real redskin Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Would be a great fit. You are looking at a undersized (yes) but powerful and relentless guy. He knows his position well and meets the RB at the slot everytime they run. Good for INT's, and goalline D too. Remember he came from the same system that had EJ Henderson, and Shawn Merriman. Everyone including Dallas passed on Merriman and it cost them. Take Jackson if he is available and focas on you next 5 picks being a depth thing at 2X OL, 2X DL and a CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I would be so happy if we took Dqwell. I really dont think he slips to us though. He should go early second. Ive got my fingers crossed though. I think if he does somehow slip to #53, the coaching staff likes him and will probably pick him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIDETHEWALRUS Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 UMD also produced Leon Joe, a guy who was a monster in college but flopped in the NFL. Henderson has been fairly ineffective with the Vikings. Merriman was more of a DE for the Terps than a LB. UMD doesn't really have a good history of LBs succeeding in college and in the NFL. I think alot of the college level success of UMD LBs is due to the system. All that being said I would be extremely happy to see DeQwell Jackson become a redskin at #53. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinklein Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I'd love D'Qwell. I think he would have some difficulties at the NFL level (he isn't as fast as the ideal NFL LB), but that pick would certainly put a grin on my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 UMD also produced Leon Joe, a guy who was a monster in college but flopped in the NFL.Henderson has been fairly ineffective with the Vikings. Merriman was more of a DE for the Terps than a LB. UMD doesn't really have a good history of LBs succeeding in college and in the NFL. I think alot of the college level success of UMD LBs is due to the system. All that being said I would be extremely happy to see DeQwell Jackson become a redskin at #53. Uhhh I dont see how you could call Leon Joe a flop in the NFL. He was a good college player but was never regarded as a blue chip NFL prospect. He wasnt drafted untill the 4th round. EJ was always considered a little slow for the NFL, but I think he is steadily improving for the Vikes. He is still the starter. Merriman was a DE/LB hybrid, the LEO. But yes he was more like a DE. Maryland has had very good success in exporting players into NFL recently, especially on defense. Madieu Williams, Domonique Foxworth, Shawne Merriman, EJ Henderson, and Kris Jenkins have all found success in the NFL. Sure, its no Miami, but Maryland has certainly proven it can mold successful pro players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIDETHEWALRUS Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I'm a terp alum, but I call 'em like I see 'em. The Vikes are looking to upgrade over EJ. Leon Joe was never considered a blue chip but he did have a stellar career at UMD and was an extremely athletic player. Jackson is very similar to EJ Henderson. Jackson is very undersized for the MLB position, EJ was a little undersized. They both had poor performances at the combine. They both had this knack for being involved in every single play on the Terp defense. I am not discounting the contributions of UMD players in the NFL. I am simply stating that UMD has had excellent college level LBs whose skills did not translate well to the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilbur58z Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I doubt they displace Marshall at MLB. Lindsey said in the Times recently that they didn't want to move him and be in a position where someone else has to learn all the calls. That's what they'd have to do if they selected Jackson. McIntosh has played all three positions at Miami, so that's got to be attractive to Gregg Williams. He likes his LBs interchangeable. And if something happened to Marshall, McIntosh could move inside and Clemons or Holdman could step in at weakside. It's more likely McIntosh will be there at #53 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltimateSkins Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 He's a great player and I would love to have him, but unless we trade up its probably out of the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIDETHEWALRUS Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Some say DeQwell is better suited to move to WLB instead of staying in the middle. I think Jackson is a far better prospect than McIntosh, but that is why we are more likely to have a shot at McIntosh than we are DeQwell. Going solely off what they did in college, Jackson is the far better player. How it translates...well that is to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Smash Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 i say mcintosh is more likely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorPickSix Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 if d'qwell is there at 53 we definitely take him, but i am fairly sure he will go to someone like oakland or tennessee at the top of the 2nd round. but if he does fall to 53, we will snatch him up in an instant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I like University of Georgia's Max Jean-Gilles. He is a mauler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaught76 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 At this point, it is hard to say who will fall to us. I think Hodge from Iowa is the better fit for our defense because he has played both inside and outside linebacker positions. Bobby Carpenter would probably be the best fit, but I don't see him sliding to #53 pick. Don't know much about McIntosh, but I haven't been over-impressed with his highlights. I think Hodge or Thomas Howard from UTEP would be our best linebacker choice at this pick. Hopefully, one of the 2 of them fall. Realistically though, if don't make any moves with our current draft order, I think we take a CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPstretch Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 thomas howard is not the answer at OLB, trust me on that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaught76 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Personally, after reading all the pros and cons and watching highlight videos, I think Hodge would be the best fit for our defense. I wasn't all that impressed with McIntosh. I don't know enough about Howard's game, but he seems to have his head on straight. Jon Alston just doesn't seem liked he'd be right for us, so unless Carpenter, Greenway, or Sims falls down to #53, which I highly doubt, I can see us taking Hodge with the pick. Like I said before though, I bet we take a CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpnasty Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 how about drafting Manny Lawson if he fall to us and converting him in to a LB. does anyone know what round he might be going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregpeck99 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 There is a consesus building that the Skins will stay at # 53 and draft a LB. I disagree vehemently. The LBs likey to be available are undersized, mediocre and not good values. The Draft is deeper in CBs and to pick one at #53 would make more sense in my opinion (e.g. Griffin, Hunter, Marshall, Lematis and so on). Nonetheless, the Skins are pretty deep at CB with Springs, Rogers, Jimoh, Wright, Morton and Patterson. Therefore I believe the Sklins will go for an Offensive player such as Fasano, Byrd or Callahagn if they stay at # 53. My hope however, is that the FO will show some balls and trade up to grab a "special" player in this Draft such as Nick Mangold, Marcus McNeil or Bobby Carpenter. For a team that has most of the pieces already in place that is the only way to go on Day # 1 of the Draft ... there is plenty of cannon fodder to be had on Day # 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeronimobrat Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I was unable to see the combine workout for the linebackers- so I am not able to insinuate on who would the best possible plug-in at the weakside. But, from analyzing the threads- it would appear that Roger McIntosh has the most intangibles for playing the linebacker positions! Joe Gibbs spoke adamantly about choosing the best possible player with the pick? And I agree that Roger McIntosh would be just that player! It would not hurt to add an Offensive lineman x2, Kicker and a Guard! :eaglesuck :gaintsuck :dallasuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawdawg Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I agree, trading up for Carpenter would be phenomenal. However, keep in mind that Gregg Williams has turned Lemar Marshall into a starting middle linebacker. He is undersized for a MLB, he wasn't fast enough to play OLB, but he did. If Williams want McIntosh or someone else rather then trading up, then I will trust Williams eye and watch him develop the talent. Gregg Williams system is geared around doing your job, if you do you job, you don't have to run all over the place trying to catch up to the play ie. Lavar Arrington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEM10 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 What makes anyone think that he will fall that low. He had a good combine and is rated on of the top five linebackers in the draft. I just see this wish being unrealistic as much as I would love to see him in burgandy and gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwasm Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 If he slips to us, grab him! This way, you can move Lemar Marshall outside and put Jackson in the middle. Me likey, me likey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel22 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I honestly believe if my grandmother suited up for VT, Mary, UVA, or WVA she would get buzz on this board for the #53 pick :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtMonk=HOF Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 don't forget DT Randy Starks who is becoming a serviceable tackle in Tennessee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallyHo Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Are we gonna have a thread on every single draft eligible U of Maryland player? Maybe if the Redskins scouts could only travel via roller skate and moped, it might make sense to keep the scouting within 10 miles of FedEx. Thank God our scouts use planes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailskipper Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I doubt they displace Marshall at MLB. Lindsey said in the Times recently that they didn't want to move him and be in a position where someone else has to learn all the calls. That's what they'd have to do if they selected Jackson.McIntosh has played all three positions at Miami, so that's got to be attractive to Gregg Williams. He likes his LBs interchangeable. And if something happened to Marshall, McIntosh could move inside and Clemons or Holdman could step in at weakside. It's more likely McIntosh will be there at #53 as well. D'qwell played WQLB before last season...so he would be able to transition back over very easily. If he falls to teh second round i think we might take him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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