newest Rivers rumors:

[Panamamike]

I disagree on Winston. He's the best young QB since Luck and Wilson. Off the field questions won"t even drop him from 1st over all. Mariota isn't even in his class on the field.
Can you imagine how much drama there would be with the #2 pick trade scenario, if TB passed on Winston?

Where did I speak badly of Winston? I said the QB class as a whole is weak....it is. I said the top of the draft is weak......it is. By this I mean their are a small number of guys with "first Rd" grades. Many scouts and personnel guys have given a number of around 15. However, this draft is deep in guys who would garner 2nd-3rd Rd picks.....many think the 4th round will be full of guys with 3rd Rd grades. This is one reason why I hope we don't trade a third or fourth in this draft...a lot of talent that can help us will be there. The middle of this draft is strong. So is the WR class and RB class. Interior line is pretty strong too. LT,QB,TE,S,ILB are very weak in this draft IMO.

[Panamamike]

Another thing Inhave noticed the past couple of years is that LT are having a harder time adjusting to the NFL. A lot of guys coming from spread offences now, and many have rarely if ever played with a hand on the ground. Take a look at how some of the LT coming from spread offences have struggled. I think that trend continues. There are a few that come out of more traditional offences, but by and large tackles have been struggling to adjust.

[CTrout]

Another thing Inhave noticed the past couple of years is that LT are having a harder time adjusting to the NFL. A lot of guys coming from spread offences now, and many have rarely if ever played with a hand on the ground. Take a look at how some of the LT coming from spread offences have struggled. I think that trend continues. There are a few that come out of more traditional offences, but by and large tackles have been struggling to adjust.

This is true. You'd have to think eventually the NFL won't have a choice but to move to more spread offenses. If these are the
type of players becoming more and more available each year.

[richpjr]

From Acee's chat today:

It has been pointed out that if the Chargers do move to LA there training facility would remain here for a few years until the stadium is built. That would essentially eliminate most of the relocation potential for Rivers and his family for at least 3-4 years. If this truly is the case, then I would say Rivers reluctance to sign an extension lies solely on the front offices inability to upgrade to roster to Rivers liking.....Am I right or am I wrong?

@MikeyG253: I can't speak for Rivers. I can say (as we have been reporting for a week) that the sides continue to talk and the ball is in the Chargers' court at this point, from my understanding ... And, yes, the roster has always been a concern for Rivers ... He wants to stay in San Diego.

[6025]

That training facility - does the city own it or the Chargers?

[TTK]

I'm pretty sure the city owns it. I can't imagine the city would allow them to practice here if they did move.

[Bolt-O]

I'm pretty sure the city owns it. I can't imagine the city would allow them to practice here if they did move.

And who would move into that facility if the Chargers were kicked out? The Aztecs? The Xolos? Maybe it eventually gets sold off to a corporate developer to make more of those mc-offices, or self storage, but the city won't turn away revenue just to spite the team. They'll probably boost the rent, if it isn't under a long term lease, and the Chargers beef up security at the fortress to fend off the angry villagers.

[richpjr]

According to this article, the "city provides" it to the Chargers - whatever that means:

http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2014/jan/07/ticker-city-buys-spanos-110000-worth-carpets/

[KNSD]

And who would move into that facility if the Chargers were kicked out? The Aztecs? The Xolos? Maybe it eventually gets sold off to a corporate developer to make more of those mc-offices, or self storage, but the city won't turn away revenue just to spite the team. They'll probably boost the rent, if it isn't under a long term lease, and the Chargers beef up security at the fortress to fend off the angry villagers.

IF the Chargers leave, the city council could not afford to let them stay in those facilities. They'd get booted out of office.

[sandiego17]

IF the Chargers leave, the city council could not afford to let them stay in those facilities. They'd get booted out of office.

What are the terms of the current lease though? I'm sure the city would hold them to the terms of the lease if they did move, regardless of whether or not they used it.

Can you imagine, the team moves to LA, yet spends the majority of their time in Murphy Canyon? Even Fabiani's pr firm would struggle spinning that.

[Lightningwill_420]

I'm pretty sure the city owns it. I can't imagine the city would allow them to practice here if they did move.

If the city of San Diego lets the L.A. Chargers use a practice facility in San Diego, it has to be with the condition that all the taxpayers of San Diego get to shit on Spanos's lawn at least once a week. Oh, and us ex tax payers of San Diego get to shit on his lawn as well. Oh, and Spanos has to pay for the travel expenses required in us shitting on his lawn. Oh, and the Spanos family would have to provide toilet paper with their faces printed on each sheet. Oh, and weed would have to be legalized around the world. Oh, and Spanos would have to pay for the shipment of the kindest bud on the planet to the home of every Jew (a QP per month). Oh, and Mr. Hoarse gets to film pornos in Spanos's living room. Oh, and free trips to Bonnaroo. Oh, and Stinky Wizzleteats gets to spray paint misspellings on Spanos's car.

[Panamamike]

What about taking a big dump on all the ex-mayors and city clowncilman and hoteliers lawns. Though I am not sure there is enough crap for that....the ex mayor list is rather extensive.