Author Topic: If your son were a football star... (Read 935 times)

Sixpence · « **Reply #15 on:** April 22, 2004, 03:49:25 PM »

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Originally posted by gofaster
At this point, San Diego would be foolish to draft Eli, unless they threaten a trade to any of the above-mentioned teams.

They can't do that either, cause those teams would never trade up to draft him knowing he only wants to play for the Giants.

They could have chose to try and keep it between them(Eli and dad) and the Chargers, but they went public. I don't think Tagliabue is very happy about them undermining the very purpose of the draft.

Sikboy · « **Reply #16 on:** April 22, 2004, 03:50:14 PM »

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Originally posted by culero
I agree San Diego would get more value from the draft by trading down, regardless of Manning's desires.

San Diego should just pick Robert Gallery with the #1 pick. Actually, the Chargers should do that even if Archie and Eli weren't cryin' on Tom Condon's shoulder all week.

I think Archie just wants an All Manning Superbowl, thus Eli needs to go to the NFC

-Sik

Sixpence · « **Reply #17 on:** April 22, 2004, 03:56:31 PM »

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Originally posted by Sikboy
San Diego should just pick Robert Gallery with the #1 pick. Actually, the Chargers should do that even if Archie and Eli weren't cryin' on Tom Condon's shoulder all week.

-Sik

Gallery would be a safe pick, and wouldn't that put the Raiders in postion bargain. If the Chargers do not trade the pick, saturday should be an interesting watch. It was rumored that the Pats were going to trade with the lions for the 6th pick, and I thought to myself "why do that when Washington has only three picks in the whole draft and would probably be more willing to swap for picks". Well, rumor in today's globe says a possible swap with Washington. Stay tuned.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #18 on:** April 22, 2004, 03:59:17 PM »

Its just good old fashioned ribbing, Curval. Don't take it seriously, (but don't be grabbing my booty either!)

Sixpence · « **Reply #19 on:** April 22, 2004, 04:00:30 PM »

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Originally posted by Ripsnort
Its just good old fashioned ribbing, Curval. Don't take it seriously, (but don't be grabbing my booty either!)

What he said:)

Ripsnort · « **Reply #20 on:** April 22, 2004, 04:05:58 PM »

Soccer is for gay men:

Sixpence · « **Reply #21 on:** April 22, 2004, 04:07:50 PM »

ROF!!!

Sikboy · « **Reply #22 on:** April 22, 2004, 04:14:19 PM »

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Originally posted by Sixpence
Gallery would be a safe pick, and wouldn't that put the Raiders in postion bargain. If the Chargers do not trade the pick, saturday should be an interesting watch. It was rumored that the Pats were going to trade with the lions for the 6th pick, and I thought to myself "why do that when Washington has only three picks in the whole draft and would probably be more willing to swap for picks". Well, rumor in today's globe says a possible swap with Washington. Stay tuned.

there was a wild rumor running out of control last week that had the Skins sending the Chargers the 5th pick, Chris Samuals, and Patrick Ramsey, for the Chargers 1st, and additional picks.

As a Charger fan, I would **** myself with Glee if we wound up with Samuals, Ramsey and the 5th overal.

-Sik

Curval · « **Reply #23 on:** April 22, 2004, 04:15:47 PM »

lol..if I had the energy I'm sure I could come up with a few along the same lines in American Football.

Of course it's just ribbing...I expected it fully when I posted initially.

Sixpence · « **Reply #24 on:** April 22, 2004, 04:27:39 PM »

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Originally posted by Sikboy
As a Charger fan, I would **** myself with Glee if we wound up with Samuals, Ramsey and the 5th overal.

-Sik

I heard something of this, I think the sticking point is Samuels contract. The Redskins are not happy with him because he will not rework his deal to give them some cap relief. I would be surprised if the Chargers took on that contract. But even Ramsey and the 5th overall isn't that bad.

midnight Target · « **Reply #25 on:** April 22, 2004, 04:59:51 PM »

Elway played the "I'll play baseball instead" card too. He was drafted by the Blue Jays as a pitcher. They said he was pretty good too.

Sixpence · « **Reply #26 on:** April 22, 2004, 05:01:46 PM »

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Originally posted by midnight Target
Elway played the "I'll play baseball instead" card too. He was drafted by the Blue Jays as a pitcher. They said he was pretty good too.

Yeah, but that didn't work either cause he refused to pitch and wanted to play 3rd base.

Furball · « **Reply #27 on:** April 22, 2004, 05:46:39 PM »

forgot this one.

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capt. apathy · « **Reply #28 on:** April 22, 2004, 09:25:50 PM »

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Originally posted by Sixpence
You do not understand, they will not get more value because the action of Eli and his dad has just devalued their pick.

actually the chargers devalued their own trade position. if you read the link it says they contacted the chargers privately and the chargers made it public.

they could easily have kept their mouth shut and traded him as a valuable commodity. who'd want a guy who didn't want to be playing for you?

I don't care what you are trying to do, anybody is better to have with you than someone who doesn't want to be there.

if thats how he felt, he was doing the right thing by warning them he wasn't looking forward to being on their team.

gofaster · « **Reply #29 on:** April 22, 2004, 09:39:18 PM »

You don't suppose Eli knows he's overvalued, do you? I mean, let's face it, Charger fans are going to expect him to turn the team around since he's #1 in the First Round and a QB. That's a lot of pressure for a rookie who may or may not be a great player.