB has been mentioned by a few of you, but I am surprised its not higher at the top of the list. Fletcher is set, but Mcintosh is a ? and I don't see Washington having too many more years left in the tank. I would like to add a LB with one of our first 3 draft picks. Lets fix this problem now. __________________ Hail to the Redskins.

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