Jamal Anderson DE 6'6 280LBS Arkansas

[darkwing99]

Jamal Anderson DE 6'6 280lbs, good pass rusher and excellent run stopper. First team All-SEC. WE NEED TO GET THIS KID......mark my words. I have kep an eye on this kid and he is like a lite version of Julius Peppers . All he is missing is that superb expolsiveness that Peppers has. But no t by much, he is exactly what we need to get. However, he WILL be gone by the 3rd round. God, why did we have to get Duckett.........:cry:

[akhhorus]

Anderson is a very good player, calling him Peppers is semi-ridiculous. Peppers was one of the greatest athletes of the last 10 years to come into the NFL. Anderson is a very good player. And from my understanding, he's staying another year. Also, he'll be a late 1st rounder no matter when he comes out. Especially with the dearth of DLmen in the draft this year at the top.

[darkwing99]

Ok, maybe I was trying to pimp him too hard I guess:) . But he is a damn good player though like has been said.

[danny's stogie]

The fact is that there's no Seymour or Peppers in this draft. Moses and Adams are good, solid prospects, but neither, let alone Anderson, are in that class and I don't think either are worthy of a top pick.

[tuckahoeskin]

What do you guys think of Justin Harrell (DT) and Turk McBride (DE), both out of Tennessee, with late picks? Harrell was a pretty good prospect before his biceps injury. McBride is a DE that the Vols had to move to DT with Harrell's injury. They both could be under the radar because of this.

After watching Alan Branch today, I'm not convinced. I'm thinking IF we can trade down, at all, it might be the play.

[skinsfan36]

What do you guys think of Justin Harrell (DT) and Turk McBride (DE), both out of Tennessee, with late picks? Harrell was a pretty good prospect before his biceps injury. McBride is a DE that the Vols had to move to DT with Harrell's injury. They both could be under the radar because of this.

After watching Alan Branch today, I'm not convinced. I'm thinking IF we can trade down, at all, it might be the play.
id take them in the 5th round in a heartbeat

[tuckahoeskin]

id take them in the 5th round in a heartbeat


I'd be fine with that also, but think they might last longer -- at this point. It all changes after the combine. From what I've read about Harrell, he may not be ready for the combine. If that's the case, sixth or seventh round could be possible. I would definitely take a chance on him, though.

[openallnight]

looks like Anderson is coming out.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2723489

[guinness4health]

Anderson is a very good player, calling him Peppers is semi-ridiculous. Peppers was one of the greatest athletes of the last 10 years to come into the NFL. Anderson is a very good player. And from my understanding, he's staying another year. Also, he'll be a late 1st rounder no matter when he comes out. Especially with the dearth of DLmen in the draft this year at the top.

could be a good target if we trade down

[techskinsfan]

i saw on mel kipers top 5 when they were talkin bout calvin johnson on espn yesterday and this kid was on there...so takin that into account we prolly would be able to get him at 6 but not too much further down

sorry i have no link for that i was lookin for one but it was on a graphic on sportscenter yesterday

[TerpSkins]

looks like Anderson is coming out.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2723489

The article depicts him as a high character guy.

[skinsfan36]

The article depicts him as a high character guy.
well if hes also super smart and fights his guts out then he will be a skin next year :rolleyes:

[REDMAN]

The kid is very talented. I would have to give him a long hard look.

[fent]

i'm warming up on this kid. he's not to Branch level for me yet, but i wouldn't be opposed to picking him up. this season was obviously a big year with 13.5 sacks, 65 tackles, and 19.5 tackles for loss. But last year he put up 10.5 tackles for loss and only started in 5 games (took over the last half of the season because the starter got injured). sounds like the kid's a disruptive force.

[VegasSkinsFan]

I would be happy with either of these situations :
a. sign justin smith, draft branch
b. sign terdell sands, draft anderson
c. sign both both sands/smith trade down and pick up mlb,cb/s or branch/anderson if either one of them fell. I dont think sands will command a huge price since i feel the FO will pay huge for clements. Late round picks for line depth and keep all of our remaining 2008 picks. We need younger, more athletic players eventually huh. Go Skins !!!

[chrisbcbu]

If it came down to Branch and Anderson i think i would lean towards Anderson. i watched alot of SEC football and he was a force against the run and pass.

[Sormxh]

Sorry if this comes out messed up...this is my first time posting.

Anyway, I want to throw my name in the hat as a supporter of Jamaal Anderson. In fact, I will not be upset for a moment if we spend out #6 on this man. The reason for this is simple:

Character

As a fan, I want someone who I can root for as both a player and a person. After reading ESPN's recent article on Anderson (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft...tory?id=2830679 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft07/news/story?id=2830679)) I believe that Anderson is the draft prospect who best personifies the Redskins spirit.

