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****OFFICIAL**** 2008 Washington Redskins Off Season Thread! (2 Viewers)

The writer for that site needs to look the term Prospects or high enough prospect that could fall. To fall means you have to be up in some way. Almost all the names listed are not up or high on anyone's list. :rolleyes:
For the most part, I think you're correct. But I think Josh Johnson and Calais Campbell fit the bill, somewhat. Calais was at one point a "lock" for the first round but he's already falling (no "could" about it). If he's still available at #51 I think the 'Skins would jump all over that.Johnson seems to be all over the place. I think I've seen some people speculate he could go as high as the 3rd round and others think he'll still be around in the 5th or 6th. IIRC, the draftguys.com crew think pretty highly of him. If he does last until the 6th he would be an excellent guy to get as that QB3 project, IMO.

Even if the title of that article doesn't quite fit the content, I think it's a nice list of players to be watching for on the 2nd day.
Well, you might have hit the nail on the head by stating that the title of the article is off. :thumbup:
 
JLC

So the Skins hearty contingent, including the owner and vp of football ops and head coach, has indeed left Clemson, where DE Phillip Merling worked out, and should be working out Malcolm Kelly shortly, the WR prospect.

Also, starting quarterback Jason Campbell is with the Skins and flying to Oklahoma, so you would have to imagine he'll be throwing some passes Kelly's way.

As for Merling, spoke to some people down there at the workout. The kid is working through sports hernia surgery - no small deal - but went hard for 45 minutes, I am told. He was out there by himself and showed very well. About half the league had a representative there, but the Skins large contingent certainly drew ample attention.

Merling is tough as nails, and took a needle to the groin every Saturday just to be ablel to get on the field with Clemson, gutting through the hernia (the injury caused him to miss the physical part of the combine, and thus he held his workout today, on the last possible day). Scouts I talk to say he has strong character and is very stout at the point of attack ("He's not going to get outflanked," one said). He does not project to be a big sack guy, but could be a beast against the run (and considering what the Skins are looking for on the strong side, he sounds like a younger Phillip Daniels, with better upside). Could be good for a handful of sacks as well.

"The kid's a pretty safe pick," one scout said.

Also, another name to watch on the second day of the draft is San Diego QB Josh Johnson, sources said. Johnson had a very good visit to Redskins Park and has been in touch with coach Jim Zorn, team sources said. He may not last until the 4th round, and that's a bit higher than where the Skins would probably like to take a QB
I do not think they'll draft Kelly in the first round.
 
Bram Weinstein

It's going to happen.. Just not now.. I'm convinced Chad Johnson will not be a Bengal and I'm convinced he'll be in the NFC East which is why the offer the Skins made though possibly an overpayment for the disgruntled receiver is necessitated..

The Skins, Cowboys and Eagles all want Chad Johnson, all three (maybe the Eag;es more so then the other two) need a secondary receiving threat.. So this is turning into a Red Sox/Yankees arms race where the deal not only ensures you get a top flight talent but keeps him off a main rival.. Whoever ends up with Johnson or in my opinion the more valuable Anquan Boldin suddenly becomes a significantly stronger team heading into 2008..
 
Air war in the NFC East

On offense, the Redskins, Giants and Cowboys each have one top tier receiver to go against the secondary of the evil empires. The Eagles work magic with a nondescript group that is not the equal of their quarterback.

One top receiver is not enough. Not anymore. It’s going to take more air power to defeat the coverage. It’s going to take two top receivers.

Is it any wonder that all four Beast teams are nosing around receivers Chad Johnson and Detroit’s Roy Williams? Move-counter move.
 
JLC

So the Skins hearty contingent, including the owner and vp of football ops and head coach, has indeed left Clemson, where DE Phillip Merling worked out, and should be working out Malcolm Kelly shortly, the WR prospect.

Also, starting quarterback Jason Campbell is with the Skins and flying to Oklahoma, so you would have to imagine he'll be throwing some passes Kelly's way.

