Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah could be what Washington needs at linebacker Follow Us
Question of the Day Notre Dame linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah plays against Boston College during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Boston. Owusa-Koramoah was selected to The Associated Press All-America first-team defense, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020.(AP Photo/Michael . more > By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times - Tuesday, March 30, 2021
To give an example of the way Washington’s revamped front office was clicking, coach Ron Rivera said the group was discussing a linebacker available in the draft when one of the members of the staff brought up the prospect’s strengths. Then, another member of the front office relayed that player’s weakness and cautioned they needed to be aware of it.
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The best player available method is a myth. In some form or fashion, every NFL team weighs need as part of the draft equation, whether it s immediate or part of the organization s long-term planning.
Free agency can only do so much. Besides, the offseason stage shouldn t be viewed as a way to build a roster. Signings are meant to accentuate the roster and open up options once the draft begins.
Teams are primarily built through the acquisition and development of young (and cheap) talent.
As the start of the 2021 draft on April 29 nears, every projected lineup has question marks, some more glaring than others. Identifying and addressing those areas tend to determine whether a franchise s draft class is successful.
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