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Burner's Burning Questions: Free Agency, Mocks, Camps, OTAs, Roster Predictions, 2019

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Isn't the University of Maryland located somewhere out in the midwest?
 
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Burner's Burning Questions: Free Agency, Mocks, Camps, OTAs, Roster Predictions, 2019​

Greetings from BBQ to everyone in BGO land and guests from social media – we hope you become a member here.

The 2019 NFL draft is just over three months away, but it will be here before you know it. It's a bit early in the process, but we do have a few ideas what the team needs in late April. The process of team building never ends and BBQ is about to take a look at what could happen later this spring.

Will BBQ match or surpass the success that it had with the 2018 mocks? It will be difficult and very challenging, but it is a task that we embrace. With that kind of success, we truly believe it helps the members of BGO to focus on the players who are prospects that the Redskins are seeking. It feels good to provide everyone here with the kind of service you expect from BBQ.

We will feature two mocks each week – one that features a successful return of quarterback Alex Smith and one that features him not returning. This mock has him returning successfully from his injury.

Without any further delays, let's take our latest look at the 2019 draft with this mock.

Round One: Trade
The Redskins receive an offer to trade down several positions in the first round and add second and fourth round selections.

Round One: Jachai Polite, Edge/OLB, Florida
Jachai Polite the Elite. He is truly elite and will have an immediate impact opposite Ryan Kerrigan. Good speed. Takes several angles towards the quarterback. A likely double digit sack edge rusher in his first year. Big and strong at 6'2”, 260. Deceptive moves can throw a left tackle off at times. He does have a bull rush, but relies more on the way he moves. Very good spin moves. Solid body control and excellent mental focus. Highly competitive at all times.

Other Possible Picks:
Cody Ford, G/OT, Oklahoma
Montez Sweat, Edge/OLB, Mississippi St.
Clelin Ferrell, OLB, Clemson
Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
A.J. Brown, WR, Mississippi
Jachai Polite, Edge/OLB, Florida
Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio St.
Daniel Jones, QB, Duke

Round Two: J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford
Arcega-Whiteside could be the most accomplished receiver prospect in the 2019 draft. He has elite skills and is simply a master at all of the tree routes. Routinely makes incredible catches. A true highlight reel. Ability to separate from defenders on a regular basis. A powerful red zone target – fades and slants are a specialty. Long strides give him an advantage over safeties. Often gains good yardage after the catch.

Other Possible Picks:
D.K. Metcalf, WR, Mississippi
Brett Rypien, QB, Boise St.
Rashan Gary, DE/OLB, Michigan
Kelvin Harmon, WR, North Carolina St.
Jaquan Johnson, SS, Miami
T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
Jalen Jelks, OLB, Oregon
Will Grier, QB, West Virginia
Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia

Round Two: Nasir Adderly, FS/SS, Delaware
Adderly has been steadily rising on draft boards and for good reason. He is a solid safety and would be a superb replacement for D.J. Swearinger. Very good speed and rapidly closes on running backs coming out of the backfield. Able to routinely shut down tight ends or limit their yardage. Rarely goes for a big hit and is much more interested in batting passes and interceptions. Has cornerback experience, but is better suited as an in the box safety. Superb tackler. Fundamentally sound.

Round Three: Chris Lindstrom, OG, Boston College
Lindstrom is an all-around solid guard and could be an effective starter on the left side for a decade or more. Fundamentally sound. Solid lead blocker on counter plays and sweeps/jet sweeps. Exceptional in pass protection and the rushing offense. Solid blocker downfield on screens and short passes.

Other Possible Picks:
Juan Thornhill, SS, Virginia
Caleb Wilson, TE, UCLA
J.R. Reed, SS, Georgia
Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia
Hakeem Butler, WR, Iowa St.
Germaine Pratt, ILB, North Carolina St.
Connor McGovern, OC/OG, Penn St.
David Sills, WR, West Virginia
Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M
Michael Deiter, OG, Wisconsin

Round Three (Comp Pick): Easton Stick, QB, North Dakota St.
Easton Stick has been steadily rising on draft boards for several months now and for good reasons. He's a winner and there have been a few whispers that Stick is a better prospect than another Bison product – Carson Wentz. Comparisons aside, Stick can make all the throws accurately. He is also accurate on the run. Consistently goes through his progressions quickly. NDSU utilizes a pro-style system. Very good mechanics. Solid pocket passer, but can effectively scramble when needed.

