Author Topic: Washington Redskins Thread (2008-09) (Read 97898 times)

spidernat · « **Topic Start:** April 15, 2008, 02:25:48 PM »

The NFL released its schedule today and the Redskins have 3 games that conflict with the Nationals, only 1 of those dates will have both teams playing in Washington at the same time, the Thursday September 4 opening in NY (Nats play in Atlanta that night), September 14 home game against New Orleans (Nats are in Florida that day), September 21 home game against Arizona (the Nats are home against San Diego).

Other than the opener in NY the Skins have two national games, Monday night November 3 at home against Pittsburgh and Sunday night November 16 at home against Dallas.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #1:** April 15, 2008, 03:43:35 PM »

Quote from: spidernat on April 15, 2008, 02:25:48 PM

The NFL released its schedule today and the Redskins have 3 games that conflict with the Nationals, only 1 of those dates will have both teams playing in Washington at the same time, the Thursday September 4 opening in NY (Nats play in Atlanta that night), September 14 home game against New Orleans (Nats are in Florida that day), September 21 home game against Arizona (the Nats are home against San Diego).

Other than the opener in NY the Skins have two national games, Monday night November 3 at home against Pittsburgh and Sunday night November 16 at home against Dallas.

Unless something more exciting comes up. 11/16 is a flex game. The Skins better play their asses off so I can watch that one.

spidernat · « **Reply #2:** April 15, 2008, 04:11:32 PM »

I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. That's the first flex week so I doubt they would switch a Dallas/Washington at that point in the season.

spidernat · « **Reply #3:** April 22, 2008, 12:54:49 PM »

How nice is it to actually have draft picks for this weekend? Of course we still have a few days to screw that up. Surely Gibbs would've already given them away for a backup TE or something idiotic like that

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #4:** April 22, 2008, 12:56:53 PM »

Quote from: spidernat on April 22, 2008, 12:54:49 PM

How nice is it to actually have draft picks for this weekend? Of course we still have a few days to screw that up. Surely Gibbs would've already given them away for a backup TE or something idiotic like that

They tried their hardest to rid themselves of some picks. The Bengals rejected the Redskins offer of a 2008 1st-round pick and a 2009 3rd-round pick for Chad Johnson.

spidernat · « **Reply #5:** April 22, 2008, 12:57:50 PM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on April 22, 2008, 12:56:53 PM

They tried their hardest to rid themselves of some picks. The Bengals rejected the Redskins offer of a 2008 1st-round pick and a 2009 3rd-round pick for Chad Johnson.

@ them trying to trade away their top pick this season.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #6:** April 22, 2008, 12:59:29 PM »

Yep, I'm glad the Bengals rejected it. I don't want that cancer on this team. I can't believe Zorn would sign off on such a move in his first year as a head coach.

ronnynat · « **Reply #7:** April 22, 2008, 01:01:33 PM »

Quote from: spidernat on April 22, 2008, 12:54:49 PM

How nice is it to actually have draft picks for this weekend? Of course we still have a few days to screw that up. Surely Gibbs would've already given them away for a backup TE or something idiotic like that

I had somehow forgotten that Gibbs was gone. My day is going to be that much better now.

We have a lot of options in this draft. I still wouldn't mind trading for Peppers or Chad Johnson, but there are plenty of Defensive Ends in this draft class.

Miami's also looking to trade Jason Taylor, but that might cost us too much.

spidernat · « **Reply #8:** April 22, 2008, 01:04:14 PM »

Need help at DE, CB, WR and OL. We need every draft selection we have right now and make good on each one by finding value in every round.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #9:** April 22, 2008, 01:05:30 PM »

wow, Miami just announced that they are taking Jake Long with their first pick.

ronnynat · « **Reply #10:** April 22, 2008, 01:08:12 PM »

Quote from: spidernat on April 22, 2008, 01:04:14 PM

Need help at DE, CB, WR and OL. We need every draft selection we have right now and make good on each one by finding value in every round.