I think a lot of us are too caught in what someone was rather than what someone will become. I get the impression that whatever happens with Anderson, good or bad, he will succeed because of his character. I can't say that about a lot of prospects.

One quote:

By his junior season, he was glad he'd gone along with it. He accumulated 13½ sacks, using speed moves and power moves, and decided it was time to turn pro. And Houston Nutt knew Jamaal was ready, on the field and off. He was so much more mature than the other players, had so much more perspective. And it all had to do with Glenn, who, by now, had been appointed by George Bush to the National Council on Disability and had served as chair of the Gallaudet Board of Trustees. He had mingled with President Clinton and been a keynote speaker nationally. And Jamaal had watched it all happen.

I'm trying to research the other top prospects at our position, and the more I read, the more I am sold on Anderson. To summarize, here are my rankings of who I want in a Redskins uniform next year (trade or no trade):

1) Anderson -- Fills a critical need at DE. Better than Adams against the run. Only played DE for 1 1/2 years. Former TE who could be thrown in time-to-time for trick plays. Above all else -- I don't doubt his ability to stay out of trouble, become a great locker room presence, and work his @$$ off to become successful. May not be the best now, but will almost certainly not be a bust.

2) Okoye -- Interesting DL prospect. Excellent upside. Can take on multiple blockers. Extremely smart and interested in improving (not lazy). Not sure if he is overrated based on his age though. Also, what is his personality like?

3) Landry -- The most sure things. All pro potential at an area of above-average need. A leader of the secondary at school and will become a leader wherever he goes.

4) CJ -- There is no doubt that we still need a top WR. I'd love to have him and believe he will be a solid player wherever he goes.

5) Branch -- Top DL available by most accounts. Fills another critical need for Skins. Humble but smart. Possible good character (but still have doubts). Anchored one of the top run defenses in the nation next year. Able to take on multiple blockers. Not sure what to think about "lazy" claims.

6) Adams -- Worried about his protection against the run. While he is the consensus top D player available, it doesn't mean that he's a good fit for us. What is his character like?

People I Don't Want

1) Reggie Nelson -- "Intelligence is a huge issue and he was not known to be a very good student..." from http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/s/reggienelson.html

2) Meriweather -- "Has some major character concerns and a number of incidents that will need to be checked into." http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/s/brandonmeriweather.html

Anyway, I thought I'd add something for once. I enjoy the site and enjoy reading all of your threads.

[Redskin4Life]

Here's an article I saw today on Anderson... kind of made me lean towards taking him. I just don't get the point of bringing this up:

Jamaal kept hearing the Washington Redskins were interested, and, because there'd been a recent protest in DC when Glenn got snubbed as a Gallaudet president candidate, Jamaal knew his dad was popular there. "Yeah, if I go to Washington, there'll be a deaf community section at Fed Ex Field," Jamaal said. "A Glenn Anderson section." But then, suddenly, the Redskins talked openly about trading the No. 6 overall pick. Were they not enamored of him? Did they know Jamaal's history?

The quote makes it seem like we don't want a stand up player..... doesn't mention the fact that he's only played the position for 1.5 years?!?!? Maybe that's the problem, the Skins DO know his history and that it maybe a stretch to take him this high... but if we trade back to the teens and he's still there, we better snatch him up.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft07/news/story?id=2830679

[VegasSkinsFan]

Welcome Sormhx. I wouldnt be upset if we drafted anderson either. Go Skins !!!

[skinsfan36]

Welcome Sormhx. I wouldnt be upset if we drafted anderson either. Go Skins !!!
me either at 6 for me its okoye or anderson

[ChiefPowhatan17]

Okoye seems to have the inside lane as far as for what the coaches want. Super smart always wins in Gibbs land. Don't get me wrong I would be happy with Anderson also. I think that it is between the 3 now. Okoye, Anderson, or Adams. Seems like Branch is out of the question for us now. I don't know exactly why, because they say he is lazy or bad with playbooks.

[shally]

If it came down to Branch and Anderson i think i would lean towards Anderson. i watched alot of SEC football and he was a force against the run and pass.

plus he has the potential to play inside or outside eventually

could turn into the next charles mann and wouldnt that be nice ??

[GeneralDisorder]

Today's PFT has us trading down with the Bills (They get Peterson at 6) and picking up Anderson at 13.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2007mockdraft6.0.htm

They don't mention yet what other pick(s) we get for trading down - the Bills presently have a 2nd (43) two 3rd's (74 & 92) and a 4th (111)...

