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good pick

Interesting to hear what all the naysayers will post now...

We better get some damned good guys with the rest of these picks. O line, D line, secondary, LB...

Good grief, all this waiting and it's a freakin' wide receiver.

Again, I say to you, boo.

-Nate in the PDX

Posted by: | April 26, 2008 6:49 PM

Hey, I'll take it. Now lets go grab a DB and DL this round!!

Awesome pick. He ran 4.4 six foot two and is strong and can go get it. Great value and I think we got a steal because he was a first rounder that slipped.

I like the pick. I also liked Flowers, but only had one pick.

Didn't think we'd have that fall in to our laps...

KC is killing it in this draft.

Ok I hated the trade with Atlanta originally because I thought we really needed Merling....

But Devin Thomas is great value in the 2nd round and certainly could have a long-term impact.

I'm betting Calais Campbell will be our next pick.....

So... maybe I'm warming up to the trade....

don't like the trade...

but do like this draft selection...

so for me, it's really a push!

The kid has much upside according to Mel Kiper! He just said good value for the skins

KC rules this draft - can we trade Vinny for Carl Petersen?

KC will still finish last in the AFC West.

there was value at 34 roughly the same as at 21. it looks like a pretty smart trade. thomas has upside. probably won't be a big contributor as a rookie but we are going to need a year to learn the new offense anyway, so hopefully by 09 he's developing along with our other draft picks.

hopefully no ocho stinko now.

but we do have some cap room... could get interesting.

Hahaha......what will you whiners say now, huh? Most of you wanted to keep the 1st rd pick to draft a guy we grabbed in the 2nd anyway! Stop drinking the hatorade and give some love to Danny boy's people. Now we can focus on the O and d lines with the other 2 2nd round picks......Maybe even pick up C Campbell witht he pick we got from Atl.

This trade is looking better all the time. Now wrap up the second round with a DB and a DE and I'm happy as a puppy with two peters.

He may not have Randy Moss talent, but he sure had that Randy Moss look in his eye once the first round ended. I have a feeling Mr. Thomas might make a lot of teams upset for not drafting him . . .

Bye Bye Jordy - have fun in Green Bay.

Gotta love this pick... Our GMs are learning to patient... If Calais Campbell falls to us well never have to sign a free agent again... This is the first time I have been proud of a skins draft since we traded back to get Champ Bailey

Seriously people, stop whining. We got a huge steal here. With any luck, we get S Johnson and DE Campbell in the 2nd.

Campbell? I don't think he'll be there at #48

Who will be better Devon Thomas or Jordy Nelson?

We can use the cap room for Julius Peppers.

best part is we won't overpay for ocho.

While Im not sold on any of the WRs in this draft, if this will prevent Snyder from dealing away what little future this franchise has for Chad Johnson or Roy Williams then this is addition by subtraction.

And hopefully we knocked Thomas' ego down a peg or two by passing on him early.

Rosenhaus is Devin's agent. Big suprise.

Hopefully it is Thomas, but nobody ever knows on draft day

Ok..lookin good!

We've got Thomas at 6'1"

Anthony Mix at 6'5"

We've got Moss, ARE...

I was scared we were going to take Thomas at #21. To get him now in the 2nd round is a grand slam. We just got the same player we would have taken anyway at #21 - and traded a #3 for a #2 and a #5 for a #4. Makes sense to me!!! Vinny!!!!!! I'm liking you a lot more now than I did yesterday!@

Campbell shouldnt be there by 48 but look at Devon Thomas' fall so anythings possible... Maybe we can move up and grab him by packaging our second and fourth round slections

what bafoons! We need O and D linemen. What good is it to have a wide out if the QB is flat on his back?

He has the speed of Darrell Green and the size of Art Monk. If he has good hands, which 79 catches says he does, he could be a huge target for Jason. Glad Brandon Lloyd was sent packing, and this may make up for that fiasco. I love the pick.

Thomas is built for the West Coast Offense.

