I won't pretend to have heard of any of the players drafted by the Redskins on day two other than Hawaii QB Colt Brennan.
Judging from the descriptions on nfl.com, though, it appears that the 2008 Redskins draft graded quite well. On day two, they got a couple of defensive backs from big-time programs (Tryon from ASU and Horton from UCLA) and a defensive back from a small program but with good "measurables" (Kareem Moore from Nicolls State). In addition, they all appear to be valuable special teams contributors, a major plus. I predict at least one will stick with the club and it's possible that two of them will.
Rinehart appears to project well as an interior lineman. Between the returns of Randy Thomas and Jon Jansen along with experienced starting backups Jason Fabini, Stephon Heyer and Todd Wade returning, the OL appears fortified. The concern is age and injury history. Projected OL starters on October 1: Samuels (31), Thomas (32), Rabach (31), Kendall (35), and Jansen (32).
Youth on the DL served the team well last year as youngsters Anthony Montgomery and Kedric Golston provided a needed interior push. If anyone has seen them up close and should have confidence in them, it would be Greg Blache. I'd be surprised if the 7th rounder DE makes the 53-man roster.
The "gambles" would be the punter and Brennan. Both seem worthy gambles with 6th round picks. Brennan has plenty of time to sit and develop as a scout-teaming, clipboard-toting 3rd string QB.
The glaring need not addressed by the draft was LB where starter Rocky McIntosh may not be ready to play until 2009 because of two torn knee ligaments. The Skins will have to hope to sign a serviceable LB in free agency.
Judging from the descriptions on nfl.com, though, it appears that the 2008 Redskins draft graded quite well. On day two, they got a couple of defensive backs from big-time programs (Tryon from ASU and Horton from UCLA) and a defensive back from a small program but with good "measurables" (Kareem Moore from Nicolls State). In addition, they all appear to be valuable special teams contributors, a major plus. I predict at least one will stick with the club and it's possible that two of them will.
Rinehart appears to project well as an interior lineman. Between the returns of Randy Thomas and Jon Jansen along with experienced starting backups Jason Fabini, Stephon Heyer and Todd Wade returning, the OL appears fortified. The concern is age and injury history. Projected OL starters on October 1: Samuels (31), Thomas (32), Rabach (31), Kendall (35), and Jansen (32).
Youth on the DL served the team well last year as youngsters Anthony Montgomery and Kedric Golston provided a needed interior push. If anyone has seen them up close and should have confidence in them, it would be Greg Blache. I'd be surprised if the 7th rounder DE makes the 53-man roster.
The "gambles" would be the punter and Brennan. Both seem worthy gambles with 6th round picks. Brennan has plenty of time to sit and develop as a scout-teaming, clipboard-toting 3rd string QB.
The glaring need not addressed by the draft was LB where starter Rocky McIntosh may not be ready to play until 2009 because of two torn knee ligaments. The Skins will have to hope to sign a serviceable LB in free agency.
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