Is RGIII Destined for the Redskins?

Editor’s note: The following article comes from Bradley Kirkland whom was recently added to our staff. Bradley (as you’ll soon discover) is a Washington Redskins fan, which should balance out my Giants-loving-self. Please welcome Bradley aboard.

Let me start this blog by saying I am one of those people who believes there are more ways to do things than ‘the right way’, or the way someone else is doing it. What worked for the 49ers this year – a new coach in Harbaugh who stuck with Alex Smith, rode the defense and motivated his young and extremely talented team with energy and passion – wouldn’t necessarily work for the Redskins. Or any other team, for that matter.

So, in previewing the upcoming draft and the 2012 free agency class, my opinions are based on what I think will be best for the Redskins specifically, given who we have as coaches, the owner and the kind of players we already have. In doing so, I’ve come to the conclusion that my Washington Redskins, for the first time in many (long, stressful, painful) years, are set up to take some major steps this year.

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2011 Outcome            (5-11)

Anyone that thought the Redskins would win more than 5-6 games with Rex Grossman and John Beck at QB needs to get their head examined.  Redskins will need to improve this position by either trading up for Robert Griffin, trading back for Ryan Tannehill, or signing Matt Flynn as a FA which would be the best move since they would likely need to trade a decent amount for RG3.  The good news for the Redskins is their defense is really stout and the run game came on towards the end of the season.

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I'll Be Stunned if the Redskins Don't Seriously Consider Trading up for RGIII

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After years of trading draft picks away like Daniel Synder was allergic to them, the Redskins have settled down a bit in that regard and have really started to build a lot of the complementary pieces to a good football team in Washington. They had a whopping 12 selections in the 2011 N.F.L. draft. I believe they head into this draft with all seven of their draft picks, plus an additional 4th rounder for the Jason Campbell trade, though with the big free agent signing of Barry Coefield they are probably not in line for any compensatory picks.

Click on the names for the players scouting report, all of which come from our scouting report page.

1st round: Robert Griffin III

(Trade away their first a future first and their third rounder, and Oakland’s fourth rounder to move up to #2 overall. I know it’s very early in the process, but I can’t imagine the Redskins not trying to move up to get Robert Griffin III. Like I said the team has a lot of complementary pieces, but they just don’t have a great quarterback and when they play in a division with Eli Manning, Michael Vick, and Tony Romo they are going to struggle to compete for a division title without a quarterback. The fact that they made 12 selections last year affords them the opportunity to move up a bit.

Griffin III is worth it. He has to refine his technique so that he is always coming from a consistent arm angle, and while I’ve compared him to Steve Young, or a more accurate Jake Locker, he has that scary speed that Michael Vick possess, but without any of the character concerns. If the Redskins don’t make a move up for Griffin III they could regret it for a long time. Did I trade away too much for them to move up four slots? Maybe. But if their is a bidding war with this pick they will have to over-pay.

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Jason Pierre Paul is Making a Push for Defensive M.V.P.

On Sunday the Washington Redskins travel to New Jersey to take on the New York Giants. The Giants are playing to keep their playoff hopes alive (and maybe Tom Coughlin’s job as well). The Washington Redskins have played hard for the last month and would love to knock the New York Giants out of the playoffs.

eh Giants are 1-5 in their last four games, but still alive for the playoffs thanks in large part to Jason Pierre Paul’s impressive performance last week against the Dallas Cowboys. The Redskins will have to combat Jason Pierre Paul without starting LT Trent Williams who has been suspended for the season.

Some interesting stats to note about the Giants before you watch the Giants-Redskins game.

Eli Manning has now gone three straight years passing for 4,000 yards and 20 touchdowns, a rare feat. Something that has not even been accomplished by Tom Brady or Brett Favre.

Victor Cruz now has 1150 yards recieving, which is just shy of the Giants single season receiving record. He should pass it by seasons end, but so too might Hakeem Nicks who has 1023 yards receiving this season.

This year Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs have combined for 970 yards rushing, which would make them only 8th best in the league and neither has rushed for 4.0 yards per carry this season. D.J. Ware is rushing for only 3.0 yards per carry.

Jake Ballard is third in the team in catches with 37, he also has 589 yards receiving and 4 touchdowns. Kevin Boss’ numbers last year: 35 catches for 531  yards and 5 touchdowns.

ZERO. The number of plays made by the entire Giants defense outside of Jason Pierre Paul last week.  That has to change.

As always I’ll focus on the younger players.