Need a good DE with the 48th. Who does everyone like??? ( I think Campbell will be gone)

Devin Thomas will be #2 receiver once he learns the system. He may move to #1 as Moss gets older. Randle El moves to #3 reciver and gets to work on punt returns again. (Thomas does kickoffs, not punts).

Nelson is probably a career #2 WR.

Great value for the pick. I like that they traded down, and gotta believe that it's Campbell with #48...

Hey!!!! Chad Johnson!!!! Have lots of fun sitting out your year and earning peanuts in Cinci - you overpaid, crying LOSER!@!!!!!! Screw you!

to be honest with you i woulda ratherd flowers and let mix develop... people dont think he'll work out but I do so who knows... and still even with Thomas i think the trade was terrible... we gave away picks to let a team move up... i dont understand that at all... period... it was poor football and im annoyed

Rookie WR, not gonna be a pro-bowl guy this year but hey he is a lot younger than Moss

You're a buffoon, the O-lineman left are not worth 2nd rounders and the D-Lineman that are left are dropping.

Calm down...

O and D Line....

WE STILL HAVE 8 MORE PICKS

im guessing you mean buffoon?

And now, we don't have to pay 1st round money for a 1st round caliber player. Most mocks had him going at #11 to Buffalo.

Looks like a great trade at this point.

Devin Thomas is not as fast as Darrell Green or as big as Art Monk, but he isn't bad. He is faster than most CBs and he is big enough (almost the same size as Jordy).

i love how everyone has fallen in love with anthony mix. he was on a practice squad, and we picked him up. he MIGHT develop, but who knows. are you really going to put all your stock into him? just cause he's tall? i mean, if he was THAT good, he wouldn't be on the practice squad.
fukin fantasy footballers

Two thoughts:

1. Snyder could save some money and just pick Kiper's best avaiable.

2. Is it possible Parcels was pissed the skins refused to trade for Taylor and took Merling (could be reaching on that, but the pick seems odd for them).

I was a Limas Sweed guy, but I guess Thomas will do.

you guys are fooling yourselves. other than Campbell there are no d-line difference makers left and he will be gone when we pick next. we don't need more rolw players. that is why it WAS a stupid trade.

I like this pick. Just what we needed, a tall, fast WR.

GO SKINS!

great pick for the redskins Devin Thomas wasn't suppose to be there i like it

super...

I'm just saying we have someone who could be a diamond in the rough, that for once, we have a chance to develop. How sorry can a 6'5" 240lb receiver be?

I'm not ready to put him in the Hall of Fame..

jackass

Most draft gurus had him going between 11 and 18. Mark Maske had him going 18 to the Texans. I think we got very goof value and we shall see if we are sticking to being smart with these next 2 picks. I am excited because we have not had a big wide out in a while.

to be honest with you i woulda ratherd flowers and let mix develop... people dont think he'll work out but I do so who knows... and still even with Thomas i think the trade was terrible... we gave away picks to let a team move up... i dont understand that at all... period... it was poor football and im annoyed

Posted by: anthony mix

That amuses me. You're annoyed that we got higher picks AND the guy that we wanted all along? This is a coup for the skins, and I'm not the only one who believes so. I'll believe in Mix when I see something out of him.

to be honest with you i woulda ratherd flowers and let mix develop... people dont think he'll work out but I do so who knows... and still even with Thomas i think the trade was terrible... we gave away picks to let a team move up... i dont understand that at all... period... it was poor football and im annoyed

Posted by: anthony mix | April 26, 2008 6:59 PM

You idiot, didn't you see the list? We got ATL's 2 second round picks, their 3rd round pic, their 4th round pic,

 The question is: DE or DB or LD with the next 2?

 

just cause he's tall?
Posted by: supuradam | April 26, 2008 7:02 PM

haha. yeah, i'm 6'2" 210 pounds. you guys should draft me to be your #1 corner. i'll shut down. i swear

Philip Merling was almost available at #34. I agree Calais Campbell will be a good pick at #48. Plus there should also be a good G/T available at #51 -- perhaps Chilo Rachal or Jeremy Zuttah

not just a one YEAR wonder, but in many estimations, a one HIT wonder. Had the one year in college. Th-th-that's all she wrote folks.

