Indeed.

Good family line to come from!


We now how the linebacking corps with the girliest hair though!

With the family connection now in Houston, I thought he'd have gone to the Texans at 15 but they went for his buddy, Cushing.

FWIW I like what I've read on Matthews and think he'll do well in Green Bay.

Hopefully he will.

I really like the Larry English pick for you guys. He's a great talent. Slight reach considering most thought he could fall to low first round or to us in the second.

Maybe no more Shawne "Nandrolone" Merriman in San Diego?

The more I think about it, the more I like the pick. We were cr*p against the pass last year, really sh*t. The main reason, with hindsight, was the lack of pressure on the QB. Rivera changed it up a bit after he came in, but it was still below average. Yes, Merriman was out and he's back next year, but if he goes down again we'd be screwed. Shaun Phillips was seemingly immune from critisism last year, even though he was shown up for playing on Merrimans reputation a little bit, I do still rate him highly though. Alot of people balmed the secondary, but Jammer and Cromartie are talented, and Weddle is a good safety. Clinton Hart is gash, but that doesn't make the whole unit the 31st against the pass in the league. It was the pressure, or lack of it. Hopefully English will help out with that. If we get him and Merriman tearing it up, with Phillips back up to a decent level of play, our defence will be back.

In 2 years, Merriman will not be a Charger. They want to tie up Rivers and Gates first, plus Merriman will want Haynesworth money. If they could get away with the kind of contract Harrison is on we'd have a chance, but he'll want more.

If anyone wonders why the Chargers have been so dominant in the AFC West, look at the other teams drafts. Christ almighty, Xanders and McDaniels have played a blinder in Denver. Giving up next years first for Alphonso Smith? Moreno has talent, granted, but they have another 46 running backs on their roster [size=50(that's an exagerration)[/size. The Chiefs take Jackson at 3? We discussed him earlier being a good fit on paper at either SD or Green Bay, but no 3? With Curry on the board? Crikey. I thought Pioli was a genius? And Al Davis is Al Davis. Long live the king and all that.

I really like Green Bays draft. Raji is a beast. Matthews is a good player with great potential & Lang is a player I had my eye on for the Chargers!!

I thought so. Yeah, Clay has girlie hair. I wonder if he uses Head and Shoulders or Timotei ?

The team I think had one of the best drafts is actually the Bengals, Andre Smith can be a very good tackle, Rey Mauluaga is a steal in the 2nd round and if he lives up to his potential Michael Johnson could be a steal in the 3rd round, especially as home experts had good ol' Al Davis taking him in the 1st round.

I'd agree with everything you said about the Chargers last year.

I despise the big baby Rivers and Nandrolone Merriman but they are both great players.



I like your draft. English in round one and Byrd in round seven in particular are excellent picks.

That was a horrible trade by Denver.



They gave up there own first round pick which could potentially be in the top five for a corner who isn't even that good.

Ayers doesn't fit the system they have.





Exactly. Moreno is a great back and I really rate him highly but he was a bad choice at 12. They could have got him at 18 or later. They don't need an elite back to run the system especially when they have major needs on defence.



Yeah. 3 is ridiculously high for somebody who might not have that great of an impact. Raji would have even been better for the 3-4 than Jackson. Curry should have been the pick though with Jackson falling to us, Denver or you guys.

The more people spread their wings, the more it seems like Belicheat is the only genius in New England.

Mangini
Pioli
McDaniels



Hopefully we've gone most of the way to sorting out our 3-4. Nice NT and OLB to start, along with CB depth.

We've sorted our line out also. Lang can play RT or any guard spot and Meredith, my favourite selection, can possibly be our starting LT this season or next.

Lets wait a couple of seasons before putting Pioli and McDaniels in the same boat as Mangini.

Pioli, maybe so.

McDaniels is worse than the Mangenius.

McDaniels has single handedly managed to run one of the best franchise QB's out of town in exchange for Kyle Orton.

He wanted to get rid of Cutler for Cassell who is a far far inferior talent.

He then passed on a potentail franchise QB in Josh Freeman.

He esentially traded Cutler for Robert Ayers, who doesn't fit the scheme they run, and the ability to get Alphonso Smith.

Alphonso Smith for a first is horrible. He isn't a first round graded player, and definately not for the top 10 pick that they are giving away.

He has alientated the fan base, most of whom really dislike him.

Traded up to the end of round 2 for a blocking tight end.

Failed to fix the most important part of their team, defensive line and linebackers and drafted numerous CB's.

All before even playing a game.

Apparantly Levi Jones is on the trading block, i'd like to see Al make a move for him, we didn't take any linemen in the draft, and he could make a decent left side with Gallery who might have found his niche at left guard.


Chris Perry has been cut as well.

The seahawks have signed CB Ken Lucas www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d ... nfirm=true Still a good player IMO

The seahawks have signed CB Ken Lucas www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d ... nfirm=true Still a good player IMO

Who does everyone think Edgerrin James end up at when he is eventually released still got a lot to offer if you ask me blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/27/cardina ... -rb-james/

Who does everyone think Edgerrin James end up at when he is eventually released still got a lot to offer if you ask me blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/27/cardina ... -rb-james/

Quote ="LFCRhino"Who does everyone think Edgerrin James end up at when he is eventually released still got a lot to offer if you ask me blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/27/cardina ... -rb-james/'" On the right contracti'd have him here in Green Bay backing up Grant, assuming he is at a decent level of play. I'd imagine he'll end up at Detroit or the Bengals.

Quote ="LFCRhino"Who does everyone think Edgerrin James end up at when he is eventually released still got a lot to offer if you ask me blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/27/cardina ... -rb-james/'" On the right contracti'd have him here in Green Bay backing up Grant, assuming he is at a decent level of play. I'd imagine he'll end up at Detroit or the Bengals.

Quote ="LFCRhino"Who does everyone think Edgerrin James end up at when he is eventually released still got a lot to offer if you ask me blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/27/cardina ... -rb-james/'" How about the Broncos,they look a bit short at RB

Quote ="LFCRhino"Who does everyone think Edgerrin James end up at when he is eventually released still got a lot to offer if you ask me blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/27/cardina ... -rb-james/'" How about the Broncos,they look a bit short at RB

They need a decent QB first after driving Cutler out.

Don't you know that McDaniels can turn ANYBODY into a good QB?

They've got one,the mighty Kyle Orton will lead them to AFC glory next season

Frankly, I'd back myself to be successful in the AFC West, it's the NFL's rubbish bin...

I think Orton will be good with weapons to throw to, he wasn't that bad in Chicago.

Never has a truer statement been shared on RLFANS. The only rival was the NFC West, then they went and sent a team to the superbowl.

Question is, will he be able to keep them in games? Getting the defence off the field will be an issue for the Broncos next year I think.

Could he have something with Ryan Leaf or Akili Smith ?

Oh yeah....they'd have been better than Joe Montana if they had McDaniels coaching them.

He was decent because he had a top defence. Denver's defence is worse than abysmal. He may be without a starting wider reciever if Marshall is suspended.

San Diego will absolutely walk the division assuming (Big Baby Rivers and Nandrolone) stay anywhere near full fitness/ability.

I'll nail my colours to the mast now.

San Diego
Oakland
Kansas City
Denver

That will be the way they finish. Denver gave away the number one overall pick away for Alphonso Smith.

Conners, I know I've teased you on here in the past, but if that's your own work, that's really impressive knowledge! Don't know how you find the time.

Guy on ESPN said the other day that the draft is 'bigger than the NHL'. Ouchie.