syxwunine wrote: This is lucky news no doubt about that.

But had we lost we'd have been set up for a top 5 pick.

What did we gain today SoCal? What helped the franchise by winning? By March everyone will have forgotten today anyway.....and the fans arguing that we should draft a franchise LT will rue the fact that we're still behind the Eagles in draft position. So I ask what was gained?

chargers4life wrote: So, in other words, we missed an opportunity to move up in the draft.

Again, happy to see us win, but this season is over and I'm looking forward to April.

SoCalThrilla wrote: Great!  Why don't you come back in April then.

chargers4life wrote: So, in other words, we missed an opportunity to move up in the draft.

Again, happy to see us win, but this season is over and I'm looking forward to April.

SoCalThrilla wrote: What makes you so sure Philly drafts a LT when they have the best one in football and you don't draft a RT in the top 5?  Not to mention their RT is better than any O-lineman we have.

For us true fans, we gained something to be happy about and a great glimpse of our future on defense and a reminder of what PR can look like when given time in the pocket.  It will be nice to see a week without seeing "What could we get for PR threads" for a change.

The Draft is in April in the middle of a long offseason.  There will be plenty of time to play the who can fall to us game then.

chargers4life wrote: I don't appreciate your questioning my Chargers fan status!

Draft order does not just affect where we pick in the 1st round. It affects where we pick in every round.

SoCalThrilla wrote: Great!  Why don't you come back in April then.

chargers4life wrote: So, in other words, we missed an opportunity to move up in the draft.

Again, happy to see us win, but this season is over and I'm looking forward to April.

syxwunine wrote:

SoCalThrilla wrote: What makes you so sure Philly drafts a LT when they have the best one in football and you don't draft a RT in the top 5?  Not to mention their RT is better than any O-lineman we have.

For us true fans, we gained something to be happy about and a great glimpse of our future on defense and a reminder of what PR can look like when given time in the pocket.  It will be nice to see a week without seeing "What could we get for PR threads" for a change.

The Draft is in April in the middle of a long offseason.  There will be plenty of time to play the who can fall to us game then.

LOL "true fans" I never get tired of that bullshit phrase.

You can be a true fan SoCal, I'll have to settle with being a smart one....you know...that was born and raised in San Diego who went to his first game when he was 5 and hardly owns an article of non-work clothing that is not Charger colors or Charger related.

SoCalThrilla wrote: Think you actually missed the boat on that one.  Why don't you go ahead and answer my question of why Philly would go LT in Round 1 when they already have one of the best in football?  Don't worry, I'll wait.

 

syxwunine wrote:

SoCalThrilla wrote: Think you actually missed the boat on that one.  Why don't you go ahead and answer my question of why Philly would go LT in Round 1 when they already have one of the best in football?  Don't worry, I'll wait.

 

There is no guarantees, but you're banking on luck, I'd like to know that our franchise LT is in the bag.

syxwunine wrote:

SoCalThrilla wrote: Think you actually missed the boat on that one.  Why don't you go ahead and answer my question of why Philly would go LT in Round 1 when they already have one of the best in football?  Don't worry, I'll wait.

 

There is no guarantees, but you're banking on luck, I'd like to know that our franchise LT is in the bag.

Jason Peters has been on IR the last 2 years though, so you're betting on a long shot that they won't at least draft his future replacement.

SoCalThrilla wrote: So they are going to spend a Top 5 pick on a backup?  Awww, that makes sense.

No I'm saying at a minimum they have to consider releasing him and salvaging some cap space for 2014...same as we will consider with Gaither.

By the way the Cardinals who have a HORRENDOUS O-LINE are 4-8 and losing right now.
The Lions who might lose Backus to retirement are 4-8 and play GB tonight.

So...yeah...not helping.

slammer8 wrote: I dont care what game they are playing I want them to win.  I never want the team to lose just to get a better draft spot.  I am encouraged by how the defense is playing and hope they run the table to win out. If our step in Oline can protect Rivers and we get Butler back we can win out which would be a shame that we blew so many games.  Oakland has had  top ten picks that last 7 years ( not including the no pick trade)  and have missed on every one.  We just need to get a new GM who can pick a winner if is the 6th pick or the 15 pick it just has to be an impact player.

chargers4life wrote: How does winning games help the franchise now that we are eliminated from playoff contention?

It's time to give Whitehurst some playing experience.

syxwunine wrote:

SoCalThrilla wrote: So they are going to spend a Top 5 pick on a backup?  Awww, that makes sense.

No I'm saying at a minimum they have to consider releasing him and salvaging some cap space for 2014...same as we will consider with Gaither.

By the way the Cardinals who have a HORRENDOUS O-LINE are 4-8 and losing right now.
The Lions who might lose Backus to retirement are 4-8 and play GB tonight.

So...yeah...not helping.

SoCalThrilla wrote: Okay, then why would it be luck that Philly would take an OT in the 1st when they have an All Pro on one side and a solid one on the right side? 

slammer8 wrote: I dont care what game they are playing I want them to win.  I never want the team to lose just to get a better draft spot.  I am encouraged by how the defense is playing and hope they run the table to win out. If our step in Oline can protect Rivers and we get Butler back we can win out which would be a shame that we blew so many games.  Oakland has had  top ten picks that last 7 years ( not including the no pick trade)  and have missed on every one.  We just need to get a new GM who can pick a winner if is the 6th pick or the 15 pick it just has to be an impact player.