Redskins: Riggo’s Rag Podcast – Draft season pet peeves

Draft season is full of unfiltered information, and it can be hard to distinguish fact from fiction.

For the Washington Redskins, misinformation can be particularly dangerous in the lead-up to the 2019 NFL Draft. Certain prospects may be overhyped, and other prospects, as a result, may be overlooked. It’s important to always look back at one’s process, recognize areas where improvement is possible, and refine that process.

The ‘process’ is unique for every team. Some might use more analytics than others. Some might have an overbearing preference for gritty, high character guys. Some, like the New York Giants, don’t really know what they’re doing, but keep trying anyway, which is respectable.

But no matter the method, every team has a process in spring, and every team tries to use that process to the best of their ability. Onlookers, of which writers, pundits, fans, and all things in-between qualify, make an annual exercise out of attempting to mimic those processes, and even suggest ways to expand them.

The Washington Redskins process, during draft season, will always remain a mystery, to some degree. We know that they’re required to select at least one Alabama player every year. We know they’re willing to take risks on developmental upside, particularly in the middle and later rounds; players like Geron Christian, Troy Apke, and Josh Harvey-Clemons come to mind. And we also know that, while the Redskins have enjoyed limited success in recent years, they can always improve their process. But how?

That’s the subject of our latest podcast episode! Tune in as Jacob Camenker and I share some pet peeves for every NFL Draft season, and listen as we share some notes and general words of wisdom, accrued over time. No process is perfect, and it’s important to strive for the perfect mix.

In the coming weeks, the Redskins will work to solidify the perfect mix of factors, as they grade prospects and finalize their draft board. If they keep fair warnings like ours in mind, they may be able to put it together this offseason.