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7 Round Redskins Mock Draft

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Sep 13, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan on the field before the game between the Washington Redskins and the Miami Dolphins at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan on the field before the game between the Washington Redskins and the Miami Dolphins at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 21, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Memphis Tigers quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) throws the ball against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field. The Temple Owls won 31-12. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Memphis Tigers quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) throws the ball against the Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field. The Temple Owls won 31-12. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 1 (Pick #21): Paxton Lynch, QB Memphis 

With their actions and public statements, it is clear that the Redskins(well, the front office) is in a quandary when it comes to Kirk Cousins. There would be too much of a fan revolt if they let him walk somewhere else for no compensation(especially when there were rumors that their rivals Eagles were going to strongly consider signing him).  

And yet, the Redskins don’t seem that interested in getting a long term done with Cousins unless it’s on similar terms as the Ryan Kerrigan and Trent Williams extensions  in 2015: easy for the team to get out of. And according to multiple reports, the team and Cousins are also far apart on the money.

This doesn’t suggest a divorce is coming, it all but says it. If Cousins doesn’t match his 2015 season in 2016, the Redskins will let him walk or they’ll tag him for 2016 and see what happens. In any of the three most likely scenarios(being tagged again, let to hit free agency or takes a contract that allows the Redskins to dump him if he doesn’t live up to it), the Redskins need a plan B at quarterback.

If Cousins pans out, then the team would have a young quarterback to use as a trade chip and will be cheap enough to let sit until the right offer comes in. Considering the market for any competent quarterbacks, Lynch would be worth a lot. If Cousins doesn’t pan out, then they’ll let him walk and would be ready to move on to his replacement.

Lynch, as a prospect, needs work. He has an amazing arm and knows how to use it properly but his mechanics-specifically his footwork needs coaching. In this scenario and assuming Cousins’ stay in DC is limited until next March, the Redskins would be hopeful that one full year is enough for him to iron out his problems. It’s possible, Lynch has worked on his issues throughout college and hasn’t been accused of being uncoachable.

Next: Round 2

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