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skinzrule wrote:from: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5555304

Worst trade
Washington Redskins: Gave up a late round pick and inexplicably dealt a second-rounder next year to trade up with the Jets in Round 2 and pick Rocky McIntosh. I like the Miami linebacker, but not that much to give away a big portion of the 2007 draft.

fleetus wrote:I wasn't calculating full value. the pick wasn't even close to even.

I like the Miami linebacker, but not that much to give away a big portion of the 2007 draft.

The Hogster wrote:

fleetus wrote:I wasn't calculating full value. the pick wasn't even close to even.

There is no way you can say with any degree of certainty that Rocky would have been there at 53. Get over yourself.

You have no idea what 20 GM's had on their minds about Rocky and you can't convince anyone here that you are a prophet.

What are you basing this on? Some mock draft done by someone else who doesn't know how to evaluate NFL talent."

Unless you are like Ernie Acorsi's nephew...you are speculating. If you did go by a mock draft ranking then go back to it and i'll guarantee that is wrong all over the place.

People also projected UTEP's Thomas Howard to be available there....oh yeah...he went two picks before Rocky.

He is a very, very good linebacker. He played in a great system, and at this point, he was the best linebacker available in the draft. It looks like they might have paid a lot for him, but it was worth it to get the guy they wanted.

The Hogster wrote:I understand honest criticism, but you are just whining right now...Gibbs has proven that he and his group are very good at evaluating college players. Is it efficient? No, but Danny is the richest owner in the NFL...we are the highest revenue team...we are supposed to spend money and or picks to acquire the best players we can get.

PulpExposure wrote:Taylor Jacobs was "good value" as a 2nd round pick. Draft "experts" thought it was a great draft pick for us, expecting him to go in the 1st round.

Boy, he's lived up to that expectation, hasn't he?

The Washington Redskins moved up into the second round of the NFL Draft in order to select former University of Miami linebacker Rocky McIntosh. The Redskins' brain trust, led by owner Dan Snyder, VP of Player Personnel Vinny Cerrato, and head coach Joe Gibbs paid a huge price to the New York Jets in order to acquire the 35th overall selection. Washington shipped the 53rd overall pick, the 189th overall pick, and a second-round pick in next year's draft to the Jets just so they could move up to select McIntosh.

And for good reason.

During his time with the Hurricanes, McIntosh was highly regarded by everyone on the team because of his skill and leadership. He emerged as the captain of the vaunted 'Canes defense, leading their unit to prominence year in and year out.

At 6'2" and 237 pounds, McIntosh has more than good enough size to be a starter on the NFL level. He also ran a stellar 4.61 40-yard dash, which clearly demonstrates his athleticism. McIntosh's versatility also sets him apart, since he can play both outside linebacker positions as well as the inside linebacker spot.

After the loss of three-time Pro Bowler LaVar Arrington, the Redskins found themselves in a quandary this offseason. Washington was in dire need of Arrington's replacement, and they likely found him in McIntosh. Arrington wasn't able to get along with the Redskins' coaching staff at the end of his tenure in Washington, but it shouldn't be a problem for McIntosh. He's the ultimate team player who is more than willing to closely listen to his coaches, and apply their teachings to help his game.

In Washington, McIntosh will have some of the best coaches a young NFL player could possibly dream of. Obviously, Gibbs is among the elite head coaches in league history, and has developed a reputation of being a tremendous influence on young players. The Redskins' defensive coordinator is one of the finest in the game, Gregg Williams. His aggressive schemes, which make everyone on his side into better players, should work wonders for McIntosh, who loves to attack the line of scrimmage. Lastly, McIntosh's position coach, Dale Lindsey, has been regarded as one of the league's best linebackers coaches for years.