Another ‘Skins Rumor (I Just Threw Up In My Mouth a Little Bit)
Posted in Football with tags Mark Sanchez, NFL Draft, Washington Redskins on March 31st, 2009 by ToddESPN.com’s NFL Rumormill has a blurb suggesting the ol’ Skinny Skins might be looking to take a QB with the 13th pick in next month’s draft.
Awesome.
“Although needs along the offensive and defensive lines are more prevalent for the team this offseason, it’s beginning to look like the Washington Redskins
Marky Mark Sanchez
could be ready to invest the No. 13 pick in the NFL draft on Mark Sanchez.
During the initial few days of McJaygate, Redskins coach Jim Zorn indicated that the team did not have interest in trading for Jay Cutler, and Vinny Cerrato, the team’s executive vice president of football operations, echoed that sentiment, telling the Washington Times that “Jason [Campbell] is going to be our quarterback this season.”
But it’s important to note the final two words in that statement. The Redskins may want to give Campbell one more chance this season while at the same time setting themselves up with his replacement in Sanchez. According to Pro Football Weekly, the team has put the USC quarterback through a private workout already, and is now in the process of performing due diligence.
While it would certainly make sense to draft a talented successor in Sanchez, the Skins might be in a tough spot if Andre Smith or Michael Oher are still on the board. Either man would be a suitable pick to supplement veterans Chris Samuels, who will turn 32 this summer, and Jon Jansen, who turned 33 in January.”
I know it’s been a REALLY, REALLY long time since the Redskins were considered among the league’s elite, but what I recall about those teams is that they were able to protect the passer AND rush the passer.
I hate you Dan Snyder, but I can’t quit you.
