It’s that time of the year. NFL schedules have just come out, and the NFL draft is coming up on April 25-26. Every NFL fan is wondering who their team will draft, who will they pick up in free agency, or what trades will they make. “The NFL off season is an exciting time for football fans,” said Jamal Jones a Redskins fan. For Washington Redskins fans the big free agent pick up has already happened. They are known for signing free agents in the off season, and making trades, which has always sparked much debate if the Redskins management is building the franchise the right way. “The Redskins should use better trading decisions that don’t involve their draft picks, so they have a younger team to build around,” said Redskins fan Ron Hill. Teams like the San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots, and the Indianapolis Colts have built successful teams by building their team through the draft. The method of building a team through the draft is viewed as the traditional way. Although signing big name free agents is the sexier choice, but may not be the most successful. “I think the Chargers have been so successful recently because they build their team through the draft, and I think the Redskins should do the same,” Said Bobby Thistle a Chargers fan from California. However the signing of Albert Haynesworth the 2008 defensive player of the year is as big as it gets for the Redskins. “He is expected to shore up an already solid defensive line,” said Veronica Mosley a Redskins fan from DC. However on April 25 and 26 the Redskins and every other NFL team will have one focus. The NFL Draft, where the Redskins seem to be more focused on adding young players then in years past.
Washington Redskins fans know that last year was a disappointing season. They started off great with a 6 and 2 record, but slowed down towards the end of the season finishing 8 and 8, and missing the playoffs. “We have to pick it up from last season,” said Veronica Mosley. Though the Redskins had a disappointing season fans know their team isn’t far from much success. This years draft fans are hoping for key additions to help them have a successful 2009 season. The Redskins first pick is in the first round number 13. They also have several other picks in the seven round draft. “They have a lot of areas they can approve upon such as offensive line, defensive end, outside linebacker, and wide receiver,” said Melvin Smith a DC native and life long Redskins fan. It’s widely expected that they will draft players within those positions on April 25 and 26. ESPN.com has also reported the Redskins are looking into taking an offensive lineman, or an outside linebacker for their first couple picks. “I feel like they need some more offensive firepower or they need to draft a defensive end or linebacker, because they were at the bottom of the NFL in sack,” said DC native Aaron Fleming. Fans are expecting a successful draft. From the years passed the Redskins have had limited draft picks because of trades. This year will be different though because they Redskins have five out of seven picks.
Washington Redskins fan are confident about next season, “I expect the Redskins to be more consistent and make the playoffs,” said David Hill a DC native, and Redskins fan. He and other fans are expecting big things this year, and the 2009 season begins with the NFL draft. April 25 and 26 will be the first step towards a successful 2009 season for the Washington Redskins.
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