Did the Redskins give up too much?

After paying a King's ransom for the right to draft RG3, did the Redskins give up too much?  This isn't an easy question to answer.  I think they did.  The reason why-- with the new collective bargaining agreement the value of a first round pick has increased, because they no longer kill the cap.  Remember, Cam Newton carries a $5 million value for the next three years.

I understand why the Skins made this move, but I think they should have been a little more patient.  Daniel Snyder's desire to win at everything means that this team will be razor thin for years.  Any injuries will leave them with little depth.  And who the hell is going to catch RG3's passes?  Santonio Moss?  I don't know.  Plus, they play in a brutal division, were teams just beat the hell out of each other.  But, really with Rex Grossman and John Beck, plus Peyton apparently not interested, did they have any choice?  This may break them out of decent team purgatory, or set them back for about 10 years.  The question Redskins fans must answer is, do you want Shanahan gambling with the next 10 years of your franchise?  I wouldn't, considering his age, which will be 60 before the season begins.

The Rams did very well in this trade.  They will be able to add at least six players that are first round guys, for less than a quarter of their cap.  Very nice.  Plus, I think these picks will be high draft picks, for the simple reason of the division that the Redskins play in- remember, they have to play the Giants, Eagles and Cowboys twice.  With the pass rush of the Giants and Eagles, a rookie QB is going to have a tough time, especially with no weapons.  The Rams also play in a division that is middling, so I think in a few years, like 2014, they will be a Superbowl team.  Riddle me this- next year, the Rams play okay, add two more pieces in the draft, and in 2013, they finish .500 with Fisher leading the way, trade their two first rounders for a top 5 pick, add an explosive player through the draft, and because of the new television contracts have a ton of cap room to add a superstar free agent.  I would recommend that we all go buy our Rams jerseys now.