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[Sportster 72]

Here is my sleeper ... Jake Rudock. He has only had one year with Harbaugh but Jim is good with QBs. He has been playing in a pro style offense. I'd like to see what he might develop into with 2 or 3 years on an NFL bench. Of course he needs a good coach so he can continue to learn. He could be nothing but he could have that advantage of learning in a pro style offense in college.

 

[martinez]

Here is my sleeper ... Jake Rudock. He has only had one year with Harbaugh but Jim is good with QBs. He has been playing in a pro style offense. I'd like to see what he might develop into with 2 or 3 years on an NFL bench. Of course he needs a good coach so he can continue to learn. He could be nothing but he could have that advantage of learning in a pro style offense in college.

I wouldn't say he's nfl starting material but he definitely is coachable. He improved so much over the year.

 

[BlueSC_Icetea]

Will be interesting to see what happens to ND LB J. Smith. I believe he was projected as a top 10 pick, but hurt his knee in the game against OSU today. Word is it's pretty bad which could cause him to slip in the draft. I'm sure he wouldn't mind falling to the 2nd round as he's got a premium insurance policy which will pay him $5 mil if he drops past a certain point.

With that said, kid is the real deal. Was a 5* recruit with all the measurables coming out of high school. 6'3, 240 lbs, legit 4.4/4.5 40. He's one of the best defensive players to come out of ND recently, and that's with players like Tuitt, Nix, Shembo, and Te'o in the league. Even if it comes back to him having MCL/ACL damage, Gurley is proof this year you can recover fine with the way medical technology/rehab has advanced. Question is, does he fall that far to us, and if he does, would you pull the trigger knowing he might not play the entire 2016 season assuming you're looking at approximately 10 months for recovery?

Another name that could fall, but probably not far if it does happen, is Ole Miss DT Robert Nkemdiche. Big body kid that is very athletic for his size and has an extremely quick first step. For those that don't follow college football, he's the one who was busted for marijuana prior to their bowl game and was suspended. It's the first incident recorded, so young stupid mistake or the beginning of something? Teams will obviously dig into his background and family since he's someone that could just as easily be a JJ Watt or JaMarcus Russell. Boom or bust all over him. However, he's a kid that can be moved all over the line and will draw double teams/keep your LB's clean.

As for the RB's, I know Dad said stay away from Ala RB's, but he's a beast. Has all the tools, along with HR hitting potential yet someone who can still run between the tackles and lay the wood. Ala has Drake who generally comes in for 3rd down situations, so not really sure how well he catches it out of the backfield. With that being said, I stay away from RB's period in the first round. Maybe take a shot at a flyer in later rounds such as Ala RB Drake or Utah RB Booker. Both will probably be available in the 4th-5th rounds.

Safety is another spot where Kearse will most likely be a 1st round pick. He's 6'4/5 and around 225. If he can run decent, sub 4.4/5, he's a lock to be gone. But I'm not sure if Cash will be there in the 3rd when we pick. He's a great option, but kid is a baller who was both 1st team ACC and All American. He's not as big as Kearse, but he's not slouch around 6'1/2 and about 215. His 40 is respectable around 4.5/6. If we can get him in the 3rd, I'll be happy.

The mocks that are out now will be completely different, especially once the combine completes. It's bound to happen. Kids fly up draft boards once scouts see how fast they run, or jump, or lift. It happens every year and it causes teams to reach. Looking forward to see what Scot and Co. have in store. Begin to build from the draft and supplement through FA. It's been backwards here for so long it's about time we had a GM that values the draft.

 

[BlueSC_Icetea]

I wouldn't say he's nfl starting material but he definitely is coachable. He improved so much over the year.

Agree he's a project with whoever takes him, but kid is smart as hell and works hard. He'd need to go somewhere to hold a clipboard and learn, but Harbaugh swears by him. He can make all the throws and has shown he can progress through his reads. I think he could be a decent QB, but probably similar to what we have in Cousins right now. I can't talk about UM here...I'll start going on tangents since I bleed Maize and Blue!!!

 

[Darrell Green Fan]

Will be interesting to see what happens to ND LB J. Smith. I believe he was projected as a top 10 pick, but hurt his knee in the game against OSU today. Word is it's pretty bad which could cause him to slip in the draft. I'm sure he wouldn't mind falling to the 2nd round as he's got a premium insurance policy which will pay him $5 mil if he drops past a certain point.

With that said, kid is the real deal. Was a 5* recruit with all the measurables coming out of high school. 6'3, 240 lbs, legit 4.4/4.5 40. He's one of the best defensive players to come out of ND recently, and that's with players like Tuitt, Nix, Shembo, and Te'o in the league. Even if it comes back to him having MCL/ACL damage, Gurley is proof this year you can recover fine with the way medical technology/rehab has advanced. Question is, does he fall that far to us, and if he does, would you pull the trigger knowing he might not play the entire 2016 season assuming you're looking at approximately 10 months for recovery?

