Redskins 'Sell Their Soul' for RGIII

[Easyt65]

"The Redskins and St. Louis Rams have a deal in place for Washington to move into the No. 2 overall spot in next Month’s NFL draft. The Redskins will give up a breathtaking three first-round selections – this year’s No. 6 overall plus first-rounders in 2013 and 2014 – plus a 2nd-round pick in this year’s swap."

:eek: 3 1st round picks & your 2nd this year as well? ARE YOU SERIOUS?!

Looking back at the history of success-versus-failure of 1st Round Draft Pick Quarterbacks in the NFL, the Redskins most probably have just shot themselves in the FACE (forget the foot), etting their franchise back fr seasons to come!

Drafting up to the number 1 spot to get Andrew Luck - Ok, yeah, I would probably buy that because the guy is hyped up to be the 2nd coming of Peyton Manning. RGIII, however, is supposed to be the WHAT, 2nd coming of Michael Vick / Cam Newton, neither one having won ANYTHING yet?!

That is one deal, which is all I am saying, that I would NEVER have made. Heck, KNOWING WHAT I KNOW NOW (knowing in advance how he would perform this past season) about Cam Newton, I would have a seriously hard time making that deal for Newton in last year's draft! Going into the deal blind to what the future may hold and only being able to see what the results have been so far in the past for 1st Rnd picks, to still give up that much for RGIII takes a lot of faith in the kid...and b@lls of steel!

The Skins look desparate here and will either be seen as geniuses later or hailed as morons for a long time to come in Washington, depending on how RGIII turns out. Good luck, Hogs! :cornut:

[Panthro]

actually its 2 - 1sts and a 2nd

[Doyle]

actually its 2 - 1sts and a 2nd

That 2 1sts and a 2nd too many.

[Panthro]

I'd pull that trade to move up and draft Cam Newton

[Jesse]

First off - Good luck Hogs? What the hell do hogs have to do with actual Redskins? That was 30 years ago; a shitty nick name needs to leave. And also screw the "Hogs."

Seriously, you wouldn't give 2 first rounders and a 2nd to swap first round picks for Cam? Cam broke the rookie passing record from Peyton. He was the first to rush for 700 and pass for 4000. He brought the biggest overall offense jump in NFL history. He became a leader of the Panthers. He brings national attention to the Panthers. He'll bring in FA who want to win. He went to the Pro Bowl. He ignited Smitty back to form. He's a franchise QB who can take the Panthers to a SB when given experience and a good defense.

So honestly why the hell would you not trade two 1st round picks and a 2nd for someone who can remotely resemble what Cam did to Carolina?

[Bronn]

isn't RG3 like 3' tall?

[Panthro]

Same height as you laying on your back

[Niner National]

First off - Good luck Hogs? What the hell do hogs have to do with actual Redskins? That was 30 years ago; a shitty nick name needs to leave. And also screw the "Hogs."

Seriously, you wouldn't give 2 first rounders and a 2nd to swap first round picks for Cam? Cam broke the rookie passing record from Peyton. He was the first to rush for 700 and pass for 4000. He brought the biggest overall offense jump in NFL history. He became a leader of the Panthers. He brings national attention to the Panthers. He'll bring in FA who want to win. He went to the Pro Bowl. He ignited Smitty back to form. He's a franchise QB who can take the Panthers to a SB when given experience and a good defense.

So honestly why the hell would you not trade two 1st round picks and a 2nd for someone who can remotely resemble what Cam did to Carolina?

In hindsight yes, someone would trade that for Cam, but anyone that would trade that on any unknown rookie is insane.

I think Luck and RGIII will both be fine QBs, but there is still a decent change one or both will be busts.

Not worth the risk unless they have some players they feel they can move to recoup picks in the draft the next two years.

Not having a 1st round pick for two years is giving up a lot.

[Bronn]

Same height as you laying on your back

...in the groin region

[TylerVagyler]

Adam Schefter ‏ @AdamSchefter Close

Cowboys lose $10 million in cap space, Redskins lose $36 million in space. Can split it over 2012 and 2013 any way they want. More at ESPN.

And now the 'Skin are losing $36 million in cap space due to front-loaded contracts during the uncapped year.

hahahaha

[MHS831]

And now the 'Skin are losing $36 million in cap space due to front-loaded contracts during the uncapped year.

hahahaha

I was going to post this. The Skins are below the cap a good bit, but still, they will need a few free agents. Wow. Suddenly, RGIII's situation is bleaker than Luck's--at least the Colts will have their draft picks.

[Luke Cage]

I'm laughing my ass off now because that trolling racist piece of poo Grits is getting a black qb for his team as well. Irony. I bet he made another alt too....piece of poo. Best of luck to RG3.....until we play them.

[hdevonxz]

RGIII wasn't as good as Cam Newton was in college.....so why is he even being compared as the second coming of Cam Newton?

[Easyt65]

Seriously, you wouldn't give 2 first rounders and a 2nd to swap first round picks for Cam? Cam broke the rookie passing record from Peyton. He was the first to rush for 700 and pass for 4000. He brought the biggest overall offense jump in NFL history. He became a leader of the Panthers. He brings national attention to the Panthers. He'll bring in FA who want to win. He went to the Pro Bowl. He ignited Smitty back to form. He's a franchise QB who can take the Panthers to a SB when given experience and a good defense.

So honestly why the hell would you not trade two 1st round picks and a 2nd for someone who can remotely resemble what Cam did to Carolina?

1st of all, the article said 3 (THREE) 1st Round draft picks:

"three first-round selections – this year’s No. 6 overall plus first-rounders in 2013 and 2014 – plus a 2nd-round pick in this year’s swap"

...and NO, I probably would NOT trade THREE 1st round picks for RGIII, especially, as I mentioned, because of the historic performance/outcome of QBs picked up in the NFL draft.

You point out a lot of good accomplishments for Cam Newton in his very 1st year as a Panther. So how many wins, how many RINGS did that equate to last year?

Don't get me wrong, he is a talented player who is exciting to watch, but that was about it last year. Several years ago our 2 'backs set a record for most yards in NFL history for a RB tandem. That tells me every yard Cam ran for last year was an opportunity for our record-setting backs to do their jobs. THEIR job - NOT Cam's - is to run the ball. All those accomplishments remind me of Vick. He was exciting to watch, filled the seats in Atlanta...and won a total of ZERO championships. If your idea of a success is accomplishing THOSE things, then Vick was awesome.

Would filling the seats/selling tickets be worth 3 (or even 2) 1st round picks and a 2nd? If it is, 'pull the trigger' and trade them away. Bottom line, its a crap shoot, especially considering the performance numbers of QBs drafted in the 1st round. 3 1st Rnd picks and a 2nd are a little too pricey for me to gamble away...unless you are at the bottom of the NFL dogpile and are desparate...

Carolina got Cam for Nothing - no trades required. Good for us.