Re: If you had to choose..
 

I still love Brees and Colston, but there's some decline in the arm strength of Brees and some wearing down in Colston's footsteps...

Re: If you had to choose..
 

Can anyone name the last early round draft pick we have picked that has met your expectations?

Re: If you had to choose..
 

No but I can name a few that San Diego has made that has met our expectations.

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Assuming 3rd round or earlier (we've had 16 in the Payton era)...
2012-Akiem Hicks (so far)
2011-Cam Jordan, Mark Ingram, Martez Wilson, Johnny Patrick
2010-Patrick Robinson, Jimmy Graham
2008-Tracy Porter
2007-Robert Meachem
2006-Reggie Bush, Roman Harper


These have not...

2010-Charles Brown
2009-Malcolm Jenkins (barely)
2008-Sedrick Ellis
2007-Andy Alleman, Usama Young (barely)

Re: If you had to choose..
 

[QUOTE=Danno;445646]Assuming 3rd round or earlier (we've had 16 in the Payton era)...
2012-Akiem Hicks (so far)
2011-Cam Jordan, Mark Ingram, Martez Wilson, Johnny Patrick
2010-Patrick Robinson, Jimmy Graham
2008-Tracy Porter
2007-Robert Meachem
2006-Reggie Bush, Roman Harper


I bet not many people on this board agree with you and I was referring to rounds 1 & 2.

Re: If you had to choose..
 

Playoffs? PLAYOFFS! Are you kidding me? Right now I'd be suprised if we win a game!

Re: If you had to choose..
 

[quote=Budsdrinker;445657]Well the catch is the way you phrased the Question.

"Expectations" - does not get anymore subjective.

Re: If you had to choose..
 

[quote=x626xBlack;445659]Exactly. If you're expecting an all-pro with every 1st and 2nd round selection, you'll be very disappointed.

There's also a different expectation between a 1st rounder picked 7th overall and a 1st rounder picked 28th overall.

I based my rankings on reasonable expectations. Many 1st rounders are busts altogether and out of the league in 3 or 4 years. Every one of ours is playing and contributing, albeit some way more than others.

Re: If you had to choose..
 

[quote=Danno;445671]I agree with you but what I was alluding to is the opinion whether right or wrong that some have posted about certain players. Also I was trying to make the point that we have done well with late round picks and UDFAs instead of 1st round picks. I'll take playoffs over a top 10 pick any day. That's what free agency is for.

Re: If you had to choose..
 

I'm ready for one of those "late round gems" to be somebody who can play some defense