Another name that could fall, but probably not far if it does happen, is Ole Miss DT Robert Nkemdiche. Big body kid that is very athletic for his size and has an extremely quick first step. For those that don't follow college football, he's the one who was busted for marijuana prior to their bowl game and was suspended. It's the first incident recorded, so young stupid mistake or the beginning of something? Teams will obviously dig into his background and family since he's someone that could just as easily be a JJ Watt or JaMarcus Russell. Boom or bust all over him. However, he's a kid that can be moved all over the line and will draw double teams/keep your LB's clean.

As for the RB's, I know Dad said stay away from Ala RB's, but he's a beast. Has all the tools, along with HR hitting potential yet someone who can still run between the tackles and lay the wood. Ala has Drake who generally comes in for 3rd down situations, so not really sure how well he catches it out of the backfield. With that being said, I stay away from RB's period in the first round. Maybe take a shot at a flyer in later rounds such as Ala RB Drake or Utah RB Booker. Both will probably be available in the 4th-5th rounds.

Safety is another spot where Kearse will most likely be a 1st round pick. He's 6'4/5 and around 225. If he can run decent, sub 4.4/5, he's a lock to be gone. But I'm not sure if Cash will be there in the 3rd when we pick. He's a great option, but kid is a baller who was both 1st team ACC and All American. He's not as big as Kearse, but he's not slouch around 6'1/2 and about 215. His 40 is respectable around 4.5/6. If we can get him in the 3rd, I'll be happy.

The mocks that are out now will be completely different, especially once the combine completes. It's bound to happen. Kids fly up draft boards once scouts see how fast they run, or jump, or lift. It happens every year and it causes teams to reach. Looking forward to see what Scot and Co. have in store. Begin to build from the draft and supplement through FA. It's been backwards here for so long it's about time we had a GM that values the draft.

This is a really good post, thanks for the effort.

 

[VT_Antzo]

Can we please draft C McCaffrey when he finishes dominating college!

 

[gkekoa]

Will be interesting to see what happens to ND LB J. Smith. I believe he was projected as a top 10 pick, but hurt his knee in the game against OSU today. Word is it's pretty bad which could cause him to slip in the draft. I'm sure he wouldn't mind falling to the 2nd round as he's got a premium insurance policy which will pay him $5 mil if he drops past a certain point.

With that said, kid is the real deal. Was a 5* recruit with all the measurables coming out of high school. 6'3, 240 lbs, legit 4.4/4.5 40. He's one of the best defensive players to come out of ND recently, and that's with players like Tuitt, Nix, Shembo, and Te'o in the league. Even if it comes back to him having MCL/ACL damage, Gurley is proof this year you can recover fine with the way medical technology/rehab has advanced. Question is, does he fall that far to us, and if he does, would you pull the trigger knowing he might not play the entire 2016 season assuming you're looking at approximately 10 months for recovery?

Another name that could fall, but probably not far if it does happen, is Ole Miss DT Robert Nkemdiche. Big body kid that is very athletic for his size and has an extremely quick first step. For those that don't follow college football, he's the one who was busted for marijuana prior to their bowl game and was suspended. It's the first incident recorded, so young stupid mistake or the beginning of something? Teams will obviously dig into his background and family since he's someone that could just as easily be a JJ Watt or JaMarcus Russell. Boom or bust all over him. However, he's a kid that can be moved all over the line and will draw double teams/keep your LB's clean.

As for the RB's, I know Dad said stay away from Ala RB's, but he's a beast. Has all the tools, along with HR hitting potential yet someone who can still run between the tackles and lay the wood. Ala has Drake who generally comes in for 3rd down situations, so not really sure how well he catches it out of the backfield. With that being said, I stay away from RB's period in the first round. Maybe take a shot at a flyer in later rounds such as Ala RB Drake or Utah RB Booker. Both will probably be available in the 4th-5th rounds.

Safety is another spot where Kearse will most likely be a 1st round pick. He's 6'4/5 and around 225. If he can run decent, sub 4.4/5, he's a lock to be gone. But I'm not sure if Cash will be there in the 3rd when we pick. He's a great option, but kid is a baller who was both 1st team ACC and All American. He's not as big as Kearse, but he's not slouch around 6'1/2 and about 215. His 40 is respectable around 4.5/6. If we can get him in the 3rd, I'll be happy.

The mocks that are out now will be completely different, especially once the combine completes. It's bound to happen. Kids fly up draft boards once scouts see how fast they run, or jump, or lift. It happens every year and it causes teams to reach. Looking forward to see what Scot and Co. have in store. Begin to build from the draft and supplement through FA. It's been backwards here for so long it's about time we had a GM that values the draft.

