Is there a reason why the Chargers take RB’s in back to back rounds? As is, with the selection of Ringer, he probably is going to end up stashed on the practice squad, unless he performs well enough in camp and the pre-season to merit cutting Michael Bennett to stash him on the active roster so that he’s not swooped away by another team willing to do so.
The Tyronne Green pick-up at the 4th round comp pick is solid, but Green is limited to being able to play only OG of the interior line positions, so a depth Center behind Nick Hardwick would be a far better pickup here than Goodson, who would likely end up as waiver-wire fodder.
My concern w/Wilson is his tackling ability…Singletary expects his CB’s to do it well. If Haden’s gone, Wilson could be considered the next best. I don’t like the Trent Williams pick and here’s why. Singletary expects any OT he drafts that early to have LT ability…that’s where Williams falls short. So, I could see him slightly reaching for Charles Brown…who has the prerequisites Singletary’s new OL Coach Mike Solari looks for: agility, quickness, ability to play LT, and to zone block. Iupati’s also a possible here, as there’s widespread impressions he’ll transition to OT. Don’t agree w/McCluster pick even though I like his abilities. If they don’t get Iupati, one of the top OG’s, DL, or a pass rusher would be more likely picks. No problems w/Jones, he’s a good S, although it’s not the team need so many seem to think it is. Singletary has 3rd year S Reggie Smith, who’s ready to augment/replace SS Michael Lewis. Coach is happy w/Dashon Goldson’s progress. Petrus would be someone else if they get Iupati, but I like Mike Johnson maybe in 3rd rd…a more versatile OL. I like the Blair White pick. Talk to ya later…
Now that Singletary has his speedy return guy and potential slot receiver in Ginn, he’ll probably be less likely to draft someone like McCluster. If he gets Haden and Iupati in the 1st, he could well get best OT on the board in the 2nd. I could also see him drafting McKnight in 3rd or 4th rd…he’s fast and arguably more durable than McCluster. One thing’s for sure…he’ll have some options in the 1st rd…and so anything could happen.
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Is there a reason why the Chargers take RB’s in back to back rounds? As is, with the selection of Ringer, he probably is going to end up stashed on the practice squad, unless he performs well enough in camp and the pre-season to merit cutting Michael Bennett to stash him on the active roster so that he’s not swooped away by another team willing to do so.
The Tyronne Green pick-up at the 4th round comp pick is solid, but Green is limited to being able to play only OG of the interior line positions, so a depth Center behind Nick Hardwick would be a far better pickup here than Goodson, who would likely end up as waiver-wire fodder.
Great site, amazingly literate analyses. However, can’t see 49ers not selecting a stud right tackle.
Hi Hunter,
My concern w/Wilson is his tackling ability…Singletary expects his CB’s to do it well. If Haden’s gone, Wilson could be considered the next best. I don’t like the Trent Williams pick and here’s why. Singletary expects any OT he drafts that early to have LT ability…that’s where Williams falls short. So, I could see him slightly reaching for Charles Brown…who has the prerequisites Singletary’s new OL Coach Mike Solari looks for: agility, quickness, ability to play LT, and to zone block. Iupati’s also a possible here, as there’s widespread impressions he’ll transition to OT. Don’t agree w/McCluster pick even though I like his abilities. If they don’t get Iupati, one of the top OG’s, DL, or a pass rusher would be more likely picks. No problems w/Jones, he’s a good S, although it’s not the team need so many seem to think it is. Singletary has 3rd year S Reggie Smith, who’s ready to augment/replace SS Michael Lewis. Coach is happy w/Dashon Goldson’s progress. Petrus would be someone else if they get Iupati, but I like Mike Johnson maybe in 3rd rd…a more versatile OL. I like the Blair White pick. Talk to ya later…
Frank
Hunter,
Now that Singletary has his speedy return guy and potential slot receiver in Ginn, he’ll probably be less likely to draft someone like McCluster. If he gets Haden and Iupati in the 1st, he could well get best OT on the board in the 2nd. I could also see him drafting McKnight in 3rd or 4th rd…he’s fast and arguably more durable than McCluster. One thing’s for sure…he’ll have some options in the 1st rd…and so anything could happen.
Frank
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