Why the Redskins should go after Miles Austin

The Redskins would be better off going after Brandon Marshall. Trading their first for Marshal along with receiving Denver's third round pick

Joe, it's a great idea, but Miles Austin is not quite worth giving up the first three rounds of your draft. In fact, he's not even close.

But what if the Redskins took this avenue:
Trade all the way out of the fourth spot to the end of round 1, accruing multiple extra picks.
Granted, they probably wouldn't get fair value having to do it so early (this week) but there's got to be someone at the back end who wants a shot at Berry or Okung (or even a QB--Cards?)

This way, the Redskins would own a late first and a late third, so they wouldn't have to ship the Cowboys the 4th overall pick out of the deal. Also, even if they left some "draft chart" value on the table, their going to get more than just that third round pick by dropping from 4 into the mid-to-late 20's. New England for instance, would probably be willing to give up one of their three second rounders, their third and possibly a 2011 picks or something. They have an aging O-line that could use Okung.

Never happen. You do realize that Snyder worships at the altar of Jerry Jones' feet don't you? They should be worried that another team might give Austin a poison pill contract though. It has me worried...

Joe, it's a great idea, but Miles Austin is not quite worth giving up the first three rounds of your draft. In fact, he's not even close.

But what if the Redskins took this avenue:
Trade all the way out of the fourth spot to the end of round 1, accruing multiple extra picks.
Granted, they probably wouldn't get fair value having to do it so early (this week) but there's got to be someone at the back end who wants a shot at Berry or Okung (or even a QB--Cards?)

This way, the Redskins would own a late first and a late third, so they wouldn't have to ship the Cowboys the 4th overall pick out of the deal. Also, even if they left some "draft chart" value on the table, their going to get more than just that third round pick by dropping from 4 into the mid-to-late 20's. New England for instance, would probably be willing to give up one of their three second rounders, their third and possibly a 2011 picks or something. They have an aging O-line that could use Okung.

Worst idea ever.

I like Simon's idea.

Joe, how much of the problem is the players in Washington, and how much of it is player development? Austin had his breakout year as a result of all the effort he put in over the summer working on his route runner, and some of the finer points of his game. I don't know who he did that working with, but it's clear that the Dallas organization overall has been reasonably strong throughout Jerry Jones' ownership of the team.

Washington's organization, on the other hand, has been a complete train wreck. But with a top tier coach now on board, they now have an architect on board who can show Snyder how to build a solid organization from top to bottom. With that in mind, do they need to pluck a guy like Austin from Dallas, or can they develop their own guys?

I have a real problem with what we hear all the time, that pick #4 was a bust and pick #5 was a stud, with the implication being that the credit or fault lies solely with the player. It seems that every year it's the same teams whose picks aren't working out, and the same teams whose picks end up starting. There's never a single player on the draft board who can step onto the field and start in the NFL. Every player needs some coaching and some development to bridge the gap between college and the pros, and it's an area where some teams clearly really suck.

dude, honestly, who was responsible for hiring you at NFP? this is one of the worst, most idiotic articles I have ever seen written. the #4 overall pick for Miles f'n Austin? a "proven" Pro Bowl receiver? he's a one year wonder until proven otherwise

Exactly my thoughts. NO ONE is going to give up a 1st for Austin. If you honestly believe someone out there (even Snyder) is going to just throw picks at you because your guy went to one pro-bowl, you've lost your mind. Yes, Austin had one great year, that doesn't = Superstar. Lots of players have had one pro-bowl and then floated off into obscurity. I don't think anyone is dumb enough to give up a 1st, maybe a 3rd.

Brandon Marshall is going for a 2nd, and he's had multiple HUGE seasons, in spite of his idiocity off the field.

Wow. You may be the dumbest human being to ever sit down at a computer screen. Do you get paid for this? If even you can find work, I can't believe there are so many unemployed in this country. Incredible.

As a Cowboys fan, I support your plan. I'd give you Miles Austin for two high 1st and 2nd round picks any day.

And there's no forcing Dallas' hand otherwise: Unless you're willing to give up the picks, Dallas only has to commit to the tender amount.

Austin is a proven Pro Bowl player. He's a more complete receiver than, say, Vincent Jackson, who is more dependent on his supporting cast for his success. Austin has the work ethic and the talent, and he's playing in a scheme that maximizes his talents. Washington has the blocks in place for a similar kind of offence -- an elite pass catching tight end, good complementary receivers, and a QB who can get the ball downfield. He would put up similar numbers in DC as he did (and will) in Dallas.

