Should We or Could We Draft Steve Slaton from West Virginia

billyharless · 10-30-2007, 03:09 AM

Would drafting Steve Slaton or at least a top rated running back be better for the Skins than working free agents like Portis?

How many years does Jason Campbell have with team? I believe he is going to be with us for a long time. We need a good running back in the draft to compliment him.

Better to beef up the O-Line with free agency?

RobH4413 · 10-30-2007, 03:30 AM

Only undrafted.. and for a vet. minimum....

But in all seriousness... I'm not a draft expert but I think he'll go high. If I have a high pick... I'll draft an O-lineman... D-lineman, Corner, and a WR before a running back on this team.

Clinton Portis is not the problem... I don't understand how people are so quick to forget that he's an amazing all round back. With that being said... goodnight-

billyharless · 10-30-2007, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RobH4413

Only undrafted.. and for a vet. minimum....

But in all seriousness... I'm not a draft expert but I think he'll go high. If I have a high pick... I'll draft an O-lineman... D-lineman, Corner, and a WR before a running back on this team.

Clinton Portis is not the problem... I don't understand how people are so quick to forget that he's an amazing all round back. With that being said... goodnight-

If CP is still a great RB, then I wish he would start showing us again.

RobH4413 · 10-30-2007, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by billyharless

If CP is still a great RB, then I wish he would start showing us again.

Walter Payton couldn't run with this o-line.

Luxorreb · 10-30-2007, 03:49 AM

NOONE could run with this OLINE. Pats line was incredible against us. Maroney averaged 5.4 yds per carry and Faulk with 6.4. Portis went 11 for 27 and Betts 3 for 9. I think even Samuels has sucked. Pete Kendall and Rabach responsible for any stability Campbell has had to hide behind. We need OL and we need it now. Janson isn't young. Fabini and Wade not the answer. Let's all take a deep breath and remember the HOGS. We need HOGS not dirtbags!!!

KLHJ2 · 10-30-2007, 04:38 AM

So it is obvious that the consensus is to draft an entire OL. While I do agree that the Oline is desimated, is that really the answer? We all want wins now. That is what is posted all over these boards. If we draft an OL it is going to take a while for them to gel and develop. If the olinemen do pan out we are looking at another season or 2 before they reach their potential. Could we as fans stomache possible worse play from the Oline for a couple of more years?

I do not think we would. As soon as we do not get the desired results we will be all over this forum talking about how we should have added a good, veteran, Olinemen through free agency. Then we would say how we should have drafted the latest and greatest stud at every other position that was available at the time.

The rest of this season and possibly next, the guys that we have are our best option when healthy. (Normal Starters)

Frankly, it is too soon to be talking about our teams needs for the draft. Last season we all thought that we needed a new D line. As it turned out we needed a new middle linebacker and an upgraded secondary.

This is a tough decision that will be made during the offseason and I am glad that I do not have to make it. I feel that Portis is still one of the better backs in the NFL and that the OL is not really helping him. At the same time I do feel that he has lost his burst.

In my opinion I think that we should address the OL through the 1st round of the draft and FA, and keep Portis.

With the rest of the picks I would just take the best player available without regard for the position that they play. With this strategy you develop a team of good football players as opposed to a group of specialists.

However, it is still too soon to be talking about the draft.

billyharless · 10-30-2007, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by angryssg

In my opinion I think that we should address the OL through the 1st round of the draft and FA, and keep Portis.

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If CP doesn't do anything for us this season, we need to consider our options with him for next season. His life span for a RB in the NFL may have already peaked and we may never get anything better out of him, regardless of the O-Line.

KLHJ2 · 10-30-2007, 04:53 AM

He is our best pass blocker and he can run the football. I would hate to see him go. HAHAHAHAHA!

dmek25 · 10-30-2007, 04:56 AM

enough already. this weeks game has produced some of the most ridiculous threads ever

billyharless · 10-30-2007, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

enough already. this weeks game has produced some of the most ridiculous threads ever

What is ridiculous about this thread? Im sorry if you disagree but feel free to voice a different opinion. That is what the thread is for.

DEVIL'S OWN · 10-30-2007, 05:10 AM

I say trade CP, keep betts, draft a good rookie, and draft in the first round....a WR or DE, then in the 3rd 4th and 5th address some OL needs, but we can get some good ones out of FA, anybody remeber when steve hutchinson was a FA

Daseal · 10-30-2007, 06:39 AM

RB is the least of our concern on this team. We have Portis, Betts, Sellers, Rock, and even Mason that I think could all be serviceable in a pinch, and some starting quality.

I'm worried that Portis' physical play may be shortening his playing life right in front of us. I think Gibbs killed him in 05 with such a huge workload and he may never get past the injuries he's starting to accumulate.

And even if we did feel RB was a position of need, I think there are better options than Slayton. I question his durability a bit. Maybe McFadden.

BleedBurgundy · 10-30-2007, 07:33 AM

I actually agree that it's time to think about drafting a RB. I would not do it in the first round, but possibly in the second. Great teams replace players before they're completely finished, not after.

paulskinsfan · 10-30-2007, 07:59 AM

The thing is, Slayton is not going to be the most successful NFL prospect from WVU, Schmidt is. That guy will make an awesome full back and he won't go till round 3 or so.

