Chargers Draft

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They got what they needed for tomorrow…and for a couple of years from tomorrow

The 2014-NFL Draft was deep. The Chargers had needs, and they filled a couple, eventhough they had only six picks. At first glance, I give them a letter Grade of “B”.

In a deep draft at cornerback, with an acute need, the Bolts went and got a starter, Jason Verrett from TCU. A fireplug at 5-9, a hitter, an athlete with a 33-inch vertical jump, a fluid player with amazing speed. Is he small yes, but remember, Shareece Wright and Marcus Gilchrist on the other side bring size. Verrett might be the fastest corner the Bolts have drafted since Gil Byrd.
He plays, he likely starts immediately. Some think he is as athletic as Daryll Green-the Redskins icon.

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Pride of the Yankees-the Disgraced Yankee

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A-Rod, A-Roid, A-Fraud, A-Gone.

Alex Rodriguez’s baseball card will tell you about his career stats, .299-batting average, 654HRs, 14-time All Star, 3-time MVP, World Series rings. His baseball legacy will be about his drama, his lies, his scandals, his lawsuits and now his baseball exile. He will be like you and me, watching games on TV, suspended for the entire 2014-Yankees season and the postseason. At age 38, coming off hip issues and credibility problems, he may never play again.

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