Round Four: Isaiah Holyfield, RB, Georgia
Imagine being stuck on a depth chart behind Sony Michel and Nick Chubb. Holyfield finally got his chance to start in 2018 and made the most of it. Big, strong, powerful runner – very physical. Easily gains yards after initial contact. Above average speed. Highly underrated. Had to share carries in a tandem backfield, but still gained more than 1,000 yards and produced seven touchdowns.

Round Five: Isaac Nauta, TE, Georgia
Jordan Reed can't stay healthy for an entire season it seems and Vernon Davis could be a cap casualty. Isaac Nauta is a solid route runner who can stretch the field. Dependable receiver. Blue collar type of worker who is an effective blocker in the rushing offense and on screens and downfield passes. Has the ability to leave linebackers in his dust. Has the ability to separate from slot corners.

Other Possible Picks:
Max Scharping, OT/OG, Northern Illinois
Darrell Henderson, RB, Memphis
Dawson Knox, TE, Mississippi
Juwan Johnson, WR, Penn St.
Tyree Jackson, QB, Buffalo
Bryce Love, RB, Stanford
Isaac Nauta, TE, Georgia
Lester Cotton, OG, Alabama

Round Five (Comp Pick): Corbin Kaufusi, DE, Brigham Young
Kaufusi is a bit raw, but has a ton of potential. He stands 6'9” and weighs in at 285. He can add bulk to his frame and be a true defensive end or play edge. He's strong, powerful, deceptively quick, and would likely need a year to adjust to the NFL. Kaufusi has a 6'1” sister who can likely out-lift you with considerable ease – tallness and strength runs in the family. Matt Ioannidis was a fifth round selection. Can lightning strike twice?

Round Six (Comp Pick): Olamide Zaccheaus, WR, Virginia
How would you like a receiver who has running back skills and combines his talents to look like a Larry Centers and Chris Thompson type of player? Highly underrated. Lack of height will hurt him in the draft (5'8”, 200), but he has the speed and power to be a much more durable player than Thompson. He has been the leading receiver for Virginia over the years.

Other Possible Picks:
Joe Dineen, ILB, Kansas
Jonathan Ledbetter, DE, Georgia
Emanuel Hall, WR, Missouri
Carl Granderson, OLB, Wyoming
Kingsley Keke, DE/DT, Texas A&M
Wes Hills, RB, Slippery Rock

Round Seven: Ului Lapuaho, OT, BYU
It's no secret that Ty Nsekhe struggled this past season in backup duty and will be in his mid-thirties this year. Ului Lapuaho at 6'7”, 330 is similar in size to Nsekhe and would bring a youthful infusion to the tackles. Hailing from the state of Utah, the massive lineman has served his Mormon mission (Australia) and is likely ready to be a quality backup at the next level.

Other Possible Picks:
Jaylen Smith, WR, Louisville
Olive Sagapolu, DT, Wisconsin
Nate Herbig, OG, Stanford
Ulysees Gilbert, ILB, Akron
Keelan Doss, WR, California
Daylon Mack, DT, Texas A&M
Eric Dungey, QB, Syracuse
Kendall Blanton, TE, Missouri

In Conclusion
The extra sixth round comp pick that the Redskins had recently was surrendered when Terrelle Pryor was released late in the season by the Jets. The extra seventh rounder that the Redskins were projected to receive will not happen due to the NFL's Rule of 32. As a result, the Redskins will now receive only three comp picks in the 2019 draft (3rd, 5th, 6th). When free agency opens, the changes to the roster will also have an effect on the draft. Mocks in January look much different than mocks in the spring. For now, we can only speculate based on current team needs and performance to date.

