Evaluating Washington’s 2021 draft class on character metrics
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Earlier in the week, I looked at the athleticism of Washington’s 2021 draft class compared to some of the most athletic draft classes in the past 30+ years. That was a relatively easy exercise compared to what I’m proposing to do today, which is to try to plumb the depths of these players’ characters. There are no easy single metrics, there are no in-person interviews. I don’t have access to anything about them beyond what I can find on the internet through relatively straightforward searches.
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The Washington Football Team didn t address the quarterback position early in the 2021 NFL draft, choosing instead to focus on players who can contribute to a potential playoff run this season. This means that Ryan Fitzpatrick is inked in as the starting quarterback but should have a strong supporting cast.
Washington nabbed linebacker Jamin Davis in Round 1, offensive tackle Sam Cosmi in Round 2 and cornerback Benjamin St-Juste in Round 3.
The Football Team may not have its long-term quarterback answer on the roster, but it should have a good chance to repeat as a postseason participant. Washington won the NFC East in 2020 and should again have its eyes on a division title.
Washington’s Draft Strategy Went Just as We Thought it Would
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I am a tea-leaf reader, and if you read the tea-leaves, it was actually pretty easy to predict the Washington Football Team’s draft plans. Now, not so much the exact player; although many of you nailed some of our picks, but rather the positions and when they were selected.
I’ve long been a subscriber to a Value Vs. Needs approach to drafting, and it appears Washington also held true to this model.
Let’s take a look at how this draft played out and some of the logistics behind the picks.
The (W)right Pick
The (W)right Pick
When the Dallas Cowboys selected Nahshon Wright with their 3rd pick in the third round (99th overall) just about everyone from the fans to scouts to experts/analysts were absolutely flabbergasted.
I believe it was the (W)right pick at that point in the draft and an excellent choice.
If you dissected the traits Dan Quinn looks for, this guy checks off all the boxes.
A lot of people are already making the comparisons to Richard Sherman. Not that he’s going to be the next Richard Sherman but he does have similar traits. Athletic, tall, long, etc. He’s also from East Palo Alto, CA which oh by the way is were Stanford is located. Where did Richard Sherman go to college? Stanford.
No Grades, Just Likes and Dislikes About Eagles Draft
Here are some of the things I liked and did not like about an Eagles draft that appears solid overall
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May 6, 2021
PHILADELPHIA – Anyone who knows me or follows me on social media, knows I don’t do draft grades. I prefer to wait three years before handing out a grade.
So, the 2018 Eagles class: A-
All five players taken have been extremely useful and, for the most part, highly productive players. More importantly, they are still on the roster.
They are Dallas Goedert, Avonte Maddox, Josh Sweat, Matt Pryor, and Jordan Mailata.