As for Merling, spoke to some people down there at the workout. The kid is working through sports hernia surgery - no small deal - but went hard for 45 minutes, I am told. He was out there by himself and showed very well. About half the league had a representative there, but the Skins large contingent certainly drew ample attention.

Merling is tough as nails, and took a needle to the groin every Saturday just to be ablel to get on the field with Clemson, gutting through the hernia (the injury caused him to miss the physical part of the combine, and thus he held his workout today, on the last possible day). Scouts I talk to say he has strong character and is very stout at the point of attack ("He's not going to get outflanked," one said). He does not project to be a big sack guy, but could be a beast against the run (and considering what the Skins are looking for on the strong side, he sounds like a younger Phillip Daniels, with better upside). Could be good for a handful of sacks as well.

"The kid's a pretty safe pick," one scout said.

Also, another name to watch on the second day of the draft is San Diego QB Josh Johnson, sources said. Johnson had a very good visit to Redskins Park and has been in touch with coach Jim Zorn, team sources said. He may not last until the 4th round, and that's a bit higher than where the Skins would probably like to take a QB
I do not think they'll draft Kelly in the first round.
I hope you're right. I have a feeling that they will. They've already visited him, he came to Redskin Park and now Campbell is on the plane with the coaches and brass to go and throw to him. As long as he catches what Campbell throws him I think he's the pick at 21. I hope I'm wrong.
 
More of what we already knew - Redskins Are Pursuing C. Johnson

From the first sentence in that link:

The Washington Redskins, who repeatedly have said they want to emphasize the draft over acquiring high-profile stars,...
Is this true and I've just missed it? I can't recall hearing repeatedly, from team management, that the draft was now more important to them than "acquiring high-profile stars". I know it's been said repeatedly that this FA season was quiet because there wasn't any talent/value available, but not necessarily that acquiring talent through free agency and/or trade was now going to be de-emphasized.
I actually heard Vinny Cerrato on the radio a few weeks ago. He actually said it was the same approach as before and nothing has changed. They just thought there wasn't good value in pursuing free agents.
 
JLC

So the Skins hearty contingent, including the owner and vp of football ops and head coach, has indeed left Clemson, where DE Phillip Merling worked out, and should be working out Malcolm Kelly shortly, the WR prospect.

Also, starting quarterback Jason Campbell is with the Skins and flying to Oklahoma, so you would have to imagine he'll be throwing some passes Kelly's way.

As for Merling, spoke to some people down there at the workout. The kid is working through sports hernia surgery - no small deal - but went hard for 45 minutes, I am told. He was out there by himself and showed very well. About half the league had a representative there, but the Skins large contingent certainly drew ample attention.

Merling is tough as nails, and took a needle to the groin every Saturday just to be ablel to get on the field with Clemson, gutting through the hernia (the injury caused him to miss the physical part of the combine, and thus he held his workout today, on the last possible day). Scouts I talk to say he has strong character and is very stout at the point of attack ("He's not going to get outflanked," one said). He does not project to be a big sack guy, but could be a beast against the run (and considering what the Skins are looking for on the strong side, he sounds like a younger Phillip Daniels, with better upside). Could be good for a handful of sacks as well.

"The kid's a pretty safe pick," one scout said.

Also, another name to watch on the second day of the draft is San Diego QB Josh Johnson, sources said. Johnson had a very good visit to Redskins Park and has been in touch with coach Jim Zorn, team sources said. He may not last until the 4th round, and that's a bit higher than where the Skins would probably like to take a QB
I do not think they'll draft Kelly in the first round.
Please be so. If the go Kelly, it will be a long long season.
 
I hope you're right. I have a feeling that they will. They've already visited him, he came to Redskin Park and now Campbell is on the plane with the coaches and brass to go and throw to him. As long as he catches what Campbell throws him I think he's the pick at 21. I hope I'm wrong.
Don't forget that this was after they had spent a good deal of time watching Philip Merling today.
 
