It's a dandy scene when two quarterbacks rise to the top of an NFL Draft. Especially if your team drafts third and they aren't looking at quarterback. The Washington Redskins made their intentions clear when they sent three first round picks and a second this year to the St Louis Rams for the second pick of the draft and a shot at Andrew Luck or Robert Griffin III. Since the Indianapolis Colts are likely selecting Luck with the first pick it's looking just as likely Griffin will be the man in Washington.
This was an unusual trade. I've never seen a trade of draft choices that didn't involve the top pick over a month before the draft. The Redskins don't know for sure which quarterback will still be there at #2. Clearly they like both players but they can't know for sure which player that will be. Personally, I'm glad that this trade was made early. It clears the draft path for the Minnesota Vikings selection at #3. They now know that they will have the first choice of the best non-quarterback in the draft. Since they have high hopes for quarterback Christian Ponder they aren't looking at the position. The best non-quarterback in the draft looks to be USC tackle Matt Kalil. I see Kalil being the Vikings pick. I wouldn't be disappointed if they selected Oklahoma St receiver Justin Blackmon or LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne. I'm nearly certain that the choice will be one of those three but I think that you have to go with the left tackle. Protect Ponder and open holes for the great Adrian Peterson.
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