NFL Draft Day 2 Open Thread
by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 6:19 AM PDT
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The Chargers have seven picks today! Should be very exciting. We're getting this started early, so put in the comments who you think the Chargers are still eyeing.
Wonko won the Mock Draft League, so congrats to him. He will be getting a customized Chargers t-shirt.
For a rundown of which teams picked which players on day one, visit Mocking The Draft.
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NFL Network’s hip-hop draft intro is hilarious. The kid rapping sounds like he’s 14.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:01 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm in tha house
And, man, it’s early.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:01 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There's one!
Come to brag about your victory?
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least
I wasn’t asked to predict the Raiders draft. What I did was basic addition compared to that form of calculus.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love all the talk about the Raiders using a 2nd round pick on a safety that was expected to go undrafted.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the craziest picks I've ever seen
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I realize it's 7am on the west coast
I’ll just be posting the picks here in the comments until someone else shows up.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:01 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This open thread is being held in honor of Bea Arthur
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:03 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Starbucks' sweetened green tea isn't very sweet
and that concludes my Peter King impersonation
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What are the chances that Duke Robinson will be on the board when the Chargers pick?
by Steve (Grey Suit) on Apr 26, 2009 7:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good I think
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
50/50?
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope he is there
then they can take Johnson or Foster in the fourth.
by Steve (Grey Suit) on Apr 26, 2009 7:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jets trading up already
Who do they want? Shonn Greene?
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jets give up 4th and 7th to move up in the 3rd. Wow
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Called it
Damn, I wanted him as a Charger
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wonko and Grey Suit
thoughts on the English pick after sleeping on it?
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The same thing I last said about it yesterday
The Merriman/English/Phillips rotation needs to be a force in 2009. This year is a key year for the Chargers (although, with the way the rest of the division is going we may make the playoffs for as long as Rivers is our QB) and drafting a guy to replace Phillips or Merriman is not what the team needs to win a Super Bowl (and that is what its all about right?). Another key will be finding at least one major contributor to the 2009 team from the next 4 picks as well as 1-2 future contributors.
However, I still think this pick shows an organizational weakness for understanding what other teams will do and the ability to trade down when you should. It’s not the worst weakness to have as long as you can still identify and develop talented players that will help your team win ball games.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
With they would have gone with an OT
But I can live with the pick.
by Steve (Grey Suit) on Apr 26, 2009 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best draft so far
Has to be New England: Chung, Butler, Brace and Volmer (OT)
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mel Kiper was a little critical
New England doesn’t address linebacker need
Normally the New England Patriots are praised for their selections and moves on draft day, but despite having four second-round picks, the Patriots didn’t select an outside linebacker when the team sorely needs one. They had an opportunity to select Clay Matthews in the first round, but traded out of the spot and then never addressed the position. In the second round, they also passed on Connor Barwin, Clint Sintim and Cody Brown. Those are some pretty good prospects who might have helped the Patriots’ aging corps of ’backers. Also, I was very surprised the team passed on running back Donald Brown, who could have been an excellent fit in this offense.
But, I think they did a pretty good job building depth. I also think that they like the LBs they brought in through the draft last year and their coaching will build those guys up. So, I think Mel Kiper is getting too much into this draft and forgetting about the good picks (Crable, Ruud) they made last year.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts exactly
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two Hawkeyes in a row
Nice….
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:16 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chiefs on the clock
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What reach is coming now?
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chiefs select Alex McGee, DE, Purdue
Looks like a 3-4 DE
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Herm Edwards sounding a little shell shocked
“3 running backs, people say 3 running backs, you’re one hit away from being down to two running backs. So 3 running backs..2 young guys… you got an older runningback… you’re in good shape.”
