The latter half of the first round will still change depending on the results of the Playoffs, but the first 20 picks in the upcoming 2012 NFL Draft are just about set. There are still four picks (8/9, 11/12) that will be decided based on the results of a couple coin flips, but 16 of the first 20 picks are set, and the Washington Redskins will be picking sixth. Here is the Draft order for the first round as it stands now, according to SB Nation.

1. Indianapolis Colts, 2-14
2. St. Louis Rams, 2-14
3. Minnesota Vikings, 3-13
4. Cleveland Browns, 4-12
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 4-12
6. Washington Redskins, 5-11
7. Jacksonville Jaguars, 5-11
8. Carolina Panthers, 6-10*
9. Miami Dolphins, 6-10*
10. Buffalo Bills, 6-10
T-11. Seattle Seahawks, 7-9*
T-11. Kansas City Chiefs, 7-9*
13. Arizona Cardinals, 8-8
14. Dallas Cowboys, 8-8
15. Philadelphia Eagles, 8-8
16. New York Jets, 8-8
17. Cincinnati Bengals (from Oakland Raiders, 8-8)
18. San Diego Chargers, 8-8
19. Chicago Bears, 8-8
20. Tennessee Titans, 9-7

*Coin flip will be used at a later date

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On Thursday, NFL.com reported that Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson is confident of remaining with the AFC East outfit for 2012.

But the Washington Redskins should give the pending free agent something else to think about. The 25-year-old pass-catcher has proved himself to be one of the most dynamic young wideouts in the game.

Johnson has broken the 2,000-yard mark in receiving in the past two seasons combined and is clearly a player on the rise. He has the kind of playmaking skills that would make him the focal point of the Redskins pass offense.

The 6’2″, 210-pounder possesses the kind of physical intangibles Mike Shanahan likes in a receiver. He is also an intelligent route runner with a knack for getting open.

Drops have blighted Johnson’s game at times. These struggles have hurt the Bills at critical moments in more than one game during the last two seasons.

He has also courted controversy thanks to his elaborate and flamboyant end zone celebrations. But at 25, Johnson is young enough to eradicate such bad habits from his game.

Johnson’s costly drops and the backlash to some of his on the field antics could make the Bills shy away from offering him premium terms. This would open the door for Bruce Allen to tempt Johnson to D.C.

The Redskins desperately need a legitimate big-play weapon at wide receiver. Given the number of pass plays Kyle Shanahan likes to call, his offense must have a clear, No. 1 flanker to target.

Johnson has the skill set to be that player. He is a younger alternative to the likes of Vincent Jackson and would benefit from the influence of veterans Santana Moss and Jabar Gaffney.

If the Redskins do opt to select a quarterback with their first pick in the draft, giving him a target like Johnson to throw to, would only make the rookie’s job easier.

Pairing a more accurate passer with a weapon as prolific as Johnson, could see the Redskins offense light up some scoreboards in 2012.

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If the NFL season ended today, the Washington Redskins would have the seventh pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Of course, the season does not end today; it instead ends next week. Where will the Redskins ultimately end up in the 2012 NFL Draft order? Here’s our best attempt to answer that question.

First, the current order:

1. Indianapolis Colts: 2-13
2. St. Louis Rams: 2-13
3. Minnesota Vikings: 3-12
4. Jacksonville Jaguars: 4-11
5. Cleveland Browns: 4-11
6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 4-11
7. Washington Redskins: 5-10
8. Miami Dolphins: 5-10
9. Carolina Panthers: 6-9
10. Buffalo Bills: 6-9
11. Kansas City Chiefs: 6-9

The Redskins are out of contention for the top three picks. However, if things break right, the Redskins could surge to as high as No. 4. Why? Strength of schedule, which is the first tiebreaker. Here is the current strength of schedule of the teams near the Redskins:

• Tampa Bay: 55.1 percent
• Cleveland: 53 percent
• Buffalo: 51.7 percent
• Kansas City: 51.6 percent
• Miami: 51.4 percent
• Carolina: 50.8 percent
• Jacksonville: 50.4 percent
• Washington: 46.9 percent

The Redskins are far and away the worst of that group, which means that if they lose and the Jaguars, Browns and Buccaneers all win, the Redskins would likely vault up to No. 4. It also means that if the Redskins win, the worse they would likely finish is No. 8 if the Dolphins win.

Here are the Week 17 matchups worth watching.

• Redskins at. Eagles (7-8)
• Buccaneers at Falcons (9-5)
• Jaguars vs. Colts (2-13)
• Browns vs. Steelers (11-4)
• Dolphins vs. Jets (8-7)

For more 2012 NFL Draft order scenarios, visit this StoryStream.

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Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis, listed as questionable throughout the week for his team’s home tilt against the San Francisco 49ers, will start Sunday, according to a report from the NFL Network’s Jason LaCanfora:

Davis was seen in a walking boot as recently as Monday, and was limited in practice on Friday, but it appears the ankle injury he suffered in the brutal loss to the Buffalo Bills last week will not keep him from starting Sunday afternoon. It’s a good thing too, because Redskins quarterback John Beck will need all the help he can get against San Francisco’s top-ranked defense.

For more on the Washington Redskins, check out SB Nation’s Washington Redskins blog Hogs Haven. For more on the Redskins vs. 49ers showdown, visit this StoryStream. For more on the 49ers, visit SB Nation’s 49ers blog Niners Nation and SB Nation Bay Area.

By Mike Prada

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Nov 4, 2011 – The Washington Redskins will square off against the red-hot San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, and there’s plenty of heat on everyone coming into the game. In particular, there’s a lot of people who are not happy with the play-calling of offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan. To discuss that issue and more, SB Nation D.C.’s Daniel Shiferaw joined John Aaron on CSN Washington’s “Lunchbox Live.”

Aaron and Shiferaw discussed Kyle Shanahan’s future, the 10 sacks that John Beck took in the 23-0 loss to the Buffalo Bills last Sunday and which people are to blame for the Redskins’ woes. Video of the complete six-minute show is embeded right here.

For more on the Washington Redskins, visit CSN Washington’s Redskins page and check out SB Nation’s Washington Redskins blog Hogs Haven. For more on the Redskins vs. 49ers showdown, visit this StoryStream. For more on the 49ers, visit SB Nation’s 49ers blog Niners Nation and SB Nation Bay Area.

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