Tag Archives: NFL draft

Passable draft for Redskins

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Rick

The Washington Redskins managed to do the right thing and take the offensive tackle and do the right thing and keep the defensive tackle. And they peddled away their quarterback for a bag of balls. My Washington Examiner column reviews … Continue reading →

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Finally, Redskins draft the right position

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Rick

It’s nice when grownups run the team. The Washington Redskins didn’t move up, down and sideways in the NFL draft. Instead, they stood firm and selected offensive tackle Trent Williams. My Washington Examiner column discusses the ins and outs of … Continue reading →

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It’s draft day and the Redskins will take . . .

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Rick
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In the name of the father

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Rick

Bruce Allen is about to prove he’s his father’s son come the three-day draft starting Thursday. My Washington Examiner column recounts Allen’s pre-draft talk on Monday as a form of NFL liar’s poker that everyone leaguewide does this week. But, … Continue reading →

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YouTube: Talking Redskins draft possibilities

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Rick
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It’s simple – take Okung

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Rick

Do I think it’s a no-brainer for the Redskins to draft offensive tackle Russell Okung with the fourth pick of Thursday’s NFL draft? Yes. Do I think they will? Uh. maybe. My Washington Examiner column runs down the options, but … Continue reading →

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Scouting the Redskins 4th pick

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Rick

Do the Redskins go with a quarterback at No. 4 in Sam Bradford or take an offensive tackle in Russell Okung? Those are just a couple options as Washington spends the next three months deciding that question only to maybe … Continue reading →

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Redskins draft so-so, but

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Rick

At least Washington gained one very good player — Brian Orakpo. However, they may be all they gained. Typical of the Redskins, they found nothing in the late rounds. Kevin Barnes of Maryland might have been a reach in the … Continue reading →

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Day 2 is doomsday for Redskins

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Rick

The Redskins finally did the right thing and stayed put to find a good player with the 13th pick. But, day 2 in the draft for owner Dan Snyder has been pretty miserable. Since buying the team in 1999, Snyder … Continue reading →

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Will the Redskins get Mark Sanchez?

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Rick

Sorry, you want Jimmy the Greek for wild picks and he’s no longer available. My Washington Examiner column runs down the half dozen options the Redskins are considering in Saturday’s NFL draft, including a trade to get Mark Sanchez. Most … Continue reading →

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