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	<title>Hog Blogs &#187; 2009 NFL Draft</title>
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		<title>Kevin Barnes Highlights Day 2 Haul</title>
		<link>http://www.thehogs.net/blogs/2009/04/27/kevin-barnes-highlights-day-2-haul/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:01:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott Hurrey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a Maryland fan, I couldn&#8217;t have been happier with the Washington Redskins third round selection on Sunday. Kevin Barnes is a hard-hitting cornerback with decent hands and above average coverage skills.
If you aren&#8217;t a Maryland fan, you may or may not have heard of this kid, so for reference, feel free to ask Cal&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a Maryland fan, I couldn&#8217;t have been happier with the Washington Redskins third round selection on Sunday. Kevin Barnes is a hard-hitting cornerback with decent hands and above average coverage skills.</p>
<p>If you aren&#8217;t a Maryland fan, you may or may not have heard of this kid, so for reference, feel free to ask <a title="Jahvid Best on Kevin Barnes" href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/13/SPI412TM1R.DTL" target="_blank">Cal&#8217;s Jahvid Best</a>.</p>
<p>For those of those unfamiliar with this hit, here&#8217;s a youtube video that will show you what I mean: (warning: if you have a weak stomach, you may want to look away for the last 10 seconds or so)</p>
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<p>That was the hit of the season. Man.</p>
<p>Our friends at <a title="Zorn on Barnes" href="http://www.redlasso.com" target="_blank">redlasso </a>also posted a clip from Fox 5 here in DC about Barnes.</p>
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<p>The rest of the second day of the draft was fairly quiet for the &#8216;Skins. They drafted:</p>
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<li>Fifth Round, #158: <a title="Cody Glenn" href="http://blog.redskins.com/2009/04/26/pick-158-redskins-select-cody-glenn-lb-from-nebraska/" target="_blank">Cody Glenn</a>, <a title="Cody Glenn" href="http://blog.redskins.com/2009/04/26/cody-glenn-i-love-to-hit-people/" target="_blank">LB</a>, Nebraska</li>
<li>Fifth Round, #186: <a title="Robert Henson" href="http://blog.redskins.com/2009/04/26/pick-186-redskins-select-robert-henson-lb-from-tcu/" target="_blank">Robert Henson</a>, LB, TCU</li>
<li>Sixth Round, #221: <a title="Eddie Williams" href="http://blog.redskins.com/2009/04/26/pick-221-redskins-select-eddie-williams-te-from-idaho/" target="_blank">Eddie Williams</a>, TE/FB, Idaho</li>
<li>Seventh Round, #243: <a title="Marko Mitchell" href="http://blog.redskins.com/2009/04/26/pick-243-redskins-select-marko-mitchell-wr-from-nevada/" target="_blank">Marko Mitchell</a>, WR, Nevada</li>
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		<title>Redskins Draft Overview 2009 &#8211; First Round</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:43:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brad7686</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Washington Redskins have once again found themselves in a position where they have many needs and few draft picks. A popular trend in previous drafts has been to trade back early in the draft to accrue more selections in later rounds. The Redskins&#8217; first pick in the draft is #13 in the first round, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Washington Redskins have once again found themselves in a position where they have many needs and few draft picks. A popular trend in previous drafts has been to trade back early in the draft to accrue more selections in later rounds. The Redskins&#8217; first pick in the draft is #13 in the first round, and they don&#8217;t pick again until #80 in the third round.</p>
<p>Many would say the Redskins biggest need is at Offensive Tackle, but the highest rated Tackles could all be gone by their first pick. Jason Smith of Baylor, Eugene Monroe of Virginia, and Andre Smith of Alabama could very possibly be selected before pick #13.</p>
