April 1, 2008

Needs on offense: Jim Zorn has backed off his statements about the team needing a big receiver, but one with decent size — think Kansas State’s Jordy Nelson — would help give the team another big target in the West Coast offense. There also is a shortage of young linemen, with guard being the more pressing spot, although there are some who are not convinced yet that Stephon Heyer is the answer at tackle, either.

Needs on defense: It starts with the line, where DE Phillip Daniels is reaching critical mass at age 35 and DT Cornelius Griffin has been slowed by injuries. The team might prefer an end, though don’t be surprised if the choice is one in the Daniels mode: a better run stopper than pass rusher. Cornerback also is high on the list along with safety, where depth is lacking. The team has looked at linebacker the past few seasons, too, so don’t rule one out further down the line.

On Draft Day … It has been eerily quiet at Redskins Park since Zorn came aboard, and some believe the team might be ready to spring into action on the weekend of April 26 — either with a trade for a veteran (WR Chad Johnson remains on the radar until further notice) or with a move up in Round One. Others think the team might just work the draft and add players at the various areas of need.