Burner's Burning Questions: Free Agency, Mocks, Camps, OTAs, Roster Predictions, 2020

[Win4us]

Seems Chase has been a fan for a minute

 

[Burgundy Burner]

BB, I gotta wonder what you're thinking is with TE. Most of this off-season we've been looking at mocks that have TE's.

The last one you only have a 5th round selection being used on TE. Do you think they try to slide Pittman into that role?

I'm not sure I want to go through another 5 years of a converted WR being our backup because he'd be a nightmare for defenses.

Is there a TE from a trade in the mix as we go into tonight's draft?

The vibe I'm getting is that they are not enamored with this TE class. Parkinson would provide good value in the 5th and Hopkins would do the same in the 4th.

Trying to judge this draft beyond round one has really been a major source of frustration for me. We could start to get some answers after tonight.

 

[Burgundy Burner]

FYI - Pick #66.

I made a point earlier this morning on social media. Pick 66 is very near the top of round three and it has intriguing possibilities.

There are usually two or three players who are rated as mid to late first rounders and they fall to the third round. The same goes for round two, but it is typically six or seven players.

There will be some very good options at 66.

If any of those players are really attractive enough to another team, they could make a trade. The Redskins may get an offer of multiple fourth and fifth rounders. Or a trade down within round three could materialize and the Skins obtain several picks in rounds four through six.

Round three has many good things to offer a team. Terry McLaurin was chosen in round three last year.

 

[Boone]

I tend the other way. I'd prefer, having only 6 more picks (none in the 2nd round), that we either try and package to move up or stay put and try and maximize the picks we do have. We traded away our draft capital and I think you live with that and get the best player available, not try and 'recover' from previous draft pick giveaways. I get the counter-argument, but finding a talent like McLaurin outside the first couple rounds is a lot easier said than done.

 

[Chris]

What teams have a desperate need at LT that didn’t draft one last night? Does the TW drama continue indefinitely?

 

[Burgundy Burner]

Burner’s Burning Questions: Free Agency, Mocks, Camps, OTAs, Roster Predictions, 2020​

Greetings from BBQ to everyone here at BGO. We hope your week has been a good one. Hello to everyone on social media. We’d love to have you as a member here and become part of the family. You are our honored guests, so sit back and enjoy.

Round one of the 2020 NFL draft is complete! Rounds two and three continue tonight with the final rounds coming tomorrow.

Today, we bring you the first of two partial mocks – another one will be posted in the morning. The mocks have varied throughout this offseason and now we try to put forth a partial round prognostication for you. The Redskins currently have picks in rounds three, four, five, and seven. They also have a compensatory pick in the fourth round and an extra seventh round pick via a trade.

Will BBQ match or surpass the success that it had with the 2019 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. Ok, it is time to look at the prospects!

We will produce abbreviated mocks tomorrow and Saturday as the draft enters days two and three.

After last night, the chase of a dream for a special young man will take a new course. A franchise has renewed hope. A new front office and coaching staff begins a journey together. The fan base is excited once again. BBQ has enjoyed this offseason with everyone here. Thank you for making this voyage together a fun adventure. Let’s do it again next year!

Upcoming Dates
- Days until the virus passes: Hopefully, very soon
- Days until the 2020 NFL Draft: Continuing Tonight
- Days until the Redskins season opener: 142

*****Official Selections*****

Here is the draft analysis from BBQ

Round One: Chase Young, Edge/DE, Ohio St. – 6’5, 265
Arguably the best overall player in the draft is there for the taking and the Redskins turn in the (virtual) card. Young is the next great pass rusher in a program that has produced some incredible talent at the edge position in recent years. The impact would be immediate. A quarterback’s nightmare. Excellent run defender. Perfectly tailored for a 4-3 defense.

Without any further delays, let’s take a look at rounds two through seven.

Trade
The Redskins trade Trent Williams for a fourth round selection.

Round Two: Possible Prospects
The Redskins lack a second round selection, but here is a list of players who could be targeted if they can acquire a pick in this round.
Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana St.
Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
Lucas Niang, OT, Texas Christian
Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Laviska Chenault, WR, Colorado
Grant Delpit, FS, Louisiana St.
Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor
Cameron Dantzler, CB, Mississippi St.

