The Facts:
Following up on a
previous item. ... The Redskins made their big move well before draft day, positioning themselves to take their quarterback of the future, Robert Griffin III, with the No. 2 overall pick. On Day 3 of the draft, the Redskins chose their backup quarterback of the future: Cousins. "It is a little surprising," Cousins told reporters Saturday after being taken in the fourth round. "I was trying to forecast which teams would be in need of a quarterback, and I didn't see the Redskins."
Reported by NFL.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
He's not alone. ... The selection of Cousins marked just the fifth time in NFL history that two quarterbacks were drafted by the same team in Rounds 1 through 4 since 1967. The Michigan State product is a good value with the No. 102 overall pick, but it's an odd fit considering how many needs the Redskins have. The team needs depth, and the Cousins pick was just its third in this draft. And the Redskins will be short in future drafts because of the Griffin trade and if Griffin ever struggles, Cousins will be looming in the background. ... It's safe to say this will be among the year's most-debated picks.
Profile
Home
