2009 NFL Draft Chat/Discussion

[GMScud]

The Lions could have had Stafford, Pettigrew, and Maualuga. They didn't need to pick a safety there. I'm surprised Jim Schwartz didn't take either Rey or Laurinitis.

[BleedBurgundy]

Originally Posted by itvnetop

If that's the case, then they may have pulled off the biggest hoodwink to a fanbase in years... they used their free-wheeling/spending reputation they've built and pulled a 180! Talk about playing with the media... still not sure I believe this, but if I were the FO- this is what I'd say to us.

If this is the case, then I'm completely guilty of buying it. At this point I'm just going to be grateful and leave the counter espionage to the pros.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by itvnetop

If that's the case, then they may have pulled off the biggest hoodwink to a fanbase in years... they used their free-wheeling/spending reputation they've built and pulled a 180! Talk about playing with the media... still not sure I believe this, but if I were the FO- this is what I'd say to us.

I believe it. I say big kudos to the FO. They had everyone played.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by Lotus

I am quite sure that that is what happened. Did you see how fast we got the Orakpo card in? We obviously were smitten with HIM. We would not have been willing to sell the farm for Sanchez if we were so happy with the idea of getting Orakpo.

After intensively studying the Jason Candle Geico ads I really don't think Campbell could pull off that kind of acting.

[diehardskin2982]

I've been a skins fan for a long time and now that they are making good decisions it is kinda shocking!

[CRedskinsRule]

Cerrato in his presser basically gushed about how the Jets taking Sanchez (an offensive player) opened up the door for a Defensive player to fall to us. I must say those who thought this all was a smokescreen might not have been "off their meds" as was suggested!

[diehardskin2982]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Cerrato in his presser basically gushed about how the Jets taking Sanchez (an offensive player) opened up the door for a Defensive player to fall to us. I must say those who thought this all was a smokescreen might not have been "off their meds" as was suggested!

I think it was dumb luck, why alienate your QB in the public for no reason?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

I think it was dumb luck, why alienate your QB in the public for no reason?

All that matters is what they told him behind closed doors.

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

All that matters is what they told him behind closed doors.

Exactly.

[BleedBurgundy]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

All that matters is what they told him behind closed doors.

I think if that's true, it should come out in the coming weeks. I'd love to hear JC say that D$ and VC came to him with this plan 3 weeks ago.

[John Denny]

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

I think if that's true, it should come out in the coming weeks. I'd love to hear JC say that D$ and VC came to him with this plan 3 weeks ago.

That would be an amazing play if that were the case. It would be even better if they signed JC to a fat contract sometime tonight.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

All that matters is what they told him behind closed doors.

Obviously it wasn't anything special considering Campbell came out publicly to tell everyone he wanted a trade if a QB was taken.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Obviously it wasn't anything special considering Campbell came out publicly to tell everyone he wanted a trade if a QB was taken.

No he didn't! That was always a rumor without evidence or legs. I'm guessing that VC leaked that rumor.

[Redskin Jim]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Obviously it wasn't anything special considering Campbell came out publicly to tell everyone he wanted a trade if a QB was taken.

Unless that was part of the act..

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

I think it was dumb luck, why alienate your QB in the public for no reason?

I doubt they did, in fact, I still hold the belief that after Cutler they told him the basic plan of bluffing, and left it at that. Yeah he might need his ego massaged, but mostly that will be Zorn's job. Remember Zorn BENCHED Hasselback for a year before he played at a pro bowl level. I am sure he can use this to motivate and help JC.