Redskins should not draft Marcus Mariota

The Washington Redskins hold the fifth overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft and the latest mock draft by ESPN’s Mel Kiper, Jr. has the team selecting Missouri linebacker Shane Ray:The Redskins have needs all over the secondary, but there just isn’t value to be found at this pick slot at either cornerback or safety. And the quickest way to improve a secondary without making wholesale changes back there is to put more pressure on opposing quarterbacks. If the board breaks this way the Redskins could go with Ray or [Randy] Gregory and feel they’re getting more productivity in the pass rush in 2015. Let’s not forget this is another possible trade-up spot for a team that would want to get Marcus Mariota before the Jets have a chance to take him at No. 6, and given the many needs and missed picks of recent years, the Redskins might be smart to move down.Read full article >>





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