There is your first of two mocks today. We will have another mock coming within the hour. The mocks will continue to be posted this winter and early spring, then the volume of mocks will increase as we get closer to the draft.
 
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Burner's Burning Questions: Free Agency, Mocks, Camps, OTAs, Roster Predictions, 2019​

Greetings from BBQ to everyone in BGO land and guests from social media – we hope you become a member here.

The 2019 NFL draft is just over three months away, but it will be here before you know it. It's a bit early in the process, but we do have a few ideas what the team needs in late April. The process of team building never ends and BBQ is about to take a look at what could happen later this spring.

Will BBQ match or surpass the success that it had with the 2018 mocks? It will be difficult and very challenging, but it is a task that we embrace. With that kind of success, we truly believe it helps the members of BGO to focus on the players who are prospects that the Redskins are seeking. It feels good to provide everyone here with the kind of service you expect from BBQ.

We will feature two mocks each week – one that features a successful return of quarterback Alex Smith and one that features him not returning. This mock has him not returning – whether it be by PUP, IR, or forced retirement.

Without any further delays, let's take our latest look at the 2019 draft with this mock.

Round One: Jachai Polite, Edge/OLB, Florida
Jachai Polite the Elite. He is truly elite and will have an immediate impact opposite Ryan Kerrigan. Good speed. Takes several angles towards the quarterback. A likely double digit sack edge rusher in his first year. Big and strong at 6'2”, 260. Deceptive moves can throw a left tackle off at times. He does have a bull rush, but relies more on the way he moves. Very good spin moves. Solid body control and excellent mental focus. Highly competitive at all times.

Other Possible Picks:
Cody Ford, G/OT, Oklahoma
Clelin Ferrell, OLB, Clemson
A.J. Brown, WR, Mississippi
Montez Sweat, Edge/OLB, Mississippi St.
Jachai Polite, Edge/OLB, Florida
Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio St.
Daniel Jones, QB, Duke

Round Two: J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford
Arcega-Whiteside could be the most accomplished receiver prospect in the 2019 draft. He has elite skills and is simply a master at all of the tree routes. Routinely makes incredible catches. A true highlight reel. Ability to separate from defenders on a regular basis. A powerful red zone target – fades and slants are a specialty. Long strides give him an advantage over safeties. Often gains good yardage after the catch.

Other Possible Picks:
D.K. Metcalf, WR, Mississippi
Brett Rypien, QB, Boise St.
Rashan Gary, DE/OLB, Michigan
Kelvin Harmon, WR, North Carolina St.
Jaquan Johnson, SS, Miami
T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
Jalen Jelks, OLB, Oregon
Will Grier, QB, West Virginia
Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia
Nasir Adderley, SS/FS, Delaware

Round Three: Juan Thornhill, SS, Virginia
D.J. Swearinger alienated coaches and players alike in recent weeks and the Redskins released him. Juan Thornhill can step in on day one and be even better than Swearinger. Thornhill is a smart and savvy player at strong safety. He has good size, speed, and the intangibles to excel at the next level.

Other Possible Picks:
Caleb Wilson, TE, UCLA
J.R. Reed, SS, Georgia
Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia
Hakeem Butler, WR, Iowa St.
Germaine Pratt, ILB, North Carolina St.
Chris Lindstrom, OG, Boston College
Connor McGovern, OC/OG, Penn St.
David Sills, WR, West Virginia
Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M
Michael Deiter, OG, Wisconsin

Round Three (Comp Pick): Easton Stick, QB, North Dakota St.
Easton Stick has been steadily rising on draft boards for several months now and for good reasons. He's a winner and there have been a few whispers that Stick is a better prospect than another Bison product – Carson Wentz. Comparisons aside, Stick can make all the throws accurately. He is also accurate on the run. Consistently goes through his progressions quickly. NDSU utilizes a pro-style system. Very good mechanics. Solid pocket passer, but can effectively scramble when needed.

Round Five: Isaac Nauta, TE, Georgia
Jordan Reed can't stay healthy for an entire season it seems and Vernon Davis could be a cap casualty. Isaac Nauta is a solid route runner who can stretch the field. Dependable receiver. Blue collar type of worker who is an effective blocker in the rushing offense and on screens and downfield passes. Has the ability to leave linebackers in his dust. Has the ability to separate from slot corners.