JLC

So the Skins hearty contingent, including the owner and vp of football ops and head coach, has indeed left Clemson, where DE Phillip Merling worked out, and should be working out Malcolm Kelly shortly, the WR prospect.

Also, starting quarterback Jason Campbell is with the Skins and flying to Oklahoma, so you would have to imagine he'll be throwing some passes Kelly's way.

As for Merling, spoke to some people down there at the workout. The kid is working through sports hernia surgery - no small deal - but went hard for 45 minutes, I am told. He was out there by himself and showed very well. About half the league had a representative there, but the Skins large contingent certainly drew ample attention.

Merling is tough as nails, and took a needle to the groin every Saturday just to be ablel to get on the field with Clemson, gutting through the hernia (the injury caused him to miss the physical part of the combine, and thus he held his workout today, on the last possible day). Scouts I talk to say he has strong character and is very stout at the point of attack ("He's not going to get outflanked," one said). He does not project to be a big sack guy, but could be a beast against the run (and considering what the Skins are looking for on the strong side, he sounds like a younger Phillip Daniels, with better upside). Could be good for a handful of sacks as well.

"The kid's a pretty safe pick," one scout said.

Also, another name to watch on the second day of the draft is San Diego QB Josh Johnson, sources said. Johnson had a very good visit to Redskins Park and has been in touch with coach Jim Zorn, team sources said. He may not last until the 4th round, and that's a bit higher than where the Skins would probably like to take a QB
I do not think they'll draft Kelly in the first round.
Please be so. If the go Kelly, it will be a long long season.
I hope that you are thinking a DL is going to come in and make an impact for us. DL's normally take at least 2 yrs, if not 3 (like WR's) to start to really contribute on a regular basis. So, if taking a WR in first will make it a long season, taking a DL basically does the same.
 
I'd rather a solid DL or even OL (wish Albert didn't jump up on so many team's boards), but if they take Kelly....I'm cool with it. Kelly at one time was the highest rated WR on every team's list. Yes, his 40 was not great, but he plays faster. If he didn't have an issue with his knee, he would n't make it past the #11 pick. Remember, A. Boldin had an injury issue and slow 40 time too. Not saying Kelly is Boldin, but the point is...don't judge the book by it's cover.

 
I hope you're right. I have a feeling that they will. They've already visited him, he came to Redskin Park and now Campbell is on the plane with the coaches and brass to go and throw to him. As long as he catches what Campbell throws him I think he's the pick at 21. I hope I'm wrong.
Don't forget that this was after they had spent a good deal of time watching Philip Merling today.
Andy Dufresne (mock drafter extraordinaire :kicksrock: ) thinks it's quite possible that Kelly could fall to the 'Skins 2nd pick. Some teams have really soured on him.Merling in the 1st and Kelly in the 2nd would not be too bad.

 
OK, for starters I am absolutely ENAMOURED with Merling...shades of Trevor Pryce, that guy. The guy has a non-stop motor, makes plays, forces pressure and plays tough against the run. His projection to play D-End both on either side as well as in either a 4-3 OR 3-4, leads me to elieve that under the tutelege of Blache & Co, he might be able be a true 'swing' D-Lineman capable of providing immediate depth at all 4 positions.

As for Chad Johnson, (or Boldin, or Roy Williams), or the acquisition of a 1st Day-caliber WR in this Draft, I re-iterate my position that while it would be unquestionably NICE to have a player with that kind of TALENT on this Team (sans the Johnson persona)...

A: The Team has issues on both Lines and in the Defensive Backfield, both now and in the near future, that are FAR more important to the Team's success as a whole, and we need our valuable Draft Picks to accomplish this, and...

B: The Zorn Offense, working in tandem with our current roster, doesn't neccessarily require a SuperStar-caliber (and SuperStar expensive, in terms of compensation) WR to be complete. They merely need a WR solid enough to draw single coverage and keep opposing D's honest enough to neither cheat the run or shift coverages towards our current stable of playmakers; and to allow Randle El to play in the slot, where he's going to be asked to play the Bobby Engram role, working in space, getting short 1st down yardage, and generating YAC.

