Official Washington Redskins Forum Thread

[manchild24]

Coach Mike Shanahan confirmed that third-round WR Leonard Hankerson will compete for a starting job this summer.
Hankerson had the fourth-fastest forty time among receivers at the Combine, and Shanahan believes he had the largest hands. "I think he brings a lot to the table," said Shanny. With Santana Moss reaching free agency, the Skins have little more than Anthony Armstrong and injury-plagued bust Malcolm Kelly as holdovers

[manchild24]

Per the NFL Draft Value Chart, the Redskins used the equivalent of the No. 83 overall pick to trade up for Roy Helu.
Helu was selected at No. 105. The Redskins also received the No. 178 pick from the Texans, but gave up Nos. 127, 144, and 152. The 83rd overall pick is a middle-of-the-third round selection, which is enough value for us to project Helu as Washington's probable starting tailback. His competition will come from much lesser talents Ryan Torain and Evan Royster

[Guest]

Per the NFL Draft Value Chart, the Redskins used the equivalent of the No. 83 overall pick to trade up for Roy Helu.
Helu was selected at No. 105. The Redskins also received the No. 178 pick from the Texans, but gave up Nos. 127, 144, and 152. The 83rd overall pick is a middle-of-the-third round selection, which is enough value for us to project Helu as Washington's probable starting tailback. His competition will come from much lesser talents Ryan Torain and Evan Royster

This is how I see their roles on the team this year

Helu- starting tailback, getting a majority of the carries

Torain- power back, used around the goal line and in short yardage situations

Keiland Williams- likely third down back and in on receiving downs

Royster has an uphill battle, but because of his draft spot, could edge Williams depending on his hands. He could also be a practice squad player, or the Skins could carry him as a special teamer.

[Guest]

If Leonard Hankerson(notes) is right – or even close to being right – the Washington Redskins got one hell of a deal.

The Redskins, who have had an acute need for wide receivers for a few years now, selected Hankerson in the third round Friday night, No. 79 overall.

The Miami product was the ninth receiver chosen in the draft and he ranks himself right up there at the top. The very top.

“I know I’m better than each one of those guys that was drafted before me,” Hankerson told The Sports Junkies this morning on 106.7 The Fan, according to Dan Steinberg of the Washington Post. “Hey, it’s over with now. I’m a Washington Redskin. I can’t do anything about it. Only thing that matters is what I do after the draft, so I’m looking forward to getting on the field with my new teammates, getting to meet my coaches and just having fun with them and proving (it) to everyone.”

Better than Julio Jones(notes), who went sixth overall to the Atlanta Falcons after a blockbuster trade?

“Of course, I wouldn’t say anything differently,” Hankerson said. “Of course I think that. I feel I’m the best receiver in the draft, I feel like I can make plays, i can do everything the other players do. I feel like I can block, run routes, go up and get the ball. I make plays. I broke every single season record this year. I feel like I can do it all.”

Mike Shanahan got a pretty good wide receiver in the fourth round a few years back – Brandon Marshall(notes). Maybe he can make things happen with Hankerson.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...eiver_in_draft

Glad to see that Hankerson has confidence, and some teams had him rated as high as third overall on their draft boards at receiver.

He compares very favorably with Terrell Owens, as far as strengths and weaknesses go. Hankerson has prototypical size, speed, runs solid routes and is going to put in time during and after practice. The big negative is that, like Owens, does not have good hands, and this will be where his work ethic will need to come in.

Only time will tell, but I really do love this pick if Hankerson puts in the effort to improve himself.

[manchild24]

Glad to see that Hankerson has confidence, and some teams had him rated as high as third overall on their draft boards at receiver.

He compares very favorably with Terrell Owens, as far as strengths and weaknesses go. Hankerson has prototypical size, speed, runs solid routes and is going to put in time during and after practice. The big negative is that, like Owens, does not have good hands, and this will be where his work ethic will need to come in.