Round Three: Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah – 6’0”, 193
Jaylon Johnson could’ve risen a bit with a solid pro day, but the league ended everything prior to the draft. Slightly slow 40 speed hurts his stock. Johnson is an impressive corner with decent quickness to the ball and he has solid coverage skills. Good one on one ability and solid in zone coverages. Johnson’s jumping skills affords him the opportunity to eliminate “jump ball” situations, especially in the red zone. He focuses on the quarterbacks a bit too much at times and loses sight of the receiver. This also leads to being vulnerable to play action passes on occasion.
Other Possible Picks:
Michael Pittman, WR, Southern Cal
Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame
Josh Jones, OT, Houston
Bryan Edwards, WR, South Carolina
Adam Trautman, TE, Dayton
Bryan Edwards, WR, South Carolina
Prince Tega Wanogho, OT, Auburn

Round Four: Saahdiq Charles, OT, Louisiana St. – 6’4”, 320
Saahdiq Charles has been busy this offseason. He has added twenty pounds of bulk and muscle to his frame. The biggest knock on Charles was his lack of strength, but his offseason regimen has scouts re-assessing that claim now. He is mobile and while some of his techniques need minor adjustments, this Cajun County Bayou Bengal is definitely ready for life at the next level. Could become a starter by mid-season, maybe sooner.
Other Possible Picks:
Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue
Troy Pride, CB, Notre Dame – 5’11”, 195
Ben Bartch, OT, St. John
Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame
Solomon Kindley, OG, Georgia
K'Von Wallace, SS/FS, Clemson
Lamar Jackson, CB, Nebraska

Round Four: Collin Johnson, WR, Texas – 6’6”, 220
Is Collin Johnson underrated? If so, advantage Redskins. Many pundits thought he would enter the 2019 draft after a solid junior season. The talented Longhorn was projected to be a second round selection. Johnson decided to stay with the Longhorns for one more year, but a hamstring injury limited his senior season and is now hindering his draft status. Poor quarterback play over the years limited him as well. Johnson is very talented and will likely have a solid NFL career.

Round Four, Comp Pick: Antonio Gibson, RB/WR/KR, Memphis – 6’1”, 225
So anyway, is he a running back, wide receiver, or kick returner? Gibson was decent at each position a few years ago in community college. Two seasons ago, he saw little action in his first season as a Tiger. Then, 2019 happened. 38 receptions at 19 yards a catch with eight touchdowns. 33 carries at 11 yards per run and four touchdowns. 28 yards per return and one touchdown. How about his 4.39 40 speed? Explosive in all three phases – his versatility is scary good. Does Gibson remind Ron Rivera of Christian McCaffrey? Only one season of production hurts his stock, but Gibson would provide good value here.

Round Five: Colby Parkinson, TE, Stanford – 6’7”, 255
Looking for another sizable tight end? Look no further than Colby Parkinson. He can play the Y, H, and F positions effectively. Fundamentally sound blocker – good mechanics and flexibility, but needs to finish those blocks a bit better. Positions himself well between the defender and the quarterback. Excellent red zone and “jump ball” target. Did not drop a single pass in 2019. Slow 40 time (4.77) will limit his draft stock. In certain passing schemes, he can line up in the slot and outside for slants and various hook patterns. This versatility will keep him from dropping into the late rounds.
Other Possible Picks:
Jacob Breeland, TE, Oregon
Julian Blackmon, SS/FS, Utah
K.J. Hill, WR, Ohio St.
Antonio Gandy-Golden, WR, Liberty
Albert Okwuegbunam, TE, Missouri
Thad Moss, TE, LSU

Round Six: Possible Prospects
The Redskins lack a sixth round selection, but here is a list of players who could be targeted if they can acquire a pick in this round.
Mitchell Wilcox, TE, South Florida
Shaquille Quarterman, ILB, Miami
Charlie Heck, OT, North Carolina
Tanner Muse, FS/ILB/Hybrid, Clemson
Terence Steele, OT, Texas Tech
Joe Reed, WR, Virginia
Cheyenne O'Grady, TE, Arkansas

Round Seven: Myles Dorn, FS/SS, North Carolina – 6’2”, 205
Myles Dorn is a three year starter for the Tar Heels and that could serve him well at the next level. Prototypical size for a free safety, but a bit slender for a box player. He plays well closer to the line, but has varying degrees of success as a deep safety. Good speed, but can take poor angles further away from the line. Would need to make the team as a special teams player. Practice squad candidate.
Other Possible Picks:
Alex Taylor, OT, South Carolina St.
James Proche, WR, SMU
Jared Pinkney, TE, Vanderbilt
Trey Adams, OT, Washington
Reggie Floyd, FS, Virginia Tech
Steven Montez, QB, Colorado
Devin Asiasi, TE, UCLA
Tyre Phillips, OT/OG, Mississippi St.

