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3 potential Redskins moves that would be better off as April Fools jokes

By Jacob Camenker

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 05: Defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins #95 of the New York Giants celebrates after sacking quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter of their game at MetLife Stadium on October 5, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 05: Defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins #95 of the New York Giants celebrates after sacking quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter of their game at MetLife Stadium on October 5, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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3ORLANDO, FL – JANUARY 01: Derrius Guice #5 of the LSU Tigers reacts after a two-yard reception for touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the fourth quarter of the Citrus Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. Notre Dame won 21-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
3ORLANDO, FL – JANUARY 01: Derrius Guice #5 of the LSU Tigers reacts after a two-yard reception for touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the fourth quarter of the Citrus Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. Notre Dame won 21-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

2. Selecting any running back not named Saquon Barkley at the No. 13 pick

I’ve been a staunch proponent of the ideology that the second round running backs in this draft class are not too far off from the first round talents. In my opinion, save for Saquon Barkley, there is minimal separation between the second and sixth ranked runners in this draft class.

The name aside from Barkley that is getting a lot of first round buzz is Derrius Guice. It’s undeniable that Guice has talent, and our own Matt Valdovinos recently said that he should be a top 20 pick, but I just don’t see him as an early first round talent. I see him as more of a late-first round value who could end up being a strong starter at the next level.

For the NFL, Guice profiles as a workhorse back in the mold of Ray Rice, as WalterFootball.com’s Charlie Campbell has said in the past. And that means he will be a great three-down back with explosive ability and strength for the next level. But, the draft has so many quality options available that grabbing a running back at No. 13 would be a bad move for the Redskins.

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Say the Redskins did try to pick Guice at No. 13. They would then miss on a top defensive player, and that would mean they would have to find a nose tackle on Day 2 of the draft. That’s not impossible, but they would miss out on the top guys like Da’Ron Payne or Vita Vea who are sure-fire successes for the 3-4 defense.

In Round 2, a potential three-down player like Ronald Jones or Kerryon Johnson could be available. If not, a strong back like Nick Chubb could pair well with Chris Thompson. And for those wondering if Guice or Sony Michel could slip that far, they probably won’t, but they could be available for a trade up at the beginning of Round 2. So, it would be efficient to wait on a talented back in the second round.

At the No. 13 pick, the Redskins are likely going to have a shot at landing a falling, elite level prospect, as it’s possible that four or five quarterbacks will go in the top 12 picks. Ideally, Minkah Fitzpatrick would fall into the Redskins lap and that would allow them to address a need. If not Fitzpatrick, a top quality nose tackle like Payne or Vea could be an excellent option. It just wouldn’t make sense to take Guice at that spot, as they could land an equal value in Round 2. So, unless the Redskins trade down, they shouldn’t take a running back with their lone first round pick.

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