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Redskins: Three questions that must be answered before the NFL Draft

By Charles Garner

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 26: Trent Williams #71 of the Washington Redskins walks off the field at the end of the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 26, 2015 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 26: Trent Williams #71 of the Washington Redskins walks off the field at the end of the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 26, 2015 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 07: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after the win against the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten Football Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 7, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ohio State defeated Wisconsin 34-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 07: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after the win against the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten Football Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 7, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ohio State defeated Wisconsin 34-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

2. Is trading back a better option than staying at No. 2?

Redskins fans have been debating this topic since the end of last season. Both sides of the argument have compelling cases, but the Redskins organization needs to decide which option is best for the team’s future.

If the Redskins decide to stay with the second overall pick, they should have the choice of multiple elite players such as Chase Young or Isaiah Simmons. Chase Young is a dominant edge rusher whom the Redskins could pair with Montez Sweat and form a talented pass rusher unit for years to come. Isaiah Simmons, on the other hand, is a versatile player who can play multiple positions on the defense and fits perfectly into what Ron Rivera looks for in players. Either option would give the Redskins a very talented player who could help a defense that struggled last season.

On the other hand, is one elite player better than stockpiling draft picks to acquire multiple starting-caliber players? Not having a second-round pick this year due to the Montez Sweat trade could hurt the Redskins if a trade back does not happen. If the Redskins did trade back, they could acquire another first-round pick and get the second-round pick they lost back.

So, while they may not get Chase Young or Isaiah Simmons, the Redskins could end up with three talented players and could fill multiple positions of need on the team. Although, if each pick does not pan out as expected, the Redskins may not get the return of value they expect. The Redskins must decide if the risk of trading back is worth the value that they will receive come draft day.

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