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In a continuation of our series of interviews with coaches tying a bow on the draft, today we're featuring Defensive Coordinator Jack Del Rio.

Turner talked about the exciting growth potential for all the draftees and even as an offensive guy he can't help but be thrilled at the addition of linebacker Jamin Davis. Fred Smoot speaks to Washington's newest defensive end out of Penn State Shaka Toney about what he plans to do to fit into the stellar defense. The final pick of Day 2 for the Washington Football Team was North Carolina wide receiver Dyami Brown, who becomes another asset to an already stacked offense.

This happened as a result of a deal in place with the Giants, in which they would trade Phillip Rivers who was drafted 4 th overall in , along with draft picks one of which turned into Shawn Merrimen. Remember when Eli Manning refused to play the Chargers? We got into it. See All Newsletters. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. There was an error processing your subscription.

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How would this go over today? Manning was later traded to the Giants in return for their first overall pick, Philip Rivers, and the rest is history.

Leading up to the draft, everyone knew there was a chance that Eli could sit out the entire season if he ended up in San Diego. Manning went on to say that the Chargers seemed to turn their team around in the coming years behind the play of guys like Drew Brees, Rivers, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Shawne Merriman — so things still worked out in San Diego anyway.

My favorite part of the whole interview was after Brandt asked Manning if he has ever thought about what his career would have looked like if he played for San Diego.