morpheusmeyers Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 The Skins by all accounts have had a quiet offseason. They've signed Fletcher and Smoot, and that's about it. But they've made the headlines with numerous potential trades. #6 for Briggs and #31. #6 for New England's #24 and #28. #6 for Asante Samuel and #28. #6 and Betts for the Cleveland's #3 and a 3rd rounder. #6 to Atlanta. And on and on. Dan Snyder loves making the offseason headlines. But maybe the Skins are finally getting smart and are planning on keeping the #6 unless an offer comes their way they simply can't refuse. Laron Landry at #6 would be a great move. And it would surprise teams like Atlanta, perhaps forcing them into a desperate trade offer while on the clock that would allow the Skins their choice of defensive players on the board (Anderson, Branch, and maybe Okoye), while stockpiling extra draft picks. And if an unbelievable trade offer doesn't materialize, then the Skins stick with Landry who would make a tremendous safety combo with Sean Taylor. I keep hearing the Skins like Okoye and Branch, but is Landry a real possibility? Remember three years ago most people thought the Skins would draft Kellen Winslow. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie5 Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Dan Snyder loves making the offseason headlines. Come on -- enough of the Lenny P. support. He "loves making offseason headlines"? Have we gotten this from Snyder's mouth? Man, I LOVE making offseason headlines! LOVE IT! Winning games? Yeah, sure: whatever. I know that when the team doesn't win, everything is (and perhaps should be) called into doubt, but this is one of those cliches that just won't hunt. Having said that, I do like Landry and would think they must be considering him at #6, assuming they keep the pick. Okoye, Anderson, Adams, Landry wouldn't bother me at all at #6, but I'd still like to trade down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxpck Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 OKOYE BRANCH LANDRY I would be happy with any of em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpheusmeyers Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 If the Skins draft Landry and trade him to the Falcons with the Falcons on the clock the Skins know exactly who they can pick up with Atlanta's #1 while adding additional picks. Anderson will prob be there. Branch, too. Okoye maybe. Why draft Anderson or Branch at #6 when they should be able to get either with Atlanta's #1? If the call doesn't come from the Falcons (or someone else) they simply keep Landry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfor4 Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 We dont need another safety,we must fix the D-Line!Any way we do that will be fine with me,either DT or DL is a must! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishisthegreatstuff Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 i say we either trade down or draft landry with the 6th pick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 But they've made the headlines with numerous potential trades wrong, they made ONE trade, and ONE nixed trade offer everything else has been idle speculation by uniformed sports hacks, being passed off as truth when other sites cut & paste only a snippet of the article out of context Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooper Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 D-line, d-line, d-line! Come on, Joe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 D-line, d-line, d-line! Come on, Joe! Im with you Hoop, either Okoye, or some other D-lineman, unless a trade comes about for a player of need and a pick or multiple picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dent19 Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Landry would make the most sense if CJ is gone and we dont get a rediculous trade offer (ei...SAINTS for Ricky) Team him with ST and thats a better pass rush. QB would have nowhere to go but down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciacbw Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Landry would make the most sense if CJ is gone and we dont get a rediculous trade offer (ei...SAINTS for Ricky)Team him with ST and thats a better pass rush. QB would have nowhere to go but down... I know could you imnagine the speed in the secondary with all of these guys and a healthy Springs. The whole field would be covered by sub 4.4 guys. Skins need to go with best player available at 6 and that would be landry imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talk show host Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 ive recently discovered that i can rate threads. comes in handy for times like these. i feel very stupid that ive been coming to this site for a while and never really paid attention to the ratings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clathel Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Anderson, and Landry ....if Thomas isnt there if thomas is there we have to take him. Every prognosticator seems to have him as the first or second best player in the draft.there are several known PB quality kids in this Draft....Peterson, Thomas, Quinn, Russell, Adams, Anderson, Landry, and CJ and they will go in any order the GM's desire. Some GM's build for the future and consider which position is getting older or where they are lacking talent, and some just get an illogical desire for one player(see: Russell...who will be picked before Quinn...???...I hate the Irish and still see Quinn as a better QB) So trying to figure out this draft is sort of hard. I heard that ESPN now reports that Adams is their man. Does Tampa Take CJ, Peterson or Tampa in that case? We might get another PB OT on this team and take pressure off Samuels, who hasnt looked as good in the last few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdaddy Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 If the Skins draft Landry and trade him to the Falcons with the Falcons on the clock the Skins know exactly who they can pick up with Atlanta's #1 while adding additional picks. Anderson will prob be there. Branch, too. Okoye maybe. Why draft Anderson or Branch at #6 when they should be able to get either with Atlanta's #1? If the call doesn't come from the Falcons (or someone else) they simply keep Landry. This makes a lot of sense to me. It's also pretty simple. I'd be thrilled if we played it like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meek Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Dan Snyder loves making the offseason headlines.Come on -- enough of the Lenny P. support. He "loves making offseason headlines"? Have we gotten this from Snyder's mouth? Man, I LOVE making offseason headlines! LOVE IT! Winning games? Yeah, sure: whatever. I know that when the team doesn't win, everything is (and perhaps should be) called into doubt, but this is one of those cliches that just won't hunt. Having said that, I do like Landry and would think they must be considering him at #6, assuming they keep the pick. Okoye, Anderson, Adams, Landry wouldn't bother me at all at #6, but I'd still like to trade down. I used to subscribe to this philosophy, too, but I've realized that the Kool-Aid is just getting too sour these days. No denying that Snyder and Co. did make a senseless offer for Briggs and Angelo's stubborness was our only saving grace on that one. It wasn't purely some Pasquarelli or Rosenhaus smoke screen- the offer was reality. And if you don't think that there was some truth to the other rumors as well I'm afraid you're kidding yourself. The bad news is that it doesn't look like Synder is learning from any of his past mistakes. The good news, though, is that external forces are keeping him from shooting himself in the foot this year...at least so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Deadman Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 #6 and Betts for the Cleveland's #3 and a 3rd rounder. #6 to Atlanta. And on and on. Never heard about a Betts to Cleveland trade........when did this happen? The only real trade proposal was to the Bears.......I'm not even sure the Redskins made an offical fooer to the Pats other than possibly see what the Pats might want for Samuel. Everything else has been rumor, hyperbole or other BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouvan59 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I used to subscribe to this philosophy, too, but I've realized that the Kool-Aid is just getting too sour these days. No denying that Snyder and Co. did make a senseless offer for Briggs and Angelo's stubborness was our only saving grace on that one. It wasn't purely some Pasquarelli or Rosenhaus smoke screen- the offer was reality. And if you don't think that there was some truth to the other rumors as well I'm afraid you're kidding yourself. The bad news is that it doesn't look like Synder is learning from any of his past mistakes. The good news, though, is that external forces are keeping him from shooting himself in the foot this year...at least so far. So since Angelo already made two trades with the Jets and Skins and was in talks with the Skins and Giants among others on other trades does that mean he loves making headlines? With him, it's just a smart GM trying to upgrade his team. With us it's "Synder" not learning from past mistakes or trying to make headlines. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I do think Snyder is learning a little. He naturally went back to his ways after 06 because he thought that was what had gotten us to the playoffs in 06 (Moss, Portis, Brunell, all form trades). But this season, he realizes that drafting is very important. The last lesson he needs is that teams are made not in the first ornd, but in rounds 3-7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meek Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 So since Angelo already made two trades with the Jets and Skins and was in talks with the Skins and Giants among others on other trades does that mean he loves making headlines? With him, it's just a smart GM trying to upgrade his team. With us it's "Synder" not learning from past mistakes or trying to make headlines.:doh: Based on the fact that Angelo's moves have led the Bears to be the reigning NFC champs whereas Snyder's have led to a whole lot of headscratching and lack of wins I'd say your statement is a pretty fair assessment of the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedzoneHunter Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I wouldn't be against taking Landry or Okoye at #6, if we can't trade down, which should be our highest priority. By trading down, we should be able to get Reggie Nelson and a pretty decent DE in the 2nd round or a Tank Tyler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilbone13 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I'm still scratching my head as to why our FO didn't go out and sign a D-lineman in the offseason. Then it would make sense to take Landry at #6. BTW, many of the college scouts, Kiper/McShay are calling Landry the best D player in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaydana Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Does anyone know if we were to take Landry at #6 that, given what a great athlete he is and how greatly he is lorded over by more than a few teams, WHAT EXACTLY we could get for him in a swap? I know safeties are coveted but let's face it, it is clearly not valued like QB or RB. Please fill me in people, I just don't know what we could really get for him. Gimme some feedback football/draft experts out there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siven Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 we should easily be able to trade down and get a first 2nd and maybe a third if some team gets desperate for Landry or Peterson or Quinn (or Russell). Grab a DE, DT, and then maybe a guard, or a LB, or a corner, or a safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omeletpants Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Does anyone know if we were to take Landry at #6 that, given what a great athlete he is and how greatly he is lorded over by more than a few teams, WHAT EXACTLY we could get for him in a swap? I know safeties are coveted but let's face it, it is clearly not valued like QB or RB. Please fill me in people, I just don't know what we could really get for him. Gimme some feedback football/draft experts out there... There was an interesting article on draft trades on the ESPN Insider site yesterday. I can't link it but the general premise is that it's fairly difficult to move around the low end of the first round and when it happens the team trading the lower pick rarely gets full value especially when compared to the "point system" most teams use to value picks. There are exception like the Eli Manning trade but otherwise fair value isn't often achieved. Sooooo, if you are trading down from #6 be prepared to take a haircut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 the 1,213th Landry pimp thread. he's only 2 threads behind Calvin Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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