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yikes
I’m kinda glad I’m not listening to Herm. I love his press conferences, but he sounds like he’s having a rough go of it.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His (obviously prepared remarks) about the draft making apple pie were nice
But, yeah, he stumbles a bit. He’s got potential. Needs to get coached up a little. Maybe force him the lose at something before going on air to get in the press conference frame of mind.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Larry English press conference at 1:30pm PST
on Chargers.com
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FYI. Due to ongoing repairs to a ruptured storm drain, Mini Camp on May 1-3 will be closed to the public.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN poll they are putting on screen
74% of poll voters say the Chargers will win the AFC West. That is a large percentage, don’t you think? Any other conference that could be like that?
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NFC West?
Unless Hasselbeck comes back great and Mora Jr. learns how to coach
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
There goes the best remaining DE prospect.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was our pick
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess
I’m hoping for Rashad Johnson now.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If this draft turns out well, I’m going to start making WWAJD (what would AJ do?) bracelets.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still terrified about what will happen if Jamal gets hurt
And I’ve had this thought for at least the last 5 drafts. I can’t believe A.J. isn’t terrified by this as well.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto
Especially with his knees in the shape they’re in.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody here worried
That they might get drafted by the Raiders here?
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SI.com has given each prospect a grade, between 1 and 5 (with 5 being the best)
It helps to identify reaches and good picks. Here are the grades of the picks today:
Greene – 3.88
Fletcher – 3.40
Magee – 3.81
Gilbert – 3.97
Williams – 2.96
Yeah….the Cowboys may have reached on that first pick.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
McShay on ESPN has a 30-100 scale
Greene – 79
Fletcher – 32
Magee – 74
Gilbert – 80
Williams – 37
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Raiders take a 6th round talent in the 3rd
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
166th ranked by McShay
218th by DraftCountdown
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back to Back
Jags picks. More OTs?
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha
Definitely
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No one wants TEs
They are piling up on Mel Kiper and Todd McShay’s best available.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mayock too
His top 3 available are all TEs
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the Browns and Chiefs need one the most
and don’t have any picks left in this round.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rex Ryan
Making it sound like Sanchez will be starting week 1
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
I have the 4th pick in my keeper league’s rookie draft and my QBs are Hasselbeck and Tarvaris Jackson, so I’m looking at Stafford or Sanchez with that pick. It’s gonna be a tough decision.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Niners grab Coffee
The run on running backs has begun
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3 picks untils ours
And 4 guys left on my 3rd round possibilities list
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NE just turned 3rd rounder into 2nd rounder next year
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't talk with your mouth full roid freak!
God stop playing that commercial ESPN.
by Natrone Bomb on Apr 26, 2009 7:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pick Cam is live
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
1 pick to go
I’m getting excited about getting Rashad Johnson. Too bad I have no idea what A.J. will do. I might be getting excited for nothing.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chargers on the clock
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Louis Vasquez
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
59 Grade out of 100
yikes
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
140th ranked player on DraftCountdown
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SI.com 3.80
Highest grade since Michael Johnson to Cincy
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here we go
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 7:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chargers select Louis Vazquez (who?), OT, Texas Tech
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 7:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's interesting
That Jimmy Raye talked about him as a run blocker when he was in a big time passing offense. That alone makes him intriguing. But, again, why didn’t other people see that ability as being 3rd round talent?
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:03 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NFL Net is calling him a Guard
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 8:03 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there there anyone not calling him that?
That would be more interesting.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meant to be a reply to post above
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I missed that
He’s a guard. Don’t know why anyone would think he’s a tackle. They even talked about him competing with Forney and Clark (who they specifically mentioned as a guard for that discussion) on Pick Cam.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's my fault
I was a little quick to put OT when they said “offensive lineman”
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotcha
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SI.com has him as a guard
Maybe he’s meant as a backup plan for Forney?
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BIOGRAPHY: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors since his sophomore campaign.
POSITIVES: Mammoth blocker with a good amount of upside potential. Quickly gets off the line, keeps his feet moving, and turns defenders from the action. Blocks with good lean, stout at the point, and anchors in pass protection. Quickly gets his hands up, fights throughout the action, and works to annihilate defenders. Displays good blocking vision, and works well with teammates.
