Washington Redskins 2010 NFL Draft Review

I'll get this out the way while it's still fresh. This will be more a checkup on the team than just a draft review, but I'll start with the draft.

Most people had Russell Okung as the best tackle, but most also said Williams had the greatest potential, and if there's one thing above all else that I have faith in Mike Shanahan for, it's picking and developing his lineman. No doubt in my mind he'll be a pro-bowler.

I don't know anything about the other guys. I'll say right now, I HATE the pick of the TE, Dennis Morris. Why? Chris Cooley and Fred Davis isn't enough? I would've preferred looking at a big receiver (like USFs Carlton Mitchell), or taking a flyer on Myron Rolle. I like taking a linebacker and obviously the two o-linemen.

And it's nice to finally see some attention paid to the field position game. I don't know who Terrence Austin is, but he's UCLA's second all-time total yardage leader. Behind one Maurice Jones-Drew. Still not impressed? Watch this.

Obviously the big move of the draft for the Skins was trading their second rounder (37 overall) for Donovan McNabb. I was always a fan of Jason Campbell, and there's no denying that he wasn't given a fair shake at the job. To be perfectly honest, I would've preferred keeping the picks and taking Arrelious Benn. Or offering the same deal Miami did for Brandon Marshall. Santana Moss needs someone to take the pressure off of him, and that wasn't addressed. On top of that, Donovan has developed a propensity to throw his passes at receivers' feet. Philly could protect their passer. So how's he gonna do behind this offensive line? I have high hopes for what Shanahan can mean for our blocking, but I'm realistic at the same time.

But I AM excited to have McNabb in DC. It's hard not to be. He's an all-pro QB who has a few productive years left, and the best quarterback to play in DC, probably in my lifetime. As much as I supported JC, McNabb is obviously better - throws a better deep ball, which bodes well for Santana Moss.

The move that went under the radar - maybe for good reason, who knows - was the trade of a 5th round pick to the St Louis Rams for Adam Carriker. Carriker was a bad fit in the Rams defense but with the Skins looking to use the 3-4 more, Carriker figures to be a big part of that, provided he stays healthy. And he'll play alongside Fat Albert, which can only help.

Looking ahead, as crazy as it sounds, it might make sense to sign Terrell Owens. We NEED a receiver to take pressure off of Santana, and TO is still a serviceable weapon, even if he has lost a step or three. We also need to drop DeAngelo Falls...

As I mentioned, I have high hopes for what the new coaching staff can and will do this year. What is certain is that the defense will be better, for the simple fact that d-coordinator Jim Haslett will utilize Albert Haynesworth and LaRon Landry better than they were last year. It's impossible for this not to be the case. On offense, Shanahan has always had great offensive lines, so why not here? Keep in mind, there IS some talent there, especially with Trent Williams now. Gotta be optimistic, right? I'm not a fan of the signings of both Larry Johnson AND Willie Parker (would've preferred Brian Westbrook...), but recently Shanahan picked up a guy he drafted in Denver, Ryan Torain, who will be really good if he's given a shot. He actually reminds of Clinton Portis in many ways (vision, decisiveness in hitting holes, powerful runner, good at making people miss).

That's it. For now. More to come later, I'm sure.

2010 NFL Draft

I kinda forgot that the draft was today... so I'm playing GM for the first round (no trades).

