SB Nation User Blog: JustinU804

'Tis a Pleasure

JustinU804 — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:09:06 -0000

The back amongst you fine, fine collection of Redskins fan-ism! I have little useful to say (those of you who have been a around for a while no this to be the rule, rather than the exception), but I have a minute from my busy life getting paid to make people bleed (ah, the joys of the sadistic mind!) so I just wanted to say first I am overly pleased with the skins this year (remember I predeicted a 9-7/10-6 season this year, as Zorn was giving me fuzzy feelings-never mind the fact we knew not what the first-class Defensive Rookie of the Year Horton-insert Zorny/Hor references-would be such an effin-awesome stud!) and am not surprised by the loss-just how ugly it was. There I am sitting at BWW, cool beverage in hand, with a look of disgust and horror on my quickly-numbing face. I dare, however, go back again for the game which will get us back on track Cowpokes verus the 'Skins! Let us hope this "halftime adjustment" the coaching staff will make to game-planning will help bring about my belief we shall see the Skins in the NFC championship game-though my hopes have been somewhat dashed. Though I still refuse to buy a Portis jersey (debating Cooley vs. Horton) because I just refuse to accept him, he certainly gets some respect outta me. Well gents (and lady or two...I havent been around much for weeks) its been fun wasting this space-can't believe you are stil reading this...forget your pills again? Thought so...

Say it ain't so!!!

JustinU804 — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:54:54 -0000

Ya, it's so. I'm back bizzzitches! I like the new layout. I have been dying to get back in the Skin Fold. My mock draft could've been better, don't remind me, but i did predict a bunch of movement-so I basically voided my own predictions in saying such. Anyways, it's good to finally be back. Zorn looks like he may have been a good choice, I have been monitoring that closely. What do y'all think about the skins since we became "oh so Zorny!"?

Hogs Haven Reader Mock Draft #1

JustinU804 — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:29:12 -0000

[editor's note, by Skin Patrol] Promoted to the front page because I want to encourage reader(s) to do additional mock drafts. I very much appreciate Justin taking the time to do this and hope others will as well. I want to get as much feedback and info as possible on who the team should draft, so that TexSkins and I can correctly draft in the upcoming SB Nation Mock Draft. Enjoy, edited slightly but not substantively. Well, since it appears that my next post won't be for about two weeks I figured ot do my first mock early, then another in mid-April. Some of this stuff may seem a bit unorthodox or downright strange...but the draft is just that every year, to some degree.

MIA-CHRIS LONG-closest to a sure thing they'll get. he can play DE or OLB in a 3-4.
STL-Glen Dorsey-An impressive pro day will make the Rams continue to sure up they're abysmal line-OTs can be found in quality later
ATL-Brian Brohm-he may not have the fan fare of a Matt Ryan, but he's the most polished.
OAK-McFadden-they should draft Jake Long, but I just can't see McFadden making past this spot-even if it's not the Raiders.
KC-Matt Ryan-It's a little risky with no veteran to show him the ropes, but with the help he'll have on offense, he should produce at least marginally.
NYJ-Malcom Kelly-help the young QB Clemens and Coles.
NE-Quentin Groves-DE turned OLB his last year of college. With an aging LB corps, they need a good Tweener.
BAL-Jake Long-They should take Joe Flacco, who for some reason, may slip to the 2nd round-I assure, you, he shouldn't.
CIN-C. Campbell-duh, they suck on D for good reason-no one is there to make plays.
NO-Cedric Ellis-a DT to help push the pocket for their top DEs.
BUF-E. Doucet Lee Evans needs someone to take some heat off-anf this kid can do it. Don't forget the promising QB.
DEN-Clady-safe bet, but the Broncos have mulitple needs.
CAR-K Philips top safety prospect to fill the ugly void at FS
CHI-C. Williams-They really need a QB, but will sure up the line with a good run blocking Tackle.
DET-Cromartie
ARI-Keith Rivers-a good looking OLB prospect.
MIN-Joe Flacco-it's the only reasonable thing to do...Tavaris Jackson??? huh?
Hou-Mendenhall will pulverize anyone trying to tackle him-and with my cousin (by marriage) Ron Dayne cut, they need fresh legs for an aging Green and power (and he has really good hands)
PHI-P. Merling-Kearse is gone...who's gonna help with at least a semblance of a rush?
TB-Andre Caldwell-good fir here-not big, (6 foot, about 205) with with a little extra muscle, could be a perfect fit. He's fast, runs decent routes with good hands.
WAS-Leodis McKlevin-WHO?! Easily one of the top three corners in this draft. He isn't that well known, but his numbers are good and so is his techinique-not the best athelete at the position, but he can play ball-and will be a little cheaper, I think.
DAL-D. Jackson-(they would take Aqib, but they'll get Pacman) speedy WR to help the geriatric WR corps.
PIT-Graco-they need a G to replace the departed.
TEN-Aqib Talib-they may not take him because he is a potenial headache, but he can do all that Pacman does-though not quite as well in coverage. they should get a WR-but Aqib can do that too.
SEA-Morgan-they still need help at S
JAX-Vernon Gholston-they have a good line, but no rush
SD-Mario Manningham-a deep threat at WR
DAL-Flowers-not fast, but a good technician at CB
SF-R. Smith-he can play CB or S-they could use both.
GB-Cason-Their starting 2 CBs are a combined 66 years old...still good, but will get no better.
NYG-Bell-while I was tempted to say little D will grab him (they do need LB help) they can back the position later. The G-Men need a new MLB and the kid's the best (ILB) of the draft-I wonder if he'll make it this far back...