I'm begging crucifixion (which is kinda odd, considering I'm an Orthodox Christian, and today's my Good Friday) saying this, but I'd be perfectly happy giving an Eddie Kennison type at least a SHOT at THAT particular job opening long before paying a King's Ransom in either $ or Draft Picks to obtain a player drastically overqualified for what could basically amount to a supporting role.

I feel that we just need a guy good enough to compliment and augment the strengths of our current players. and allow them the luxury of working their games vs honest Defensive Schemes.

I'd be thrilled with a 'no drama' Draft, where the biggest splash is that we use all of our Picks, and don't draft any reaches. Solid, if unspectacular Offensive and Defensive Linemen, and some equally solid, if unspectacular DB's...

 
It will be interesting to see where C. Campbell goes...originally he was rated near the top of DE's, but has fallen in the eyes of GM's & scouts due to not being consistent. First thought was the 'Skins would never be able to get him with the #21 pick, then it was that is the area he should go and now he might well go into the second round. Supposedly only Miami has brought him in, which either says...not much interest in him or everyone already knows what they are getting. It would seem that it not the latter and just maybe the 'Skins could land him in the second round. If the 'Skins feel they could land him with their 2nd rnd pick, I can see them drafting Kelly or Thomas if they are there in first. Then again, would Merling and Campbell be a great fix for a depleated DL? I myself think Merling is a good pick at the #21 spot and then grab your WR (if needed) in second. Nitty bring up the good point that Merling can play ALL the DL positions and that is like drafting two guys at one spot. Not bad when your need is for both of the positions (DE & DT).

 
Washington Post

The Washington Redskins attended the final workouts of wide receiver Malcolm Kelly and defensive end Phillip Merling -- among the top players on their draft board -- at their college campuses yesterday while continuing to pursue trades for an elite wide receiver before this weekend's NFL draft.

A large Redskins contingent that included owner Daniel Snyder; Vinny Cerrato, Washington's executive vice president of football operations; new coach Jim Zorn; assistant coaches; and quarterback Jason Campbell first traveled to South Carolina to evaluate Merling at Clemson. The group then observed Kelly, a former standout at Oklahoma, in a private workout for Redskins personnel in Norman, Okla.
Merling (6-5, 272), recovering from sports hernia surgery, impressed in a 45-minute workout, sources at Clemson said. About half the league sent representatives to Clemson, and Merling is considered "a pretty safe pick," one scout said.

Merling took injections to his groin before every game last season to play through the pain of the hernia, and the injury caused him to sit out the physical part of the draft combine, so he held his workout yesterday -- the final day permitted under NFL draft rules.
Ow. Just, just...... owwww.
 
I got a good laugh watching espn's mock draft last night. At the bottom of the screen they kept showing 2 players for every team -- a key addition and a key loss this offseason. For the Skins it was:

Key addition: Jerome Mathis

Key loss: Brandon Lloyd :shrug:

 
I got a good laugh watching espn's mock draft last night. At the bottom of the screen they kept showing 2 players for every team -- a key addition and a key loss this offseason. For the Skins it was:

Key addition: Jerome Mathis

Key loss: Brandon Lloyd :coffee:
LOL, saw that too. Pretty scary stuff, huh?
 
Id love for the Skins to get Jordy in the 2nd round 6'2" 122 receptions last year in 12 games, so the kid can catch. 40 time is 4.5, but we have Moss to strech the def. We need Jordy in there being that chain mover. I say DE from Clemson in 1st rd, then Nelson in the 2nd rd. :popcorn: :cry:

less then 24 hrs to the draft.....

 
JLC's draft blog

The Redskins would leap at one of the top tackles in the draft should they slip to 21. All would meet a need and all would have great value at 21. So if Albert (Virginia), Williams (Vandy), Otah (Pitt) or Clady (Boise St.) is on the board at 21, and the Skins don't trade, sources said they would be happy to get any of them.

