Redskins 7-round mock: What if they embraced the tank?
By Ian Cummings
Round 7 – OT Trey Pipkins – Sioux Falls
There are a few positions I view as “must-draft” positions for the Redskins. Quarterback is one, although waiting until later might be the best option, long-term. Wide receiver is another. So is interior line, and offensive tackle as well.
It might not appear to be the case, but the Redskins tackle situation is slowly deteriorating. Trent Williams is only getting older. Morgan Moses had a bad 2018 season. And behind them, the depth is unsatisfactory. Geron Chrisitan still has time to develop, but working back from an injury in 2019 won’t do him any good. Ty Nsekhe is even older than Williams, and there’s no guarantee he re-signs.
On paper, the Redskins have two starters at offensive tackle. But read between the lines and it becomes clear: It might not be that way for long.
Trey Pipkins fits the profile as a good developmental player for the Redskins. He has a long frame at 6-foot-6, 304, but he needs to add weight. He’ll have a chance to do so over the offseason. Little things bode well for Pipkins’ chances. He didn’t allow a sack in thirteen games in his final collegiate season, per his team’s official site.
It’s worth noting that Pipkins’ team site still lists him as a freshman, despite having his junior season stats available to the public, so measurements for his height and weight were acquired at draftscout.com. He’s got the size the Redskins like on the outside, and his projected 40-time suggests him to be a decent athlete, at the very least. With a need for depth, the Redskins just need to add someone, and they could do worse than Pipkins.
With that, the Redskins 2019 NFL Draft is concluded. Let’s take a look at this edition’s spoils:
Offensive Haul: WR D.K. Metcalf, OG Chris Lindstrom, TE Josh Oliver, QB Easton Stick, OT Trey Pipkins
Defensive Haul: EDGE Ben Banogu, S Darnell Savage Jr., CB Justin Layne
Most Confident Pick: Round 2 – Chris Lindstrom
Least Confident Pick: Round 3 – Ben Banogu
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By waiting on a quarterback, the Redskins were able to nab two starters on offense in the first two rounds, while solidifying their defense in Round 3. Embracing the tank isn’t the optimal choice for many, but setting aside a year to develop young talent and prepare for the induction of a new franchise quarterback later on could be beneficial for the team. Will they do it? That’s another story. But it’s a theoretical that can’t be ruled out. Have thoughts about this mock? Feel free to voice your opinion in the comments below!