BLUE 1,026 Posted April 18, 2011 There have been some reports that the Washington Redskins are looking to trade up to draft a quarterback. I hear it's the exact opposite. According to a league source, the Redskins are looking to trade down in the first round with the idea they will draft either Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder or TCU quarterback Andy Dalton. The Redskins, who pick 10th overall, would like to get a second-round pick from a team in exchange for moving back to their spot in the first round. They could then use their two second-round picks to bolster the defense. For a team that doesn't have a third-round pick, this scenario makes a lot more sense than trying to trade up. The X-factor here would be if Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert were to fall to them at the 10th spot. The Redskins would likely take him there, rather than trading back. One team that is said to be eyeing the 10th spot is the New England Patriots, who have two first-round picks and two second-round picks. The Patriots might have their eye on an edge rusher -- like Ryan Kerrigan of Purdue -- or a receiver like Julio Jones of Alabama. No matter if they trade down or not, the Redskins have to get a quarterback in this draft. Donovan McNabb is on his way out and Rex Grossman isn't the answer and he's a free agent. The only quarterback on the roster is John Beck. Not a chance he's the opening-day starter, which is why a trade back in th first round makes sense. Source: CBSSportsline.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted April 18, 2011 Don't know how much merit this has... but it definitely makes more sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted April 18, 2011 So... no merit at all then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted April 18, 2011 Damn, so many conflicting reports. I've seen many saying they are looking to trade up and many saying they are looking to trade down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Fallas 209 Posted April 20, 2011 "The X-factor here would be if Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert were to fall to them at the 10th spot. The Redskins would likely take him there, rather than trading back." That was going to be my comment, which I feel is exactly what the Redskins are thinking. It is no secret that we need a damn QB of the future. I don't see any other need that outweighs the QB that could be resolved at #10 rather than trading back at getting more picks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
