Round 1 - QB Robert Griffin III
Round 3 - OG Josh LeRibeus
Round 4 - QB Kirk Cousins
- LB Keenan Robinson
Round 5 - OG Adam Gettis
Round 6 - RB Alfred Morris
- OT Tom Compton
Round 7 - CB Richard Crawford
- DB Jordan Bernstine
After really improving their defense last year, the Redskins were looking to tackle the offensive side of the football this year. Basically, this draft was about picking up a franchise quarterback, which they did by giving up a boatload of draft picks. While most teams will draft weapons for their young quarterback, Washington decided to address the receiver position in free agency by bringing in Josh Morgan and Pierre Garcon. Nevertheless, they still drafted mostly offensive players by taking several linemen.
What needs to be said that hasn't already been rehashed several times? Robert Griffin III played simply amazing last year and won the Heisman. He shows shake and bake moves and also excellent speed. However, he won't be powering through defenders due to his smallish frame. While he can scramble extraordinarily well, he plays with a pass first mentality. In the Shanahans' offense, they will utilize his athleticism by running bootleg passes throughout the game. This will buy him more time to throw deep downfield, which is his forte. A playmaker, Griffin should breathe new life into this team from Week 1.
From seemingly out of nowhere, they picked Josh LeRibeus in the third round. Playing at a small school and missing a year in 2010 because of academic issues, few saw him as a mid-round prospect. Yet the Redskins think that he can either be a starter or a key backup. LeRibeus can be described as an effort player who plays with a mean streak. Nevertheless, his limited athleticism probably translate into his being a low-end starter at best.
Next, the 'Skins made a head-scratching decision when they took Kirk Cousins - another quarterback! Immediately, everyone speculated that they were hedging their bets with Griffin, but, in reality, they just thought that the value was too good to pass up. They hope to develop and then trade him down the line. An outstanding leader, Cousins possesses all the intangibles necessary for NFL quarterbacks, but he is lacking in elite physical skills. His arm strength is just decent as is his athleticism. However, he places the ball accurately and rarely makes bad decisions. He should be a good career backup but with a chance to be more.
A big, athletic linebacker from Texas, Keenan Robinson will play inside linebacker in their 3-4 defense. He plays well in both the run and pass game due to his speed and athleticism, but he misses to many tackles due to poor instincts. Also, he is too easily taken out of the play by blockers. He could become a pretty good starter for them though, making chasing from sideline to sideline.
Adam Gettis, though undersized and lacking power, was drafted because he fits their zone blocking scheme well. His athleticism and footwork will translate into his being better in pass protection than in run blocking. Though he will initially begin as a reserve player, he has a shot to crack the starting lineup.
Versatile, in that he can play either running back or fullback, Alfred Morris was again picked because he fits their scheme. Although he won't outrun anyone, Morris uses his pads to bruise his way through the middle. Again, he doesn't show the moves to make defenders miss, but he can pick his way through trash at the line of scrimmage and then get "three yards and a cloud of dust."
Though playing at a small school will mean a greater adjustment period, Tom Compton possesses the size, athleticism, and demeanor to play at a high level in the NFL. He really needs to work on his technique with both his footwork and hand placement, nonetheless. In addition, speedy pass rushers can give him problems as his lateral agility is limited, mostly as a result of technique problems. He plays better in the run game because he has the power to jolt defenders off the line. In the sixth round, Washington might have drafted a future starter.
Mainly picked for his ability in the return game, Richard Crawford was not seen by many as a draftable prospect. Unless he really impresses in returning kicks, he might not make the final cuts because the Redskins have several good corners on the roster.
With their last pick, the Redskins chose another defensive back with return skills. He can play either cornerback or safety and is a hard hitter. He was injury-prone at Iowa and that usually follows players to the next level. Jordan Bernstine might prove to be a better player than the one picked before him.
