Chat with Chris Mortensen 1/20/10

I believe we will be drafting Okung unless we trade back, no chance any QB this year is worth the 4th overall pick... if they were, they would be in consideration for the 1st pick. Just my humble opinion.

I believe we will be drafting Okung unless we trade back, no chance any QB this year is worth the 4th overall pick... if they were, they would be in consideration for the 1st pick. Just my humble opinion.

I think Rams go QB with the talk of Bulger hanging it up. Hopefully saving us from taking a QB at #4. Okung for LT in 2010.

Back to your normally operating thread.

Does Okung fit the zone blocking scheme? That's my big question about him.

Does Okung fit the zone blocking scheme? That's my big question about him.

Well some draft reports about Okung mention that he has a "extremely high level of athleticism", has "great lateral agility and a quick kick step", and that he "consistent footwork".

It is my understanding that zone blocking linemen need to be fleet-footed and athletic...to me it seems that Okung would be fine in this system. I haven't heard anything to the contrary, hopefully as we get closer to the combine, someone brings this up.

Look right now we should all be unabashedly optimistic...In my mind, Snyder has learned the error of his ways and will only be a casual observer who only occasionally steps in on his team's operation.

Shanahan will revive his offensive genius and the quality of the defensive personnel will remain in the upper echelon of the league. We will be able to get Okung with the first pick and build the solid line in a year or two and become perennial playoff participants...

feels good to dream doesn't it?

I agree. I haven't felt this optimistic about my Skins in years.

My only complaint would be why it took so long for Snyder to figure out he and Vinny weren't getting it right. But nevermind. He knows it now and brighter times are just ahead...

Good to hear in all aspects.

I think the draft is total speculation at this point (obviously).

That's what I'm saying! They haven't had all of their games, Pro-day, Senior Day, The Combine, or anything yet right? Remember last year when they said that OT, Tits Maggie, would be the number one, then he comes out a flopping? Yeah, they don't know jack, even after the draft.

I think Rams go QB with the talk of Bulger hanging it up. Hopefully saving us from taking a QB at #4. Okung for LT in 2010.

Back to your normally operating thread.

Yeah, but there are two quarterbacks that could go in the top four -- Bradford and Clausen. Bradford will have to prove that he's completely recovered from the injuries at the combine; otherwise he could fall further. But if you don't want a QB, you have to hope that the Rams, along with Tampa Bay takes both of them...

MS seems to have a pretty good feel for QBs, if he takes one at #4 I'm not going to cry about it.

i agree with that.even if they take a qb keep Campbell and let the rookie ride the pine and learn the offense like the back of his hand.that way when steps onto the field he's not thinkin about the play at all but just learning the speed of the game.and with the speed it's real nice to know what the play is without thinking about them.do the skins work a trade for Marshall?what about Moss for Marshall?no that i want to get rid of moss.i would love to get the oiline fixed then have marshall as number 1 and then Moss can move to slot wr.what do you all think about trading for Marshall?i think the rookie coach of the Broncos is over doing the tough man routine and will lose the lockeroom soon.having said that Marshall is done in Denver and we could use a legitimate number 1 wr.i gues the price will dictate the involvement.