If Jaylon Smith were to fall to us in the second, absolutely take him. I may even IR him to prevent us from rushing him back.

Nkemdiche is a no brainier if he falls to us in the 2nd. He may still be the pick in the first.

To some here, Eliot is already on the team. As for me, if Henry is there in the second, I may go for it. I would be hoping for a Bettis or "Nigerian Nightmare" and praying he isn't TJ Duckett.

I wouldn't mind Drake in round 5 either.

I would be stoked with Cash or Kearse in round 3. Anybody comparing Kearse to Sean Taylor is insane. There is a reason Taylor was a top five pick and Kearse is a third round prospect.

 

[Breed]

What play is not used any more in the run game? A lot here didn't like it but it worked very well. The toss to Alf, he received the ball with his shoulders square and hit the hole (or cut back) with more decisiveness.

Any play with a FB got kicked to the curve as well.

It was kinda stunning how ineffective that package with a shitload of OL was when it came to running the ball. Course it didn't help that the defense knew the Skins were running on those plays. And how many times did a DE or LB crash the off side of whatever side the Skins were running to and tackle the ball carrier for a loss in the backfield? Seemed like quite a bit.

 

[Sportster 72]

Any play with a FB got kicked to the curve as well.

It was kinda stunning how ineffective that package with a shitload of OL was when it came to running the ball. Course it didn't help that the defense knew the Skins were running on those plays. And how many times did a DE or LB crash the off side of whatever side the Skins were running to and tackle the ball carrier for a loss in the backfield? Seemed like quite a bit.

Yeah agree that DY was a positive part of the run game. Callahan has done a good job with the offense as far as the pass game goes but not so much with the run game.

 

[SkinFaninATL]

I definitely think it's been more scheme for ALF, and he does not fit. The 2012 season was amazing. 2013 and 14' weren't bad either, but can you imagine how many yards a RB like Jamaal Charles (3rd round pick btw) would have had as our RB in 2012? Probably would be the NFL record holder for the most rushing yards by a RB in a season if he were a Redskin. How many times has ALF been caught from behind?

Hell, a 4th round pick like a Devonte Freeman or an undrafted Arian Foster would have had the record for rushing in 2012. I guess my point is, it was scheme for ALF. There will absolutely be RB's available late in the draft with better speed and vision who will be more successful in Jay's offense.

I've watched Alfred for three seasons and I agree and disagree. I do agree that it was the scheme that was a big tribute to his 1,600 yard, 13TDs season. However, I must say that he used to hit the holes, very hard. Had very good vision and cut-back ability. In addition, he used to break a lot of tackles, especially the first, would-be tackler. This year, he is not doing any of that. He looks like an ordinary back. He just doesn't look the same. Not to mention, he is having this year at a bad time, which is his contract year. I don't believe he'll be back.

 

[SkinFaninATL]

we will draft a rb in the first round

If Ezekiel Elliott is available, I'd say, yes.

 

[SkinFaninATL]

we will draft'henry or elliot we dont need rangland compton and foster are fine and spiaght will be back.

I agree! I was a huge Mason Foster fan. I was puzzled to how he was on the Bears, after being released from Tampa. I found out the only reason he was let go in Tampa is he didn't fit the Tampa 2 scheme. He's been a find for us. I honestly believe he has played good enough to hold on to after the season is up. Will Compton has filled in, nicely, as well. If we lose both Perry Riley and Keenan Robinson, we'll be quite alright with them. Ezekiel Elliott is a franchise back. He does everything well. I've been a fan, since the 2014 season.

 

[SkinFaninATL]

Again, we are beating a dead horse here. Redskins will not go RB in the first round in next years draft. I like the LB from Bama, and would be good with selecting that position as our first pic.

But, IMO we need to find a RB with much better vision. Watch closely how well Pierre Thomas see's the holes compared to what we've had all season. I think Pierre is our sleeper in the playoffs.

If Ezekiel Elliott is available, I'd beg to differ. Keep in mind, if Amari Cooper would have fell to 5th, he would've been a Redskin, despite our need for an OL. With that being said, we'll get the best player available. Pierre Thomas has been quite a find. He's been a solid and serviceable RB his whole career. He does look very confident in seeing those holes and shooting through them. Of course, he's made some good catches in the backfield. Perhaps, he's be worth re-signing, too. Idk.

 

[skinsdad62]

So what happened to AMMO's vision?

I would say it is a combination of things such as OL and scheme that AMMO does not necessarily fit. As for the direct comparison, could it be situational? Maybe they know AMMO is in there not to catch passes.

i dont know but the film break downs i see show him missing holes at an alarming rate sometimes reaching a 3rd of the carries he takes

 

[gkekoa]

i dont know but the film break downs i see show him missing holes at an alarming rate sometimes reaching a 3rd of the carries he takes

I understand that he may be missing holes but why? He doesn't fit the scheme and RBs have to fit.