The Ryan Leaf Ripple Effect???

This is a pretty interesting read.. Seems Ryan Leaf being a bust has had a ripple effect on the NFL.. Enjoy 🙂

*An insert from the article*

The effect Ryan Leaf’s inability to become the Chargers’ franchise quarterback impacted the futures of four notable quarterbacks.

1. Michael Vick — Playing in Atlanta ultimately couldn’t distance Vick from the negative influences of his past. Might things have turned out differently for Vick in San Diego? The Chargers decided against taking a quarterback early in the 2001 draft, and no one could blame them.

2. Drew Brees — With the Leaf fiasco behind them, the Chargers armed Brees with a strong ground game and an all-world tight end. Brees took full advantage, eventually earning a long-term deal from New Orleans in free agency.

3. Eli Manning — The Chargers wanted Manning, but the quarterback balked at the idea, reportedly over concerns about the organization’s ability to win. No one did more than Leaf to raise those concerns.

4. Philip Rivers — Leaf should have been in his prime when the Chargers acquired Rivers’ rights from the New York Giants in the draft-day trade that sent Manning to the East Coast. — Mike Sando

Classic…

Why couldn’t I have run across this picture when the *Spygate* scandal broke? Spygate seems to have calmed down some, but this is still a funny picture.. 🙂

Congrats Lady Vols…

Congrats to Pat Summitt and her Lady Vols for winning their 2nd NCAA title. For those of you who are keeping track, the Lady Vols are back to back NCAA Champions. After winning back to back National titles.. Head Lady Vol Candace Parker was the first overall pick in the WNBA draft this morning.. Someone is having a great 24 hours!! 🙂