NFL Draft Weekend Team Thread: Washington Redskins

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http://www.nfl.com/draft/drafttracker/team/WAS

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http://www.nfl.com/draft/drafttracker/team/WAS

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Where Championship are won and true gems are found!

[t.j 35]

Where Championship are won and true gems are found!

 

No wonder the Skins haven't had any lately.

[Portis26 0]

No wonder the Skins haven't had any lately.

 

I'm still hoping Kelly Jennings is there at #53!!

if not.. Fasano would look nice in Burgandy and Gold!

[ArnieBragg 1]

Draft Could Be Quiet Day At the Office for Redskins

 

By Howard Bryant

Washington Post Staff Writer

Saturday, April 29, 2006

 

A day before an NFL draft in which the Redskins have just one of the first 152 picks, team owner Daniel Snyder sat down with Coach Joe Gibbs and vice president of personnel Vinny Cerrato, and they concluded that, barring a draft-day transaction, the Redskins will do far more watching than participating.

 

"Breakfast and dinner," Cerrato said. "You'll be having dessert when we pick."

 

The Redskins own the 53rd overall pick in the draft -- the 21st pick in the second round -- and consistent with his thoughts earlier in the week, Gibbs does not see the Redskins trading up, mostly because they were so aggressive in free agency that they have addressed virtually all of their front-line needs. In addition, the Redskins' evaluation concluded that this year's draft is sufficiently deep for them to find an adequate player.

 

"I think we have been one of the teams that have been more aggressive, and I would never rule out us trying to do something," Gibbs said. "There's always talk like that. People have been exchanging phone conversations. It goes back and forth."

 

For the past month, Gibbs has said his two prime concerns were depth at outside linebacker and cornerback, and with the signing of Jacksonville cornerback Kenny Wright, it appears linebacker is a more pressing need.

 

Gibbs said he was happy with his offensive line depth after the Redskins signed Cleveland free agent Mike Pucillo and Tyson Walter from Houston, while Cerrato said yesterday he felt cornerback was a fertile position in the draft. The Redskins are set with Shawn Springs and Carlos Rogers as starters, and though they have Wright and Ade Jimoh as reserves, they could look to bolster the defensive backfield.

 

"We feel like the strength of this draft is at the corner position," Cerrato said. "There's a good group of eight to 10 corners after the first couple. Tight end is probably deeper than it's been in a while. The receiver draft is probably not as strong as it's been in awhile. Offensive line isn't real strong. There's no real superstar at defensive tackle. There's no A.J. Hawk as a defensive tackle. If you're picking between 25 and the second round, then it's a pretty good draft."

 

Cerrato did not immediately mention linebacker, and his impression of the linebacker crop this year -- that it is adequate in terms of depth but players will go quickly -- runs somewhat counter to other draft observers, who have said linebacker, along with tight end, is one of the deepest positions.

 

"There's not a lot of depth there. It drops off fast there, too. There's probably eight or nine that will go in the top two rounds, and then after that there will be a drop-off into the second day," Cerrato said.

 

The Redskins traded this year's top pick in order to draft Jason Campbell with the 25th pick last year. Their third-round pick this year was traded to San Francisco with next year's fourth for wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, and this year's fourth-round pick belongs to Denver, also from the Campbell deal.

 

"To me, it looks like the player you get at 22 or 23 in the first round or at 42 or 43 is going to be about the same player," said Gil Brandt, a league talent evaluator.

 

The Redskins also will be able to sign 11 players who aren't drafted.

 

Redskins Notes: Redskins head athletic trainer Bubba Tyer said right tackle Jon Jansen underwent his second arthroplasty and stabilization surgery on his right thumb and will be in a splint for six weeks. Tyer said Jansen will continue his workout schedule, except the portion of his regimen that creates stress.

 

"He can lift weights for the upper and lower body," Tyer said. "It will just have to be manual weights, things you can't grip."

 

After the six weeks, Tyer said Jansen will require about a month of limited work and likely would need to play with a brace or splint. Tyer added that right guard Randy Thomas is improving. Thomas has been recovering from a broken leg he suffered Dec. 18 against Dallas.

 

"He's pushing sleds and doing some running," Tyer said. "He gets sore doing some new things and backed off a little, but that's the normal process." . . .

 

Center Casey Rabach will see a plastic surgeon again on Monday for another look at his injured ankle. . . .

 

Former Redskins Robert Royal and Ryan Clark stopped by Redskins Park yesterday. Royal signed as a free agent with Buffalo last month.

 

Clark joined the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent. . . .

 

Despite injuries to John Hall and the inconsistencies of Derrick Frost, Gibbs said he did not see the Redskins using a pick to draft a place kicker, but a punter could be a possibility.

