Washington Redskins finally get WR help
You read that correct Redskins fans, receiver help is on the way. Bruce Allen has worked his magic and…………………………………….
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Yup, you guessed it. 39 year old Joey Galloway. The 16 year veteran’s best days are well behind him. The last two seasons between Tampa Bay and New England, Galloway recorded 20 receptions for 205 yards and no touchdowns. If the Geritol squad is what the front office is wanting to assemble, why not bring in Terrell Owens. He was much more productive last year with a weal Buffalo Bills team.
Then again, what else did you expect from Bruce Allen. Just ask Bucs fans.
Are the Washington Redskins ready to challenge?
The question is now after the draft, are the Washington Redskins now ready to compete for the NFC East title? The Redskins received some help in the draft for the offensive line, but in an article in the Washington Post this morning, did Mike Shanahan and crew select the correct offensive lineman?
The Washington Post interviewed Oklahoma Directof of Sports Enhancement, Jerry Schmidt (no relation) and Schmidt’s responses could be disturbing to Skins fans.
“He’s one of those guys, he’s definitely not a gym rat. If he was, there wouldn’t be anybody even close to him,” Schmidt said. “If he really committed himself, it wouldn’t even be close. He’d be the best ever. That’s how much talent he’s got. There’s a lot of talent there that he just hasn’t tapped.”
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Translation? Uh oh. There are those two dreaded words that every football fan hates to hear, upside potential. Ryan Leaf had potential. How’d that work out. Have the Redskins made a serious mistake? Will he take a Haynesworth-esque approach after he receives his signing bonus?
Williams will be the starting left tackle heading into 2010 but what about the rest of the pourous offensive line which allowed 43 sacks on a mobile quarterback last season? Sure, the Redskins drafted C Eric Cook and OT Selvish Capers, but Cook is a projected as a developmental player. Selvish on the other hand graded out much higher than the position where he was drafted and might just win the starting right tackle job by the start of next season. Two rookie tackles while trying to win the NFC East? Donovan better get his track shoes on right now as he’s trying to look downfield.
And speaking of looking down field, who is Donovan going to be looking for? Outside of Santana Moss, only one other receiver on the roster has more than 3 years of experience, Roydell Williams, and Roydell’s last year in the league was 2007. Sure, there’s alway Chris Cooley but if there is no legitimate outside threat defenses can scheme to take Cooley out of the equation.
There’s a chance Williams will live up to his billing. He’ll suddenly fall in love with the weight room. He’ll become a workout freak, he’ll excel in practice. He could become the next Jackie Slater or Art Shell. If he doesn’t he might become the next Tony Mandrich. Maybe the Redskins should have drafted Russell Okung.
OL help on the way for Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins entered the 75th annual draft with a glaring need, offensive line help and they didn’t waste any time addressing that need. The Redskins did not have a second or third round selection, but Washington made the most of the 7th round and added additional linemen. Albert Haynesworth is still a member of the Washington Redskins, for now, as the most popular rumor surrounding this draft was that he would be traded. One player who was traded, Jason Campbell will now become the starting quarterback of the Oakland Raiders.
With the #4 overall selection, the Redskins were believed to be selecting OT Russell Okung, but as the opening of the draft crept closer on Thursday night, reports were leaked that Washington was going to select OT Trent Williams, Oklahoma. It’s beleived by many, that Williams is a better fit in Mike Shanahan’s zone blocking scheme than Okung was.
The Redskins then had to wait all the way until Saturday morning before making another pick. At #103, Washington went for Perry Riley, LB out of LSU. As DC Mike Haslett continues the conversion to a 3-4 system, Perry gives the Redskins a player that can be moved around.
Round six saw the Redskins select at #174. This pick leaves me with some questions. Dennis Morris TE, Louisiana Tech. It’s believed that Morris will become a blocking back but the Redskins already have one in the form of Mike Sellers. Yes, Sellers is entering his 11th season but the Redskins have more glaring needs at other positions in my opinion.
Washington then had 3 picks in the 7th round. Selection #219 was WR Terrence Austin, UCLA. He’s a diminutive receiver with a 5’11″ 170 pound frame, and is most likely considered to be projected as a slot receiver for Washington. The team is lacking playmakers in that position.
At #229 and #231, the Redskins selected C Erik Cook and OT Selvish Capers respectively. Cook, from New Mexico is a project type player, while Capers might actually compete for a starting position and was a great pick in the seventh for a player who was projected to go earlier.
Campbell now a Raider
According to Michael Lombardi Jason Campbell has been traded to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a late round pick in this years draft.
The Raiders are getting an immediate upgrade at the quarterback position and Campbell would most likely be considered to be the favorite to get the starting nod over Bruce Gradkowski and Russell.
Campbell has 53 career starts and has improved in every year of his career.
Jason Campbell trade talks heating up
The NFL Network is reporting that the trade talks are heating up for Jason Campbell as the draft is in the 5th round. It was widely believed prior to the draft that Washington was asking for a 5th round pick in exchange for Campbell.