Other Possible Picks:
Darrell Henderson, RB, Memphis
Corbin Kaufusi, DE, Brigham Young
Dawson Knox, TE, Mississippi
Juwan Johnson, WR, Penn St.
Bryce Love, RB, Stanford
Tyree Jackson, QB, Buffalo
Lester Cotton, OG, Alabama

Round Five (Comp Pick): Max Scharping, OT/OG, Northern Illinois
Max Scharping is a good tackle, but he has the skills and traits that will likely move him to the inside at the next level. A bit too stiff to play tackle in the NFL, but would be much better inside. Good in pass protection. Good in the rushing offense. Would need a year in the league in order to adjust to the next level. Could be a reliable left guard after learning the position. Excellent size. Smart player and quick learner – with such traits, he could be a starter by mid-season.

Round Six (Comp Pick): Olamide Zaccheaus, WR, Virginia
How would you like a receiver who has running back skills and combines his talents to look like a Larry Centers and Chris Thompson type of player? Highly underrated. Lack of height will hurt him in the draft (5'8”, 200), but he has the speed and power to be a much more durable player than Thompson. He has been the leading receiver for Virginia over the years.

Other Possible Picks:
Joe Dineen, ILB, Kansas
Jonathan Ledbetter, DE, Georgia
Emanuel Hall, WR, Missouri
Carl Granderson, OLB, Wyoming
Kingsley Keke, DE/DT, Texas A&M
Wes Hills, RB, Slippery Rock

Round Seven: Ului Lapuaho, OT, BYU
It's no secret that Ty Nsekhe struggled this past season in backup duty and will be in his mid-thirties this year. Ului Lapuaho at 6'7”, 330 is similar in size to Nsekhe and would bring a youthful infusion to the tackles. Hailing from the state of Utah, the massive lineman has served his Mormon mission (Australia) and is likely ready to be a quality backup at the next level.

Other Possible Picks:
Jaylen Smith, WR, Louisville
Olive Sagapolu, DT, Wisconsin
Nate Herbig, OG, Stanford
Ulysees Gilbert, ILB, Akron
Keelan Doss, WR, California
Daylon Mack, DT, Texas A&M
Eric Dungey, QB, Syracuse
Kendall Blanton, TE, Missouri

The extra sixth round comp pick that the Redskins had recently was surrendered when Terrelle Pryor was released late in the season by the Jets. The extra seventh rounder that the Redskins were projected to receive will not happen due to the NFL's Rule of 32. As a result, the Redskins will now receive only three comp picks in the 2019 draft (3rd, 5th, 6th). When free agency opens, the changes to the roster will also have an effect on the draft. Mocks in January look much different than mocks in the spring. For now, we can only speculate based on current team needs and performance to date

There is your second mock today. We will have two mocks again next Friday. The mocks will continue to be posted this winter and early spring, then the volume of mocks will increase as we get closer to the draft.
 
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Keim reports on twitter that Nate Kaczor is our new Special Teams Coordinator.

Don't know how to paste from twitter. I'm sure someone else will soon.

All Hail Nate Kaczor!!!
 
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Keim reports on twitter that Nate Kaczor is our new Special Teams Coordinator.

Don't know how to paste from twitter. I'm sure someone else will soon.

All Hail Nate Kaczor!!!

If you click on an individual tweet on Twitter, the last part of the url will be a very long set of digits. Copy and paste those digits into a post with [tweet] and [/tweet] tags and it will display the tweet. You have to refresh your screen after posting to see it.
 
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What about Daniel Jones from Duke as a QB prospect?

He's a middle round guy with the size and mobility to be successful at the next level and would not require us to move away from our dire need to add an edge rusher and/or safety at the top of the draft order.
 
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What about Daniel Jones from Duke as a QB prospect?

He's a middle round guy with the size and mobility to be successful at the next level and would not require us to move away from our dire need to add an edge rusher and/or safety at the top of the draft order.