NEGATIVES: Not a natural knee Bender. Marginal skills blocking in motion.
ANALYSIS: Vasquez is a powerful wide-bodied blocker with the ability to play in a number of systems at the next level. He has next-level size, and once Vasquez gets acclimated to playing in an NFL offense, he should quickly find a spot with the first team.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like it
Sounds like a good fit for us. Someone to compete with Clary.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
From ESPN
Overall Football Traits
Production 2 Vasquez appears in five games as a true freshman during the 2005 season. He makes 23 consecutive starts during the 2006 and 2007 season. Vasquez appears and starts in 10 out 12 games during his senior campaign in 2008. Earns All-Big 12 honorable mention during the 2006 season. Vasquez earns a first team All-Big 12 selection during his junior season and second team All-Big 12 honors this past fall.
Height-Weight-Speed 3 Possesses good height and excellent bulk for the position but marginal top-end speed.
Durability 3 Slight durability concern after missing the Nevada and UMass contests this past fall due to a sprained left ankle.
Character 2 Majoring in general studies. Also no off-the-field issues we are currently aware of.
Offensive Guard specific Traits
Strength/Toughness 1 Mean and relentless. Outstanding upper body strength and flashes the ability to knock defenders off balance with punch.
Agility 3 Doesn’t show great body control, appears stiff and takes too long to change directions when gets into space. Adequate lateral mobility.
Awareness 2 Keeps head up and does a good job of recognizing blitzes. Flashes good patience when no one comes to him and difficult to beat when doesn’t over commit with first step. Vocal at the line and appears to communicate with tackle and center well.
Pass Protection 2 Gets excellent hand placement and rarely loses a battle once locked on. Plays with a wide base and though could sink hips a little more rarely gives ground to bull rushers. Makes up for lack of ideal foot speed with balance and sound footwork. Ducks head on occasion (see first quarter of the 208 Oklahoma State game) and vulnerable to push/pull moves when does.
Run Blocking 3 Gets into sound position and flashes the ability to drive defenders but primarily lined up in two-point stance at Texas Tech and tends to stand up coming out of stance when puts hand on the ground. (see first quarter of 2008 Oklahoma State game) Though lacks elite range and going to have problems getting around the corner if asked to pull does a good job of opening hips and quick enough to get around center when asked to trap. Takes adequate angles to downfield blocks and can cut off linebackers but has problems adjusting to moving targets in space.
Trait Scale
1 = Exceptional 2 = Above average 3 = Average 4 = Below average 5 = Marginal
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kiper
Calls him a pass blocking guard as they show film of him on ESPN
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup
Seems like someone to compete with Forney. Good call I guess, if Forney turned out to be terrible (or hurt) it would kill our o-line.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the pick
It works. It just rubs me the wrong way that a few places see him as a 4th-5th rounder, but obviously SI.com had him higher than that so other teams probably did as well.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Herm likes his size
“You can’t coach size”
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish they would have gone with Robinson
but then again I didnt see any of his work outs, or interview him or put in 1:1,000,000 of the reasearch the Chargers did.
by Steve (Grey Suit) on Apr 26, 2009 8:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How did Derrick Williams last until the 3rd?
He was great at PSU
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Because
He’s not 6 ft tall and he didn’t run an awesome 40.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN Scuots (which I had been calling McShay)
Had him with a (slightly) higher grade than Robiskie.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
Would’ve made much more sense to me up there.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Potential to be Steve Smith
That guy plays with passion.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's only one
Steve Smith
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only 29 picks to go
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Pothead to New England.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
For the gamers
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nice
Wrong number though. He’ll probably be 53.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless he invests
some of those millions in Tim Dobbins.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gonna have to do something about that position also. He’s an OLB now.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramses
goes to replace Plaxico
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Most interesting prospect in the draft
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Him and Pat White I guess.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pat White
to the Dolphins was great. I hope they start him.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giants fans seemed to like it
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Mel Kiper just called SDSU a major college program when talking about Barden’s competition.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard that as well
It made me feel warm inside.
by Steve (Grey Suit) on Apr 26, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giants draft looks good
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That it does
Toomer is done. Nicks/Barden/Smith/Hixon is deadly
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have
Sinorice Moss too.
