Redskins, Rams discussing blockbuster trade for #2 pick

Written by Chris Kolb | Posted on 26 February 2012

 

Topics: NFL Draft, St. Louis Rams, Washington Redskins


In recent years, a trade within the top five picks of the draft has been a rare event, as players selected with one of those choices typically demanded a salary that would be the envy of many NFL veterans.

But now that the new collective bargaining agreement sets a limit on the kind of money teams can spend on their draft picks, the possibility of a team trading up to the top of the draft is extremely high, especially with the talent available at the quarterback position.

One team that seems intent on making such a trade is the Redskins, who, according to NBC Philadelphia’s Howard Eskin, have reportedly offered the Rams a package of picks that includes Washington’s first, second, and third round selections this year and their first round pick next year to switch spots from #6 to #2 so they’ll be able to draft quarterback Robert Griffin III.

The Redskins have struggled to find a consistent leader at the quarterback position since owner Dan Snyder purchased the team in 1999, and a selection of Griffin would go a long way towards solidifying that spot in the foreseeable future.

Washington ranked 14th overall last year in team passing yards, averaging 235.8 yards per game with Rex Grossman and John Beck at quarterback.


 

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Chris Kolb is the founder of NFL News & Rumors and is currently the lead writer for the site as well. A passionate fan of both the Kansas City Chiefs and the Boston Red Sox since his childhood, Chris has been writing extensively since 2005. His work has been featured on Fox Sports, KFFL, Arrowhead Addict, Bleacher Report, and Associated Content.

  • Davidclivingston

    ‘Skins need more than a QB……but if this guy is the real deal..go for it !! Manning’s getting to old.Wish they would get some O-Linemen though…We need to get back to the Old Hod Days !!!  DCL

  • Ksshipe

    we gave up a bunch of picks for Jason campbell…..still in my opinion the worst QB in the league….besides Tarvaris Jackson and John Beck

  • Base_hitt

    giving up way too much for a team with so many needs.  one starter for two or maybe four starters if they have good drafts.  

  • Spattedtreasures

    rams should and would do this trade in a minute

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