Round Seven: Cameron Clark, OG/OT, North Carolina-Charlotte – 6’4”, 310
Cameron Clark is one of those hidden small school gems that has managed to gain only minimal notoriety as an NFL prospect. However, the Redskins seem to be very interested in his services. They had meetings with him at the East-West Shrine game and there was a virtual connection recently. Clark was considered by some to be a bit slender for an offensive linemen, but he has added thirty pounds of muscle in recent months. He dominated the line of scrimmage against Clemson early in the 2019 season. Some analysts believe Clark could be a guard at the next level, but don’t be surprised if he is a starting right tackle within a year or two.

Undrafted Free Agent Prospects
This list will continue to evolve and change in the coming weeks as the Redskins meet with many players who will not be drafted.

Gage Cervenka, OG, Clemson
Rico Dowdle, RB, South Carolina
Mohamed Barry, ILB, Nebraska
Jeremiah Dinson, FS, Auburn
Shea Patterson, QB, Michigan
Naquan Jones, DT, Michigan St.
John Penisini, DT, Utah
Robert Hunt, OG, Louisiana-Lafayette
John Hightower, WR, Boise St
Riley Neal, QB, Vanderbilt
Keith Washington, CB, West Virginia
Charlie Taumoepeau, TE, Portland St.
Kelly Bryant, QB, Missouri
Jordan Glasgow, ILB/SS, Michigan
Lawrence Cager, WR, Georgia
Jabril Cox, ILB, North Dakota St.

Additional Notes
The fourth round comp pick comes from the deal that sent Jamison Crowder to the Jets. All other possible comp picks have been canceled out.

Free agency could continue to change some of the targets that we see in current mocks. For now, we can only speculate based on current team needs and pertinent information.

There is your first of two abbreviated mocks. We will have the final mock of the 2020 draft on Saturday. Night two of the draft is just hours away.

 

[Burgundy Burner]

Burner’s Burning Questions: Free Agency, Mocks, Camps, OTAs, Roster Predictions, 2020​

Greetings from BBQ to everyone here at BGO. We hope you are having a good weekend. Hello to everyone on social media. We’d love to have you as a member here and become part of the family. You are our honored guests, so sit back and enjoy.

Rounds one through three of the 2020 NFL draft are complete! Rounds four through seven will commence in a few hours.

Today, we bring you the final 2020 mock. The mocks have varied throughout this offseason and now we try to put forth a final partial round prognostication for you. The Redskins currently have picks in rounds four, five, and seven. They also have a compensatory pick in the fourth round and an extra seventh round pick via a trade.

Will BBQ match or surpass the success that it had with the 2019 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. Ok, it is time to look at the prospects!

The chase of a dream for a special young man takes a new course. A franchise has renewed hope. A new front office and coaching staff has started a journey together. The fan base is excited once again. BBQ has enjoyed this offseason with everyone here. Thank you for making this voyage together a fun adventure. Let’s do it again next year!

Upcoming Dates
- Days until the virus passes: Hopefully, very soon
- Days until the 2020 NFL Draft: Ending Today
- Days until the Redskins season opener: 141

*****Official Selections*****​

Here is the draft analysis from BBQ

Round One: Chase Young, Edge/DE, Ohio St. – 6’5, 265
Arguably the best overall player in the draft is there for the taking and the Redskins turn in the (virtual) card. Young is the next great pass rusher in a program that has produced some incredible talent at the edge position in recent years. The impact would be immediate. A quarterback’s nightmare. Excellent run defender. Perfectly tailored for a 4-3 defense.

