OFFICIAL Washington Redskins Draft Day Discussion.

lowtharofthehill · Post by **lowtharofthehill** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:11 pm

They said he was a running back for the first three years. Sigh he wasn't even supposed to get drafted.

brad7686 · Post by **brad7686** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:11 pm

broomboy · Post by **broomboy** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:12 pm

Arrived in Lincoln as a highly touted running back and is leaving a linebacker with NFL potential. He switched positions in the spring of 2008 after struggling through leg and foot injuries for 18 months. Despite his lack of experience, he earned the starting nod on the weak side and showed himself to have the mentality to play at a high level on defense. He even played in the middle during the season. His senior season did not go exactly to plan, as he played only nine games due to a suspension for violating team rules. In that time he made 51 tackles, six for loss and had four pass breakups, causing scouts to wonder what he might become with more experience.

brad7686 · Post by **brad7686** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:12 pm

project i guess

lowtharofthehill · Post by **lowtharofthehill** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:12 pm

Cody Glenn- maybe he has a lot of upside since he only played the position for one year.

champtwo4 · Post by **champtwo4** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:12 pm

He got suspended for four games for unspecified reasons last season

broomboy · Post by **broomboy** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:12 pm

Active linebacker with adequate speed and long arms, which he uses to wrap up ball carriers consistently. ... Attacks downhill, can go through a blocker when blitzing and is willing to throw a shoulder into a blocker to free up teammates. ... Despite his lack of size, he can shed blocks on the edge and find his way through trash to the ball carrier. ... Uses his hands to fight off cut blocks. ... Gives good chase down the line and hustles downfield. ... Physical with running backs coming out on routes and can stay with them in the flat. ... Good drop into coverage, finds the receivers in his area and has the hands to knock away passes.

Negatives: Has a safety build, is short and lacks upper- or lower-body bulk. ... Runs around blocks instead of attacking them. ... Nothing special in his change-of-direction agility -- best when he reacts to plays in front of him. ... Gets engulfed when playing inside the tackles. ... Inexperience at linebacker shows through in his lack of backfield awareness; consistently fooled by misdirection. ... Must make plays on special teams to stick on a roster. ... Durability concerns must be addressed at the NFL Combine.

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:13 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4YQVpZuu50

vwoodzpusha · Post by **vwoodzpusha** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:13 pm

Foxsports:

SCOUTING REPORT: A converted running back who showed great promise after the position switch, Glenn is a developmental project in the making. An active, consistent tackler who shows good blitz instincts and the ability to shed solid contact, Glenn had an impressive senior season before missing the last quarter of the season due to a suspension. This obviously raises some character issues. On the field, however, Glenn is a physical defender with good hands and pursuit. He also has defensive back speed and can cover well in the flats and down the seams. Glenn doesn't really represent the ideal build or bulk for a linebacker, and his lack of experience obviously impairs his awareness and football IQ. Glenn needs to erase all durability and character issues and make an impression on special teams to attain a roster spot in the NFL.

BigSkinNig · Post by **BigSkinNig** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:14 pm

He was suspended by Nebraska for some reason "violating team rules"

Great job team

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:15 pm

Looks like a good project pick. He's tough, played LB and has a high level of skills. Nice to see them take a chance on a big make or break pick at LB.

funbuncher · Post by **funbuncher** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:15 pm

cue the rationalizations...

let's hear why this is a great pick.

lowtharofthehill · Post by **lowtharofthehill** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:15 pm

And he has durability issues. We don't worry about health problems though while drafting.

Orakpo, Barnes, and Glenn all have health questions. Doesn't mean anything in the NFL most players get hurt sometime in the NFL

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:15 pm

Skinsfan55 wrote:Cody Glenn, LB from Nebraska... Scouts. Inc has no information on him. Who the hell is he?

Height: 6'0"
Weight: 244
College: Nebraska
Conference: Big 12
Hometown: Rusk, TX
High School: Rusk

Analysis
Positives: Active linebacker with adequate speed and long arms, which he uses to wrap up ball carriers consistently. ... Attacks downhill, can go through a blocker when blitzing and is willing to throw a shoulder into a blocker to free up teammates. ... Despite his lack of size, he can shed blocks on the edge and find his way through trash to the ball carrier. ... Uses his hands to fight off cut blocks. ... Gives good chase down the line and hustles downfield. ... Physical with running backs coming out on routes and can stay with them in the flat. ... Good drop into coverage, finds the receivers in his area and has the hands to knock away passes.

Negatives: Has a safety build, is short and lacks upper- or lower-body bulk. ... Runs around blocks instead of attacking them. ... Nothing special in his change-of-direction agility -- best when he reacts to plays in front of him. ... Gets engulfed when playing inside the tackles. ... Inexperience at linebacker shows through in his lack of backfield awareness; consistently fooled by misdirection. ... Must make plays on special teams to stick on a roster. ... Durability concerns must be addressed at the NFL Combine.

Click Photo for overveiw and Combine info.

brad7686 · Post by **brad7686** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:16 pm

I like what the skins do early in drafts, but with the exception of horton, blades, and maybe golston, they are pathetic late in drafts. They pass up guys who could start for special teamers. Dallas Sartz anyone?

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:16 pm

He could be brought in for special teams this year and to work under K.O., he can learn the position. Having good speed helps.

funbunchfever · Post by **funbunchfever** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:16 pm

Glenn looks like a ST player- maby take Khary Campbell's roster spot.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:17 pm

http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml ... EASON=2005

brad7686 · Post by **brad7686** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:19 pm

They say he's got a safety build, I don't see how 6 foot, 244 is a safety build.

BigSkinNig · Post by **BigSkinNig** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:19 pm

This is a terrible pick with Jamon starring you in the face. OL depth, perhaps even a future starter, is far more important than a special teamer, who we wont develop and will likely cut in two years becaue we are the Redskins.

champtwo4 · Post by **champtwo4** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:20 pm

I wish they would address the aging and oft injured OL

funbuncher · Post by **funbuncher** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:22 pm

There goes Meredith to Green Bay.

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:22 pm

brad7686 wrote:I like what the skins do early in drafts, but with the exception of horton, blades, and maybe golston, they are pathetic late in drafts. They pass up guys who could start for special teamers. Dallas Sartz anyone?

Well, it's too early to pass judgement on this guy (he could be a future star for all you know) but here's some guys in the last few years:

Kareem Moore (ST ace), Colt Brennan (maybe best QB in the late rounds), Chris Horton (player of the week), H.B. Blades (solid linebacker, potential starter), Anthony Montgomery, Cedric Golston (two starting quality DT's) and Reed Doughty (starting caliber SS)

That's 7 NFL quality players in the late rounds in 4 years. Not too shabby.

Meredith is finally off the board. I hope Brian Hoyer is available at our next pick.

funbunchfever · Post by **funbunchfever** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:23 pm

Clearly, the Redskins (and many other teams) did not value Meredith nearly as high as Kiper.