 

"I think up here, you better be able to kick field goals," Gibbs said. "Look at our team. Look at any team coming down the stretch. Field goals are hugely important. Our philosophy is you better be darn good there. We think we're darn good there. Whether we have [Hall] kick off or just kick field goals is the question. As far as Derrick, we think he has the potential to do good things for us, but you have to look and see. Are there some people in the draft down there? Yes." . . .

 

The Redskins cut wide receiver Antonio Brown and defensive lineman Aki Jones.

[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon 0]

I want a little OL depth and a CB to replace Springs down the line. Pick up a DE that may be able to come in for situational pass rushing.

 

Personal pick in the 2nd is Darryl Tapp. He's a Gibbs type of character guy that can bring a lot of heart to the DL. I'm just not sure he fits into the scheme Williams uses or that he'll still be around.

 

Otherwise, today will be a snooze.

 

[Portis26 0]

I want a little OL depth and a CB to replace Springs down the line. Pick up a DE that may be able to come in for situational pass rushing.

 

Personal pick in the 2nd is Darryl Tapp. He's a Gibbs type of character guy that can bring a lot of heart to the DL. I'm just not sure he fits into the scheme Williams uses or that he'll still be around.

 

Otherwise, today will be a snooze.

 

 

Id love Tapp!!! or Jennings at #53

 

oline depth will be with the later picks - as we have "decent young" OL backups

 

Jon Alston 6-5 306 (2nd year player)

Tyson Walter 6-4 303 (5th year player)

Mike Pucillo 6-4 311 (5th year player)

Jim Jones 6-3 315 (3rd year player)

Ikechuku Ndukwe 6-4 320 (2nd year player)

Jonta Woodard 6-4 317 (2nd year player)

[texasmouth 1]

Who cares, delete this thread.

[Portis26 0]

Who cares, delete this thread.

 

[DanXIII 8]

Going out on a limb here and predicting Brodie Croyle.

 

Edit: or not

[skins1967 0]

OLB Roger "Rocky" McIntosh, University of Miami 6'2, 236

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OLB Roger "Rocky" McIntosh, University of Miami 6'2, 236

 

 

BIG PICK UP!

 

Will start day 1; great Bbitzer, tough run defender; solid player; comes from the 'factory' of NFL players

 

all in all ----> good pick

 

McIntosh started 26-of-46 games at Miami. He recorded 266 tackles (127 solos) with 9.5 sacks for minus 69 yards, 32 stops for losses of 124 yards and nine pressures. He had two fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles and seven pass deflections.

 

In 2005, McIntosh started 11 games at strongside linebacker and led the team with 89 tackles (50 solo). He also recorded 5.5 sacks for minus 45 yards and 10 tackles for a loss of 56 yards.

 

Following the season, McIntosh earned All-ACC honorable mention honors for the second consecutive year and was named a Super Sleeper Team choice by the NFL Draft Report.

 

In 2004, McIntosh ranked second on the team with a career-high 111 tackles (37 solo). He spent the 2003 season as a reserve linebacker.

 

After redshirting in the 2001 season, McIntosh appeared in 12 games in 2002 with six starts and registered 43 tackles (24 solo).

 

McIntosh attended Gaffney High School in Gaffney, S.C. He was rated the 15th best linebacker in the country by Super Prep as a senior.

[DixieDevils 0]

And you gave up what for him?

 

Come on, next year's Round 2. Snyder really doesn't like the draft does he.

[skins1967 0]

With free agency being as it is in today's NFL, Washington uses it as it's "draft". Most actual draft picks stay with their initial team for 3 - 4 years and then bolt for free agency thus playing for another team during their prime.

[DixieDevils 0]

That is true. And like someone said, with the veterans you get in free agency, at least you already know what you are getting. Though I would think it would make it hard to really get to know your team if there are changes as such year in and year out.

[skins1967 0]

That is true. And like someone said, with the veterans you get in free agency, at least you already know what you are getting. Though I would think it would make it hard to really get to know your team if there are changes as such year in and year out.

 

That being said, most teams in the NFL have such an upheaval each year that everyone needs a program to reacquaint themselves. Gone pretty much are the days when a player like a Darrell Green will stay with a team their whole career. I do miss the time when you knew a player was going to be there year-end and year out !

[Portis26 0]

And you gave up what for him?

 

Come on, next year's Round 2. Snyder really doesn't like the draft does he.

 

 

We always give up something NEXT year for THIS year... and we will continue to do that.

[Portis26 0]

The Redskins bolstered their defense in the sixth round of the NFL Draft, obtaining safety Reed Doughty from Northern Colorado and defensive tackle Kedric Golston from Georgia.