<p>The Redskins also have glaring holes at Defensive End and Outside Linebacker. H.B. Blades, who is really a MLB, has been playing SAM OLB and is the best option there at the moment. The release of DE Jason Taylor leaves the &#8216;Skins with only unproven players and aging veterans at DE, aside from Andre Carter.  Unfortunately, this draft offers few elite options at DE or OLB as far as 4-3 defenses are concerned.  Brian Orakpo of Texas, possibly the best DE in the draft, will be gone. As will talented Wake Forest OLB Aaron Curry. These facts suggest it may be a good idea for the Redskins to trade back.</p>
<p>With the exception of  LSU DE Tyson Jackson, USC OLB&#8217;s Brian Cushing and Clay Matthews, and Ole Miss OT Michael Oher, there are not many players within the Skins&#8217; need areas worth drafting at pick #13. It is quite debatable whether those players are even worth that pick, and many scouts would argue that they are not. Jackson is very stout against the run, but lacks the pass rush ability many look for in a DE. Cushing is very strong and agile at LB, but he does not have elite straight-line speed and has injury concerns. Matthews, who played DE at USC, did well at the combine, but was a project in college and was not extremely dominant at that level. Oher is a great Offensive Tackle at times, but is inconsistent and lacks elite athleticism.</p>
<p>In addition, there are many suitable players for the Redskins farther back in the first round, if they were able to swing a trade. At Offensive Tackle, there are tough players like Eben Britton of Arizona, or possibly Oher, if he falls. It is also likely that one of the Cushing-Matthews combo will be there in the later half of the first round. At DE, Tennessee&#8217;s Robert Ayers is a possibility. He had a strong season, and impressed scouts in the Senior Bowl. Other options include explosive USC MLB Rey Maualuga, who could feasibly play outside, or the &#8216;Skins could take a WR. Injuries have plagued WR Malcolm Kelly, who was taken in the second round last year. WR Devin Thomas, also a 2nd rounder from last year, has not shown he will be a viable option at receiver either. If the skins don&#8217;t see anything they like at bigger need areas, don&#8217;t be surprised if they select former Terp speedster Darrius Heyward-Bey, versatile Florida WR Percy Harvin, or the very tough Hakeem Nicks of North Carolina.  Of course, all of this is based upon a trade actually happening.</p>
<p>It is quite possible USC QB Mark Sanchez will be available, which could spark a trade from someone, as draft history has shown. If a trade does not occur, look for the Redskins to take one of the aforementioned players that they feel is most deserving of a pick that high.</p>
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		<title>THN to Join Pro Football Central Radio Thursday</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:11:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scott Hurrey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our very own SkinsFreak (a.k.a. Brad Johnson &#8212; and no, not THE Brad Johnson) will be joining the cast of Pro Football Central Radio on Thursday to preview the Washington Redskins off-season.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our very own SkinsFreak (a.k.a. Brad Johnson &#8212; and no, not THE Brad Johnson) will be joining the cast of Pro Football Central Radio on Thursday to preview the Washington Redskins off-season.</p>
<p>This blurb is from their <a href="http://www.profootballcentral.com/">web page</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>Pro Football Central Radio Show will be live this Thursday and will provide the best preview/review of the NFC East that you will find anywhere, guranteed. Already confirmed to be joining us live will be reporters from there respective teams, representing the Dallas Cowboys TheDallasCowboys.net , representing the Giants BigBlueInteractive.com , and representing the Redskins TheHogs.net . We will be announcing an Eagles representative very shortly.</p></blockquote>
<p>For more information or to listen, please visit <a href="http://www.profootballcentral.com/">them</a> or stay tuned <a href="http://www.thehogs.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=440587#440587">here</a> for more details.</p>
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		<title>Brad7686&#8217;s Initial Mock Draft</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:35:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brad7686</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brad was the winner of the THN draft guru contest, and this mock draft will kick off the draft season for us.