Reminds me of Rod Gardner

NAPOLEON STRIKES AGAIN!

COJLD WE PLEASE TRADE DANNYBOY FOR LAMAR HUNT's OFFSPRING???

no...merling is a perfect size for a 3-4 end......i saw that one coming.....

but i love the thomas pick as a 2nd rounder......and i think q. groves might be there at the next pick if campbell isnt......the run on o linemen in the 1st rd seems to have left the field barren....

better to try and get a S or LB....

OK, the Nicks watch is on!! I want that mammoth road grader in a Redskins Uniform with the next pick - he goes 340 lbs which is definitely Redskins material. He is abusive at the point of attack... Nothing better than a massive Nebraska lineman to make a draft. We MUST address the offensive line in this round and preferable another O-line with our 3d. We've become small, weak, and fragile up front and it's just not very becoming. It's not Redskins football when we can't punch it in from 3 yards out. I want PHYSICAL DOMINATING line play to return to the Burgundy and Gold. Draft Nicks!!!!

great pick for the redskins Devin Thomas wasn't suppose to be there i like it

Two thoughts:

1. Snyder could save some money and just pick Kiper's best avaiable.

2. Is it possible Parcels was pissed the skins refused to trade for Taylor and took Merling (could be reaching on that, but the pick seems odd for them).

Posted by: BT | April 26, 2008 7:02 PM

The picked Merling precisely because Taylor won't be there next season...not out of spite.

So, what's the consensus from the unruly mob? Devin Thomas is a bust, or is he a HOFer? I need guidance on which direction I should aim my righteous indignation.

Doesn't Gene Washington look like one of those consummately classy diplomats? He looks like he should be giving speeches about nuclear non-proliferation, not reading draft names.

I'm happy ya'll.

Merling will probably fit well as a 3-4 DE, since he has DT size and run stopping ability. Parcells wouldn't grab him if Merling didn't fit the scheme.

The Future is OURS!!

...and the future is what? bacne, roid rage, and egg farts.

How about Quentin Groves or Trvors Laws on the DL.

"You idiot, didn't you see the list?"

A man after my own heart - nice and blunt.... Great to be amongst Redskins fans@!!

Jerrah Jones is starting to look like a corpse.

The only way the skins return to glory (no danny, not glory HOLE), is to change ownership

BTW, Mike Mayock F-ing rocks. He is the man. I love Kiper purely for nostalgia's sake (he's been broadcasting the draft 24/7 every day on the Ocho since 1933 and the infamous Sammy Baugh selection).

But Mayock is stellar. He really has his stuff together and for those of us football nerds, he's not afraid to go totally technical on us.

It's not Redskins football when we can't punch it in from 3 yards out
Posted by: egrib | April 26, 2008 7:07 PM

yeah.... it is kind of sad... maybe if we would have had 8 chances we coulda...

Great call on Trever Laws....the dude is a tackling machine....over 100 last season alone..........if he's there, its another great option for the D Line....

Laws, Campbell, Groves.....one of has to be there right?

I would just settle for a solid WR who cathces touchdowns. I don't care about HOF

Redskins football these days bears no resemblance to what some of us fondly remember. Danny is a tumor.

The Blog is trying to crash. Get ready, Cindy.

You idiot, didn't you see the list? We got ATL's 2 second round picks, their 3rd round pic, their 4th round pic,

The question is: DE or DB or LD with the next 2?

no where in there did we get THEIR 3rd...we gave up OUR 3rd retarddddd... and still mix will be great... look at him and listen to plaxico burress who taught him... he'll be soild

I say we pick a QB and a really small rceiver with our next picks. all the fans will know their names and will pay more money for tix...

Come on Trevor Laws and anyone but fat, slow, weak, and lazy Cialis Campbell

let's see, Brohm sticks around for a senior year with a pathetic offensive line and no D. isn't that just really bad decision-making? espn needs to stop with that kind of commentary.