Only time will tell, but I really do love this pick if Hankerson puts in the effort to improve himself.

love the positive attitude.

[manchild24]

CSN Washington's Rich Tandler believes the drafting of three wide receivers "sends a clear message" to free agent Santana Moss.
Tandler doesn't suggest that the Redskins will move on from Moss, only that they now have some depth to do so if the free agent's contract demands are unreasonable. The Redskins are going nowhere this year, so it doesn't make sense to overpay for a 32-year-old receiver ideally suited to the No. 2 role

[manchild24]

Redskins OLB Lorenzo Alexander will lose his temporary starting gig with first-rounder Ryan Kerrigan now in the fold.
Alexander was never meant to be more than a special teamer and key reserve at linebacker, as he lacks pass-rushing ability. Last season, coach Mike Shanahan praised Alexander as the best special teamer he's ever coached.

[manchild24]

CSN Washington expects second-rounder Jarvis Jenkins to serve as the "replacement" for Albert Haynesworth.
Jenkins is a similar player in that he's primarily suited for end in the 3-4, but can move over to the nose on occasion. We've already caught wind of one Haynesworth rumor involving the Broncos, but the Redskins are going to have a hard time moving him after his April indictment for sexual assault. Beat writer Rich Tandler expects Haynesworth to be "removed from the roster at some point after the lockout ends."

[manchild24]

Coach Mike Shanahan expects fifth-rounder Niles Paul to help immediately on special teams and "have a chance to grow as a receiver."
Shanahan mentioned Paul as a candidate to return punts and kicks, so he's likely to compete with holdover Brandon Banks. If Paul leaves his immaturity behind, he has a chance to emerge as the No. 3 receiver in the next couple of years.

[manchild24]

The Arizona Republic remains confident that Donovan McNabb will not end up with the Cardinals.
Dot connectors have tried putting McNabb in Cardinal Red for years because he has a home in Arizona. But "the Cardinals aren't interested," according to the Arizona Republic. More likely landing spots include Miami, Cincinnati, and perhaps Minnesota, although we have our doubts about the latter

[manchild24]

OH PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

ESPN's Adam Schefter lists the Eagles, Cowboys, Redskins, and Ravens as the primary suitors for Nnamdi Asomugha.
"And there will be more," Schefter adds. The Eagles and Cowboys have been connected to Asomugha since January, and the Redskins can never be ruled out of a high-profile free agent chase. The Ravens seem less likely to get involved after drafting Jimmy Smith. The Chargers, Texans, and Jets have also been mentioned as potential destinations

[manchild24]

FUCK PETER KING -

WE ARE MORE FUCKED

PICK YOUR POISON
Suicidal VY or shitty Grossman


SI's Peter King believes free agent Rex Grossman will take the first snap of the 2011 season for the Redskins.
King appears to be making an educated guess here, not reporting. It's interesting because Grossman has been the subject of trade rumors and speculation from local outlets has John Beck entering camp as the starter. Grossman did start three games for the Skins last year, winning in Jacksonville and narrowly losing to the Cowboys and Giants. The 2003 first-round pick averaged 280 yards per game in those starts while posting seven touchdowns against four interceptions.

[manchild24]

The South Florida South-Sentinel "hears" that the Redskins are the front-runners for Vince Young's services this offseason.
Redskins beat writer Rich Tandler has also heard talk of Vince Young in the nation's capital, so the smoke is building here. Due a $4.25 million bonus in addition to his $8.5 million salary, Young is likely to be released rather than traded. The Redskins are one of just two teams with no semblance of a viable starting QB. It's easy to see why V.Y. would be interested in signing on, as it's his quickest path to playing time.

[BrntO4Life]

I hope VY doesn't go to Washington. It's career suicide.

[manchild24]

I hope VY doesn't go to Washington. It's career suicide.

I dont want either, Young cant get his shit together and is wasting talent

and

Grossman, well add whatever the hell you want about him