TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Andy Dalton (14) runs with the ball between Wisconsin Badgers defensive tackle Jordan Kohout (91) and defensive tackle Beau Allen (96) during the 2nd quarter at the 97th Rose Bowl game in Pasadena , California January 1, 2011. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)
Despite a report a week ago that stated the Redskins were trying to move up in the first round, Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com writes that Washington is actually trying to trade down.
According to a league source, the Redskins are looking to trade down in the first round with the idea they will draft either Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder or TCU quarterback Andy Dalton.
The Redskins, who pick 10th overall, would like to get a second-round pick from a team in exchange for moving back to their spot in the first round. They could then use their two second-round picks to bolster the defense.
For a team that doesn’t have a third-round pick, this sc...
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