How about Quentin Groves or Trvors Laws on the DL.

Posted by: marlonjohn | April 26, 2008 7:08 PM

I've been calling for these 2 and Dre Moore since the combine. Let's see what happens, please not Campbell.

Campbell reminds me off Harris from the Eagles about 15+ years ago. Tall and weak. Pass on him and get the best available Safety or O-lineman.

How about DE Chris Ellis of Va Tech in this round?

Campbell is 6-7 290 (not too shabby). Laws is barely 6-0 and 300 as a DT.

I say go with Campbell

I'm taking Tyrell Johnson S and Quentin Groves DE.

Is everyone alright with that?

Cuz I'm calling it in.

We may have a shot at Campbell.... only 2 teams ahead of us that might grab him....

If we can get Campbell and Johnson with these picks... WOW ... ok now I'm dreaming I know....

LOL. everyone is now a reach. thomas will be the only person from this draft to ever start on the skins.

Campbell is 6-7 290 (not too shabby). Laws is barely 6-0 and 300 as a DT.

I say go with Campbell

Posted by: Mo (Cleveland) | April 26, 2008 7:23 PM

Have you payed attention at all? He couldn't even put up 20 reps. And they're different positions.

I'm a Michigan State grad and fan, so watched him closely. Devin is FANTASTIC pick. He is explosive and a character guy. He is going to be a star in the league, and the Redskins are incredibly lucky to get him; I thought they would take him with their first-round pick. He is also an awesome kick returner. I am a lifelong Lions fan (obligatory smirks; well deserved, except for Barry). But from now on, I'm also watchin' the Redskins. The Eagles, Bucs, and especially the Titans are going to regret passing on Devin Thomas.

S Tyrell Johnson then DT Dre Moore or DE Quentin Groves?

Bah Minnesota just traded up ... I bet they take Cambell :(

Faygokid, I'd rather if the Eagles, Giants and Cowboys regret taking Thomas than the Bucs and Titans.

Now that we have the obligatory skill position player drafted, safely in the fold, and headed to DC, we can concentrate on REAL REDSKINS FOOTBALL - offensive and defensive line. The past DECADE I have been sickened to watch our weak, putrid lines get shoved all over the field in some blasphemous, hideous display of "redskins football." It has been a shameful disgrace to watch. We have the right type in spots - Montgomery, Golston, Thomas, Jansen, Samuels - but we are incomplete. If we can somehow get either Campbell or Nicks with this next pick then I'll be in heaven...

Tyrell's gone but Quentin is solid.

ooo I see I'm gonna end up hating Minnesota - they just took Johnson and they'll take Campbell right above us. GRRRRRRRR....

FYI: I agree Groves would be the best DE next to Campbell.

Why does everyone want Campbell? Hasn't anyone been paying attention to this offseason?

Come on Trevor Laws and anyone but fat, slow, weak, and lazy Cialis Campbell

Posted by: scampbell1975@hotmail.com | April 26, 2008 7:20 PM

Cialis, you tackle with your arms and hands, not your soft breast!!!

Campbell is a lazy stiff. why do people like him. tall does not make you better! he's soooooo slow.

scamp I with you about Groves. He'll be a rush end and possibly the LB to replace Marcus Washington.

watch for trevor laws too, campbell, and LB Dan Connor if he still there

Come on Trevor Laws and anyone but fat, slow, weak, and lazy Cialis Campbell

Posted by: scampbell1975@hotmail.com | April 26, 2008 7:20 PM

Cialis, you tackle with your arms and hands, not your soft breast!!!

Posted by: Joe Bugel, dammit | April 26, 2008 7:29 PM

Why can't you get off your blocks Cialis? Oh yeah, cause your fat, slow, weak, and you don't put forth any effort.

I agree Scampbell, I like Groves way better!

LOL. everyone is now a reach. thomas will be the only person from this draft to ever start on the skins.

Posted by: | April 26, 2008 7:24 PM
Your not even man enough to put in a name, shut up!

