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2009 NFL Mock Draft: Washington Redskins
The Redskins were sitting at 6-2 through their first eight games of the season and in great position to get back to the playoffs. And then the bottom fell out. They lost six of their last eight games to finish in last place in the NFC East. Jimmy Boyd takes a look at Washington’s biggest draft needs, likely day one targets, and recent draft track record in this 2009 NFL draft preview.
Biggest Draft Needs – The Skins flushed their second and sixth round picks down the toilet in the Jason Taylor dealer last season, but they should be able to bolster the offensive line by nabbing a tackle with their first round pick. The Redskins actually ran out of tackles at one point last season. Left tackle Chris Samuels has been banged up and right tackle Jon Jansen is getting injury prone with age. The Skins are still in need of an edge pass rusher to put some heat on the quarterback as outside linebacker Marcus Washington is no longer cutting it.
Likely Day 1 Targets – Washington needs help on the offensive line in the worst way. It should be able to land a big tackle like Mississippi’s Michael Oher. Scouts are calling Oher the top physical specimen to come into the NFL as a lineman in years. At 6′6”, 318 pounds, Oher has the long arms, nimble feet, and brute strength to dominate in every facet of the game. His downside is his lack of intensity at times. He has been known to take a play or two off, but I don’t expect that to be an issue in the NFL. That was also the knock on Houston Texans defensive end Mario Williams when he came out of college, but when performance means more money and recognition most of these guys step up to the plate. If Oher is not available, Arizona’s Eben Britton is another option.
If the Redskins elected to go with a pass rusher in the first round, an outside linebacker like USC’s Brian Cushing is an attractive way to go. He has the versatility to play all over the field and the best motor of any linebacker in this year’s draft.
Expect the Redskins to look to add more offensive line depth in later rounds as well. Wisconsin’ Kraig Urbik could be a good pick in round three. At 6′6”, 330 pounds, he would be a monster on the interior at a guard spot. He looks like a strong fit for the running game.
Recent Draft Track Record – The bright spots like tight end Chris Cooley (2004 3rd round) don’t outweigh the poor management during the Vinny Cerrato era. Prior to last season, the Redskins had only 24 draft picks in a five-year span because they kept throwing them away in trades. Last year’s deal for Jason Taylor is the most recent example and it will leave the Skins with two less picks. They did get a full draft slate in 2008, but so far it doesn’t look very promising outside of 7th round safety steal Chris Horton.
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Living in Florida now and don’t hear the big news as often as I did living in Va. Fact is the Skins need a Quarterback and not a distant round one. They need to trade up and get a Mark Sanchez or the next one available. However, not a future Congressman or another QB they have to trade at a later date. What is going on with the handling of the draft picks.
Thanks,
Brad Robinson
Not sold on Jason Campbell I take it. I’m not quite ready to pull the plug on him yet, but bringing in someone to really compete with him for the job will either help him take his game to the next level or it will expose him. I’m not sold on Mark Sanchez because of his limited number of starts in college. I know most will point to the USC pedigree and Matt Cassell, but it is what it is. He doesn’t appear to be the kind of guy who you can give a team to from day one, but if he has time to develop, he could end up being a solid player. Best of luck to your Skins on draft day.