Grading the Draft

hail2skins · #1 04-26-2009, 08:00 PM

Ok, it's over and he's your opportunity to grade the draft. The poll is public so be honest.

LadyNRedskinsfan · #2 04-26-2009, 08:05 PM

I said D and that should be a D- I may not be in the majority, but I liked the Orakpo selection. The Kevin Barnes pick in the 3rd was a head scratcher but at least he should be able to contribute soon. The rest of the draft was like a really bad dream.....

BSMKF · #3 04-26-2009, 08:12 PM

I gave a B grade based on the fact we landed a stud DE at 13.

VegasSkinsFan · #4 04-26-2009, 08:15 PM

I gave it a C....only because i am drinking the koolaid about the lbs. I also like the 2 udfa's so far.

chris · #5 04-26-2009, 08:16 PM

I think orakpo was a steal but I'm not much on the cb in the third I guess time will tell...I like the linebackers picks but not much on the te pick...its way to early to really grade a draft so I hope they are all studs...hail skins...
gave it a B

ChiefPowhatan17 · #6 04-26-2009, 08:19 PM

Loved the Orakpo pick. Not very happy about day 2. We got some Linebackers which is good, but no one I 've really heard of.

We could have had Marcus Freeman with our #150, but we traded it.

NCskinsfanatic · #7 04-26-2009, 08:20 PM

If I'm being honest and grading the whole draft I say D. Orakpo has all the measureables and was an excellent value at pick 13, although I would have traded down or taken Oher.

I still have doubts about our ability to use him properly...first of all he's a DE, not an OLB imo. He will need to refine his technique and develop his pass rush skills while learning to play the run. Being fast and strong alone isnt good enouhgh anymore. If he cant play the run to Blache's liking he'll fair no better than Jason Taylor did.

Barnes has talent and size, while thin, hopefully he can add some muscle to his frame and bulk up just a bit. He is a much better prospect at CB than Tryon imo and should push Smoot for time. I think there were other directions(like OL) that we could have explored at 80 but again it was a good value pick.

From here down whether you base it on need or BPA the draft was a nightmare imo, filled with nothing more than UFA's and special teams players at best. I didnt expect to find starters on day two but anyone that doesnt think we could have done better based on BPA and/or our needs is really, really optimistic and has a lot more faith in the front office than I do.

BSMKF · #8 04-26-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by VegasSkinsFan

I gave it a C....only because i am drinking the koolaid about the lbs. I also like the 2 udfa's so far.

da Skins SNL parady has me drinkin the Cody Glenn koolaid

LOL

Keino · #9 04-26-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LadyNRedskinsfan

I said D and that should be a D- I may not be in the majority, but I liked the Orakpo selection. The Kevin Barnes pick in the 3rd was a head scratcher but at least he should be able to contribute soon. The rest of the draft was like a really bad dream.....

Yep.

Biggie · #10 04-26-2009, 08:25 PM

I would have said D, but I'm in a bad mood over drafting camp fodder in the fifth round.

So F, even though I like Orakpo.

native skin · #11 04-26-2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LadyNRedskinsfan

I said D and that should be a D- I may not be in the majority, but I liked the Orakpo selection. The Kevin Barnes pick in the 3rd was a head scratcher but at least he should be able to contribute soon. The rest of the draft was like a really bad dream.....

I agree with the D-. I'd like to see how Orakpo works outs before I pass judgment, at least they addressed a need. The rest of the draft was incredibly surreal. The only one that was not too much of a shock was the CB. We know Rogers is a crybaby, wants a big payday but can't catch a cold. I guess this confirms they are looking at options. But for the life of me, I can't understand why they would not try and pick up 3 OL with their remaining picks, even if they turn out to be crap. How can everyone I know know whats best for this team but Snyderrato?!

FunBunch5 · #12 04-26-2009, 08:26 PM

I like the first two pics, but I am a bit confused at why the FO completely ignored the OL.

CarMike · #13 04-26-2009, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LadyNRedskinsfan

I said D and that should be a D- I may not be in the majority, but I liked the Orakpo selection. The Kevin Barnes pick in the 3rd was a head scratcher but at least he should be able to contribute soon. The rest of the draft was like a really bad dream.....

my thoughts as well. Orakpo saved this draft from being a F for me. I wasn't thrilled with Orakpo but atleast he is a DE.

BurgundyNGold · #14 04-26-2009, 08:28 PM

I flat out graded this an F. It has to be the worst Redskins draft in recent memory. The only player that has any right to expect to see any significant time with us is Orakpo -- and that will be in *spite* of our system, but *because* of it.

1) Orakpo -- Tweener, one trick pony DE with superior speed but that does not fit our DL scheme.

Grade: C (because Orakpo just might be quick enough to only need one trick)

3) Kevin Barnes -- Has all the measurables but also has injury issues. Also, primarily a zone corner with no evidence to show that he can fit in Blache's man press scheme. Another disconnect between the FO and the HC. Unnecessary pick who will, at best, be the 4th corner on this team. Meanwhile, we have no starting WLB or RT and are weak at OG and C.

Grade: C-

5) Cody Glenn -- Less than 1 full year playing LB. Has injury problems. Has legal and character issues. Should have received an UDFA invite if available. If not, oh well. Meanwhile, Jamon Meridith (OT, South Carolina) and Duke Robinson (OG, Oklahoma) went less than 10 picks after this clown.

Grade F- (I wish Z- was a real grade)

6) Robert Henson -- Undersized WLB, which we don't need, who isn't even listed on ESPN's scouting board for OLB. He undoubtedly would have been available later or as an UDFA. Jared Newberry anyone? They might as well have drafted Jim Henson. In his current state, no less.

Grade: F

7) Eddie Williams -- TE who projects (and I use that term loosely) to H-Back or FB in the NFL. In the WCO there is no H-Back and this guy is not strong enough to play fullback. Oh, and he has no experience blocking. Not to mention we have a pro bowl FB and Lorenzo Neal is available as a FA. Finally, this clown wasn't even close to the best FB on the board and would have been available as an UDFA too.

Grade: F

7) Marko Mitchell -- I actually like this selection. The guy is a physical specimen with good plays on film. 6'-4" WR who runs a 4.49 40 and has a 32" vertical. I have no problem with taking a flier on physical freaks in the 7th. That's what the 7th round is for.

Grade: B+

ace4ever · #15 04-26-2009, 08:36 PM

I gave a C, only because Orakpo has the potential to be a very good player. Barnes was a pick that should have been used for OL, LB or even a RB. He could become an okay player, but who knows?
The other picks were pointless, at best. Seriously, we could have found better value or players who did not have an injury history that was recent.