GTripp0012 · 10-30-2007, 08:17 AM

Slaton is good and I'd love to have him, but we will likely be picking ten spots after he will go. I would not trade a dime to move up in this draft.

10-30-2007, 03:09 AM	#1
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10-30-2007, 03:30 AM	#2
RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 40 Posts: 2,638	Re: Should We or Could We Draft Steve Slaton from West Virginia Only undrafted.. and for a vet. minimum.... But in all seriousness... I'm not a draft expert but I think he'll go high. If I have a high pick... I'll draft an O-lineman... D-lineman, Corner, and a WR before a running back on this team. Clinton Portis is not the problem... I don't understand how people are so quick to forget that he's an amazing all round back. With that being said... goodnight- __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!

10-30-2007, 03:49 AM	#5
Luxorreb ^21^ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, Virginia Age: 53 Posts: 1,630	Re: Should We or Could We Draft Steve Slaton from West Virginia NOONE could run with this OLINE. Pats line was incredible against us. Maroney averaged 5.4 yds per carry and Faulk with 6.4. Portis went 11 for 27 and Betts 3 for 9. I think even Samuels has sucked. Pete Kendall and Rabach responsible for any stability Campbell has had to hide behind. We need OL and we need it now. Janson isn't young. Fabini and Wade not the answer. Let's all take a deep breath and remember the HOGS. We need HOGS not dirtbags!!! __________________ ^21^

10-30-2007, 04:38 AM	#6
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 46 Posts: 5,829	Re: Should We or Could We Draft Steve Slaton from West Virginia So it is obvious that the consensus is to draft an entire OL. While I do agree that the Oline is desimated, is that really the answer? We all want wins now. That is what is posted all over these boards. If we draft an OL it is going to take a while for them to gel and develop. If the olinemen do pan out we are looking at another season or 2 before they reach their potential. Could we as fans stomache possible worse play from the Oline for a couple of more years? I do not think we would. As soon as we do not get the desired results we will be all over this forum talking about how we should have added a good, veteran, Olinemen through free agency. Then we would say how we should have drafted the latest and greatest stud at every other position that was available at the time. The rest of this season and possibly next, the guys that we have are our best option when healthy. (Normal Starters) Frankly, it is too soon to be talking about our teams needs for the draft. Last season we all thought that we needed a new D line. As it turned out we needed a new middle linebacker and an upgraded secondary. This is a tough decision that will be made during the offseason and I am glad that I do not have to make it. I feel that Portis is still one of the better backs in the NFL and that the OL is not really helping him. At the same time I do feel that he has lost his burst. In my opinion I think that we should address the OL through the 1st round of the draft and FA, and keep Portis. With the rest of the picks I would just take the best player available without regard for the position that they play. With this strategy you develop a team of good football players as opposed to a group of specialists. However, it is still too soon to be talking about the draft.

10-30-2007, 04:53 AM	#8
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 46 Posts: 5,829	Re: Should We or Could We Draft Steve Slaton from West Virginia He is our best pass blocker and he can run the football. I would hate to see him go. HAHAHAHAHA!

10-30-2007, 04:56 AM	#9
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Should We or Could We Draft Steve Slaton from West Virginia enough already. this weeks game has produced some of the most ridiculous threads ever __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

10-30-2007, 05:10 AM	#11
DEVIL'S OWN No new threads for you Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: On the boder line of hard times Posts: 186	Re: Should We or Could We Draft Steve Slaton from West Virginia I say trade CP, keep betts, draft a good rookie, and draft in the first round....a WR or DE, then in the 3rd 4th and 5th address some OL needs, but we can get some good ones out of FA, anybody remeber when steve hutchinson was a FA __________________ IN MADDEN 08 IM THE MASTER AND THE RULER OF THE WORLD

10-30-2007, 06:39 AM	#12
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Re: Should We or Could We Draft Steve Slaton from West Virginia RB is the least of our concern on this team. We have Portis, Betts, Sellers, Rock, and even Mason that I think could all be serviceable in a pinch, and some starting quality. I'm worried that Portis' physical play may be shortening his playing life right in front of us. I think Gibbs killed him in 05 with such a huge workload and he may never get past the injuries he's starting to accumulate. And even if we did feel RB was a position of need, I think there are better options than Slayton. I question his durability a bit. Maybe McFadden. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

10-30-2007, 07:33 AM	#13
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Re: Should We or Could We Draft Steve Slaton from West Virginia I actually agree that it's time to think about drafting a RB. I would not do it in the first round, but possibly in the second. Great teams replace players before they're completely finished, not after. __________________ "All natural institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian, or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit." Thomas Paine

10-30-2007, 07:59 AM	#14
paulskinsfan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West VA Posts: 726	Re: Should We or Could We Draft Steve Slaton from West Virginia The thing is, Slayton is not going to be the most successful NFL prospect from WVU, Schmidt is. That guy will make an awesome full back and he won't go till round 3 or so.

10-30-2007, 08:17 AM	#15
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Should We or Could We Draft Steve Slaton from West Virginia Slaton is good and I'd love to have him, but we will likely be picking ten spots after he will go. I would not trade a dime to move up in this draft. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

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