You guys who are dismissing this idea don't know what you're talking about. When you draft a guy at #4, you're getting a 21 or 22 year old player for five or six years. Some of those years are spent developing the player, and almost all of those years are spent overpaying the player. That's why WR's almost never go that high -- they take too long to develop, and they don't have the impact of a top RB, QB, or lineman.

A #4 for Miles Austin is a steal. He turns 26 this year. History tells us that WR's peak years come at 26 through 29. They'd be getting his best four or five years, and whatever they pay him, it will probably be less than what the 'Pokes would end up paying whoever they pick at #4.

The only reason this might be a bad idea is that this is the sort of move you make to put you over the top, and the 'Skins aren't in that position. They have an organization to rebuild in terms of the internal structure, and several holes to fill all over the field before they a move like this would have any kind of major impact.

This is the stupidest idea I ever heard of. Is your PDA malfunctioning and telling you it's April Fools Day?

Thanks for the yucks, I an laughing AT you; not with you. :rollin

This article is beyond idiotic. The Redskins are not in any way considering this.
Dont quit your day job, unless this is your day job, then please do quit.

The logic of this article makes no sense whatsoever. The writer acknowledges that Jones probably isn't going to let Austin go - so essentially, this article says that the Redskins would be "burning" the Cowboys by making them pay top-dollar in an uncapped year for one of their top young players. Huh? That's "burning" the Cowboys? Oh, no! The Redskins just forced the Cowboys to pay a lot of money to a player they wanted to keep anyway! Sick burn!!

The Redskins have plenty of depth at WR. They need to trade Clinton Portis (while they still can), to San Fran for one of there first round picks, and pick up Russell Okung and CJ. Spiller. Wait until the second round of the draft and pick up Dan Lefevour from Central Michigan. This would fill some of there needs, and they could focus on picking up some interior lineman and DB's in the later rounds of the draft or in free agency.

I'd think this is a great idea! As a Cowboys fan, I'd love to give up Miles (whom I love) for the #4 pick overall and the Skins 2nd in the draft. We could then take Eric Berry and fill a need and then see if Dez Bryant falls to us at 27 and, if not, we could still get another good player for our O-Line, an inside LB or another DB. Then, with the depth of this draft, we could get 2 more good players for the above mentioned areas. Please, Mr. Snyder, burn the Pokes!

All u "America's Team" haters can hail to the Cowboyz!! All u know, uve got a ton of work to do to even make the playoffs...talk on Austin all u want, but he's better than any wr u guys have had n years!! Good luck this season Deadskins, you're gonna need it:)

I think the eagles should go after him they need a back to go with mccoy and he split carries with ricky williams last year and he is like a version of westbrook out of the back field

Miles Austin is not going anywhere. He is definitely staying in Dallas for a long time. Teams overlooked him until he turn into star on the field. It is too late now.

there's no forcing Dallas' hand otherwise: Unless you're willing to give up the picks, Dallas only has to commit to the tender amount.

No, no, no!!!!!! Miles stay with the Cowboys! To be honest, ur they're last hope. I totally am a Dallas fan, die-hard, but we r 0-3 and need 2 kick it up a noch. Die Deadskins. die!

Here's what the Cowboys need...

A new coach - He lost the game against the Deadskins for us because he called a time out when Barber was going to make a touchdown. I mean comon'! Let ur boys play!

No penaties - For goodness sake!!!!! Do we really need to have 3 penalties in two minutes, Jinkens!!!!! (game against Tennesee)

New QB - Romo, you don't get sacked 6 times in one game (game against Tennesee)

Stronger Defense - Good Lord! Why don't u just give the whole game away if u don't have good defence!

If we have those thihngs, I garentee u we'll b in Super Bowl 2010. Not just watching it IN OUR OWN STADIUM!!!!!!!

All u "America's Team" haters can hail to the Cowboyz!! All u know, uve got a ton of work to do to even make the playoffs...talk on Austin all u want, but he's better than any wr u guys have had n years!! Good luck this season Deadskins, you're gonna need it:)

there's no forcing Dallas' hand otherwise: Unless you're willing to give up the picks, Dallas only has to commit to the tender amount.

Miles Austin is not going anywhere. He is definitely staying in Dallas for a long time. Teams overlooked him until he turn into star on the field. It is too late now.