Jason Pierre Paul vs Sean Locklear

Osi Umeinyora won’t be playing in this game barring a miracle. (he’s not playing, ruuled out), and Justin Tuck seems likely to give i at a go. So Sean Locklear is going to draw the assignment of Jason Pierre Paul with Trent Williams out. Locklear has a lot of playing and starting experience, but he’s always been more a decent right tackle than he is a left tackle, which could mean big problems for Rex Grossman all day. After Pierre Paul’s breakout performance last Sunday night, I’d expect to see a lot of Redskins chipping Pierre Paul whether that would be Roy Helu or their third tight end (Fred Davis is also out because of a suspension he has to serve because he violated the NFL drug policy.

I’d also expect the Redskins to try and run right at JPP as well.

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Robert Griffin III to the Redskins could make them contender soon

For this 2012 NFL Mock draft the order was taken from Walterfootball.

To see the scouting reports of any of these players in this 2012 NFL Mock draft check out our scouting report page (There are now well over 150 total scouting reports for your viewing pleasure)

I’m putting these players back in school for next year which is why they don’t appear in the first round of my mock draft. QB Landry Jones Oklahom Sooners, OLB Jarvis Jones Georgia, T D.J. Fluker, Alabama

1. Indianapolis Colts (0-12)-Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford Cardinal

This is the easiest pick to make. I think people clamoring for Griffin III right here is a case of over-analyzing a prospect and drumming up some interest. Luck has everything you’re looking for in a N.F.L. prospect. Smart, leadership, good arm, experience in a pro-style offense. Even with huge expectations this year and without ,maybe the same kind of weapons he’s had recently he’s been remarkably consistent.

2. Minnesota Vikings (2-10), Matt Kalil, T, USC

I think the Vikings would love to be picking 2nd ahead of the Rams. Either way I think the 2nd pick is going to be Kalil. Both teams need a lT of the future to protect their young quarterback and Kalil’s a real good one.

3.St. Louis (2-10) Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

Didn’t see that one coming did you? When you pick in the top three of the draft you you have to take players who can be All-Pros in the N.F.L. I’t's always bad to reach for players, but if you’re the Rams here there are really only a few legitimate options. Blackmon (not worth this pick), Jonathan Martin/Riley Reiff (possible), Quinton Coples. I was leaning Coples here, but Richardson can do a lot to help protect a young quarterback as well by continue where Steve Jackson has left off. Jackson is approaching 30 years old and is constantly banged up. Richardson could be the next Adrian Peterson he’s so good. It’d be annoying this year, but how great would it be in three years if the Rams had an Adrian Peterson like running back?

I like to play with picks in my mock draft so I still think it’s more likely they go T, WR, or Coples here, but it’s fun to explore different possibilities.

4. Jacksonville Jaguars(3-9)-Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

No idea what the Jaguars will do. In my 7 round Jaguars mock I had them selecting Morris Claiborne, but what I think the Jaguars will do and what the will actually do never lines up, so here’s another possibility. The Jaguars could feel obligated to give Blaine Gabbert a weapon to work with him moving forward. If you’re the Jaguars you wish Jefferey had another big season so you could feel comfortable taking him here, because his great N.F.L. size and athleticism is mouth watering. It’s hard not to like Blackmon but he’s more Michael Crabtree Dez Bryant to me. (Not that Crabtree wouldn’t be a great player in a different situation) and we’ve compared him to Reggie Wayne in our scouting report.

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Robert Griffin III to the Redskins could make them contender soon

For this 2012 NFL Mock draft the order was taken from Walterfootball.

To see the scouting reports of any of these players in this 2012 NFL Mock draft check out our scouting report page (There are now well over 150 total scouting reports for your viewing pleasure)

I’m putting these players back in school for next year which is why they don’t appear in the first round of my mock draft. QB Landry Jones Oklahom Sooners, OLB Jarvis Jones Georgia, T D.J. Fluker, Alabama

1. Indianapolis Colts (0-12)-Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford Cardinal

This is the easiest pick to make. I think people clamoring for Griffin III right here is a case of over-analyzing a prospect and drumming up some interest. Luck has everything you’re looking for in a N.F.L. prospect. Smart, leadership, good arm, experience in a pro-style offense. Even with huge expectations this year and  without ,maybe the same kind of weapons he’s had recently he’s been remarkably consistent.

2. Minnesota Vikings (2-10), Matt Kalil, T, USC

I think the Vikings would love to be picking 2nd ahead of the Rams. Either way I think the 2nd pick is going to be Kalil. Both teams need a lT of the future to protect their young quarterback and Kalil’s a real good one.