1. St. Louis Rams - Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma - I came really close to taking Ndamukong Suh here since he's an absolute BEAST, but I happen to like Bradford a lot. I don't think his body is injury prone necessarily, I just think he's a bit of a pussy, and that can be cured - either by coaches or an o-line. They have no o-line, which is the main reason why I considered Suh here, but I'm going with the QB.
2. Detroit Lions - Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska - Flat out, Suh is a monster. The fact that there's even a question between Suh and Oklahoma's Gerald McCoy makes zero sense.
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Eric Berry, S, Tennessee - There's no question that Berry is taking over where Ed Reed leaves off, however soon that may be. I realize this is traditionally too early for a safety, but tradition is what holds EVERYONE back in the draft. I still want my Redskins to take Berry if he's available.
4. Washington Redskins - Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State - I don't know anything about these o-linemen, so I'm gonna have to go by what people are saying on all of them. Okung seems like the best combination of sure-thing and upside, so he's the pick. However, I've heard that the Skins are actually targeting Oklahoma's Trent Williams.
*EDIT: Michael Smith says the Skins are actually looking at Berry! I just punched your mom in celebration.
5. Kansas City Chiefs - Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma - The Chiefs need to find a left tackle since by all accounts (that I've read) Brandon Albert was a failure and will be moved back to guard. Williams is the best pick here.
6. Seattle Seahawks - Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma - I don't care what everyone else is saying, their d-line is porous and McCoy would be a huge help.
7. Cleveland Browns - Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State - Character issues aside, Bryant is a monster. And I seriously doubt Cleveland is fine (they shouldn't be) heading in to the season with Josh Cribbs and Mohamed Massaquoi as their starting WRs.
8. Oakland Raiders - Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa - I don't want to be GM for the Raiders so I'm giving them another Iowa tackle who will probably wind up moving to guard.
9. Buffalo Bills - Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers - The Bills need protection for their QB before they trot one out to be slaughtered.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars - Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech - Seems like Derrick Harvey was a foolish choice (remember they moved up to 8 to take him) and even though they signed Aaron Kampman, Morgan is too good to pass on here.
11. Denver Broncos - Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama - Denver needs a middle linebacker and McClain is an exceptional football player. Fuck you Giants, you're not getting this one.
12. Miami Dolphins - Jerry Hughes, OLB, TCU - Absurdly underrated in my opinion; he's perfect to fill the void left by the departed Jerry Porter.
13. San Francisco 49ers - Earl Thomas, S, Texas - The 9ers need a safety, and Thomas is a stud. With no o-tackle or QB worth taking here, it's a pretty easy pick. Dan Williams was considered.
14. Seattle Seahawks - CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson - Seattle needs a RB desperately, and Spiller will be their return man as well. Too much value here.
15. New York Giants - Mike Iupati, G, Idaho - Giants need a guard and Iupati is a guard. I dunno, it's kinda unfair that this team is drafting so early. Unfortunately they'll probably wind up with McClain and he'll obviously be a stud.
16. Tennessee Titans - Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida - Tennessee plucks another gem here, there's no way Jeff Fisher wouldn't turn him into a pro-bowler.
17. San Francisco 49ers - Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee - So they wind up with Williams here anyway. I don't know who Aubrayo Franklin is, so if he's good I'm sorry. But he sounds like a bum.
18. Pittsburgh Steelers - Joe Haden, CB, Florida - Looks like they need a quarterback, but I think they've learned their lesson on fratboy douchebags and will pass on Clausen. And it's my pick anyway and I'm not coming near that fucker. Haden fills a need and his draft value is falling because of a low 40 time. Normally I wouldn't care, but a 4.7?
19. Atlanta Falcons - Brandon Graham, DE/OLB, Michigan - Apparently he was primarily a linebacker at UM, but at 268 he can play DE for the Falcons, who need to add a pass rusher (and an outside linebacker for that matter).
20. Houston Texans - Kareem Jackson, CB, Alabama - With Dunta Robinson gone the Texans are in dire need of a corner.
21. Cincinnati Bengals - Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma - Everyone's talking about a need for a young receiver here, and I was tempted to put Arrelious Benn here, but I don't get it. Tight end IS a need, and Gresham is a beast. I'd like to see Cincy maybe make a move for Eric Berry, give Marvin Lewis his Ed Reed.
22. New England Patriots - Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas - Good fit on the outside for the Pats. They'll probably do their usual take someone nobody's ever heard of or trade this pick for 18 future first rounders.
23. Green Bay Packers - Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State - Al Harris is a ghost at this point so corner is a priority. Also considered RB Ryan Matthews.
24. Philadelphia Eagles - Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri - There's about a zero percent chance that the Eagles remain in this slot. I'm going with Weatherspoon over TCU's Daryl Washington because they need size, and and Washington, nor newcomer Ernie Sims, provides that.
25. Baltimore Ravens - Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois - Sure they just traded for Boldin, but Benn is easily the best player available in my eyes (he's criminally underrated) and nobody else really fills a need who would be worthy of this slot.
26. Arizona Cardinals - Tim Tebow, QB, Florida - Haha.
27. Dallas Cowboys - Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland - Clowns. Campbell is a workout warrior so that's grand. Fuck Dallas (they need a tackle though).
28. San Diego Chargers - Jahvid Best, RB, Cal - I like Best to become the best RB out of this class. If I'm remembering correctly, the Chargers have a great strength and conditioning program, which is what he needs most, seeing as how he's been resurrected from the dead.
29. New York Jets - Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State - Rex Ryan would probably murder Taylor Mays during training camp. Odrick would wind up a DE in their 3-4, where he'd be a perfect fit. I'd be terrifying if the Jets made a move to get Eric Berry. If these guys did that, man that'd be unfair.
30. Minnesota Vikings - Ryan Matthews, RB, Fresno State - They need to add a running back or Adrian Peterson would kill himself. Where's Ontario Smith when you need him? (Seriously, what happened to that guy? Is he partying with Maurice Clarett?)
31. Indanapolis Colts - Rodger Saffold, OT, Indiana - He played in Indiana. Cool.
32. New Orleans Saints - Daryl Washington, OLB, TCU - Wanna know who the Saints' outside 'backers are? Scott Shanle and, now listen closely, Jo-Lonn Dunbar. WHAT THE FUCK. Easiest pick of the draft. Colt McCoy is a possibility, however, with Drew Brees on the cover of Madden '11. Brees would make for a great mentor to McCoy, tho he may have a difficult time working with him in his full-body cast.

Teams with no first round picks:
Chicago Bears - The Bears need a receiver. DESPERATELY. Move up and take one. They also need a safety. Maybe Major Wright out of Florida could be the pick at 75 (their first pick).
Carolina Panthers - They need defensive line help, and a quarterback. Carlos Dunlap could be an interesting replacement for Julius Peppers. And Tony Pike might be a nice fit since they already have an extraordinary offensive line in place.

Notes:
-The Tebow pick was actually somewhat serious. The Cardinals desperately need a QB now, and that's how much I hate Jimmy Clausen.
-Shoutout to Harry Von Kann, receiver out of Kenyon College. Good luck this weekend.

I guess that's it. Now it's time for you to tell me why I'm an idiot. And if you do, you can go fuck yourself.