JimmiJo Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/04/24/AR2006042401716.html Gibbs Says Draft Status Is Unlikely to Change By Howard Bryant Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, April 25, 2006; Page E04 With the NFL draft five days away, Washington Redskins Coach Joe Gibbs said yesterday that it was unlikely that the Redskins could attempt to move up from their spot in the second round. Currently, the Redskins will not pick until the 53rd spot on the first day of the draft Saturday and, thanks to a successful free agent signing period, do not approach the draft with many obvious holes. With the loss of LaVar Arrington, the Redskins have been in the market for a linebacker, but outside of re-signing Chris Clemons and Warrick Holdman the team did not make a deal for a front-line starter at the position. "Obviously, when you're at 53, you need to calculate who will be there," Gibbs said. "I think you could always move up, and when you get through with your final calculations you have to decide if it's smart. We've had some people talk to us about it, but it is not very likely we'll be able to do something." Click on link for full article... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 This is gonna be the slowest week ever.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 its just apart of the national plan.. remmeber last year pastabelly told that we were highly interested in campbell. i bet u that wont happen again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Many will discount this as misinformation, smokescreen, etc.... but I believe him. I think we're staying put. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSO Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Lol... I think some of us want a first round pick simply because we're bored right now. Maybe we should've signed all of our new FAs a bit slower instead of all at once. Someone tell Danny boy to ease the pain for us next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDSKINSQ Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 im cool with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDSKINSQ Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 although we might try to get up on draft day because last year people found out what we wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNeverDie Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 C'mon down Roger McIntosh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveStrongSkins Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 can someone please post when else we pick in the draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 the Redskins are going to get a quality player at #53. there is really no reason to trade up into the first round and have to pay first round money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clathel Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I think he is telling the truth....We wont move up....However, we may make some trades to get additional picks in the 3rd and 4th rounds.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jivelikenice Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I'm fine with staying put AS LONG AS WE DON'T DRAFT fASANO!!! (or a lineman for that matter)..... With one pick we absolutely can't waste it and our multiple picks are where we should address o-line depth.Let's focus on the defense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfbovey Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I think the Skins will stay put, and they'll surprise everyone with who they pick in the 2nd round. I don't think it will be a linebacker or a corner. I'm thinking it will be an offensive lineman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSKNfaithfull Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Didn't he say this last year when Patabelly broke the story that we were trading to get Cambell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorfro Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 why would we want to make any moves to move up in the draft? We would blow the pick even if we had the #1. We suck at the draft. I'm sure someone will want to list all the great players we've gotten through the draft but on a percentage basis, most of our draft picks don't pan out. We are much better at building our team through free agency. Stick with your best pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsDukes Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 why would we want to make any moves to move up in the draft? We would blow the pick even if we had the #1. We suck at the draft. I'm sure someone will want to list all the great players we've gotten through the draft but on a percentage basis, most of our draft picks don't pan out. We are much better at building our team through free agency. Stick with your best pitch. On "a percentage basis" league wide most draft picks don't pan out. Especially given a three year or so window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philal0102 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 i would rather us not move up anyways... i think we should just keep our 1st next year. PAK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 On "a percentage basis" league wide most draft picks don't pan out. Especially given a three year or so window. Yeah, I dont think enough people understand this. Perecentage-wise I doubt we are far behind the league "average" however you would measure it. We tend to have less picks than most teams, so we have less impact players from the draft. But recently, say, since 2000 we have done decently well for the picks we have had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 There will be too many good guys available at #53 to trade up and lost more picks. Someone will be available between LB D'Qwell Jackson, LB Rocky McIntosh, OG Max Jean-Gilles and a few others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Monty Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 My least favorite part of the article: As much as Gibbs prefers full participation at offseason workouts, he said he had made an arrangement with safety Adam Archuleta, who has his own conditioning program but has agreed to alternate between Washington and his personal workout routine on the West Coast. . So basically we'd have 100% attendance if not for Archuleta. I'm sure he'll be great for us, and I'm glad we signed him, but splitting time between the TEAM and getting closer with his TEAMmates and personal training out West is not cool with me. Hell-- Lloyd continued working out with the team even though he hadn't signed a new deal yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I wouldn't be surprised to see a trade down if we are not getting the right "value" at 53 This staff is big on the concept of value, and maximizing it. If the right player is not there, look for a trade down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPstretch Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 i cant wait for the draft....to be over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoBob Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 2nd round picks provide the best combo of $$ and contribution...In my dream world we would trade our #1 next year for a #2 this year....but I have a nagging doubt that it will happen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 TheFullMonty - From the Washington Times article, Gibbs said new safety Adam Archuleta has been splitting his time between Redskin Park and his California home. "In general, we want everybody here every day, but it's voluntary," Gibbs said. "In Arch's case, it's a little different. He has a lifting program he's used for years. He's spent two weeks here, one week out there and then two weeks here." ... It's not like he's been here for only a few days. He's been here 4 out of 5 weeks according to Gibbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Monty Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 TheFullMonty -From the Washington Times article, Gibbs said new safety Adam Archuleta has been splitting his time between Redskin Park and his California home. "In general, we want everybody here every day, but it's voluntary," Gibbs said. "In Arch's case, it's a little different. He has a lifting program he's used for years. He's spent two weeks here, one week out there and then two weeks here." ... It's not like he's been here for only a few days. He's been here 4 out of 5 weeks according to Gibbs. Point taken, Nighthawk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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