Detroit (0-16) Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia- As much as I&#8217;d like to put a defender here to help aid the pathetic Lions defense, the offense is pretty bad too. So when a rare arm [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Brad was the winner of the THN draft guru contest, and this mock draft will kick off the draft season for us.</p>
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<li><strong>Detroit (0-16) </strong><strong>Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia</strong>- As much as I&#8217;d like to put a defender here to help aid the pathetic Lions defense, the offense is pretty bad too. So when a rare arm like Stafford’s is available to help turn the franchise around, you take it. He has tremendous arm strength, good accuracy, and a clean over-the-top release.</li>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>St. Louis (2-14) </strong><strong>Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia</strong>- The Rams need a left tackle, and Monroe will win out due to questions about Andre Smith’s quickness and Jason Smith’s experience. Monroe has had injury problems in the past, but stayed healthy all last year and looks primed to go high in the draft.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Kansas City (2-14) Aaron Curry, OLB, Wake Forest<span style="normal;">-</span></strong><span style="normal;"> The Chiefs&#8217; 30th ranked run defense would benefit greatly from adding Curry. He combines elite tackling ability with excellent pursuit, and the strength to shed blocks. Curry translates these skills to the pass rush, leading him to break up a lot of plays in the backfield.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Seattle (4-12) </strong><strong>Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech</strong>- Seattle was a surprising 28th in Total Offense last season, and they literally found themselves signing WR&#8217;s off the street to fill the injury-riddled position on the depth chart. Yes, the defense was terrible too, but Crabtree&#8217;s skillset will be too much for them to pass up.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Cleveland (4-12) Everette Brown, DE, Florida State<span style="normal;">-</span></strong><span style="normal;"><strong> </strong>Cleveland will undoubtedly want to address the paltry 17 sacks produced by their defense, which will lead them to select Brown. His fluid athleticism and pass-rush moves make him a prime candidate to be transformed into a 3-4 OLB at the next level.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Cincinnati (4-11-1) </strong><strong>Andre Smith, OT, Alabama</strong>- He&#8217;s big, he dominates DE&#8217;s, and he&#8217;s physical in the open field. Heck, he even catches touchdown passes. The Bengals could plug Andre in at Right Tackle and never look back. He is the best run blocker in the draft.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Oakland (5-11) </strong><strong>Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri</strong>- Oakland needs to add as many playmakers as possible to jumpstart their offense. Maclin may be the most explosive athlete in the draft, and will be a good addition to the young nucleus of skill players they hope to groom into winners. He is extremely dangerous in the open field, both on offense and in the return game.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Jacksonville (5-11) </strong><strong>Jason Smith, OT, Baylor</strong>- Smith is the most athletic OT in the draft, and could develop into the best pass blocker with time. The former TE is making his way up everybody’s draft boards, and would be a nice fixture at LT for the Jaguars.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Green Bay (6-10) B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College</strong>- Green Bay gave up 132 yards per game on the ground last year, and could really use a run stuffer to help lower that number. Raji is a massive DT prospect, but is also athletic enough to get upfield in a 4-3 defense.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>San Francisco (7-9) Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State</strong>- Like Everette Brown, Maybin will most likely be turned into a 3-4 DE, and San Francisco would love to see him there at pick 10. He is a monster coming off the edge, and also has the quickness to be an effective run stopper.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Buffalo (7-9) Brian Cushing, OLB, USC</strong>- The Bills were 22<sup>nd</sup> in rush defense last year, something Cushing would certainly help with from the SAM linebacker position. He has excellent speed for his size, allowing him to make big hits and effectively rush the passer.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Denver (8-8) Rey Maualuga, MLB, USC</strong>- Denver’s defense is equally atrocious against the run and the pass, so why not draft the future leader of the defense? Maualuga can do it all at MLB, and has excellent physicality; which is something the rest of the defense could feed off of.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Washington (8-8) Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas</strong>- Is this the year the ‘skins address the defensive line? If O-sack-po is there, it may very well occur. While RT may be the biggest need, Orakpo could provide immediate pass rush help. He has freakish strength for his size, which he mixes with good quickness and moves. Theoretically, he could also play SAM linebacker.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>New Orleans (8-8) Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State</strong>- Hey, a DB is off the board! Jenkins is a very balanced corner, who produced very well at the college level. He has good quickness and recovery speed, and is excellent in run support. New Orleans would be glad to add him to their struggling pass defense.