Atogwe Move Does Not Threaten Draft or Franchise Future

[The Burgundy Ghost]

Many mocks have the Skins taking Jones at #10. If he's there, there are 2 teams that would love to trade up and grab him.

1 is the Rams at #14....

the other is the patriots at #17.

Now we know the Pats have plenty of picks. I think it would be very likely for the Skins to fall back to #17 get maybe one of the Pats 3rds and a later round pick (maybe 4th or 5th) and then possibly take Jake Locker at #17.

In that scenario the Skins would get probably the QB they want and then have 2 higher picks to help the team (either a lineman or a D player?).

So let's hope the Pats really want a #1 WR to go with Welker and co. and want to trade with the Skins......

 

[Bulldog]

During Cerrato's tenure and the first year under Shanahan the mistake made was that DRAFT PICKS were given up for veterans who fit a 2-3 year window for the team.

The error was as much in the HOW as in the WHY.

The Atogwe SIGNING is as others have posted a different move in that the team didn't give up any part of its future to sign a player that fills a need.

With Carlos Rogers and Phillip Buchanon set to become free agents and nothing to speak of at the free safety position, the Redskins had to START and try and address the backfield as soon as possible.

Considering that we might be starting a draft pick at corner opposite Hall in 2011, the move for Atogwe to provide veteran leadership in the back 4 was not a bad idea.

And just because a team is rebuilding overall doesn't mean it should abstain from an opportunity to add a talented player to the roster at reasonable value.

Younger players need mentors and role models.

 

[Bulldog]

Arm strength is the bugaboo that often teams flounder over when projecting NFL quarterbacks.

Teams are willing to take a 6'5 quarterback who can throw the ball a mile, albeit in limited action like Newton and grade down a passer that is smart, athletic and has more experience but who possesses just a good arm but not a cannon.

That is how Drew Brees fell out of the first round.

That's how Joe Montana lasted until Round 3.

It's why Aaron Rodgers, who should have been taken #1 dropped to #24.

I don't like Newton. He has a 50/50 chance of being a bust. You are gambling on a guy who only did it for one season. Remember the last Redskins pick that got drafted based on such a limited sample size, Devin Thomas?

Mallet is a second round pick IMO.

The only two quarterbacks I would think about selecting at the top of your draft are Gabbert and Locker.

If Shanahan can move back and get Locker in the teens and pick up a late #2 or early #3 the team should definitely consider it.
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[bird_1972]

Arm strength is the bugaboo that often teams flounder over when projecting NFL quarterbacks.

Totally agree with this. Unless said prospect has below average arm strength, I would be in favor of Skins scouts discounting arm strength altogether in evaluating potential QBs.

If Shanahan can move back and get Locker in the teens and pick up a late #2 or early #3 the team should definitely consider it.

What are your thoughts about Locker's awful season this year? Not like he played against top-flight competition (except for Oregon).