And all their RBs.
And they drafted a good tackle in Beatty. And addressed their OLB need with Sintim.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good God
I think they still have a hole at safety
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Colts draft looks pretty good
Filled two big needs at HB and DT with solid players
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Patrick Turner to the Dolphins
Go Trojans!
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 8:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
McShay
is criticizing the Dolphins for that pick and Kiper agrees. “6th or 7th round pick” “Didn’t succeed with Mark Sanchez at QB”
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damian Williams
became Sanchez’s guy. He can still catch the ball, though.
"I bleed powder blue." - Antonio Gates
by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting conversation after the Turner pick
Edwards talking about how these are guys that fill a role won’t be asked to be starters. Kiper talks about missed opportunities in the 3rd as teams reach. He doesn’t recall a draft with so many 3rd round reaches. They bring up that this used to be “Day 1” when you talked about Day 1 a few years ago.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love how GMs are talked about like they’re children.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with Kiper
I think you want to get guys in the 3rd that you see as projects, but will become a starter down the line. Or, if you’re a bottom dweller, you are looking for a guy who can start at a position now and still has room to develop.
The 4th round is where you can start to look for role players if that is worth more than looking at a guy that could be a future starter.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Switched to ESPN
and that steroid-guy commercial made me regret my decision
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's what the one comment earlier was about.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
by Natrone Bomb
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey
A TE!
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No safeties taken this round
good sign or bad sign?
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think there's such a huge dropoff after Chung, Delmas and Moore
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Johnson
was right with those guys. My understanding is the knock on him is being small. But still, it’s been a while since one of those guys was drafted. I think it’s more that the next crop (Bruton, Hamlin, etc) are so similar that teams are waiting for one to go before worrying that one of those guy won’t be there.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another "reach"
by the Falcons. Must be driving Mel nuts.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NE already has three 2nd rounders next year
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dicks
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So one came from Seattle for a 3rd this year
Where’d the other come from? Trading down? I forgot.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just traded the 3rd they got from Seattle
to Tennessee for a 2nd next year. I’m not sure if they also got Tennessee’s third this year or not.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NE is robbing everyone blind
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh wait
It was Jax that they traded their 3rd for a future 2nd.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're playing a different game
It seems like every year they get twice as many picks, high picks too, than everyone else.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NE that is, not Jax
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They've had 5 picks
in the first 3 rounds and still picked up those 2 2nds. Insane.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Screw them for bitching about picking lower than the Chargers
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
21 to go
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 8:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnson
To AZ. Lets see if the safeties start getting picked up.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 8:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Eisen
“We’ve reached the compensatory part of the 3rd round, which means the Patriots cannot trade the pick!”
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They said that on ESPN too
about 15 minutes ago.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW, Wonko
I’ll be contacting you by e-mail today or tomorrow to figure out what you want on your shirt. I’ll share the details with you in the e-mail.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Only 1 TE left
For the Chiefs and Browns to fight over.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Watching Rashad Johnson film
:(
I want him.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay
4th round now. 12 picks to go.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nate Davis is way better than McGee
I don’t see how Davis is any worse prospect than Josh Freeman except of his learning disability.
I'm just waiting for next year and excited about the draft.
by bringbackbuddytrees on Apr 26, 2009 9:16 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't Davis short?
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was small too (but in the weight department)
He’s over 6’1 and 220.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Freeman
6’5 248
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just saw 6'2", 217
Not bad. Major difference in competition between McGee and Davis
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think
There is that much difference between all the remaining QBs. It just depends on what a team likes. For the most part the Cowboys are drafting a backup anyway.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stafford interview on NFL Network
Had one dollar in his wallet yesterday. Now has zero. Spent the dollar in the airport. Ridiculous.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He could walk into any bank in America and get a loan.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He could buy any bank in America
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chiefs
We don’t need no stinking Tight Ends!
