JimmiJo Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 http://www.dailypress.com/sports/dp-07960sy0apr23,0,6865989.story?coll=dp-sports-local Skins get first-round bye Washington made a splash in free agency, but still needs to find a starter at weak-side linebacker, perhaps in next weekend's draft. BY MICHAEL C. WRIGHT 247-4759 April 23, 2006 There's optimism in watching a guy wearing your favorite team's cap while holding up a No. 1 jersey as a first-round pick. Sadly for Washington fans, it's not a scene they'll see Saturday when coverage begins of the NFL draft. The Redskins last year gave up a first-round pick in this weekend's draft to acquire former Auburn quarterback Jason Campbell with the 25th pick. Washington doesn't make its first selection of the 2006 draft until the second round (53rd overall). After that, the club doesn't pick again until the fifth, sixth and seventh rounds. Washington isn't concerned. The club addressed its most glaring needs through free agency by acquiring receivers Brandon Lloyd and Antwaan Randle El, safety Adam Archuleta, defensive end Andre Carter and cornerback Kenny Wright. Click on link for full article... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilgamesh Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Thank you for that book report Mr. Wright, but did you actually read anything this summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scskin Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 You can stop reading when he says Aaron Glenn instead of Terry Glenn, and our first round pick wears #17. You can't judge the draft totally until Campbell gets on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Om Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 10 years ago this pap would have passed for in-depth discussion of the 2006 Washington Redskins. Sadly, for the rest of the league and even serious NFL fans who do NOT follow the Redskins closely enough to see the Grand Canyon sized holes in this guy's piece, I'm sure it still does. Can you imagine the response this thing would get on this board if a fan of another team were to post it? He'd be laughed and swarmed off the board. Yet because it's a "news article" in the "mainstream media," it seems to carry some weight. Strange new world we live in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loxley Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 10 years ago surely it would have been a discussion about the 1996 Redskins surely.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Om Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Wise guy in a hood, eh? Don't make me cut your heart out with a spoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-O-G Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Mr. Wright is so Amazingly smart for writing facts down that everyone already knows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 who expected us to trade in the first round to get QB Jason Campbell? Lets shock the world again and go for ANTONIO CROMATRIE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 10 years ago surely it would have been a discussion about the 1996 Redskins surely.... :laugh: :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest santana4prez Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Dailypress.com - Skins get first-round bye When I saw this thread title I thought a guy from the dailypress said the Skins were a lock for a 1st round bye this season. :laugh: Im thinking to myself damn thats a little early to predict with the draft still next week.:laugh: Then I read the article.:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Om makes a good point. If this were posted as a thread, a posters own words, he would be laughed at and ridiculed :-P So there is hope left for all the people on these boards who want to become sportswriters. Even the worst of the posters on ES have the talent neccesary to succeed in the sportswriter profession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmiJo Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 Om makes a good point. If this were posted as a thread, a posters own words, he would be laughed at and ridiculed :-P So there is hope left for all the people on these boards who want to become sportswriters. Even the worst of the posters on ES have the talent neccesary to succeed in the sportswriter profession. Winning shuts many mouths and dries many pens... I hope to start cataloging some of this tripe in order to re-visit at a later time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 1. All the teams in the East will suffer a significant challenge if their starting quarterbacks go down. The Redskins situation with Brunell is not unique. 2. Outside linebacker is a spot where capable players can be found in the draft and some later than the second round. What is funny overall, is that the Redskins won the Super Bowl with guys like Neal Olkewicz, Rich Milot and Mel Kaufman playing significant roles and these guys were either undrafted free agents or late round draft picks. LaVar Arrington's presence here in Washington from 2000-2005 is evidence that having a high profile, high draft pick at LB does not a great defense or team make. Especially when that linebacker does not fit into the team concept. 3. I was actually more worried about the team being able to find a capable veteran to bring in as the #3 corner as the Redskins really had nothing behind Springs and Rogers after Harris was released. Jimoh was not an option. The fact the team was able to sign Wright for a decent price and provide insurance at the critical corner spot is huge for this club. 4. Whether the team drafts a linebacker or not I would not be surprised to see the Redskins bring in another veteran before camp to compete for a spot. You are going to see a capable vet or two released in the period after the draft leading up to camp as teams decide to save money and go with younger players at certain spots. The starter for the Skins could end up being someone not on the radar screen right now. Williams very rarely starts rookies right away, so I would anticipate seeing that #53 pick LB not starting until mid-season as with Taylor and Rogers the past 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPstretch Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 it is hard to say if carlos would have started right away in 2005. he was hurt in preseason, i believe he was coming off a stress fracture? so i think that is why he didnt start. it was very clear walt harris was not the answer at CB, so im wondering if his injury was what kept him on the sideline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 it is hard to say if carlos would have started right away in 2005. he was hurt in preseason, i believe he was coming off a stress fracture? so i think that is why he didnt start. it was very clear walt harris was not the answer at CB, so im wondering if his injury was what kept him on the sideline Actually, Walt Harris held up pretty well early on. It was only after the Giants game that people were calling for his head. Sean Taylor only started early because Andre Lott went down with an injury. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 has walt harris been picked up by a team yet.. If not, I would welcome him with open arms to be our #4 or #5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weganator Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 has walt harris been picked up by a team yet.. If not, I would welcome him with open arms to be our #4 or #5 We tried throwing a contract his way..... but he couldnt catch it....:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 has walt harris been picked up by a team yet.. If not, I would welcome him with open arms to be our #4 or #5 He signed with the 49ers. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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