Washington's #7 Possibilities
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In this episode of The Kevin Sheehan Show, Kevin reflects on his recent trip to Annapolis for his dog Lainey’s CCL surgery, sharing emotional stories about her and the high cost of veterinary care—$8,000—highlighting the lack of pet insurance for bulldogs. He then transitions into a deep dive on the upcoming NFL Draft, focusing on Washington’s #7 pick and the uncertainty surrounding potential selections like Jeremiah Love, Carnell Tate, and Sonny Stiles. Kevin and Tommy debate whether the team should trade back for more picks or take a top-tier player at seven, emphasizing the urgency to help quarterback Jaden Daniels succeed. They also revisit Washington’s draft history, naming Russ Grimm (1981) as the best pick for value and Heath Shuler (1994) as the worst, while humorously recounting the franchise’s bizarre 1946 draft of Cal Rossi twice. The episode closes with a lighthearted look at ESPN’s new Jeopardy-style sports trivia show, with Kevin revealing a clue writer from his own building.
Washington’s #7 pick in the NFL Draft is a high-stakes decision with no clear consensus on the best player.
Kevin strongly believes the team should draft for immediate impact, especially to support Jaden Daniels, and is skeptical of trading back.
Russ Grimm (1981) is considered the best draft pick in franchise history for his Hall of Fame career and value.
Heath Shuler (1994) remains the worst pick due to his inability to play at the NFL level despite being selected #3 overall.
The team’s 2008 draft is widely regarded as the worst in franchise history, producing no significant contributors.
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Kevin’s Dog Lainey and the Cost of Veterinary Care
“I mean, I think because people will do anything for their pets... Whatever, whatever the number is.”
The 1981 Draft: Washington’s Greatest Draft in History
“I think Russ Grimm, and there are a lot of choices. But I think for the value, Russ Grimm is the best draft pick in franchise history.”
The 1994 Draft: Heath Shuler and the Worst Pick Ever
“Heath Shuler started in total in the NFL, 22 games over four short seasons, 13 here in Washington, and he started nine games with the New Orleans Saints.”
Washington’s 2008 Draft: A Complete Collapse
Kevin and Tommy review the 2008 draft, calling it the worst in franchise history. They note that none of the 10 picks became significant contributors, with Fred Davis and Devin Thomas being the most notable failures.
The 2026 NFL Draft: Washington’s #7 Pick and Player Analysis
“I think the chances of them getting somebody who can help them this year are right there at seven.”
“I think Russ Grimm, and there are a lot of choices. But I think for the value, Russ Grimm is the best draft pick in franchise history.”
“Heath Shuler started in total in the NFL, 22 games over four short seasons, 13 here in Washington, and he started nine games with the New Orleans Saints.”
“I mean, I think because people will do anything for their pets... Whatever, whatever the number is.”
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Guest
Lainey
person
Kevin Sheehan
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Tommy Sear
person
Russ Grimm
person
Jaden Daniels
person
Heath Shuler
person
Jeremiah Love
person
Carnell Tate
person
Sonny Stiles
person
Cal Rossi
person
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