If those guys are gone, the Skins also know that taking a WR there is a stretch. Now, if Thomas (Mich St) slips there could be some pause. But, again, their football know that you don't need to take a WR here, it's a stretch and no-one is a definite stud. They love Nelson (Kansas St.), but, again, he's a second rounder. And they obviously have spent a ton of time with Kelly (Oklahoma), but, again, could be had in the second round and there are also concerns about potentially serious issues with both knees, according to team sources, as well as Kelly's weak 40-dash times. So let's say they do the right thing and hold off on WR.

So what are you left with? In all likelihood, you could be down to Merling, the DE from Clemson, and Harvey, the DE from Florida, would also generate significant interest at 21, according to team sources. Merling had a good workout for a guy who missed a few months, but there are worries about the sports hernia. To me that's a little short-sighted, cuz he's a top-10 pick when healthy who should be fine longterm. But they are a little worried about it. And also, Mayo, the LB from Tennessee, has continued to impress the team and is generating more and more buzz within the building, team sources said.

He could be a very real possibility at 21 should the board come down this way. Mayo doesn't full such an immediate need, but if they are in a position to take the best guy available, he'd be very much in that discussion. Harvey and Mayo are seen as somewhat safer to some in the building given the health thing, and the decision could come right down to the buzzer.
That is followed by a long position-by-position rundown on players the Redskins are thinking about drafting.
 
Washington Post

The Washington Redskins' efforts to trade their first-round pick -- No. 21 overall -- in today's NFL draft are expected to continue as the selection process unfolds, and the Redskins could focus on defense if they fail to make a deal, league and team sources said yesterday.
:shrug:
Vinny Cerrato, Washington's executive vice president of football operations, has offered the 21st pick to teams selecting ahead of and behind the Redskins in the first round and those with high picks in the second round. League sources said the Redskins believed as of last night that at least two teams had significant interest in moving up to No. 21 if certain players were available.

In a best-case scenario for the Redskins, top prospects such as Virginia guard-tackle Branden Albert (6 feet 6 1/2 , 317 pounds) or Vanderbilt tackle Chris Williams (6-5 1/2 , 317) would be available at No. 21. Washington, which has age and injury concerns along its offensive line, holds both players in high regard. Barring a trade, Albert and Williams are expected to be off the board long before the Redskins pick. The Redskins also have shown interest in Pittsburgh tackle Jeff Otah (6-6, 339), but they might have to move up to get him, too.

If the Redskins fail to acquire the veteran wide receivers they seek and are not in position to take Albert or Williams, their first pick could come down to a choice among Florida defensive end Derrick Harvey (6-4 1/2 , 252), Clemson defensive end Phillip Merling (6-4 1/2 , 282) or Tennessee linebacker Jerod Mayo (6-1, 242), sources said.
Unless something unforeseen occurs with Albert or Williams, the Redskins might wait until the third round to get an offensive lineman. Offensive line coach Joe Bugel has raved about tackle Duane Brown (6-4 1/2 , 308) of Virginia Tech.
:thumbup:
The Redskins rejected the Miami Dolphins' overtures to trade defensive end Jason Taylor, according to league sources. Miami is seeking draft picks in exchange for the NFL's 2006 defensive player of the year, but the Redskins are not interested in Taylor, 33. . . .
:thumbup:
 
JLC

According to league sources the Redskins have at least two teams very interested in moving up to the 21st pick if certain players are available, and I continue to think the Skins will make every attempt to move this pick. Depending on the board, they just might be able to do so.

As for making the pick, speaking to lots of people around the league, and had two guys tell me no way Mayo and Harvey are both on the board at 21, and one other scout was adamant that Mayo would be there at 21, but no way on Harvey. Mayo is generating a lot of interest in the 15-20 range, Detroit at 15 could be a very real possibility, but he's quietly risen in stature in Washington. The Skins scheduled a last minute visit with him recently, league sources said, specifically so owner Dan Snyder could meet with him personally, and Tampa Bay could turn to him as well, one pick before Washington.

