Welcome Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin

[bonehead]

RB, trade up to get him, LT was his childhood idol, issues with fumbling, not a good pass blocker, can't catch. I dunno, sounds a bit familiar for some reason.

Probably makes the Chargers offense better next year and if they're gone the following year then I guess I shouldn't complain. As I said in another thread, I think RBs are the players you look to add when you are a team either in the window or ascending to it. Looking at his scouting report he looks to be a 2 down back and I tend to think unpredictability on offense is something you should covet. Perhaps he is good enough that we can count on third and short routinely so he can be on the field on third down.

When you say you build through the draft, and this team is hardly a young one, then I don't think trading picks is a good idea. Fourth round picks are not camp fodder, and with a team that looks to build depth via the waiver wire I think doing so hurts the team in the long term.

Now I has a sad....

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

Have a tissue...

[Formula 21]

Onedifference maker is better than two competent guys.

[Mister Hoarse]

Melvin City

Melvin Gordon
Melvin Ingram
Melvin Upton

Now go sign a Wedgie.

[Faded blues]

Looks to run outside.....haha

All running backs eventually Hit the outside on their runs That are taken to the house. Gordon went to the house a lot so I guess he is an outside runner.

Best way of reducing a qbs risk to getting injured is having him hand off the ball.

[Boltx]

RB, trade up to get him, LT was his childhood idol, issues with fumbling, not a good pass blocker, can't catch. I dunno, sounds a bit familiar for some reason.

Probably makes the Chargers offense better next year and if they're gone the following year then I guess I shouldn't complain. As I said in another thread, I think RBs are the players you look to add when you are a team either in the window or ascending to it. Looking at his scouting report he looks to be a 2 down back and I tend to think unpredictability on offense is something you should covet. Perhaps he is good enough that we can count on third and short routinely so he can be on the field on third down.

When you say you build through the draft, and this team is hardly a young one, then I don't think trading picks is a good idea. Fourth round picks are not camp fodder, and with a team that looks to build depth via the waiver wire I think doing so hurts the team in the long term.

I share some of your concerns.

I like the player. He seems like a good kid and the production will be there. The Tomlinson comparisons are premature at best and borderline ridiculous at this point. But I understand the emotion and excitement.

My opinion has always been that RB....in today's NFL...is probably the least important position on offense. I'm not saying you trot out any schmuck, but I'm not sure if a trade up in the first round is warranted either. JMO...but I would have taken our chances with sitting at #17 or even entertaining a trade down. I agree with Den60 that I've noticed that the teams that in recent years have made early pushes for RB are those that feel they are close to contending. It just seems like a luxury position IMO.

Den....your last line was the most important, I think.

Again...just my opinion...not trying to rain on anybody's parade. I think Gordon will be an exciting player for us. If he simply stays healthy he will easily eclipse any RB production we've had the last few years.

[Sec-E4]

If he has a Nose for the EnDZone...He can be a dude with multiple Nick names like Babe Ruth, I'm in no way comparing greatness or saying he goods or great or anything yet. I'm just saying that would be cool if he earns a Nick Name and avoids being a little bitch/Bust.

If he drops some NFL Hammer's, Then here's a few he can look forward to "Cash Gordon" "Smash Gordon" " Air Gordon" " Gordonology" "Melvin Klein" "SnakeSkin Melvin" "Freshmen Melvin" "Van Melvin" "Fire Warden Gordon"

If the dude is a ball hog, He can be "Hoarding Gordon" if he wins an award, He can be "Shelving Melvin"

I'm just saying there's soooo much more than "Flash Gordon" ...Anyways, He hasn't touched an NFL ball yet...So let's root for our new Charger & welcome his ass aboard

[homeless simpson]

they should use The Melvins as the team nickname.

[Mister Hoarse]

Backed by The Misfits?

[Guest]

Lol to

Acee canepe Hartman costa Jeff Dave and smith all the local Aholes talking about trading rivers.

McCoy said we had never considered trading rivers. Dude was pissed. Love McCoy.

You have some serious issues... Never heard some of those names say they should trade him.

[TTK]

[Panamamike]

RB, trade up to get him, LT was his childhood idol, issues with fumbling, not a good pass blocker, can't catch. I dunno, sounds a bit familiar for some reason.

Probably makes the Chargers offense better next year and if they're gone the following year then I guess I shouldn't complain. As I said in another thread, I think RBs are the players you look to add when you are a team either in the window or ascending to it. Looking at his scouting report he looks to be a 2 down back and I tend to think unpredictability on offense is something you should covet. Perhaps he is good enough that we can count on third and short routinely so he can be on the field on third down.

When you say you build through the draft, and this team is hardly a young one, then I don't think trading picks is a good idea. Fourth round picks are not camp fodder, and with a team that looks to build depth via the waiver wire I think doing so hurts the team in the long term.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wisconsin-rb-melvin-gordon-logged-124613686--spt.html

Issues with fumbling???? Ummm....are you sure you got the right guy? There are backs in this draft like Abdullah and Ajayi with fumbling issues. That has not been a huge problem for Gordon.

Edit*** yes he did fumble down the stretch. However, prior to those 5 games he had shown a great proficiency at taking care of the football. I am not stressed about that aspect of his game ....... Yet.