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Three Redskins moves that should only be April Fools jokes

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 20: Defensive back Tanard Jackson #36 of the Washington Redskins, nose tackle Chris Baker #92 of the Washington Redskins, inside linebacker Will Compton #51 of the Washington Redskins, and tackle Trent Williams #71 of the Washington Redskins prepare to run onto the field prior to the start of a game against the St. Louis Rams at FedExField on September 20, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 20: Defensive back Tanard Jackson #36 of the Washington Redskins, nose tackle Chris Baker #92 of the Washington Redskins, inside linebacker Will Compton #51 of the Washington Redskins, and tackle Trent Williams #71 of the Washington Redskins prepare to run onto the field prior to the start of a game against the St. Louis Rams at FedExField on September 20, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 28: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 28: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

2. Selecting anyone besides Chase Young with the No. 2 pick in the draft

Let me be very clear: This point is entirely predicated on the Redskins staying put with the No. 2 selection. Trading down would be a fine option for the team if they get an offer that blows them away.

But if the Redskins don’t move the No. 2 pick, they have to take Chase Young.

No Tua Tagovailoa. No Isaiah Simmons. No Tristan Wirfs. Only Young should be the second selection.

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All of the non-Young options do have merits. Tagovailoa could be a Russell Wilson-type player at the NFL level, if he can stay healthy. Isaiah Simmons may be the draft’s most athletic and versatile playmaker and would fill a massive need for the Redskins. And Wirfs could be a plug-and-play starter at either tackle position and would shore up one of the team’s greatest weaknesses.

But the fact of the matter is that Young is the best player in this draft class. He had a ridiculous 16.5 sacks last season for Ohio State despite being the focus of every offensive coordinator that faced the Buckeyes defense. He was unstoppable at times and saw, and beat, frequently double teams and on occasion, triple teams.

In short, Young looks like a double-digit sack artist at the next level. He may not fill the Redskins’ biggest need, but having him on the D-Line with Ryan Kerrigan, Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne, Montez Sweat, and Matt Ioannidis would give the ‘Skins one of the best fronts in the NFL. And that elite position group could help to set the team up to greatly improve on defense, as a great pass rush often helps the secondary in coverage.

Trading down and selecting one of the other options (save for Tagovailoa, who wouldn’t likely be on the board if the Redskins trade down) is fine. But at No. 2, Young has to be the pick. It seems that the team likes him enough, so hopefully, Ron Rivera and Co. stick to their plan and target him. If they select anyone else without trading down, it wouldn’t be a great value move.

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