Bobby wrote on Apr 16, 2008 7:05 PM:Until Smith learns that he can also use FA to get vet players, he will always be,,, shall we say a pick short!

Rob C wrote on Apr 16, 2008 9:50 PM:If we were the Raiders, Broncos or Chiefs, we'd need every single pick. Fortunately for us, we have 19/22 starters coming back and good depth so we don't actually have the room or the need for "gambles" in the form of picks. If you haven't realized it yet, AJ is a pro. His moves are about as calculated as a brain surgeon. Thanks for trying Bobby.

Dennis wrote on Apr 17, 2008 6:40 AM:Having a bunch of picks that will have a difficult time making a very talented team is not what the Bolts need. It is far more important to continue finding those special few that can develope into stars, which AJ seems to do regularly.....

Bobby wrote on Apr 17, 2008 7:13 AM:Have you joined the Legion of the Blind, Rob C?? This team will NEVER achieve its goals with King-AJ at the helm!!

What has he accomplished, other running Donnie, Brees, Dra Flo, The Burner and MOST importantly Marty out of town.

It is very discouraging that I have to constantly reaffirm what should be so clear and obvious. It makes me question the very sanity and intelligence of this fine city!!!

dcorrales wrote on Apr 17, 2008 8:37 AM:Bobby
[-] wrote on Apr 16, 2008 7:05 PM:
Until Smith learns that he can also use FA to get vet players, he will always be,,, shall we say a pick short!

!!!??? HUH? You were a pick short,Booby

Jason wrote on Apr 17, 2008 9:48 AM:Just give Kassim a chance before we lose him, that would be a shame

heath wrote on Apr 17, 2008 11:07 AM:Bobby! Yo! back here on planet earth Bobby! Donnie is getting old, Brees is good but not great, Dra Flo inconsistent at best, the Burner wanted a starting job, all of these players also wanted too much money for their value! Let me see Championship game last year "the most talented team in the league" thats quoting most of the NFL. Go away Fader fan!!!!!

Albert wrote on Apr 17, 2008 11:35 AM:Just GO for the sure thing and trade for Chad Johnson!!!

We need a deep threat!!!

Albert wrote on Apr 17, 2008 11:36 AM:Just GO for the sure thing and trade for Chad Johnson!!!!

We need a deep threat!!!

Joe wrote on Apr 17, 2008 12:07 PM:Running Donnie, Brees, Florence and Turner out of Town is called 'managing the salary cap'. Why pay a starters salary to someone that will ride the pine? Of course Brees is a different story but that was his fault for sucking every year until after we draft Rivers.

David wrote on Apr 17, 2008 2:34 PM:Just shows the talent we have when other teams offer our BACKUPS big contracts ! Bobby - should we bring Bobby Beathard back so he can trade all the picks away for 5th and 6th rounders - or maybe pick up a Jimmy Oliver in the 2nd round , like he did in 95 - who by the way never even made an NFL catch.

MARK wrote on Apr 17, 2008 3:13 PM:IF WE GOT CHAD JOHNSON,NO ONE COULD STOP US!WE WOULD DO SOMETHING THAT THE THE PATS WERE'NT ABLE TO DO,WIN IT ALL,NOT HAVE 18 WINS AND 1 GIANT LOSS!STILL LAUGHING OUT LOUD!

Sean C. wrote on Apr 17, 2008 3:48 PM:Bobby has accomplished his goal of getting your attention. Bobby is sitting in his office chair with a devious grin on his face. Surely you don`t think Bobby is stupid enough to believe what he has been writing about AJ. Bobby knows AJ is one of the best Drafters, not to mention the rookie free agents he has signed. Marty had 2 playoff losses as our coach Norv was 10 pts away from the superbowl. Lets get healthy Keep LT Gates Hardwick Rivers Williams & Merriman on the bench the 1st 3 preseason games & then make another run at the superbowl

BoltDan wrote on Apr 17, 2008 4:03 PM:I am back and agree (mostly) with Bobby. You guys don't understand that your happy with ALMOST getting there. I want to get there and win it. AJ has picked some good players and let some good players go because of his EGO. Now all Bobbyn is saying is we are on the verge and what did we do this year in off-season? Improve??? No we lost players so we couldn't of improved. (although I like Flo on another team not a good corner)... Did we stay the same??? See comment above... so depending on this draft we might be unimproved from last year. The opperative word is MIGHT... can we draft a good back up as good as Turner??? a better CB then Flo??? (probably) How about Right gaurd?? So as you all love the master AJ and pump up his ego more, let's hope he goes out and gets somebody, anybody that makes us better then last year. I gaurentee you Indy did and the Patsies did.

GREG wrote on Apr 17, 2008 5:10 PM:YES, I HOPE AJ IS LOOKING AT THESE POSTINGS. GIVE UP THIS YEARS DRAFT PICKS AND GO GET OCHO CINCO. AS SOON AS AJ HEARD ABOUT CHAD JOHNSON WANTING OUT OF CINCY, AJ SHOULD HAVE PICKED UP THE PHONE. OSSGOOD IS A SPECIAL TEAMER AT BEST. DON'T FORGET WE HAVE THE SURE HANDED GRABBER IN PARKER AND MALCOM FLOYD IS GREAT. OCHO CINCO WILL BRING HOME THE TROPHY FOR SURE. PHILLIP BECAME A MAN LAST YEAR I WAS REAL IMPRESSED BY HIS HEART AND WILL TO WIN. FA IS AJ'S ONLY FAULT. I'VE LEARNED TO TRUST HIS JUDGEMENT THOUGH.

