Trading picks isn't a bad plan. it's only bad if the player you traded up for makes little impact and/or you don't hit on the other picks you had left. in this regard, our 2014 draft wasnt good due to us loosing a pick from trading then having the other picks not even make the roster.
Welcome Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin
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Originally posted by KNSD View PostThe current setup for the draft is boring as hell btw. It was better when it was a marathon on the weekend.
those days are gone forever.Forget it Donny you're out of your element
Shut the fuck up Donny
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Originally posted by Den60 View PostRB, 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.
From Twitter: Telesco on Gordon: "He's got size, he's got speed. He can pass-protect, he can catch the ball."
From Acee on Twitter: #Chargers didn't go OL in first round, but Tom Telesco said they got the best pass protecting RB in the draft.
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Originally posted by Viejo Bolt View PostHuh?
“Running backs are a big part of this game still,” Telesco explained. These guys are going to handle the ball and if the talent’s there, they’re going to go (off the board). To find a guy like him who’s a playmaker at that position who also has size and speed and can protect the passer…he does that extremely well.”
From Chargers.com: The team was also attracted to his versatility as Gordon is a jack of all trades. Whether it’s running through defenders or catching passes, the Chargers traded up to get a player who they feel is well-rounded.
From Twitter: Telesco on Gordon: "He's got size, he's got speed. He can pass-protect, he can catch the ball."
From Acee on Twitter: #Chargers didn't go OL in first round, but Tom Telesco said they got the best pass protecting RB in the draft.
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Originally posted by Viejo Bolt View PostHuh?
“Running backs are a big part of this game still,” Telesco explained. These guys are going to handle the ball and if the talent’s there, they’re going to go (off the board). To find a guy like him who’s a playmaker at that position who also has size and speed and can protect the passer…he does that extremely well.”
From Chargers.com: The team was also attracted to his versatility as Gordon is a jack of all trades. Whether it’s running through defenders or catching passes, the Chargers traded up to get a player who they feel is well-rounded.
From Twitter: Telesco on Gordon: "He's got size, he's got speed. He can pass-protect, he can catch the ball."
From Acee on Twitter: #Chargers didn't go OL in first round, but Tom Telesco said they got the best pass protecting RB in the draft.
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Originally posted by Geezbolt View PostIMO, this is more than enough justification for moving up. As Fleet mentioned in another thread, the picks we gave up were right in line with what the value chart said it costs to move up from 17 to 15. Sure, I would have liked them to stay at 17 and still have gotten Gordon. I believe though that there were rumblings of not only Houston's interest in him but interest by several other teams willing to trade with them at 16 to pick Gordon. Everyone knew the Bolts would take him at 17 if he was still there.
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Originally posted by Boltx View PostI 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.
Of course, if the Chargers leave for LA then I really don't care if they suck in a couple of years. Actually, I'm kinda hoping they do.
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Originally posted by Den60 View PostObviously the emphasis was on keeping Rivers happy here, and without a starting RB he would have been exposed a lot more. I don't really like taking RBs early and I don't like trading picks to move up unless your that player away from winning the big game. He should make the offense better (or at least as good as when it was when Matthews was healthy) but RBs have a shorter lifespan in the NFL than other positions.
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Originally posted by Bearded14YourPleasure View PostIssues with fumbling? That's 90% of college RB, and Gurley had way more issues with it. LT had fumbling issues coming out of college, so did AP. Gordon can catch, just didn't get asked to do it a lot at Wisconsin. He can learn from one of the best in Woodhead while he perfects it. He can pass block, again just wasn't asked to do it that much, but this is a problem most RB have coming out of college.
You're quick to point out the 'flaws' but don't acknowledge the tremendous skill set he has. Played in 41 straight games, no major injury history, set a college record for YPC over his career while teams had 8-9 people in the box consistently. Great vision, makes people miss in space, breaks tackles. The most important things we need at the RB position is someone that can stay healthy and can run the ball effectively. Those are the things Gordon brings to the team.
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