BEDARD BLOG

[Bretsky]

Lots of good stuff in here

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/40573202.html

[mission]

Whoa... I didnt catch this the first time... can I quote a comment on JSO, Mad?

Here's a snip with no real credible source:

re: Tomlinson
One of the rumored teams to be seriously involved in talks with the Chargers are the GreenBay Packers. They are rumored to have a offer on the table. It's believed to be running back Brandon Jackson, and a second round and fourth round draft choice in this Aprils draft. Something that would benefit the Chargers in the long haul.

I don't think I'd give a second and a fourth with BJ... maybe BJ and a fourth for a couple years of LT / Grant tandem.

[Bossman641]

Whoa... I didnt catch this the first time... can I quote a comment on JSO, Mad?

Here's a snip with no real credible source:

re: Tomlinson
One of the rumored teams to be seriously involved in talks with the Chargers are the GreenBay Packers. They are rumored to have a offer on the table. It's believed to be running back Brandon Jackson, and a second round and fourth round draft choice in this Aprils draft. Something that would benefit the Chargers in the long haul.

I don't think I'd give a second and a fourth with BJ... maybe BJ and a fourth for a couple years of LT / Grant tandem.

I really hope that's made up. A young back, a 2nd rounder, and a 4th rounder for an aging guy with tons of wear whose best years are 2-3 years behind him? No thank you

[mission]

Whoa... I didnt catch this the first time... can I quote a comment on JSO, Mad?

Here's a snip with no real credible source:

re: Tomlinson
One of the rumored teams to be seriously involved in talks with the Chargers are the GreenBay Packers. They are rumored to have a offer on the table. It's believed to be running back Brandon Jackson, and a second round and fourth round draft choice in this Aprils draft. Something that would benefit the Chargers in the long haul.

I don't think I'd give a second and a fourth with BJ... maybe BJ and a fourth for a couple years of LT / Grant tandem.

I really hope that's made up. A young back, a 2nd rounder, and a 4th rounder for an aging guy with tons of wear whose best years are 2-3 years behind him? No thank you

Yeah, I also didn't consider the contract differences between Jackson and LT.

[packerbacker1234]

Why the hell not.

When LT has been on the field the past two seasons, he's been very effective. It's true towards the end of each year he got hurt, but we've got a starter caliber in Grant already. So, it could be a true 50/50 RB system that would not only keep LT with fresh legs heading into a playoff situation, it would also keep Ryan Grant with fresh legs as well. Also, LT's presence alone is going to allow Rodgers to be even more effective then he was last year.

Combine a LT/Grant combo with the WR's we have and a young improving QB: You could see a lot of reason that our offense could be one of the best in the entire nfl.

[jmbarnes101]

Not to mention that LT can CATCH the ball and can even throw it so we could actually try a trick play or two. He'd be a great 50/50 guy with Grant and he would indeed open up the entire offense. I just wouldn't want to give up too much in terms of salary cap and compensation to get him but if it's a good deal you can expect TT to at least look at it.

[SkinBasket]

Jackson potential is about as clear as a frog's butt. Change the deal to Jackson and our higher 3rd and I wouldn't feel sad.

[cpk1994]

Jackson potential is about as clear as a frog's butt. Change the deal to Jackson and our higher 3rd and I wouldn't feel sad.

But the Chargers would laugh in your face. Jackson and a 3rd doesn't come even close to getting a deal from the Chargers.

[imscott72]

Whoa... I didnt catch this the first time... can I quote a comment on JSO, Mad?

Here's a snip with no real credible source:

re: Tomlinson
One of the rumored teams to be seriously involved in talks with the Chargers are the GreenBay Packers. They are rumored to have a offer on the table. It's believed to be running back Brandon Jackson, and a second round and fourth round draft choice in this Aprils draft. Something that would benefit the Chargers in the long haul.

I don't think I'd give a second and a fourth with BJ... maybe BJ and a fourth for a couple years of LT / Grant tandem.

Impossible. First off TT hates to trade picks. Second off he also know better than to give up picks for a guy that's near the end of the line.

[cpk1994]

Impossible. First off TT hates to trade picks.

How did Ryan Grant get to GB then?

[vince]

As far as what was really in the report, that was probably about the most reasonable take on the situation I've seen anywhere.

Here's what I read from Bedard's comments. Canty was overpaid at $7 mil./yr. That's not Ted's M.O. They need a DE and they liked Canty best, so he'd have been great to sign, but the era where a bunch of free agents can come in and make a super bowl champion are long gone. Canty wasn't that kind of difference maker anyway, and he plays an unsung role-player position that you'd rather not pay that kind of money for. Give the team time to see what they can put together before blasting them. If the Packers fail to stop the run again this year, Thompson will have to answer to that no matter who plays DE.

[imscott72]

Impossible. First off TT hates to trade picks.

How did Ryan Grant get to GB then?

Yeah and before TT sent that pick over to NY, he tried to unload one of our kickers instead. The Giants didn't bite so he sent a future 6th. Not exactly a blockbuster.

[Fritz]

A hgh mileage running back is a high mileage running back. Unloading a young guy you've spent time developing, plus two high draft picks, would be foolish in my opinion.

Why would Thompson pull such a move when he wouldn't re-up Ahman Green?

[HarveyWallbangers]

Yeah and before TT sent that pick over to NY, he tried to unload one of our kickers instead. The Giants didn't bite so he sent a future 6th. Not exactly a blockbuster.

Apparently, he also had deals in place to trade a draft pick for Randy Moss (before Mr. Senility backed out of it) and to trade a draft pick for Tony Gonzalez (before the Chiefs tried to increase the compensation just before the deal was to go down).

[Partial]

Yeah and before TT sent that pick over to NY, he tried to unload one of our kickers instead. The Giants didn't bite so he sent a future 6th. Not exactly a blockbuster.

Apparently, he also had deals in place to trade a draft pick for Randy Moss (before Mr. Senility backed out of it) and to trade a draft pick for Tony Gonzalez (before the Chiefs tried to increase the compensation just before the deal was to go down).

I don't doubt that he was in discussions and all that jazz, but I am starting to see a pattern here. ABC. Always be closing.

It seems to me like Thompson settles for the set of steak knives instead of the Cadillac El Dorado.

The only thing that matters is getting them to sign on the line which is dotted. Anything else is just details and making excuses for failure.