LBetts Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Can't believe this! The dream scenario! Woke up and was scared to check my phone in case we'd reached for Harris or something similar, buzzing when I saw who'd fallen into our lap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltydog75 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 1 hour ago, MartinC said: I'd rather have Dalvin Tomlinson - he can plug is next to his College teammate and play inside in base at 0/1 tech. He is only a 2 down player but he's elite against the run. In related news we were last in the NFL last year on yards per carry conceded on 1st down. 2nd round might be a tick early for him but I'm not sure he will last until our 3rd round pick. Like the player, but question the fit. Agree with the need to improve the run D, but remember that both Foster and Compton are free agents after this year. You already have McGee/McClain/Allen up front along with guys like Lanier/Ioannidis/Hood, all of whom are under contract beyond next year. Not sure how you improve your run defense long-term if you have no long-term options at ILB. Seems to me pairing an ILB (ideally a three-down one with thump against the run) with what we already have on the D-line would improve the run D more than Tomlinson. I know it's not a zero-sum game, but I like my chances of taking a LB early and finding a DT late a whole lot more than vice versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 3 hours ago, RandyHolt said: I had a dream we drafted Allen last night. It was awesome. He somehow fell to us! Wait. Never mind. I had a similar dream where someone actually said his upside was that of Chris Baker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBeast Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Theres always one, no? We find a big gold nugget in the dirt exactly when we needed it and there's always somebody who wants to say it's Fool's Gold or other negative comment. I was praying for him to drop to us I could not believe that we got him. Literally I was in shock I couldn't ****ing believe it. He was the one guy I really wanted but did not believe that we had a chance in hell to get him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I don't know **** about CFB or the draft, but it seems like we've finally gotten a badass on the line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy Yoda Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Looks like he will be wearing #95, I'm a fan. Make the number your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlesnake88 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 1 hour ago, zoony said: I had a similar dream where someone actually said his upside was that of Chris Baker What in the ****? How could this comparison even be made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyHolt Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 95? Big Daddy Dan Wilkinson, ok and Chris Neild's beard approve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Sounds like we got a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 36 minutes ago, Rattlesnake88 said: What in the ****? How could this comparison even be made? People don't actually watch football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Rattlesnake88 said: What in the ****? How could this comparison even be made? You could ask him I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlesnake88 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I'll have to find the post lol. Crazy idea though. one guy(baker) is sloppy and relies on strength and size with reckless abandon (was pretty solid to be fair) another is a lean 286 who is a former linebacker, understands the game and where he needs to be, rarely overpursues, sniffs out screens and misdirection plays. And when he decides to rush the passer, uses hands and sheds blocks with ease. Some people are allergic to happiness lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Baker was vastly overrated by our fans. He's a decent player but nothing special. He ran out of steam easily and often took plays off. He also had awful football IQ and instincts. Remember that one time there was a loose fumble right by him and he was too busy celebrating a sack to notice? He talked a big game for a guy who was maybe a C+ player at best. But Skins fans love their charismatic scrubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roanoker Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 This unexpected selection just woke me up from an "I don't give a dam" attitude that I haven't been able to shake since the end of last season. I'm fired up, excited and ready to hop on the bandwagon! HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlesnake88 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I just watched this http://www.nfl.com/videos/washington-redskins/0ap3000000803884/Draft-Diaries-Jonathan-Allen-s-emotional-draft-day I'm so excited for this guy. He has a level head, smart on and off the field. Engaged and should never be an off field liability. I have heard some say he is not athletic, I laugh at this idea. For him to carry the weight he carries so well is a genetic blessing in its own right. Watching film break down of his read and react style mixed with legit interior pass rushing skills. We made the absolute best pick we could have made round one. Even if this pick does not work out, we did the RIGHT thing and it feels good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Rattlesnake88 said: Even if this pick does not work out, we did the RIGHT thing and it feels good This is excellent logic that I fear will go unremembered should Allen have shoulder issues early in his career as it has gone unremembered after other no-brainer moves we've made that have not always worked out. There are some who think we were stupid for hiring Spurrier, who, at the time, was considered an astoundingly fantastic hire. I've often said a move is a good one or a bad one the moment you make it, NOT based on how it works out, though how it works out CAN turn a dumb decision in to one fortunate to have been made. See Joe Gibbs when JKC made the hire initially as an example. You are right though, Allen is a decision that was absolutely the only one you could make given our needs and style of play. If he's fantastic it'll be good we made the choice but no special credit is earned for making the choice all of us would have made. Similarly, if he fails, no scorn exists for those who made a pick that was good this moment and remains good regardless of how Allen actually plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zCommander Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Rattlesnake88 said: I just watched this http://www.nfl.com/videos/washington-redskins/0ap3000000803884/Draft-Diaries-Jonathan-Allen-s-emotional-draft-day I'm so excited for this guy. He has a level head, smart on and off the field. Engaged and should never be an off field liability. I have heard some say he is not athletic, I laugh at this idea. For him to carry the weight he carries so well is a genetic blessing in its own right. Watching film break down of his read and react style mixed with legit interior pass rushing skills. We made the absolute best pick we could have made round one. Even if this pick does not work out, we did the RIGHT thing and it feels good The commish told Allen in his ear as they were hugging on the stage: "Great franchise. If you need something let me know." Ah, the commish still loves his Redskins deep down in his heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSO Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 10 hours ago, Morneblade said: We stole him. My god. WE HAVE JONATHAN ALLEN! WE HAVE JONATHAN ALLEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thought about you too when it was made. Happy for all of us who've been clamoring about Dline forever now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Can someone bump the "welcome to" thread from when we drafted cousins? I can't find it and would like to reminisce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz_4_life Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Give him 93!! Reminds me of Phillip Daniels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98ORAKPO98 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2015/08/how_alabamas_jonathan_allen_ev.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPG Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 4 hours ago, Skinz_4_life said: Give him 93!! Reminds me of Phillip Daniels I thought the same thing. Reminds me of Phillip Daniels. Trent has 93 though. His personality seems to resemble Phillips too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilco_holland Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Just saw the video of Redskins.com where you lands in D.C. I love this player man. Quote like: man I look foward to playing the cowboys. And the little stuff like when he comes into Bruce Allen office and takes of his Redskins cap. This is a great guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TSO Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 6 hours ago, TheGreatBuzz said: Can someone bump the "welcome to" thread from when we drafted cousins? I can't find it and would like to reminisce. It's archived, there's no bumping... but enjoy. Good times, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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