Haha. That’s a great tat.

I went to UC Davis and dated a girl from Stockton back in the day…I’ve spent some time heading down I-5 to the 209. I never could get into the Kings though…even when they were super entertaining with Jason Williams et al. I just couldn’t get over how Webber destroyed the Warriors franchise.

Braden’s tat is awesome…hopefully this works: http://www.murkworks.net/~james/Sports/Athletics/pepe.jpg

What more can we really ask for than that?

I didn’t know you were in the 209 Dalton…for some reason I thought you were in Sac. I guess you are one of the few people in the 209 that does a lot of talking then.

Sizemore…anyone buying low?

I agree with you about Ryan Grant (he’s #13 on my list, and I was closer to moving him higher than lower). Such a great set up in GB. He’s def. a safer pick than Charles. Love the Pack’s offense.

I most certainly agree with the optimistic approach with Charles; he could be a top-5 back if he’s the featured back. He’s more of a 3rd rd fantasy pick with elite upside (2009 Ray Rice comes to mind). I don’t think Haley & Co believe he can sustain the wear and tear of 200+ carries.

Regarding TJ, he has racked up the mileage, but so did Curtis Martin. Every year we doubted him, and he’d F around and stroll out 1500 yds. Not saying Jones will be that productive, as he is clearly heading for the downside of his career (simply because he plays for the Chiefs now).

In closing, do not sleep on Ryan Grant sirs. Great offense. Improving O-line. He won’t have gaudy numbers, but he’ll be more than serviceable, which isn’t a guarantee about backs drafted in the first and second rounds.

10. Jamaal Charles – After becoming the starter last year, Charles totaled 1,126 yards with eight touchdowns over the final eight games. He fits the profile of some past fantasy busts, most notably Steve Slaton – a diminutive back who put up eye-popping, unsustainable numbers over a short span, and like Slaton, Charles may not have sold himself as a feature back to his organization, as the Chiefs brought in Thomas Jones during the offseason. Still, just because Slaton failed to build on his breakout, doesn’t mean Charles will do the same, but there’s no doubt some risk is involved using a high pick on a player so unproven.

While odds are clearly against Charles keeping up his second half pace (which would result in 2,252 total yards and 16 scores over a full season), realize that production came with a modest 161 carries, so it’s not like he needs big volume to be highly effective. Built similarly to Chris Johnson, Charles is the second fastest RB in the league and is more capable between the tackles than most give him credit for. Despite running behind the same offensive line that saw Larry Johnson get 2.9 YPC, Charles’ 5.9 YPC mark tied for the NFL lead. And don’t question his stamina, as he led the league with a 6.6 YPC mark during the fourth quarter. Charles turned a greater percentage of his carries into first downs (54/190) than any other back in football while also averaging an amazing 3.6 YPC after first contact – a number that easily led the NFL and is especially surprising given his size.

The Chiefs remain a bad team that is paying $63 million to a quarterback who posted a 6:11 TD:INT ratio over the second half of last season. It’s never easy producing big stats as a RB playing for a weak offense, but Charles sure looks like a special talent who will also be heavily involved as a receiver. The newly acquired Jones will surely take away carries and is a major threat to steal them at the goal line, but he’s 32 years old, has averaged 308 carries over the past five seasons and faded badly down the stretch last year. There will be safer picks than Charles, but none will have more upside at that stage of the draft.

I jumped of the SJax bandwagon years ago, not long after I put him on your radar while at Oregon State. Yes, despite the supporting cast, he can put up great yardage and rec. numbers, but selecting great backs on shitty teams can be a major risk. Pass. Granted, it’s slim pickins’ at RB (true featured backs), which is why I’d prob. go with a WR at the turn.

Look for K. Moreno to make progress this year. Not a top pick by any means, but he could creep into the top ten by midseason.