Washington Redskins: Riggo’s Rag Podcast – 2018 NFL Draft Recap
By Ian Cummings
The Washington Redskins 2018 draft class brought along plenty of intrigue. The good kind of intrigue.
After a rather uneventful period of free agency, it was crucial for the Washington Redskins to bring their A-game in the 2018 NFL Draft.
The team made some meaningful moves in March, signing speedy receiver Paul Richardson and experienced slot cornerback Orlando Scandrick. Past these moves, however, the Redskins left some dire needs to be addressed in the NFL Draft, particularly at running back, and on the defensive line.
It took a little bit of luck on draft night, but the Redskins managed to fill both of those needs, as well as strengthen other areas in dire need of depth. On days one and two, the Washington Redskins grabbed the dream duo of Da’Ron Payne and Derrius Guice, while also nabbing a high-upside swing tackle in Geron Christian in the third round.
On Day 3, the Redskins stuck to the value philosophy with almost every pick. They managed to acquire late-round steals in Tim Settle, Shaun Dion Hamilton, Greg Stroman, and Trey Quinn. Lots of value. And lots of intrigue.
The names themselves are enticing enough, but it wasn’t just who the Washington Redskins picked that helped their case on draft day. It was how they picked, and how they maneuvered through the draft to compile a class that is, on paper, matched by few others in overall value.
How did the Washington Redskins manage to acquire so many players with the potential to incur early impact, and how does each player fit the Washington Redskins’ current roster? Below, you’ll find the links to the pilot episode of the official Riggo’s Rag podcast, recapping the Washington Redskins’ performance in the 2018 NFL Draft. The draft recap episode is in three parts. Here are the links:
In the coming days, the Redskins’ incoming rookies will suit up in burgundy and gold for the first time. And before long, the regular season will arrive. It will either sober Washington Redskins fans from the euphoria surrounding the 2018 NFL Draft class, or it will simply spark more excitement. Time will tell. But for now, we can relish the optimism.
Next: Top five acquisitions for the Washington Redskins in 2018
Thank you for listening to our podcast! Keep an eye out for new episodes, and be sure to stay here at Riggo’s Rag for all kinds of quality offseason content.