ASHBURN — Every NFL team says taking the best player available is the ideal strategy. But looking over last week’s Redskins picks, it’s clear the organization went into this year’s NFL draft with a couple of objectives: First, upgrade the offense. Second, add speed on defense.
The Redskins drafted 10 new players — six on offense, with five of those coming in their first six picks.
u2981 Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State, quarterback: Quarterback was obviously Washington’s greatest need entering the draft, given Alex Smith’s injury. Haskins, reportedly a favorite of owner Dan Snyder, excels in the pocket and demonstrated the arm strength to make impressive throws at Ohio State.