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Today's PFT has us trading down with the Bills (They get Peterson at 6) and picking up Anderson at 13.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2007mockdraft6.0.htm

They don't mention yet what other pick(s) we get for trading down - the Bills presently have a 2nd (43) two 3rd's (74 & 92) and a 4th (111)...
I would take any one of those picks to move down and still be able to draft Anderson. He's the guy I want anyways...

[GeneralDisorder]

Maybe we get Dockery back...

:)

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Maybe we get Dockery back...

:)
As long as they don't give us back Robert Royal or Holdman...lol...

[GeneralDisorder]

It'll probably be Brian Moorman as a tackle dummy for Sean Taylor...

[Poindexter]

I agree, I wouldn't be sad if we got Okoye or Anderson. Both are going to be good player as long as they have the proper coaching and I think we have some real coaches on our D-Line

[SpicyMcHaggis]

It'll probably be Brian Moorman as a tackle dummy for Sean Taylor...
:lol1:

[shally]

Maybe we get Dockery back...

:)

not at his new contract...LOL.. we could not afford him

[colkurtz]

Sorry if this comes out messed up...this is my first time posting.

Anyway, I want to throw my name in the hat as a supporter of Jamaal Anderson. In fact, I will not be upset for a moment if we spend out #6 on this man. The reason for this is simple:

Character

As a fan, I want someone who I can root for as both a player and a person. After reading ESPN's recent article on Anderson (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft...tory?id=2830679 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft07/news/story?id=2830679)) I believe that Anderson is the draft prospect who best personifies the Redskins spirit.

I think a lot of us are too caught in what someone was rather than what someone will become. I get the impression that whatever happens with Anderson, good or bad, he will succeed because of his character. I can't say that about a lot of prospects.

One quote:

By his junior season, he was glad he'd gone along with it. He accumulated 13½ sacks, using speed moves and power moves, and decided it was time to turn pro. And Houston Nutt knew Jamaal was ready, on the field and off. He was so much more mature than the other players, had so much more perspective. And it all had to do with Glenn, who, by now, had been appointed by George Bush to the National Council on Disability and had served as chair of the Gallaudet Board of Trustees. He had mingled with President Clinton and been a keynote speaker nationally. And Jamaal had watched it all happen.

I'm trying to research the other top prospects at our position, and the more I read, the more I am sold on Anderson. To summarize, here are my rankings of who I want in a Redskins uniform next year (trade or no trade):

1) Anderson -- Fills a critical need at DE. Better than Adams against the run. Only played DE for 1 1/2 years. Former TE who could be thrown in time-to-time for trick plays. Above all else -- I don't doubt his ability to stay out of trouble, become a great locker room presence, and work his @$$ off to become successful. May not be the best now, but will almost certainly not be a bust.

2) Okoye -- Interesting DL prospect. Excellent upside. Can take on multiple blockers. Extremely smart and interested in improving (not lazy). Not sure if he is overrated based on his age though. Also, what is his personality like?

3) Landry -- The most sure things. All pro potential at an area of above-average need. A leader of the secondary at school and will become a leader wherever he goes.

4) CJ -- There is no doubt that we still need a top WR. I'd love to have him and believe he will be a solid player wherever he goes.

5) Branch -- Top DL available by most accounts. Fills another critical need for Skins. Humble but smart. Possible good character (but still have doubts). Anchored one of the top run defenses in the nation next year. Able to take on multiple blockers. Not sure what to think about "lazy" claims.

6) Adams -- Worried about his protection against the run. While he is the consensus top D player available, it doesn't mean that he's a good fit for us. What is his character like?

People I Don't Want

1) Reggie Nelson -- "Intelligence is a huge issue and he was not known to be a very good student..." from http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/s/reggienelson.html

2) Meriweather -- "Has some major character concerns and a number of incidents that will need to be checked into." http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/s/brandonmeriweather.html

Anyway, I thought I'd add something for once. I enjoy the site and enjoy reading all of your threads.

Good second post! Welcome to hR. Some of us support Anderson and you did a good analysis here. I think he is the Redskins second choice after Okoye. More because Okoye will fix the run defense which deteriorated last season, as well as getting an inside pass rush.

In any tradedown scenario we have probably more chance to get Anderson than Okoye.

[urobm]

Sorry if this comes out messed up...this is my first time posting.

Anyway, I want to throw my name in the hat as a supporter of Jamaal Anderson. In fact, I will not be upset for a moment if we spend out #6 on this man. The reason for this is simple:

Character

As a fan, I want someone who I can root for as both a player and a person. After reading ESPN's recent article on Anderson (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft...tory?id=2830679 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft07/news/story?id=2830679)) I believe that Anderson is the draft prospect who best personifies the Redskins spirit.