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YAY!
Wahington is decent in coverage but can’t tackle to save his life.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was OSU's nickel back
and has off-the-field issues.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait
What the?
Chiefs picked somebody in the 4th that could have been a 3rd rounder. A value pick? By an AFC West team? Unheard of.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Travis Beckum
Looks like a star to me.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Too short
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
God
he’s 6’3. He looks like 5’11 out there.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
He’s very big, but moves like a small WR. Looks almost Gates-ish. What a weapon. Giants are killing it.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not buying it
Plus he was hurt a lot last year. But, if he gets past that, he could be solid. But, I think the size is a factor in that.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Browns
We don’t need no stinking Tight Ends!
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Id like to see Chip Vaughn at SS
I'm just waiting for next year and excited about the draft.
by bringbackbuddytrees on Apr 26, 2009 9:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Vaughn seems alright
But he his rated too highly. A.J. Smith won’t draft him. I’m also thinking that none of the safeties left could beat our Hart or Oliver.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least not in 2009
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe this is the year that Oliver figures it out
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SI.com has him as the second best Safety available
after Merrill Johnson
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
same with ESPN Scouts Inc
same with DraftCountdown
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
except the Merrill Johnson part
I meant they have him as the best available.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Merrill Johnson
doesn’t make the top 250 of either of those lists.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This may be why
POSITIVES: Undersized college linebacker who projects to safety at the next level. Fluid moving to the sidelines, quickly diagnoses the action, and shows skill in run defense. Covers a good amount of area on the field and gives effort.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a risky position change
Sounds like a 7th rounder or UDFA
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They project him in the 2nd for some reason
But I agree with you. I think they see him as a Thomas Davis-like player.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davis was the opposite
College safety that had to convert to LB.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
less risky
A few players have done that.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mel Kiper has him
as the 3rd best safety available.
Rebel.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which Clinton? I want a box hitter to pair w Weddle
I'm just waiting for next year and excited about the draft.
by bringbackbuddytrees on Apr 26, 2009 9:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
5 to go
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting NFL Rumor via SI.com
I’ve had two NFL sources tell me there’s no truth to the National Football Post report that Matt Cassel has signed a $36 million contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs. One of the sources said not only has there been no deal reached, but there have been no substantive talks between the Chiefs and David Dunn, the agent for Cassel, for a new contract. I noted with some interest at the NFL meetings less than a month ago that Dunn was frustrated that the Chiefs apparently planned to allow Cassel to play the season at his one-year tender of $14.65 million. And the two sources I’ve spoken to say nothing has changed, that there is not a new deal with the Chiefs’ quarterback of the future in place.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping for Jason Phillips and Andre Brown
out of two of these picks.
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Apr 26, 2009 9:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
I really don’t like Andre Brown. He’s way too hesitant of a runner. Seems like the type of guy that will struggle with consistency.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
crisis averted
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've heard some rumors
That the Chargers were interested in McKillops as an ILB.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brown is gone
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ANdre I dont to invoke his name
But I see him as Ronnie Brownish
I'm just waiting for next year and excited about the draft.
by bringbackbuddytrees on Apr 26, 2009 9:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ronnie Brown is overrated
Look at his numbers. He’s an unimpressive running back. The wildcat saved him because his throwing abilities made him a weapon
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was awesome
in 2007 pre-injury. I think 2009 will be a big year for him as he is healthier.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pick cam is up
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Already got the pick wrong
Said it was 112 when it’s 113.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leroy Hill is now a FA
Seahawks withdrew their franchise tag after drafting Curry. Can he play 3-4 ILB?
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Apr 26, 2009 9:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure! Why not?
Great news. Hope we grab him.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a pass rushing specialist
Read into that as you want.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone going to be unhappy if we grab Ian Johnson here?