Trust In AJ wrote on Apr 17, 2008 6:09 PM:IDK, ive kind of learned to trust AJ, i mean he gets calibre players for freakin DIRT CHEAP. i mean, who the hell was antonio cromartie?? second season and leads the league in INT's without starting for about half the season? how bout gates? what about LT? smart move, took LT over vick. aj is a genius, but he definitely is on that really thin line between genius and insane.

Sean C. wrote on Apr 17, 2008 10:11 PM:BoltDan, I G U A R A N T E E That the Patriots D lost both starting corners & Rodney & Junior are running on empty. As for Indy, Peetons cap figure doesn`t leave them many options. Hang tough little buddy AJ has some black magic up his sleave. I love you man

docpauldc wrote on Apr 18, 2008 5:56 PM:I can't wait until the draft. In AJ we trust! This is the year we go and adding depth to this team will be paramount for injuries are always going to happen, the most talented team needs more talent to ensure that we work on our ever growing continuity of winning and threatening championship caliber teams for the present year and more to come.

PAL52 wrote on Apr 18, 2008 11:53 PM:gotta be kidding, Boltdan. This team has gone from whatever lies underneath the scrap heap to the brink of the Super Bowl with AJ Smith making the picks. Ego Schmego. I don't care if he's got an ego the size of the Grand Canyon if he keeps raising the quality of this team. At worst, Brees vs. Rivers is a slight edge to Brees at this point. Donnie -- get over it. He didn't make it through the season last year.
How many years was Peyton in Indy before he got his ring? The AJ Smith era dates basically from 2004. From horsebleep to the AFC title game in four years.
So Mr. Ego has gotten us to the point where our crying needs in this year's draft are a nickel corner, a backup at safety, a backup running back and MAYBE an upgrade at right tackle.
As for Chad Johnson -- one of the reasons the Chargers are in the upper levels of the NFL is AJ doesn't suffer fools gladly. He won't sign them. Johnson's a phenomenal talent, but level-headed he ain't. And wherever he goes he's going to want and get huge money.

Bizbolt wrote on Apr 19, 2008 9:01 AM:Can I just ask the question, if Ocho Cinco is the answer to everything how come the Bengals are nowhere near the team we are? The answer is cunningly diguised in the word TEAM. This team is built on the character of the players as well as their ability.Everyone is entitled to their opinion but all I can say is that in the 28 years that I have been a Chargers fan this is the most exciting period in team history since the Fouts era,and that includes the Superbowl year.I live in London England and, as well as going to the Wembley game this year, am planning my next visit to the Q as last year was so exciting.We were in Seau's for the Titans game and had tickets for the Lions game when we secured the AFC West.Lastly I think that had our key players been healthy in the Championship game we would have been in the Superbowl so all in all a lot to be optimistic about.

angelo wrote on Apr 19, 2008 2:39 PM:i cant believe people are saying to trade all the picks for chad johnson. the bengals cant get it done with him and they have a strong armed Carson palmer. Just cause in madden you can just toss it up, it takes much more in the real game, like a WHOLE TEAM with depth, that you get in the draft.

CB wrote on Apr 19, 2008 5:42 PM:Say no to Chad Johnson! We don't need a clown like this playing on our TEAM. Chris Chambers will be fine in his first full year with the team after a pretty good finish last year, and as for V. Jackson, I know he's beginning to make me proud. Also, a second year with a new coaching staff should prove to be more sucessful. I liked Marty but lets face it, his conservative ways held back all this talent at times.

NostraBoltus wrote on Apr 19, 2008 9:32 PM:No worries, Chad is not even on the Charger radar. Why would he be,we have Chambers,Jackson,Parker,Davis,Floyd & Osgood. The 1st couple of picks will be either O-line,D-Line or DB. AJ is brainstorming as we blog. New Judas Priest concept album on Nosrradamus coming soon!

Kingfish wrote on Apr 21, 2008 10:14 AM:In A.J. you should trust
He only picks players with talent...
not flashy show -offs..
quietly the Chargers are the team everyone Fears,,,

Justin wrote on Apr 24, 2008 3:27 PM:I don't think AJ goes for Chad Johnson. Being a Bolt fan and an Oregon State alum, that would be sweet, but AJ doesn't deal with pre-Madonna's. This team's built on "character" players and I think that's a huge key of why it's been successful lately. Gotta trust AJ, his record speaks for itself. I doubt he trades the 1st round pick. SD builds through the draft.
As for the draft....I'm hoping Jonathan Stewart lands in SD. Great spot for him and would be a great back up to LT. He's built like Burner, but maybe a little shiftier. I know CB, DT backup, and OT need to be addressed, but Stewart has A LOT of upside. Cross your fingers Bolt FANS!!