Official Redskins First Cuts Thread

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

I would think a trade between the Lions and Skins would be forthcoming for Hightower wouldn't be totally out of the league of possibilities. The Lions are in dire need of a bona fide starting RB. Kevin Smith isn't going to get the job done as Jahvid Best is pretty much a bust. I wonder what kind of draft picks we could get. Maybe a 2nd or 3rd rounder(s)?

I think we would be lucky to get a fourth for hightower. Not that i thinks this trade is going to happen.

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by punch it in

I think we would be lucky to get a fourth for hightower. Not that i thinks this trade is going to happen.

The Lions have no backs Punch, I mean no backs. Kevin Smith isn't starting caliber, and hasn't been for awhile now. Best is a bust. The HT trade would be a gamble with Roy being hurt and maybe IR bound, but I think we could get at least a couple mid rounders for him, maybe at least one second rounder. Lions are not going to get to the promised land if opposing defenses can just concentrate on stopping the passing game.

[JoLo]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

The Lions have no backs Punch, I mean no backs. Kevin Smith isn't starting caliber, and hasn't been for awhile now. Best is a bust. The HT trade would be a gamble with Roy being hurt and maybe IR bound, but I think we could get at least a couple mid rounders for him, maybe at least one second rounder. Lions are not going to get to the promised land if opposing defenses can just concentrate on stopping the passing game.

Best isnt a bust, he just has serious concussion issues. When hes out there hes pretty explosive, especially in the passing game.

[SkinzWin]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

The Lions have no backs Punch, I mean no backs. Kevin Smith isn't starting caliber, and hasn't been for awhile now. Best is a bust. The HT trade would be a gamble with Roy being hurt and maybe IR bound, but I think we could get at least a couple mid rounders for him, maybe at least one second rounder. Lions are not going to get to the promised land if opposing defenses can just concentrate on stopping the passing game.

Although I do think the Lions need another back because of their current state, Kevin Smith hurt, Javid Best may be done for his career, LeShore is still injured as always and faces suspension when he comes back. Don't forget about 'ol Redskins Keiland Williams who is doing well there.

That being said, The Lions had the #1 passing offense in the league last year (number of attempts). Stafford threw for over 5000 yards. They have Megatron. They can throw it every since down without a back and defenses will not be able to shut them down easily. I guarantee you they will throw it 40-45 times a game if they have to no problem.