Round Three: Antonio Gibson, RB/WR/KR, Memphis – 6’0”, 228
So anyway, is he a running back, wide receiver, or kick returner? Gibson was decent at each position a few years ago in community college. Two seasons ago, he saw little action in his first season as a Tiger. Then, 2019 happened. 38 receptions at 19 yards a catch with eight touchdowns. 33 carries at 11 yards per run and four touchdowns. 28 yards per return and one touchdown. How about his 4.39 40 speed? Explosive in all three phases – his versatility is scary good. Does Gibson remind Ron Rivera of Christian McCaffrey?

Without any further delays, let’s take a look at rounds four through seven.

A trade market never materializes with Trent Williams and the left tackle could now be returning to the Redskins.

Round Four: Saahdiq Charles, OT, Louisiana St. – 6’4”, 320
Saahdiq Charles has been busy this offseason. He has added twenty pounds of bulk and muscle to his frame. The biggest knock on Charles was his lack of strength, but his offseason regimen has scouts re-assessing that claim now. He is mobile and while some of his techniques need minor adjustments, this Cajun County Bayou Bengal is definitely ready for life at the next level. Could become a starter by mid-season, maybe sooner.
Other Possible Picks:
Collin Johnson, WR, Texas
Troy Pride, CB, Notre Dame
Tyler Johnson, WR, Minnesota
Prince Tega Wanogho, OT, Auburn
Ben Bartch, OT, St. John
Solomon Kindley, OG, Georgia
K'Von Wallace, SS/FS, Clemson

Round Four, Comp Pick: Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue – 6’5”, 245
Hopkins is an excellent receiver and can run any route you assign to him. He is superb in shorter and intermediate routes, but is generally not a deep threat. Decent hands, but does need to secure the ball quickly after a catch. Hopkins will likely need to add about ten pounds of muscle to his frame. Decent blocker on sweeps, screens and downfield passes, but not in short yardage situations. This Boilermaker will not be a starter for much of the season as he will need time to adjust to the defenses of the NFL, but Hopkins should see plenty of playing time. Upside is very good.

Round Five: Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia – 6’1”, 200
Bryce Hall was a very talented wide receiver in high school, but he was recruited as a defensive back. From day one, he was a star at Virginia and made a huge impact all four years. Ideal size for an outside corner. A devastating ankle injury ended his senior season. The lack of contact with teams due to the coronavirus has dropped his stock, but he should be ready this season. A solid second round talent. Very cerebral. Dedicated student of the game. A move to free safety is very possible and he could have an excellent career there.
Other Possible Picks:
Jacob Breeland, TE, Oregon
Julian Blackmon, SS/FS, Utah
K.J. Hill, WR, Ohio St.
Colby Parkinson, TE, Stanford
Antonio Gandy-Golden, WR, Liberty
Albert Okwuegbunam, TE, Missouri
Thad Moss, TE, LSU

Round Six: Possible Prospects
The Redskins lack a sixth round selection, but here is a list of players who could be targeted if they can acquire a pick in this round.
Mitchell Wilcox, TE, South Florida
Shaquille Quarterman, ILB, Miami
Charlie Heck, OT, North Carolina
Terence Steele, OT, Texas Tech
Joe Reed, WR, Virginia
Cheyenne O'Grady, TE, Arkansas

Round Seven: Trey Adams, OT, Washington – 6’8”, 318
Adams could start eventually at either tackle position, but any team drafting him needs to consider the injury history. Drafting him for potential here provides good value. If he is considered for the left tackle position, Adams will need a year or two to adjust to the position at this level. A true mauler in the rushing scheme. Very good pass protector. Should add about ten to fifteen pounds of muscle to his frame. Again, he does come with an injury history and could be an IR candidate or a practice squad member.
Other Possible Picks:
Alex Taylor, OT, South Carolina St.
Myles Dorn, FS/SS, North Carolina
James Proche, WR, SMU
Jared Pinkney, TE, Vanderbilt
Reggie Floyd, FS, Virginia Tech
Steven Montez, QB, Colorado

Round Seven: Cameron Clark, OG/OT, North Carolina-Charlotte – 6’4”, 310
Cameron Clark is one of those hidden small school gems that has managed to gain only minimal notoriety as an NFL prospect. However, the Redskins seem to be very interested in his services. They had meetings with him at the East-West Shrine game and there was a virtual connection recently. Clark was considered by some to be a bit slender for an offensive linemen, but he has added thirty pounds of muscle in recent months. He dominated the line of scrimmage against Clemson early in the 2019 season. Some analysts believe Clark could be a guard at the next level, but don’t be surprised if he is a starting right tackle within a year or two.

