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deanpet21
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That is the same grade that I had given out team. With basically the same analysis about the players.
Washington Redskins: C+ Grade
Goals Entering the 2014 NFL Draft: The Redskins don't have a first-rounder, so they won't be able to upgrade their roster very much. What they can do is find some potential starters on the offensive line and front seven. Some help in the secondary is needed as well.
2014 NFL Draft Accomplishments: Washington found two potential starters with its limited picks. The team did a good job of trading down, so it was able to acquire both Morgan Moses and Spencer Long on Day 2. I wasn't very high on the Long selection, but it's possible that he could beat out Chris Chester at right guard. If Moses doesn't start right away, it'll be a minor disappointment.
I didn't like the Redskins' first pick very much. I'm not going to rant and rave about it being a reach like Todd McShay; I thought the middle of the second frame was the right spot for Trent Murphy. My issue is that it means one of two things: Murphy will be a career backup with the Redskins, or Brian Orakpo will be gone in 2015. I don't think that's a good message to send to the team.
Washington also made strange choices. Long was taken too early, Ryan Grant was unnecessary, and a kicker didn't make any sense. I did like the Bashaud Breeland pick though.
Overall, the Redskins had a pretty average draft. They found two potential starters and did a nice job of trading down (robbing Dallas in the process), but some of their selections made little sense.
Washington Redskins: C+ Grade
Goals Entering the 2014 NFL Draft: The Redskins don't have a first-rounder, so they won't be able to upgrade their roster very much. What they can do is find some potential starters on the offensive line and front seven. Some help in the secondary is needed as well.
2014 NFL Draft Accomplishments: Washington found two potential starters with its limited picks. The team did a good job of trading down, so it was able to acquire both Morgan Moses and Spencer Long on Day 2. I wasn't very high on the Long selection, but it's possible that he could beat out Chris Chester at right guard. If Moses doesn't start right away, it'll be a minor disappointment.
I didn't like the Redskins' first pick very much. I'm not going to rant and rave about it being a reach like Todd McShay; I thought the middle of the second frame was the right spot for Trent Murphy. My issue is that it means one of two things: Murphy will be a career backup with the Redskins, or Brian Orakpo will be gone in 2015. I don't think that's a good message to send to the team.
Washington also made strange choices. Long was taken too early, Ryan Grant was unnecessary, and a kicker didn't make any sense. I did like the Bashaud Breeland pick though.
Overall, the Redskins had a pretty average draft. They found two potential starters and did a nice job of trading down (robbing Dallas in the process), but some of their selections made little sense.