My QT3 Madden league rookie draft for 2010 was last night. My beloved Redskins finally go into a draft with an owner who knows what he's doing (me), unlike some owners we know (Dan Sndyer). All in all, I think we're good. Still lots of holes and problems, especially with aging veterans. I focused on offense, since the defense has some youth there with Landry and Orakpo.
In contract, the offense is just fucking ancient. My starting o-line is old -- Raback (C) is 34, my guards Dockery and Thomas are 31 and 34, and my tackles - Samuels who didn't retire though I thought he would is also 34, and my other tackle Runyan is a whopping 38. My backups are rated high 60s/low 70s with little potential. As for running backs, Portis is slowing down at 34 yrs old, but still 90+ rated. I cut Betts as soon as season ended; his rating took a major nosedive and he was even older than Portis. I'm not a big Campbell fan. He's a serviceable QB and I could go another year with him as a starter, but would love to pick up a QB of the future in the draft.
On defense, I've got the same problem with aging veterans but I think the defense is in better shape for one more season. I believe next draft will be focused more on defense.
So draft picks.
In general, I got lucky and managed to get o-line, a QB and even a HB to help Portis out. My top pick in round 1 was Chris Grant, RT (80), who will start right away. This guy is a stud with 90+ run and pass blocking. He'll be the anchor for the line for years to come.
Other offensive lineman include another tackle and a guard who will be backups. I picked up Lorenzo Redmond, a speedy back with mid 70 carry and catching so he is Portis' backup and may find himself starting.
In 3rd round is my steal. Jake Scott, a QB with 93 Throwing Power and 76 Throw Accuracy (vs Jason Campbell's Throw Pwr of 88, throw acc of 77.). Other stats are also about the same, too. spd, playaction, throw on run, etc....Yes, that's right. My 69 rated QB is about on par with Jason Campbell.
Other pickups include another HB with 90 spd but pretty low everywhere else (I shoud've picked up a linebacker instead) and a defensive lineman.These guys are 3rd stringers, at best, and just provide depth.
So the new Redskins go into 2010 season with a new starting rookie QB and a replenishment of youth in the offensive line and running back. I expect a lot of injuries this year because of how old everybody is so the young guys will get lots of chances to play.
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