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It fits the "too early" profile.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I keep forgetting about Johnson
I’m a diehard Boise hater (work at U of Idaho), but I’m a big believer in shaynes’ effective 40 list from a few weeks ago. Johnson in the 5th sounds great.
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Apr 26, 2009 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
only problem
was he wan’t even the best on his team last year.
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Apr 26, 2009 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we're up in 2 minutes
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
javon ringer?
I'm just waiting for next year and excited about the draft.
by bringbackbuddytrees on Apr 26, 2009 9:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd like that
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Houston's pick is in
We are effectively up.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chargers on the clock
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Vaughn Martin
DL, Western Ontario?
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't I mention him earlier this week?
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup, I did
Vaughn Martin/DT/Western University: Only on rare occasions does a college player from Canada catch the fancy of NFL decision makers, and that’s exactly what Vaughn Martin has done. Five teams went to London, Ontario, to watch Martin work out on the second Saturday in March. The 327-pound defender put on a show, running as fast as 5.07 in the 40 after completing 31 reps on the bench.
Martin has the size and strength to be used at nose tackle or middle guard. The Indianapolis Colts, San Diego Chargers and Carolina Panthers not only attended Martin’s workout, but also brought him to the states for an official visit.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not in either top 250 I'm following
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its a solid pick I think
but he will be a bit of a project.
by Steve (Grey Suit) on Apr 26, 2009 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like position
I'm just waiting for next year and excited about the draft.
by bringbackbuddytrees on Apr 26, 2009 9:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nose Tackle, maybe a temporary replacement for Igor
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's apparently what they told him
When the Chargers called him
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It sounds good
Just another add place to pick the guy. They better be right about these guys.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm waiting to see video on him
I’m excited
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good luck with that
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like you need more luck
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That didn't work
He looks nasty.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
reminds me of igor pick
aj likes late risers
I'm just waiting for next year and excited about the draft.
by bringbackbuddytrees on Apr 26, 2009 10:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
aj seems to trying to one up
beathard on obscurity, ray etheride blind in one eye
I'm just waiting for next year and excited about the draft.
by bringbackbuddytrees on Apr 26, 2009 10:01 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Len Pasquarelli from espn.com wrote an article about him:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft09/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=4094929
LT Fan 4 Life
by sdpads24 on Apr 26, 2009 10:01 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A high school standout, Martin was recruited by several programs in the States, and signed a letter of intent to Michigan State in 2006. He failed to qualify at MSU, not because of poor grades, but because of a transcript problem with a class he had taken in ninth grade. Martin returned home, then attended the Milford Academy prep school for a year, and eventually enrolled at Western Ontario.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Despite his failure to qualify academically at Michigan State, Martin is well-spoken and thoughtful. His intelligence is evidenced by his score of 38 on the Wonderlic test.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's an underclassmen
And the NFL told him that he should consider declaring. According to the video. Of course, he’s already 22.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:05 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
There go some safeties
Vaughn and Bruton
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"we can go metric if we wanted to on Vaughn Martin"
Could you, Trey Wingo? Could you really?
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Vaughn Martin broke SI's Draft Tracker
They’re still stuck on pick 112.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i think chargers need slot
too bad mike thomas is gone. w o parker or welker. too many tall slow wr. someone besides gates to make 3rd down. after rb.
I'm just waiting for next year and excited about the draft.
by bringbackbuddytrees on Apr 26, 2009 10:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Vince Jackson
was awesome at getting 1st downs last year. The Chargers are invested in Buster Davis being the slot receiver.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next 2 picks
One of them has to be RB you would think. Other options are probably S or ILB (although we have a lot of bodies there). Anything else would have some ’splaining to do.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
10 picks away
then two in a row
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll ask again
Anybody here worried about the Raiders drafting them?
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
whoa
Another value pick. Louis Murphy. Another speedy receiver, but at a point that it makes sense.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
Too bad they have holes besides receiver that need to be filled.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, also forgetting about Cedric Peerman
him and Jason Phillips with the comps. I like those picks, which means they have no chance of happening.
