Redskins fans are losing sleep over what Mike Holmgren might do (to them) in the 2012 NFL Draft April 26. Holmgren is the man most likely to ruin our day, depending on what he decides about Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III.
Hog Heaven warned you that the Cleveland Browns have more valued Draft picks and more of them to throw into a deal to move up to the St. Louis Rams' No. 2 spot. The fear comes more from what Cleveland is capable of doing than from anything Holmgren has said. Holmgren hasn't said anything. He knows how to play this game.
Two pieces of news dropped that might reassure Redskins fans.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that the Redskins were in the lead for the RG3 sweepstakes because the Browns were not willing to part with the first round pick (22nd overall) received from Atlanta for Julio Jones.
Cleveland's ability to offer two first round picks in this year's Draft is a decided advantage over Washington who could offer first round picks...
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