Undrafted Free Agent Prospects
This list will continue to evolve and change in the coming weeks as the Redskins meet with many players who will not be drafted.

Gage Cervenka, OG, Clemson
Rico Dowdle, RB, South Carolina
Mohamed Barry, ILB, Nebraska
Jeremiah Dinson, FS, Auburn
Shea Patterson, QB, Michigan
Naquan Jones, DT, Michigan St.
John Penisini, DT, Utah
Robert Hunt, OG, Louisiana-Lafayette
John Hightower, WR, Boise St.
Riley Neal, QB, Vanderbilt
Keith Washington, CB, West Virginia
Charlie Taumoepeau, TE, Portland St.
Kelly Bryant, QB, Missouri
Jordan Glasgow, ILB/SS, Michigan
Lawrence Cager, WR, Georgia
Jabril Cox, ILB, North Dakota St.

Additional Notes
The fourth round comp pick comes from the deal that sent Jamison Crowder to the Jets. All other possible comp picks have been canceled out.

What a ride it has been. Thank you for all the kind words of support and encouragement this offseason. We have a while to go until the offseason becomes the inseason. See you as we go along.

 

[Boone]

Love this last mock - but there is NO way Bryce Hall lasts until round 5. He won't last the first 10 picks today in my book. That's wishful thinking there BB - but I would obviously love it.

 

[Burgundy Burner]

Maybe, but he is slipping for a reason. Position changes, or possible position changes, can drop a talented player a round or two if they are not a first round talent. The injury concern simply adds to the lower draft stock. Just ask Trey Adams. Or Bryce Love.

Making such a call last night and early this morning had me thinking for a long time. When I considered the position change and what it would take to adapt, I lowered by two rounds. The injury lowers it by one. It's a tough call, but he has dropped by two rounds already.

 

[Boone]

You referencing he may be a safety at the NFL level? That's not a given. I think a lot of folks think he will get beat over the top at the NFL level, and is better suited as a free safety type, but I am not 100% sure that's the case. If he'd come out in 2019 - very likely he was an end of the 1st round pick. Anything's possible, but we are already 2 rounds below where he would have gone pre-injury.

 

[Burgundy Burner]

True. And to my point, these uncertainties could lead to a drop of one more round. If that happens, it obviously benefits the Redskins. Bryce Love was considered a first rounder for 2019, but he dropped three rounds. We'll know everything in a few hours.

 

[Win4us]

I was 100% correct on the 1st round at least

 

[Burgundy Burner]

UDFA Signings:

Thad Moss, TE, LSU
Isaiah Wright, WR, Temple
Steven Montez, QB, Colorado
Johnathon Johnson, WR, Missouri

 

[Burgundy Burner]

Updating the previous post as we go along.

 

[Elephant]

Updating the previous post as we go along.

Did we really get Thad Moss undrafted?

 

[Burgundy Burner]

Yes we did. Adam Schefter had it first. LSU football confirms it as well.

 

[Elephant]

And major kudos, Ken! You did a great job keeping us up to date with players we showed interest from the info available, to actually picking players like Gibson and Charles in the later rounds.

Thank you for helping me enjoy the draft day experience a little more, by knowing who to look for, coupled with a few of my favorites as well.

 

[Burgundy Burner]

Thanks for the kind words. I had some success and that is nice, but the late rounds were an absolute dud. I learned some things in rounds five to seven.

 

[Boone]

I said this to Ken in chat today, but he just crushed it this offseason with free agency, pre-draft, and all of his other work here. I can't give him enough kudos. Total machine and regardless of how many picks he forecast correctly, one of the most knowledgeable draft resources anywhere (including the guys who do it for a living). Thanks so much Ken

 

[Burgundy Burner]

Again, thank you very much. After two hours of slumber last night, I will sleep in a bit tomorrow morning. This week was quite the challenge.

In the meantime, just watching the UDFA news unfold.

First prediction for today's additions: Moss makes the roster.