I think a lot of us are too caught in what someone was rather than what someone will become. I get the impression that whatever happens with Anderson, good or bad, he will succeed because of his character. I can't say that about a lot of prospects.

One quote:

By his junior season, he was glad he'd gone along with it. He accumulated 13½ sacks, using speed moves and power moves, and decided it was time to turn pro. And Houston Nutt knew Jamaal was ready, on the field and off. He was so much more mature than the other players, had so much more perspective. And it all had to do with Glenn, who, by now, had been appointed by George Bush to the National Council on Disability and had served as chair of the Gallaudet Board of Trustees. He had mingled with President Clinton and been a keynote speaker nationally. And Jamaal had watched it all happen.

I'm trying to research the other top prospects at our position, and the more I read, the more I am sold on Anderson. To summarize, here are my rankings of who I want in a Redskins uniform next year (trade or no trade):

1) Anderson -- Fills a critical need at DE. Better than Adams against the run. Only played DE for 1 1/2 years. Former TE who could be thrown in time-to-time for trick plays. Above all else -- I don't doubt his ability to stay out of trouble, become a great locker room presence, and work his @$$ off to become successful. May not be the best now, but will almost certainly not be a bust.

2) Okoye -- Interesting DL prospect. Excellent upside. Can take on multiple blockers. Extremely smart and interested in improving (not lazy). Not sure if he is overrated based on his age though. Also, what is his personality like?

3) Landry -- The most sure things. All pro potential at an area of above-average need. A leader of the secondary at school and will become a leader wherever he goes.

4) CJ -- There is no doubt that we still need a top WR. I'd love to have him and believe he will be a solid player wherever he goes.

5) Branch -- Top DL available by most accounts. Fills another critical need for Skins. Humble but smart. Possible good character (but still have doubts). Anchored one of the top run defenses in the nation next year. Able to take on multiple blockers. Not sure what to think about "lazy" claims.

6) Adams -- Worried about his protection against the run. While he is the consensus top D player available, it doesn't mean that he's a good fit for us. What is his character like?

People I Don't Want

1) Reggie Nelson -- "Intelligence is a huge issue and he was not known to be a very good student..." from http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/s/reggienelson.html

2) Meriweather -- "Has some major character concerns and a number of incidents that will need to be checked into." http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/s/brandonmeriweather.html

Anyway, I thought I'd add something for once. I enjoy the site and enjoy reading all of your threads.


Very good analysis, and exactly the order I rank them. Anderson would immediately be an upgrade. He is so big and quick, that he could become a force on the outside. He works very hard, so he will only get better. Being inexperienced, is the only red flag, because he will be a work in progress, but when it comes down it, he will be a very good pick. He will be an ever better pick if we could trade down and still get him.

I dont want to knock okoye at all because he is a great prospect as well, but its hard to pass on a complete DE. Really what is needed with the later pick is just a big body, so Fletcher, Washington, and Mcintosh can make plays.

[tyrone_rush_fan]

I'm sorry if this was mentioned before, but I just realized that Gaines Adams will be 24 in June. That's almost 3 years older than Anderson, and a full 4 years older than Okoye. I used to be a supporter of Adams, but NFL careers are just so short to begin with anyways. So, I'm definitely on the Okoye and Anderson bandwagon now (if we go Dline).

[urobm]

I'm sorry if this was mentioned before, but I just realized that Gaines Adams will be 24 in June. That's almost 3 years older than Anderson, and a full 4 years older than Okoye. I used to be a supporter of Adams, but NFL careers are just so short to begin with anyways. So, I'm definitely on the Okoye and Anderson bandwagon now (if we go Dline).


You know its funny you mention that, because I was glancing through and noticed various prospects were 24yrs old or soon to be.

[Dmode621]

Today's PFT has us trading down with the Bills (They get Peterson at 6) and picking up Anderson at 13.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2007mockdraft6.0.htm

They don't mention yet what other pick(s) we get for trading down - the Bills presently have a 2nd (43) two 3rd's (74 & 92) and a 4th (111)...

That wouldn't be sweet. That would be SWEET ASS SWEET!!!

The player I really want the most in this draft is Anderson. IMO he could turn out to be a Strahan type in the pros. The only knock on him is that he is new to the position, playing for like 2 years. Well last year he had more sacks than Gaines Adams, the consensus top pass rusher in the draft AND he is good against the run.

The guy was a WR(so you know the athleticism is there), gained around 70 lbs. and stepped in and played great as a DE. Not to mention that he is a high character guy.

Kiper had him ranked higher than Adams when he declared and now he is slowly dropping. Now that he is dropping, we are in perfect position to trade down and still draft him. That would be a great draft day, IMO.