Combine Watch: RB

So after a day of watching the combine as well as news from the UT that we are actually looking at drafting a RB, I decided to take a look at a few notable performers that I believe we may look at.

Donald Brown (UConn)- Brown was the top performer in the vertical jump as well as a top 10 performer in the broad jump, 3-cone drill, 20 yard shuttle, and 60 yard shuttle, and 40 yard dash with a 4.51. He had plenty of productiveness in college with 3,800 yards and 33 touchdowns in 3 seasons. There was also a little segment on NFL Network with him talking about his pre-draft experience and he seemed remarkably mature.

http://www.draftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/rb/Donald-Brown.php

Kory Sheets (Purdue)-Sheets was a top 10 performer in the broad and vertical jumps, 60 yard shuttle, and the 40 yard dash with a 4.47. From a few comments on him I gathered that he pretty much carried the load due to struggles at quarterback and still managed over 1,000 yards in his senior year and 3,341 over his career. I was impressed by Sheets at the Senior Bowl, and while I'm no expert, it looked to me that he was quite quick, and with his solid 40 time he showed he has the flat-out speed as well.

http://www.draftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/rb/Kory-Sheets.php

Javon Ringer (Michigan State)- Ringer wasn't quite as explosive at the combine, but it's his productiveness in college that makes him stand out. His 4,398 yards are the most at the draft by a long shot. He is a little small at 5-9, 202, but he can carry the load as evidenced by his 843 attempts in college.

http://www.draftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/rb/Javon-Ringer.php

Combine Top Performers: http://www.nfl.com/combine/top-performers?tabIndex=2#tp-tab-set-1:tp-grid-container-forty-yard-dash

To Do List for Chargers

Over the course of this offseason there are a few things that need to be accomplished for the future of the team. This list excludes the items that can be addressed through the draft

• Extend Philip Rivers Contract Philip Rivers is the most important part of this franchise now. While I hope we can avoid having to give him an arm and a leg, if it comes to that, he needs to be paid.
• Extend Shawne Merriman Everyone saw the hole that was left in the Charger's defense in his absence. Probably the biggest complaint over the season was the lack of pressure that consequently led to the poor pass defense.
• Restructure LT's Contract While I have been of the opinion that LT will never regain his former glory, LT has been the face of the franchise for so long that the drama of his situation will only serve as a distraction at this point. LT still has some good years in him and a reconstruction of his contract will e the best thing for everyone.

Just a few more quick points of things needed to be done.

• Extend Marcus McNeil
• Extend Vincent Jackson

I'm still indecisive on Antonio Cromartie, but my questions will probably be answered next season.