How can you call a guy named "Cialis" a "lazy stiff"?

Campbell vs Groves comes down to this:

Groves is better now, Campbell has more upside if you believe he can really commit to a good NFL conditioning program.

Really either would be great at this position in the draft.

Who is left on the OL?

I still say Laws, ran a sub 5 in the 40, had a great verticle (for a 300 pounder), and put up over 30 reps. All this says athlete, and he can push the pocket.

You idiot, didn't you see the list? We got ATL's 2 second round picks, their 3rd round pic, their 4th round pic,

The question is: DE or DB or LD with the next 2?

no where in there did we get THEIR 3rd...we gave up OUR 3rd retarddddd... and still mix will be great... look at him and listen to plaxico burress who taught him... he'll be soild

Posted by: the trade | April 26, 2008 7:15 PM
No we game up our 5th and moved our 3rd back some, YOU IDIOT!!!

In reading the scouting reports the one guy who sticks out for later is Josh Johnson. He sounded like the second coming of Jim Zorn.... quick feet, quick release, smooth ball, rapid reads etc. If we can get him on day #2 then he would be perfect for this offense -

Minnesota would be crazy to take a DE. They just traded for Allen.

P:

as always, good pt...

LOL!

How can you call a guy named "Cialis" a "lazy stiff"?

Posted by: P Diddy | April 26, 2008 7:33 PM

Frickin' hilarious!

Devin "Showtime" Thomas highlight reel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHbkz0IMIeA

(Steinbog reported that Thomas goes by Showtime).

Just got back from playing le fubol and wow look at what we did!?!?!

Nice trade and I think an excellent pick. If nothing else we have a potential longterm franchise type guy and hopefully this means no to any stupid overpaying for anyone else.

It's like Dinny Snyerrato feel out of the smart tree and hit a few branches on the way down.

I thought Minnesota still needed another DE opposite Allen?

My bad if I missed someone.

If both QB's are there at 51, I could see the skins trading down again.

Laws should be there at 51, and maybe in the forth.

not sure if the skins would be interested, but Dizon from CU is a player, so is the CB, maybe a later round pick . . .

Love the Thomas pick. Would've preferred Merling but Thomas sounds good - not bad for a guy who most people thought might go to the Bills at #11. My $.02 for next two picks - John Greco OG, and Pat Sims DT

I remember Dan Connor, he was my husband on Roseanne.

And the winner is... P DIDDY!!!

Tell you what, there have been some really odd picks haven't there. Bet you no one picked Donnie Avery to be the first WR taken!

So do we go value or need next? I reckon Dan Connor would have to be pretty good value, but Marcus Harrison might be a bigger need.

I hate sitting behind philly, twice. . . .

How can you call a guy named "Cialis" a "lazy stiff"?

Posted by: P Diddy | April 26, 2008 7:33 PM

Hey, everytime I see a Cialis dude he's kickin' back in a tub in a field of wildflowers, holding hands with some middle-aged chick in another tub. He ain't exactly Action Jackson!

I admit, I just came back from hangover brunch and I'm 4 mimosas in so far. A few more mimosas, and I'm going to need some Cialis as well.

Just saying is all.

Billick on NFLN is doing pretty well also.

guessing philly goes for a WR here. . .

more like hoping. . .

These chats with players not yet drafted are brutal

Brohm at 51? We need a young backup...

The Bungles suck!!

We're in a Philly sandwich here.

Man, just flipped over to ESPN for a sec...NFLN coverage is soooo much better. I can't stand everyone yelling across one another on ESPN. Maybe I'm just an old man. You kids get off my lawn.

Give me Nicks from Nebraska, then give me Trevor Laws.

I think we have issues other than QB. Most notably protecting the QB and getting to the QB...

Goves, Laws, Campbell is the order I have it.

Y'know, Hanley Ramirez for Florida is the best player in baseball.

Okay, that was a palate cleanser: back to the draft.