In the seventh round, the team turned to the offense and drafted guard Kili Lefotu from Arizona.

 

Doughty was the 173rd overall selection, Golston was 196th and Lefotu was 230th.

 

Here's a look at the Redskins' draft picks in the sixth and seventh rounds of the 2006 NFL Draft:

 

 

Reed Doughty

Doughty is regarded as a solid coverage free safety who should fit in Washington's aggressive defense and play special teams.

 

The 6-1 and 210 pounder started 46 out of a possible 47 games for the Bears and finished third in school history in total tackles (466), fifth in career interceptions (14) and eighth in career fumble recoveries (six).

 

In 2005, Doughty led all I-AA players with 159 total tackles (76 solo) while recording 10 or more tackles in 10 of 11 games. He also finished with four interceptions, eight pass deflections and three forced and recovered fumbles.

 

Among his many accolades last season, Doughty was the nation's top vote getter for first-team Academic All-American honors. He was also one of 16 finalists for the Draddy Trophy, known as the "Academic Heisman."

 

He became the first-ever three-time Academic All-American at Northern Colorado with a perfect 4.0 GPA in sport and exercise science.

 

In 2004, Doughty recorded 116 tackles (65 solo), six interceptions, 11 pass deflections, two forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Doughty earned Player of the Week honors after notching a season-high 17 tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble in the Bear's win over North Dakota State.

 

During his sophomore campaign in 2003, Doughty started all 11 games and led the team for the second straight season with 87 total stops (53 solo). After redshirting the 2001 season, he went on to start 13 of 14 games in 2002 and led the team in tackles with 104 (53 solo) and interceptions (four).

 

Doughty attended Roosevelt High School in Johnstown, Colo., and was a consensus first-team all-state selection by the Rocky Mountain News and Denver Post.

 

 

Kedric Golston

Golston is regarded as a player with great size and ability. It is hoped he will provide depth to an already productive Redskins defensive line.

 

Golston, 6-4 and 292 pounds, played in 44 games with 30 starts during his four years at Georgia and compiled 95 tackles (43 solo), 3.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries and 54 quarterback pressures.

 

In 2005, Golston played in 10 games with nine starts despite being hampered by an elbow injury. He recorded 21 tackles (13 solo), 1.5 sacks and 28 quarterback pressures, second-best on the team.

 

In 2004, Golston started 12 games and recorded 23 tackles (12 solo), 2.5 sacks and 16 quarterback pressures. During his sophomore campaign in 2003, he played in only eight games with six starts after sustaining a shoulder injury. He was able to record 17 tackles (eight solo), two fumble recoveries and six quarterback pressures.

 

In 2002, Golston played in all 14 games with three starts and was a member of the Georgia's first Southeastern Conference championship team in 20 years. He finished the 2002 season with a career-best 34 tackles (10 solo), a half-sack, one fumble recovery and four quarterback pressures.

 

 

 

Anthony Montgomery

 

The Redskins bulked up their defensive front on Sunday afternoon, drafting tackle Anthony Montgomery out of Minnesota in the fifth round (153rd overall) of the NFL Draft.

 

Montgomery is regarded as an athletic lineman with great size who has played well against the run and pass. The 6-5, 311-pounder played in 45 games with 23 starts at Minnesota, recording 137 tackles, 23 tackles for a loss and eight sacks during his career.

 

Montgomery adds solid depth to the Redskins' defensive tackle rotation. He joins a unit that includes starters Cornelius Griffin and Joe Salave'a and reserves Cedric Killings and Ryan Boschetti.

 

As a senior at Minnesota in 2005, Montgomery started 11 games and logged 41 tackles (23 solo), six tackles for a loss and three sacks. He also added an interception, two passes defended and a fumble recovery. He finished ninth on the team in tackles.

 

As a junior, Montgomery started 12 games and posted 48 tackles (36 solo), nine tackles for a loss, three sacks and one fumble recovery. He also had one interception and a pass breakup.

 

In 2003 as a sophomore at Minnesota, Montgomery appeared in all 13 games with six starts. He recorded 34 tackles (20 solo) with two sacks, eight tackles for a loss and a fumble recovery. He had appeared in nine games as a freshman and logged 14 tackles (nine solo).

 

Montgomery hails from Cleveland. At John F. Kennedy High School, he played several positions on both offense and defense--including quarterback at one point--for the football squad. He also lettered in basketball and baseball.

[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon 0]

2 late seconds for the 4th pick in the second round, for a guy that will likely start right away....I can deal with that.

 

But damn it, this offensive line is a seive once you get past the starters. One injury and we are in bad shape. Why didn't they draft some depth there