For a team like the Washington Redskins who really need to address the quarterback position, they’re in a difficult spot in the second round. The No. 9 pick is nice, but it’s the teams ahead of them that could potentially steal their target.
Redskins beat reporter Chris Russell reported that Shanahan’s quarterback big board looks like Gabbert (1), Locker (2), Newton (3), and Dalton (4). And while he and I are both fans of Nevada’s Colin Kaepernick, he admitted that the Redskins didn’t appear to be as in love him as we would have liked.
In this second round, the Redskins pick behind Buffalo, Cincinnati, Arizona and Tennessee. Now, if any of those teams address their own quarterback situation in the first round, then the Redskins are sitting pretty. But, say, the Bills, Bengals and Titans all need quarterbacks in the second round, that’ll be where the going gets tough.
For this pick, I will guess tha! t the Bills are willing to give their current starter Ryan Fitzpatrick a full season after his impressive performance last year. I will also predict that the Titans land their guy, either Gabbert or Locker, with the No. 8 pick in the first round. This now leaves the Redskins with less competition.
According to scouting reports, TCU’s Andy Dalton is a quick learner with the potential to strive in a West Coast offense like Shanahan’s. If he makes it to the Redskins at No. 9, then he’s the pick. I, however, do not think he will and Shanahan will roll with the next best project.
With the 41st pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Washington Redskins select Colin Kaepernick from the University of Nevada.
Kaepernick is mobile, he has a cannon for an arm and he has a great work ethic. In Shanahan’s system, I really believe Kaepernick could be a star.
Next Best Option: Assuming they still look for a quarterback, Christian Ponder (Q! B, Florida State).
Potential Trade Partners: Seattle or ! Jacksonville (if either team had interest in landing Ryan Mallett)
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