If they're both gone I believe the Skins do the prudent thing and take Merling, and if it comes down to Mayo and Merling that could be very interesting. Dan Snyder has been the driving force behind the search for a new WR - starting with the Chad Johnson fixation back in January - and some inside the building are still worried that he will push for a WR at 21 should they get in that situation, but I'm gonna guess that they go ahead and be smart about it and get a receiver in the second round (Kelly and Nelson should both be there; Washington's repeated visits with Kelly, in particular, have surprised others around the league, with his stock generally slipping).
 
JLC again (He'll be busy today and tomorrow)

According to league sources the Redskins have at least two teams very interested in moving up to the 21st pick if certain players are available, and I continue to think the Skins will make every attempt to move this pick. Depending on the board, they just might be able to do so.

As for making the pick, speaking to lots of people around the league, and had two guys tell me no way Mayo and Harvey are both on the board at 21, and one other scout was adamant that Mayo would be there at 21, but no way on Harvey. Mayo is generating a lot of interest in the 15-20 range, Detroit at 15 could be a very real possibility, but he's quietly risen in stature in Washington. The Skins scheduled a last minute visit with him recently, league sources said, specifically so owner Dan Snyder could meet with him personally, and Tampa Bay could turn to him as well, one pick before Washington.

If they're both gone I believe the Skins do the prudent thing and take Merling, and if it comes down to Mayo and Merling that could be very interesting. Dan Snyder has been the driving force behind the search for a new WR - starting with the Chad Johnson fixation back in January - and some inside the building are still worried that he will push for a WR at 21 should they get in that situation, but I'm gonna guess that they go ahead and be smart about it and get a receiver in the second round (Kelly and Nelson should both be there; Washington's repeated visits with Kelly, in particular, have surprised others around the league, with his stock generally slipping).
Would one of you guys shoot Snyder in the ### with Seconol around maybe 4pm today? Thanks. Lots of Seconol.
 
JLC's blog, main page (the page to watch all day)

Here's a brief list of some guys on the Skins draft radar, just to get this long day started:

Tackle

They would love for Albert, Williams, Otah or Clody to fall to them, but much more likely they take a long look at Duane Brown (Va Tech) in the second-to-third round.

WR

My gut is they do the right thing and pass this up in the first round. Trading back to the second round would really give them good value. Jordy Nelson (Kansas State) or Malcolm Kelly (Oklahoma) will be there then, and they like they them both (I'd go for Nelson). Limas Sweed (Texas) is an outside possibility that high as well. If they look at this position in the mid-to-late rounds, keep an eye on Jerome Simpson (Coastal Carolina), Arman Shields (Richmond) and Dexter Jackson (Appalachian State)

DE

If Derrick Harvey (Florida) is still there at pick 21, or whenever the Skins pick, they will give immense thought to taking him. But he's not expected to be there. Phillip Merling (Clemson) attracted a huge group of Skins personnel to his workout and is a very strong candidate at 21, too, with his recent sports hernia of some concern. My gut is they trade the pick, but if they don't and you made me pick a player they take, I say Merling.

LB

If they don't take Tennessee's Jerod Mayo with the 21st pick - and he very well might not be there - then the Skins might not take one until the 7th round, with outside LB a particular interest.

DT

The Skins don't intend on taking one until later in the draft, but if Trevor Laws (Notre Dame), Dre Moore (Maryland) slip a bit, maybe they make a move. Letroy Guion (Florida State) impressed the Skins and is a player they may take, but Marcus Dixon (Hampden) is very versatile and very much in the Greg Blache mold and the Skins are very high on him. I can see them jumping on him in the 5-6 round.

C/G

The Skins will make an effort to come away with either Mike Pollak (Arizona State) or Steve Justice (Wake Forrest). Cody Wallace (Texas A& M) has drawn less interest could be an option as well in the late rounds.