I like Da'Ron Payne, and am glad we have him, but man do I wish we'd taken Derwin James. He's better at his position than Payne is at his, and we needed safety.

meh...it is what it is.
 
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I like Da'Ron Payne, and am glad we have him, but man do I wish we'd taken Derwin James. He's better at his position than Payne is at his, and we needed safety.

meh...it is what it is.

Is he? Safety is a more 'splash' position, plain and simple. I wanted James too - but I'm not sure Payne isn't going to be just as dominating a player at his position as James may be at his. Really way too early to assert that. People reference this argument as if Payne wasn't absolutely impressive in his rookie season. He was. Just as impressive as James was at his.

In my opinion :)
 
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Is he? Safety is a more 'splash' position, plain and simple. I wanted James too - but I'm not sure Payne isn't going to be just as dominating a player at his position as James may be at his. Really way too early to assert that. People reference this argument as if Payne wasn't absolutely impressive in his rookie season. He was. Just as impressive as James was at his.

In my opinion :)

For the life of me, I cannot understand how Derwin James lasted as long as he did in the draft. I still think we should have taken him, and think he is better at his position than Payne is at his. The fact that James earned rookie of the year honors supports me.

I also understand we were in more desperate need for help along the DL so I am not upset we have Payne, and am even happier that Tampa took Vea so we did not have to choose between the 2.

I just look at players like James, and Jalen Ramsey in Jax, having watched them grow at FSU, knowing the were as close to a sure thing at their positions as you could get. Call me a homer.
 
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For the life of me, I cannot understand how Derwin James lasted as long as he did in the draft. I still think we should have taken him, and think he is better at his position than Payne is at his. The fact that James earned rookie of the year honors supports me.

I also understand we were in more desperate need for help along the DL so I am not upset we have Payne, and am even happier that Tampa took Vea so we did not have to choose between the 2.

I just look at players like James, and Jalen Ramsey in Jax, having watched them grow at FSU, knowing the were as close to a sure thing at their positions as you could get. Call me a homer.

You are a homer :) But you're right that James is special. I wanted the Skins to pick him. But an impact safety is always going to get more buzz than a D lineman is - it's not even debatable.

I was getting ready to nail you with the obvious argument - that the chances of having a guy like Payne around performing at a high level are far better than the prospects of having a healthy impact safety around for the long haul. It was a compelling argument. But unfortunately there's not much difference in the longevity at those two NFL positions.

Hate it when the facts get in the way of my opinion!
 
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It would have been nice to have someone like Derwin James in the secondary.

But how many times over the last 20-some years has this team tried building a defense from back to front? And how's that worked out?

For whatever reason, over the last couple of years, the team finally invested in the Dline and to be honest with you, it's the one unit on the team that actually keeps me watching for now. There's hope there,with the young core of Ioannidis,Allen,Payne and Settle.

Maybe this is the year they finally address LG or the Oline in general with a high pick(first 3 rounds)? What would any of you say if Jonah Williams is there at #15(best LT prospect in the draft) ?

Would you pass on him for a WR? I know I wouldn't.........
 
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I'm with you Diesel.

Big uglies FTW!
 
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An Alex Smith sighting - his first time out in public since the injury. This video was taken a short time ago. The game is still in progress at the time of this video. I'll have some thoughts on it in a while.

 
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Chances he plays again?

Roughly 0%.
 
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With this video and the latest news (so to speak), it is very likely that Alex Smith will not play in 2019. Beyond that, we just don't know and any speculation about 2020 and future years is simply - speculation.

BBQ will now go to one mock per week and it will be assumed that Alex Smith does not play in 2019.

There will be no free agency update this week unless there are new developments.

We will have updates about the Senior Bowl this week.
 
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DaRon will be just fine as long as Tomsula's around.

Look at what Allen did in his 2nd year with him, and the crazy part is he's getting better. Not to forget Ioannidis was on a pro bowl level until injury imo as well.

Speaking of Tomsula, does a d-line coach usually get a padawan? I ask because maybe the next solid coordinator could be under our noses.
 
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