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Apr 26, 2009 10:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You want Phillips for the inside?
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats his position
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SI has him as OLB
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they messed up
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, between him and Burnett
there’ll be at least one guy who can upgrade the position.
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Apr 26, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phillips wouldn't be an upgrade
He might be a 3rd down LB.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of like
When Wilhelm would come in on third down back in the day.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the sorriest cb in the league got traded
At least Al Davis is running my teams drafts.
by bringbackbuddytrees on Apr 26, 2009 10:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ellis Hobbs to Eagles for two 5th round picks
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Eagles are being forced to trade Sheldon Brown
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giants grabbed Andre Brown
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone like Marcus Freeman as an ILB
He reminds me of Donnie Edwards a little bit
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OSU LBs suck
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wheres pick cam
At least Al Davis isn't running my team's drafts.
by bringbackbuddytrees on Apr 26, 2009 10:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
theres movement
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hear NFL Network
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its been like that since the last pick
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that some kind of infringement?
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More like marketing
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Broncos on the clock
then Chargers. Where’s pick cam?
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SI’s draft still broken by Vaughn Martin selection
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay we're up
Denver has picked… somebody
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seth Olsen, OT, Iowa
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How's pick cam going to handle this?
They’ve got to call two guys.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tyronne Green, C/G
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
another offensive lineman
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by sdpads24 on Apr 26, 2009 10:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No exciting picks yet. All linemen
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that is exciting :-P
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another Value pick
AFC West back on track.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3rd best guard in the draft
in the 4th round. Not bad
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and he can play C
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NFL.com and Charger.com
show him as a NT for no good reason.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh
Tyronne can’t work a phone
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2nd pick is Gattrell Johnson
I like him
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Big, strong boy.
We may have been able to get him in the 5th round though.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
RBs are kind of going in no particular order
based on outsider rankings. So who knows how long he’d be there.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remembered somebody liking him
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I only saw one game
A bowl game against….ummm….somebody. Johnson was a beast. Like a shorter version of Stephen Jackson
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fresno State
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what happened to big school players AJ?
At least Al Davis isn't running my team's drafts.
by bringbackbuddytrees on Apr 26, 2009 10:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I remember watching him against sdsu
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by sdpads24 on Apr 26, 2009 10:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
is he a fullback?
At least Al Davis isn't running my team's drafts.
by bringbackbuddytrees on Apr 26, 2009 10:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not a RB
with a 4.7 40
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Apr 26, 2009 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes he is
he’s never played FB as far as i know
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should say he's not an effective RB going forward
with a 4.7
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Apr 26, 2009 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just watch some video on the kid
Just go to youtube and type in his name. He’s not going to break 80 yard runs, but his power and initial burst is what matters.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
cut your hair hippie
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson with Joey Porter
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Great video profile of Gartrell Johnson
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 10:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay
off to Petco. Need to pick up somebody.
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by Wonko on Apr 26, 2009 11:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting draft so far
None of the picks have addressed the supposed needs at Tackle, Safety, and ILB
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 11:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, Cedric Peerman or Jamon Meredith
since a “RB” was already drafted, Meredith.
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Apr 26, 2009 11:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chargers on the clock
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 11:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brandon Hughes
Oregon State, Cornerback. Odd pick
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brandon Hughes, CB, Oregon State
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 11:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Does this pick mean something?
Why pick up another CB (we have 4 or 5 that we like already) unless you’re planning on trying to move one of them to safety?
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
on the draft cam
They said he’s purely a corner, best at man to man
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Guess is that Cason is moving ro SS
by Steve (Grey Suit) on Apr 26, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Considering we already have Jammer, Cromartie, Cason, Gordon, Tribble and Oliver….the only way this pick makes sense to me is if Cason (or may Jammer?) is moving to safety.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe Jammer*
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Acee says
Hughes (5-10, 182) is undersized and lacks great hands. A four-year starter who moved from receiver to corner as a freshman, he is probably hoped to be a nickel corner down the line.