Safety/Corner

Safety Kareem Moore (Nicholls State) visited the team and they would love to get him in the 6th round area. He's a big hitter who could form a powerful duo with LaRon Landry over time. Thomas Decoud (Cal) could be someone they turn to late in the draft as well. The Skins will likely sign a veteran corner at some point and it's less of a pressing need. Kansas State corner Justin McKinney could end up being taken with one of their seventh round picks.

QB

Josh Johnson (San Diego) and Erik Ainge (Tennessee) both were impressive in visits with the team and have caught the eye of Jim Zorn. One of them could very well end up in the black and maroon.
 
MVN

There are five players who the Redskins will consider if they are there in the first two rounds, but also, a handful of darkhorses who the team has not visited with, but may look to add. The Redskins have visited with Virginia Guard Branden Albert, Vanderbilt Tackle Chris Williams, Clemson Defensive End Phillip Merling, Oklahoma Wide Receiver Malcolm Kelly, and Kansas State Wide Receiver Jordy Nelson.

Kelly and Nelson seem to be more of a second round type of consideration for the Redskins. Clearly, the first round board looks something like this:

1. Branden Albert

2. Chris Williams

3. Phillip Merling
it now seems likely that Phillip Merling will, at the very least, be there when the Redskins select at no. 21. As Anthony Brown pointed out astutely when describing the ramifications of the Chad Johnson trade offer, obviously if one of the sought after o-lineman doesn’t fall, the Redskins are more than willing to part with the pick–even if it costs them a shot at Merling.

For all you teams with needs at Quarterback picking at the top end of round 2–listen up. Dallas, as you might have guessed, will be more than willing to trade out of the 22nd pick at a reduced price once all the top end talent is gone. If you want your pick of the second tier Quarterbacks, you’re going to have to trade up to No. 21 to get ahead of the team that will trade up to 22 or 23. Keep that in mind.
The plan looks like it’s to trade down into the second round and grab one of them (he's talking about Kelly or Nelson at WR), or to trade down, grab Merling, and then use the extra ammunition to trade up in the second round to get one of them.

Indeed, trading up in the second round seems like a legitimate possibility for the Redskins. After all, they have multiple third round picks (which they value very much), and all of the prospects they are looking at in round 2: Laws, Balmer, Kelly, and Nelson, are all supposed to be gone by the 51st pick in the draft. If a team would be willing to take the teams’ 5th rounder in compensation, the Redskins might look to trade up 5-10 slots to ensure they can grab two of the five guys they are targeting.
 
We pick up 2 more 2nd rounders (3 total now) and give up our original 3rd (still have the comp pick).

ETA: we also pick up a 4th (didn't have one) and lose a 5th.

 
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Posted at 5:54 PM ET, 04/26/2008The Full Trade (We Were Given Wrong Info From the Team, Here's The Full Details Now)Here's The Trade, as the team now reports it to us in the media room:Skins get the 34th and 48th and 103 pickSkins trade 21 overall, 84 overall (third round), and 154 (5th round)So they had two third and fifth round picks originally, and now have the following picks.34, 48 and 51 in the second round96 in the third round103 in the 4th roundthey dont have a 5th round pickthey have 1 sixth round pick and 3 in the 7th round (two comp picks there)Sorry for the confusion. Skins still end up right now with 9 overall picks.It's obviously not the fleecing that was first announced here in the media room, not close, but still a nice deal.Posted by Jason La Canfora
 
Wow. Duane Brown goes a lot earlier than expected. 'Skins had liked him and may have been thinking they could get him with that slew of 2nd rounders.

 
4 teams between us and Merling. I think Miami is the only team that may take him, and they have other needs as well.

 
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Please take a QB, please take a QB, please take a QB....

ETA: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
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Well, Devin Thomas isn't a bad consolation prize. Many had him going in the first half of the first round, so sounds like really good value.

Maybe shooting for Campbell or Groves at #48?

 
Mmmmmmm. Laws would have been a nice grab. Either Groves or Campbell would still probably be on the board at 51.

One of them should go here. :crossesfingers:

 

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