The Redskins draft strategy seems to be all over the map as of late.

As rumors continue to circle regarding trade talks between the Redskins and Bears involving LB Lance Briggs, another subject is sure to throw even more fuel on the fire that is the Redskins plans.  The Redskins have scheduled a meeting with former LSU QB JaMarcus Russell on April 10. 

This news sends many different messages regarding what Washington plans to do in the draft.  Sitting at the #6 pick, it’s unlikely that the ‘Skins would have a chance at Russell, though it’s still early and stranger things have happened in the draft.  However, one has to wonder why the Redskins would be targeting a young quarterback with such a high draft pick when the team already has 3rd-year QB Jason Campbell on the roster, who posted solid numbers last year (1,297 yards, 10 touchdowns, 6 interceptions) while starting the final seven games of the season.  ‘Skins fans might also remember that the deal made for Campbell on Draft Day 3 years ago wasn’t cheap.

The most likely scenario is that the Washington brass is simply smoke-screening, hoping another team will get anxious and feel forced to trade up.  The Redskins have not kept it a secret that they’d like to move down out of the #6 pick, which has been part of the conversation in a potential deal for Briggs.