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Ok, time for a long thread. Not insider info but just putting together stuff I& #39;ve heard with my knowledge of football and the Redskins as a whole. Lots of credit to @JohnKeim and @RedskinsTalkPod please check out their podcasts. These are my draft predictions for 4/5/20.
1. The Redskins will most likely draft Chase Young at #2.
This is common knowledge and common sense at this point. Mind you, the Redskins are open to trade. That said it would have to be a RGIII or Ricky Williams type of trade for a team to go #2. Here& #39;s Why:
This is common knowledge and common sense at this point. Mind you, the Redskins are open to trade. That said it would have to be a RGIII or Ricky Williams type of trade for a team to go #2. Here& #39;s Why:
The value of the player gained for the team trading plays a significant role (see RGIII trade) as well as the value of a the player lost (Young) for the Redskins to trade back is significant. A pass rushing DE considered to be possibly better than the Bosas (coming from OSU)
is not something you give up for just an additional 1st.
I don& #39;t see the Dolphins trading up based on what I& #39;ve heard from Miami beat reporters as the Dolphins have become more comfortable with taking a QB that is not named Tua and I just can& #39;t see as of now another team
I don& #39;t see the Dolphins trading up based on what I& #39;ve heard from Miami beat reporters as the Dolphins have become more comfortable with taking a QB that is not named Tua and I just can& #39;t see as of now another team
having enough collateral to make the Redskins a good enough offer for them to pass up Young, Okudah or Simmons.
More. According to the ESPN Panthers& #39; beat writer, Rivera historically does not trade back on 1st round picks. Now granted he had GMs during his Carolina tenure, but
More. According to the ESPN Panthers& #39; beat writer, Rivera historically does not trade back on 1st round picks. Now granted he had GMs during his Carolina tenure, but
Rivera& #39;s teams tended not to trade back and lose a high end player to get multiple potential solid picks.
I don& #39;t have knowledge of the Redskins draft board (and they& #39;re probably laughing if they see this) but my guess is that Young>Okudah>>Simmons>> Wirfs/Thomas.
I don& #39;t have knowledge of the Redskins draft board (and they& #39;re probably laughing if they see this) but my guess is that Young>Okudah>>Simmons>> Wirfs/Thomas.
2. Trent Williams will be traded after Day 1 of the draft but probably before the start of Day 2. The key will be to see how quickly the top OTs go in the 1st. If there is a run on OTs, I have a feeling that a team who missed out on day 1 (and has cap room) will be calling.
Still think the 3 teams to keep an eye on are the Dolphins, Browns and Jets make the most sense, but there may be some other teams lurking (Something screams at me Buffalo - just a gut feeling).
I don& #39;t expect the Redskins to change their desire for 2nd round "value" for Trent. Emphasis on VALUE. @PeteHaileyNBCS compared Trent& #39;s 2nd rd value to the team wanting $20. They& #39;ll take a 20 dollar bill, a 10 and 2 fives, 2 tens, A starbucks giftcard and a 5,
but in the end they want that value for Trent whether it be multiple picks, a 2nd or a pick and a player. I think they will get it, which will benefit all parties involved frankly. That said, the & #39;Skins aren& #39;t going to give him away
and if it doesn& #39;t go down by this time period things will start to get interesting. Would the Redskins let him go for a 2021 2nd?
3. I& #39;m expecting the Redskins to trade back at least once during the draft. Most likely on day 3. @TheManimalHTTR suggested the 4th round comp in one of his mocks. I& #39;m think that myself or the 5th round.
Simple reason: Rivera wants to build his team. He& #39;ll look for depth players he can groom and hopefully a few will be able to pan out to become a starter.
Since 2017 (post Scot) the Redskins have had a slightly mixed bag of hits and misses with day 3 players.
Since 2017 (post Scot) the Redskins have had a slightly mixed bag of hits and misses with day 3 players.
Hits:
2017: Chase Roullier (6th), Josh Harvey-Clemons (7th)
2018: Tim Settle (5th), Shaun Dion Hamilton (6th)
2019: Wes Martin (4th), Cole Holcomb (5th), Jimmy Moreland (7th).
I expect Kyle Smith and co to once again find a few solid gems on day 3 and with the UDFAs.
2017: Chase Roullier (6th), Josh Harvey-Clemons (7th)
2018: Tim Settle (5th), Shaun Dion Hamilton (6th)
2019: Wes Martin (4th), Cole Holcomb (5th), Jimmy Moreland (7th).
I expect Kyle Smith and co to once again find a few solid gems on day 3 and with the UDFAs.