Damn, there goes Trevor

I will eat my words, didn't think Laws would go that high

Hey, Bill, me too. I'm an NFC North guy, but the Lions have been hopeless today. So, I KNOW Thomas is going to tear up the NFC East. Just wait.

Has anyone ever gone to watch the NFL Draft in person? I can't imagine being one of those yahoos there. I can't imagine being friends with one of the yahoos there. Bizarre.

Just saying, if we pick up Cambell now (and we're on the clock right NOW), we can get our backup QB at 51, someone that a lot of folks thought might be a 1st rounder.

ESPN Radio just STRONGLY suggested that we offered both our 2008 and 2009 1st round picks for Ocho Cinco.....

I'm SOOOOO glad that never happened... talk about mortaging your future.

Steve, no doubt, but in 3 years he'll walk, and Lowell, and Beckett will have 2 more rings.

Laws is really short. Philly can have him. Let's go OL.

C'mon boys, be smart here, don't mess it up.

You never trade your first round pick for a second round pick. This team is heading to the bottom of the heap where it belongs. I cashed in my chips this year after waisting my money on season tickets for the last 9 years. I am sick of this owner and the merry-go-round of coaches. Gibbs came here for back pay. Took it and left. If you are a Redskins fan, get ready for some of the bleakest years in franchise history.

Fred Davis? Who's that?

Wow! That's a bit of a surprise!!!

Fred Davis TE

WTF?!?!?!?!?

Whhhhaaaaaat??!?!

There's your replacement for Yoda - Fred Davis.

Um....what?

Who/why............

Fred Davis?

Huh?

Really?

Davis is a BEAST!! not a need pick but the guy is big and fast and a weapon

an f*ing TE!!! are you kidding me???!!!!!

WTF???? Are you kidding me... A TE???????? What about Campbell?

He's a great pick ... if you needed a TE ... but seriously... when we're desperate for DL, OL, S, CB.... what are we doing picking a TE.

does Vinny eat with a cork on the end of his fork? omg...

I don't care if Davis is Godzilla, TE was not a need.

They are going to convert that dude to FB.

A TIGHT END?!?!?

Cialis will last a few more hours - he's ready for when you really need him.

We just signed Cooley to a five or six year deal and we draft a TE... DE Campbell was there for the taking and we blew it... Hope he lasts another three picks...

Have to hope that no one between that pick and the next needs a DE, or there are two DEs out there the Skins want to choose from. Otherwise, that's just terrible on every possible level.

how is Jason Campbell going to be at throwing to all these receivers while lying on his back?! this is sad...

beep beep beep

Fred Davis enrolled as an RB, converted from WR, then to TE. So he has skills.

Zorn obviously saw something.

Desean Jackson is going to go wild against us...BECAUSE WE WON'T EVER GET TO THEIR QB!!

The problem with the Redskins is Dan Snyder wants to run things. He is calling all the shots. While that may be the right of the owner, it doesn't build great teams. If the Redskins have zero chance at greatness, why support them with your money putting your butt in Danny's seats. The Redskins have been reduced to a team that is only watchable in a bar where the beers at gametime are $1, nothing more.

Brain trust was obviously pretty high on Davis...how much of the 5 minutes did they use on that pick? 45 seconds maybe?

Soo long Cialis...

WTF, we spend millions on a TE, make a brilliant trade and then pick a TE. We need some linemen.

Skins needed a Big Possession Receiver.

Fred Davis is exactly that.

He WAS USC's offense this year and set all-time records there.....at USC.

Looks like Calis lasted a couple of picks as opposed to a few hours... This was a huge mistake... He was gift wrapped to us...

what are we doing? as good as these guys are, we don't need all these receivers.

I liked the Thomas pick--it was certainly a need, but Davis next? There were more pressing needs that still had value in the draft--especially DE at #48. This draft is deep at CB and solid O line players, so we can still find depth there later. Fred Davis is a nice player, but not a pressing need. Why not use Mix in that role if the idea is to put two receiving threats at TE on the field at the same time? Bottom line--good talent, but not necessarily filling the most need--unless they are to be used for a pending trade!?