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So many solid players out there left and we select another no name
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by sdpads24 on Apr 26, 2009 11:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and I'm back
11 picks until our 6th rounder is up. Seems like it’s been forever since the last pick.
The Celtics/Bulls game is incredible
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 1:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
8 more picks now
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seahawks take Mike Teel
He’s terrible. Tons of potential though.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 1:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pick Cam
looks different. Press Conference?
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah yes
Larry English presser in 10 minutes. I guess 6th and 7th round picks will not be announced on pick cam
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna watch it then switch to the Padre game
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cary Harris to Buffalo
That’s TEN Trojans
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 1:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got home.
Someone please tell me we got something decent.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 26, 2009 1:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nope?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 26, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check the home page to see all the picks we got today
one physical freak DT from canada
a big, powerful, slow RB
a couple of offensive guards/centers
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still looking for a S, LB, OT
Although the corner we picked up could be a sign that we’re moving Cason or Jammer to safety.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So basically
We continued the trend of picking players that play positions that we already have surpluses at?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 26, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Peerman
Did anyone see him lasting to the 6th? Good pickup by Baltimore, I think.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 1:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed
he’s got a real chance to play this year, too. I’ll go out on a limb and say he’s the most successful rookie RB this season.
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Apr 26, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll be 3rd string probably
Behind McGahee and Rice
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
to start out, yes
and there’s McClain too. Watch him get some time to start, and end up great, chris johnson/steve slaton-ish
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Apr 26, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those are three guys that I don't think there's faith in as a full-time back
and Peerman has a chance to be that, possibly supplanting all 3. Equally injury-prone as McGahee, not just a goal-liner like McClain, not a small scattish like Rice. Maybe a perfect combination of the three.
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Apr 26, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the clock
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 1:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YES!
Kevin Ellison from SC
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a Safety, by the way
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess that's our safety
The CB pick looks dumb now
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A safety! A safety! My Kingdom for a safety!
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 26, 2009 1:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sooo
One more pick?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 26, 2009 1:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Larry English press conference is live
He’s big, seems pretty cool
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let us know what he says
I’ll keep you updated on the Padres. 2-0 Friars after 2.5
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 26, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just fluff so far. Excited to be here, excited to play with Shawne and Shaun and learn from Rivera
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very anxious to play, wants to contribute, one of his favorite players was Lawrence Taylor
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shawne Merriman
has been tweeting that he likes the English pick…
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 26, 2009 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
7th round/talk to his agent now for a FA contract
Ian Johnson
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Apr 26, 2009 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
get this man on the phone now!!!
I would love Ian Johnson as a UDFA
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Apr 26, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoping
We sign UFAs with Russell Allen and/or Boudreaux
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 26, 2009 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Allen gets nabbed by the Pats in the 7th
by Steve (Grey Suit) on Apr 26, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not yet
I’m hoping the chargers mine SDSU for the UDFAs. I like Allen, the SS, and Lance Louis the big guard
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Apr 26, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and there goes Louis
246 to da Bears
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Apr 26, 2009 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
where can you see the English press conference?
I can’t find it.
by Schwing on Apr 26, 2009 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Norv's up there now
http://www.chargers.com/team/draft-2009.html
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 more picks then our last one
And thank goodness, I need to go outside!
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Peavy blew it.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 26, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I saw
Sad
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our last pick
coming up in a bit.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 26, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
On the clock
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 26, 2009 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What about Jennings?
His size and speed make him a good project RB
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Demetrius Byrd, WR from LSU
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YES!
Love that pick. Glad they took him. Big, strong WR with great hands.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 26, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this was the guy in the car accident from last week.
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Apr 26, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2009-04-20-byrd-accident_N.htm
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Byrd, Demetrius WR 6’0" 199 LSU
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 26, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just gonna watch draft cam
John Spanos is gonna talk about Ellison and Byrd, THEN I’m going outside
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by matthewverygood on Apr 26, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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