Well, tell me the idiot I am...this should be fun.

Draft Day Predictions

JustinU804 — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:59:44 -0000

For the sake of killing time on my lunch break, I will make some predicitons concerning draft day trades...teams I think will wiggle.

Now, first, I will bring up Darth Vader-that is, Jerry Jones. So many rumblings of him moving up for McFadden. While I think it would be wise for him to stick with Marion Barber-a ferocious runner (anyone remember when he broke at least three tackles in his own endzone to turn a short gain last season? That really is noteworhty). I believe that Dimitroff, Falcons GM will say "screw the chart, give me those two late first round picks". And there Jerry is-getting his Franchise RB. I believe the Dolphins will manage to move-with whom, we'll never know til then. Parcells is going ot completely overhaul that team, and unless he takes Chris Long, I expcet him to make a deal with a team like Bills, Bengals, or for some odd reason, the Cowgulrs. Also, I expect the Broncos to make a possible move...that's just a weird hunch.

I figure to do a first round mock in a week or so...just because...

what's your direction?

JustinU804 — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:06:38 -0000

Or that of the Skins? I heard Vinny said that we build via the draft from here on out.

I think the biggest negative of the Gibbs 2.0 era (besides it's abrupt end) is the fact that I believe a major reason why ridiculous contracts where commonplace is because he were trying to get anyone he wanted-and generally, he deserved as much. We, however, deserved a full contract fulfillment, but whatever.

I believe we will do well in this new stratgey, and it keeps me from bemoaning our once pitch black future-yay, there is a glimmer still.

Favre Retires

JustinU804 — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:00:26 -0000

[editor's note, by Skin Patrol] I'm too busy today to post, but this is big news for all NFL fans. You can go console our Packers blogger. Keep enjoying the diaries today, as I will be largely unavailable until tomorrow. Cheers. I'm actually a little teary-eyed...

SI.com reports that Brett Favre has retired...woe is me!!! If they had only gotten Moss like Mr. Favre wanted...ugh...the agony! Someone get details...I'm already over on my break...back to work!!!

you Betts I'm angry!

JustinU804 — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:54:52 -0000

another post from Sporting News.com...it's kinda got under my skin...hope it's not true:

Ladell Betts - RB
When Joe Gibbs arrived, he was told Betts was no better than a backup. Then, in 2006, Betts gained 1,154 yards and averaged 4.7 yards per carry after Clinton Portis was lost to a variety of injuries. Now, Jim Zorn is being told the same thing about Betts. (Paul Woody for SN)

I have long been a Betts supporter, and it is apparent he could start for anywhere from one-third to one-half of the teams in the NFL. If he were a step faster and a bit more agile, he would be a perfect West Coast running back. He is just good all-around and excels in pass catching as far as runners go. Whaddy'all think?

Mulling it over...

JustinU804 — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:04:56 -0000

The more research I do on the movement this off season, and choosing to at least consider history as a lesser guide on my feelings, here goes the crazines...

I think that the skins shouldn't pick a WR at #21 this year...the odds are against them that he will pan out. I do certainly think they should pick up that guy (sorry, don't remember right now) that's 6'6 220 in round two-he's projected to go in late round two to early round 3. I also think that the skins should pursue a CB on the first round-I'd love to have Samuels via FA, but I don't see 10 mil a year with our constant cap issues...

Though, if the team is going to pay someone 10 mil a year, I'm crazy enough to advocate Chris Long-yes, it requires a trade-up, but the Fins are more than willing to trade down, word has it...and that the youth we need on the line. At 278 pounds, he's more of a RE, but it can certainly happen. A guarg can be picked up in the third round, or we can keep Pete Kendell in the mix. A backup OLB is a key priority, as I don't really trust Rocky to stay healthy...not that I'm ready to hope on the Briggs train, yet.

Draft Day Not Far Away

JustinU804 — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:51:44 -0000

And I can't wait! I've gotten more interested in the draft over the last couple seasons, and will be delving even deeper this year.

Last year, I kinda made myself the unofficial draft analysis guy (or was I just trying to hear myself talk...so to speak?) and I intend to provide lots of info again this year, time permitting. As it is, I'm sincerely hoping that we pick up a nice, big WR this year in the first round-there is likely a guy in the second, I haven't really started researching yet.

As for the offseason, we can pick up a top-tier CB and show the ever-aging Springs the door. If I read correctly, Marcus Trufant will be available, and I think he's about 27...Zorn would likely give him a look as he may have watched him through a QB's eyes whilst he was in SEA.

Poll

Which is our top draft need as it stands now?

WR

6 votes

CB

3 votes

OG

3 votes

FS

3 votes

other

10 votes

25 votes | Poll has closed

Go Mooch!

JustinU804 — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:44:13 -0000

[editor's note, by Skin Patrol] This is promoted because I'm using it for the newest poll. With so many of the other candidates now out, this has a more appropriate selection. Enjoy... Now that per Bram on Redskins Radio Steve Spanuolo is out so that leaves, Mooch, Fassel, and Meeks this diary is for those who want to pledge support for Marriucci, or slam him, whichever...but he will help an uproven Zorn develop a solid WC offense.

Poll

Who?

Mooch

45 votes

Meeks

24 votes

Fassell

9 votes

78 votes | Poll has closed