Would you trade our first pick and a little more for Jared Allen? He's only 26 and would instantly make us A LOT better at the DE position.

ronnynat · « **Reply #11:** April 22, 2008, 01:09:36 PM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on April 22, 2008, 01:05:30 PM

wow, Miami just announced that they are taking Jake Long with their first pick.

Yeah, I heard they've already gotten the contract set up.

spidernat · « **Reply #12:** April 22, 2008, 01:14:50 PM »

Quote from: ronnynat on April 22, 2008, 01:08:12 PM

Would you trade our first pick and a little more for Jared Allen? He's only 26 and would instantly make us A LOT better at the DE position.

No. I don't think that dude will be productive for long. Besides, it would take first round picks in '08 and '09 to get him. He reminds me too much of Grant Winstrom who had a couple good seasons but is now nothing more than a guy with a "high motor". I would prefer our scouting staff to earn their money and find some value in the draft and pickup someone that can become a great pass rusher.

Quote from: sportsfan882 on April 22, 2008, 01:05:30 PM

wow, Miami just announced that they are taking Jake Long with their first pick.

I heard they were taking him but I didn't think they would announce it this early. That puts St Louis on the clock.

ronnynat · « **Reply #13:** April 22, 2008, 01:22:23 PM »

Malcolm Kelly would be an awesome pick in the 2nd round. He's a 6'4 WR and can catch basically anything. He's just not very fast. We have enough speed at that position already, though.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #14:** April 26, 2008, 12:43:13 PM »

2 hours and change until Draft time. Long and Long will be the first two picks. I am not sure who the Redskins are targeting. I hope they don't draft one of those slew of mediocre WRs in the first round. Drafting WRs in the first round is usually not a smart move. Just ask Detroit how that panned out for them (Charles Rogers, Mike Williams).

spidernat · « **Reply #15:** April 26, 2008, 01:09:11 PM »

They probably will draft a DE unless they trade their selection. They still have time to freak up

KnorrForYourMoney · « **Reply #16:** April 26, 2008, 02:31:58 PM »

Wow, there was a rumor that the Ravens could trade up to 2 just to get Matt Ryan. That'd be absolutely insane.

I just hope that the Redskins don't piss away any picks and make at least one selection at WR, DE, CB, and anywhere on the O-line.

KnorrForYourMoney · « **Reply #17:** April 26, 2008, 03:01:56 PM »

Jets fans booing Jake Long

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #18:** April 26, 2008, 05:20:37 PM »

On the clock... Will they take the first WR?

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #19:** April 26, 2008, 05:28:54 PM »

Hell yeah, they traded down!

KnorrForYourMoney · « **Reply #20:** April 26, 2008, 05:32:48 PM »

I would've liked to have seen them select Devin Thomas, but I'll take that.

Now wtf did they get?

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #21:** April 26, 2008, 05:41:30 PM »

34th, 48th picks in the second round, plus a 4th rounder.. I like it.

spidernat · « **Reply #22:** April 26, 2008, 05:42:54 PM »

Quote from: sportsfan882 on April 26, 2008, 05:41:30 PM

34th, 48th picks in the second round, plus a 4th rounder.. I like it.

If that's the case then we did great! Having 3 2nd round picks is awesome. Those 3 picks have to be converted into starters. That gives us 6 selections in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th.

Edit: Actually only 5 because they wound up switching 3rd rounders in the deal. That was dumb. They should've played hardball but the Redskins are not capable of that

Correction: We didn't switch with Atlanta we actually already owed them that pick from the TJ Duckett deal

KnorrForYourMoney · « **Reply #23:** April 26, 2008, 05:50:06 PM »

Nice. They'll have five picks in the next two rounds.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #24:** April 26, 2008, 05:58:13 PM »

redskins.com is having a ridiculous sale - 4 dollar shirts and 2 dollar hats - fyi

they must have 2nd rounders in mind - d-backs and a qb would be nice