3.St. Louis (2-10) Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

Didn’t see that one coming did you? When you pick in the top three of the draft you you have to take players who can be All-Pros in the N.F.L. I’t's always bad to reach for players, but if you’re the Rams here there are really only a few legitimate options. Blackmon (not worth this pick), Jonathan Martin/Riley Reiff (possible), Quinton Coples. I was leaning Coples here, but Richardson can do a lot to help protect a young quarterback as well by continue where Steve Jackson has left off. Jackson is approaching 30 years old and is constantly banged up. Richardson could be the next Adrian Peterson he’s so good. It’d be annoying this year, but how great would it be in three years if the Rams had an Adrian Peterson like running back?

I like to play with picks in my mock draft so I still think it’s more likely they go T, WR, or Coples here, but it’s fun to explore different possibilities.

4. Jacksonville  Jaguars(3-9)-Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

No idea what the Jaguars will do. In my 7 round Jaguars mock I had them selecting Morris Claiborne, but what I think the Jaguars will do and what the will actually do never lines up, so here’s another possibility. The Jaguars could feel obligated to give Sam Bradford a weapon to work with him moving forward. If you’re the Jaguars you wish Jefferey had another big season so you could feel comfortable taking him here, because his great N.F.L. size and athleticism is mouth watering. It’s hard not to like Blackmon but he’s more Michael Crabtree  Dez Bryant to me. (Not that Crabtree wouldn’t be a great player in a  different situation) and we’ve compared him to Reggie Wayne in our scouting report.

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Rex Grossman's bold prediction that the Redskins would win the division looks better and better every week, because the N.F.C. East looks worse and worse (picture source insidetheiggles.com)

It’s long been assumed that the N.F.C. West should be renamed to the N.F.C. Worst, but on Sunday the N.F.C. East staked it’s claim to be called the N.F.C. Least with two brutal losses in the only games they played on Sunday (both Dallas and Washington had a bye).  In a division that has been one of the best divisions in football in the past decade (every team has been to the playoffs at least once), people were expecting a lot from the N.F.C. East heading into this season, but so far through the first five weeks the N.F.C. East really looks down.  Rex Grossman’s “absurd” prediction that the Washington Redskins will win the division looks better every week.

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Is Mr. Luck Packing His Bags For Kansas? (Picture courtesy of The110Report)

1. Kansas City Chiefs: Andrew Luck, Quarterback, Stanford

The Chiefs will start fresh next season with a new quarterback under center along with getting both Jamaal Charles and Eric Berry back from their injuries.

2. Indianapolis Colts: Matt Kalil, Offensive Tackle, USC

Protecting Peyton Manning will be a key next season for the Colts. He will be coming off a few neck injuries that can’t be risked by a shaky offensive line.

3. Seattle Seahawks: Matt Barkley, Quarterback, USC

Both Tarvaris Jackson and Charlie Whitehurst aren’t the Seahawks now or in the future. Got to wonder if Pete Carroll is already planning the reunion party since he was the coach at USC during Matt Barkley’s freshman year.

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Cam Newton has over a 1,000 yards passing through three games and on Sunday he got his first career win.

The Rookie Hot list (or Rookie Watch) is a play on the Heisman Watch. I’ll be taking a look at how the rookies are faring so far early in the season. Cam Newton won the first two weeks, can anyone unseat him this week?

10. Jacquian Williams, LB, New York Giants

He made his first appearnce on this list last week with a 9 tackle performance vs the St. Louis Rams and followed that up with a 10 tackles performance vs the Eagles. Williams was the sixth round pick no one liked for the New York Giants in the 2011 N.F.L. draft, but early on in the season he has outshined Greg Jones, Mark Herzlich, and Spencer Paysinger who all played for big time programs and were big time names (Paysinger, not as much). Williams is playing a lot of meaningful snaps on passing downs. He has shown a terrific ability to play coverage and is a good looking tackler in the open field. He also has put a lot of pressure on the QB. No sacks yet, but close. It’s coming soon for Williams. I’ll admit my bias here, but he’s really played well above expectations and I’ll try to highlight a player at #10 who is playing well that most people don’t know. Let’s see who it is that steps up next week.

9. Mason Foster, LB, Tampa Bay

Linebackers are often overlooked so I’m going to show some love to rookie linebackers playing well early in the season.   Foster leads all rookies in tackles with 22 and also has 2 sacks and a forced fumble to boot. Foster is playing well early on in the season.

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