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Houston (8-8) Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois</strong>- The Texans are far from stacked at CB, and may snag Davis with pick 15. Davis is very physical in man-to-man coverage, and has good recovery speed and fluidity for his size.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>San Diego (8-8) Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU</strong>- Igor Olshansky is opting out of his contract, leaving the Chargers with a hole at DE. Jackson is very stout against the run, and will transition seamlessly to a 3-4 scheme. San Diego’s situation in the backfield could result in the first RB coming off the board here.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>New York Jets (9-7) Mark Sanchez, QB, USC</strong>- Sanchez may benefit greatly from the Scouting Combine, but his lack of experience has him going to the Favre-less Jets at pick 17. Sanchez has a big-enough arm, with good accuracy and touch, but is inconsistent at times and may need some time to develop in the NFL.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Chicago (9-7) Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina</strong>- The Bears lack a physical presence at the WR position, something that Nicks would definitely bring to the table. He also runs crisp routes, adjusts to the ball well, and has great hands. His separation ability is the only real question.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Tampa Bay (9-7) Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss</strong>- Oher is a bit inconsistent at times, but possesses all the physical tools. Tampa could stretch for a QB, or have one fall to them. However, Oher would be a great value here.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Detroit &#8211; from Dallas (9-7) D.J. Moore, CB, Vanderbilt</strong>- Though undersized, Moore is a tremendous athlete with a nose for the ball. He won’t win many jump balls, but he will cover tight and bat down a lot of passes.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Philadelphia (9-6-1) Chris “Beanie” Wells, RB, Ohio State</strong>- The Eagles would benefit from a physical RB to complement and provide depth for the oft-injured Brian Westbrook. Wells is an explosive North/South runner with good agility for his size.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Minnesota (10-6) Percy Harvin, WR, Florida</strong>- Harvin is explosive, and can be utilized as a WR, on special teams, or as a RB on a gadget play. Tarvaris Jackson can use all the help he can get, and Harvin is sure to keep opposing defenses off balance.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>New England (11-5) James Laurinaitis, MLB, Ohio State</strong>- He fits the New England tradition of smart, physical LB’s. His instincts and sure tackling will help the Patriots’ average run defense from last season.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Atlanta (11-5) Larry English, DE/OLB, Northern Illinois</strong>- English is an undersized college DE who projects as a SAM linebacker in the NFL. Scouts believe he can make the transition successfully, and he should be able to provide a much needed spark off the edge.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Miami (11-5) Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland</strong>- Heyward- Bey is a dangerous vertical receiver with blazing speed. He will need to polish his route running and ball skills, but he is an absolute burner in space.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Baltimore (11-5) Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia</strong>- With Heyward-Bey gone, the Ravens could focus on their questions at tailback. How healthy/productive is Willis McGahee going to be? Moreno’s quickness and toughness would be an excellent complement to FB Le’Ron McClain.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Indianapolis (12-4) Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss</strong>- Jerry is the most disruptive 4-3 DT in the draft, something that would greatly benefit the Colts’ run defense. I could also see them in the mix for a RB here.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Philadelphia &#8211; from Carolina (12-4) Brandon Pettigrew, TE, </strong><strong>Oklahoma </strong><strong>State</strong>- The first TE comes off the board. Philly could reach for a OT here, but Pettigrew provides great value at this pick. He is an excellent blocker who makes the tough catch in traffic.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>New York Giants (12-4) Clint Sintim, OLB, Virginia</strong>- The Giants could use an infusion of athleticism at OLB, so Sintim sounds good here. He has good bulk and speed, with sound tackling technique. His effort is somewhat inconsistent at times, which is a concern.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Tennessee (13-3) Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest</strong>- Smith is a solid cover corner, and would add some secondary depth to a pretty stacked defense. WR Kenny Britt is also a possibility here, but Smith is more deserving of a first round pick.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Arizona (9-7) Eben Britton, OT, Arizona</strong>- They could use an upgrade at LT, and perhaps Kurt Warner would come back if someone protected his blind side better. Britton, who already plays in Arizona, has very good footwork and quickness as a pass blocker.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="-0.25in;"><strong>Pittsburgh (12-4) Alex Mack, C, California</strong>- Mack is the best interior lineman in the draft. He has great awareness, quickness, and strength for a Center.</div>
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