Although their history has seen them manage their draft picks loosely, Shanahan changed this mindset when he came in as head coach. Though they traded away several three first round picks and a second to acquire RG3, they desperately needed a franchise quarterback. Aside from that, they have gathered up draft picks like the Patriots have done for forever. However, this year I believe that they wasted quite a few on players with marginal talent. Taking two quarterbacks fairly early was pretty ridiculous for a team that shouldn't be making luxury picks. Of the three offensive linemen they took, their last, Tom Compton, could end up being their best. With the exception of Griffin, this seems to be a very poor draft class.
What needs to be said that hasn't already been rehashed several times? Robert Griffin III played simply amazing last year and won the Heisman. He shows shake and bake moves and also excellent speed. However, he won't be powering through defenders due to his smallish frame. While he can scramble extraordinarily well, he plays with a pass first mentality. In the Shanahans' offense, they will utilize his athleticism by running bootleg passes throughout the game. This will buy him more time to throw deep downfield, which is his forte. A playmaker, Griffin should breathe new life into this team from Week 1.
From seemingly out of nowhere, they picked Josh LeRibeus in the third round. Playing at a small school and missing a year in 2010 because of academic issues, few saw him as a mid-round prospect. Yet the Redskins think that he can either be a starter or a key backup. LeRibeus can be described as an effort player who plays with a mean streak. Nevertheless, his limited athleticism probably translate into his being a low-end starter at best.
Next, the 'Skins made a head-scratching decision when they took Kirk Cousins - another quarterback! Immediately, everyone speculated that they were hedging their bets with Griffin, but, in reality, they just thought that the value was too good to pass up. They hope to develop and then trade him down the line. An outstanding leader, Cousins possesses all the intangibles necessary for NFL quarterbacks, but he is lacking in elite physical skills. His arm strength is just decent as is his athleticism. However, he places the ball accurately and rarely makes bad decisions. He should be a good career backup but with a chance to be more.
A big, athletic linebacker from Texas, Keenan Robinson will play inside linebacker in their 3-4 defense. He plays well in both the run and pass game due to his speed and athleticism, but he misses to many tackles due to poor instincts. Also, he is too easily taken out of the play by blockers. He could become a pretty good starter for them though, making chasing from sideline to sideline.
Adam Gettis, though undersized and lacking power, was drafted because he fits their zone blocking scheme well. His athleticism and footwork will translate into his being better in pass protection than in run blocking. Though he will initially begin as a reserve player, he has a shot to crack the starting lineup.
Versatile, in that he can play either running back or fullback, Alfred Morris was again picked because he fits their scheme. Although he won't outrun anyone, Morris uses his pads to bruise his way through the middle. Again, he doesn't show the moves to make defenders miss, but he can pick his way through trash at the line of scrimmage and then get "three yards and a cloud of dust."
Though playing at a small school will mean a greater adjustment period, Tom Compton possesses the size, athleticism, and demeanor to play at a high level in the NFL. He really needs to work on his technique with both his footwork and hand placement, nonetheless. In addition, speedy pass rushers can give him problems as his lateral agility is limited, mostly as a result of technique problems. He plays better in the run game because he has the power to jolt defenders off the line. In the sixth round, Washington might have drafted a future starter.
Mainly picked for his ability in the return game, Richard Crawford was not seen by many as a draftable prospect. Unless he really impresses in returning kicks, he might not make the final cuts because the Redskins have several good corners on the roster.
With their last pick, the Redskins chose another defensive back with return skills. He can play either cornerback or safety and is a hard hitter. He was injury-prone at Iowa and that usually follows players to the next level. Jordan Bernstine might prove to be a better player than the one picked before him.
Although their history has seen them manage their draft picks loosely, Shanahan changed this mindset when he came in as head coach. Though they traded away several three first round picks and a second to acquire RG3, they desperately needed a franchise quarterback. Aside from that, they have gathered up draft picks like the Patriots have done for forever. However, this year I believe that they wasted quite a few on players with marginal talent. Taking two quarterbacks fairly early was pretty ridiculous for a team that shouldn't be making luxury picks. Of the three offensive linemen they took, their last, Tom Compton, could end up being their best. With the exception of Griffin, this seems to be a very poor draft class.
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