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C2 TIMES-ADVOCATE, Escondido, NFL Continued from page C1 The Raiders went into the draft with two first -round picks their own, which was the sixth overall, and the No. 9 selection, which they acquired from Houston earlier in the week in exchange for defensive end Sean Jones. The red-hot predraft rumor had owner Al Davis packaging the two selections and sending them off to Washington for Redskins quarterback Jay Schroeder. But as it turned out, Davis not only hung onto those two picks, but made a swap with San Francisco for a third No. 1, the 25th pick overall.

The Raiders used the sixth pick to grab Brown, who was one of six wide receivers to be taken in the first round. They then took cornerback Terry McDaniel of Tennessee, with the ninth pick and Illinois defensive end Scott Davis with the 25th selection. The Raiders have made no secret of their interest in Schroeder, who has become expendable in Washington with Doug Williams' rise to power. And when they made the deal with the Oilers last Thursday, it seemed obvious that Los Angeles was trying to put together Monday, April 25, 1988 a package to get him. But the deal materialized.

General Manager) Bobby Beathard did call," Raiders Coach Mike Shanahan said. "I'm not sure what the context of the conversation was. But, yes, Jay Schroeder's name did come In the end, however, the Raiders decided to take their chances for another season with inconsistent Marc Wilson and Rusty Hilger and use the first-round picks to shore up other areas. The Raiders are hoping that at least two of their -rounders Brown and McDaniel will be able to step in and start right away. Brown, who also will return kicks and punts, is expected to replace Dokie Williams, who was the principal in the 49ers trade.

San Francisco also received the Raiders' second- and fourth-round picks. McDaniel, who is coming off surgery to repair a recurring dislocated shoulder, is expected to unseat last year's starting left cornerback, Lionel Washington. Davis, who probably will start off as a pass-rushing specialist for the Raiders, seems to be ideally suited for the Raiders' Hole In The Wall Gang. Saturday, he was charged with misdemeanor battery in Champaign, a scuffle with a coed. "We're a much better football team right now than we were this morning," Shanahan said.

Another team that hopes it took a giant step back toward respectability was the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams, 3, who were 6-9 last season, received their first dividend check from last fall's Eric Dickerson trade. They had five picks in the first two rounds two in the first (the 14th and 20th overall) and three more in the second. Their two first-round selections were running back Gaston Green of UCLA and wide receiver Aaron Cox of Arizona State. In the second round, they added defensive back Anthony Newman of Oregon, wide receiver Willie "Flipper" Anderson of UCLA, and linebacker Fred St Strickland of Purdue.

Their choice of Green as the first running back selected was a slight surprise. Coach John Robinson had indicated earlier that the ballcarrier he had his eye on was Pittsburgh's Craig "Ironhead" Heyward. But Rams offensive coordinator Ernie Zampese, who preferred Green's speed and passcatching ability to Heyward's strength and 30-carry-a-game durability, apparently was able to change the boss' mind. Heyward, who left school with a year of eligibility remaining, eventually was grabbed by the New Orleans Saints with the 24th pick. "We see (Green) as a Tony Dorsett-type back," Robinson said.

That Heyward lasted as long as he did was a slight surprise. Many felt he would be one of the first 10 players taken. But apparently, some clubs were scared away by his bulging waistline. Heyward reportedly had ballooned to as high as 280 pounds last year at Pitt. But the Saints don't appear to be concerned.

"If he weighs 280 and does the things I've seen him do," Saints Coach Jim Mora said, "he's even better than we think he is." Heyward, who was weighed by the Saints two weeks ago and tipped the scales at 253, said he hopes the Saints ask him to put a weight clause in his contract. "I would recommend it," he said. "I'd love to have a weight clause with incentives and all. It would give me something else to accomplish." There were few surprises in the early part of the first round. The first three picks went about as expected Auburn linebacker Aundray Bruce to Atlanta, Nebraska defensive end Neil Smith to Kan- A quick look at the Chargers' early picks By Jay Posner Times-Advocate Sportswriter Capsule summaries of the Chargers' early draft choices.

Joel Buchsbaum's comments are from "Scout's Notebook '88;" Mel Kiper comments are from "1988 Draft Report." 1. Anthony Miller (1st round, 15th overall), WR, 5-11, 175, Tennessee Probably the fastest receiver in the draft, clocking 4.33 seconds for 40 yards. Suffered a torn posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the first game of '87. Underwent arthroscopic surgery and returned after six weeks. Said he now runs "better than ever." Finished last year with only 16 catches (five in the Peach Bowl), but had 42 for an 17.6-yard average and five TDs as a junior.

Began collegiate career on a track scholarship at San Diego State, but left after one semester to play football. Caught 47 passes for 18.7-yard average and nine touchdowns in one season at Pasadena CC before transferring to Tennessee. Buchsbaum: "Before his injury was a big-play man with great speed, acceleration and athletic ability, very good hands and run-after-the-catch and return ability, and quickness into and out of his cuts. Was simply sensational in prac- Chargers Continued from page C1 get them the ball? The top choice now apparently is former Steeler Mark Malone, of whom ESPN analyst Tom Jackson said Sunday, "He might be a better running back than a quarterback." "I think this guy (Malone) can throw it as far as anyone in football," said Steve Ortmayer, Chargers director of football operations. Where it goes when he throws it, of course, is another question.

Owner Alex Spanos said, "We have four months before the season begins. A lot can happen in those four months. My needs are still a quarterback, but if I have to live with what I have, that's what I'm going to have to do. But at least I filled a need that had to be filled." Spanos admitted, however, that a greater need still remains. "That's the only place I worry about right now," he said.

Said Ortmayer, "I will say again we will continue to pursue an quarterback should something become available." But, Ortmayer also added, "On Sept. 6th (actually Sept. 4), when we play the Raiders (in the season opener), we will line up with 11 guys. And one of them will start at quarterback." There was much speculation regarding the Chargers' pre-draft intentions wide receiver, running back, offensive tackle or trade but when the time came to make the 15th overall selection, the club picked the man it claimed to have wanted all along. "We were sweating the first hours," Spanos said, "but to get the man that you've been looking at for two months is a big, big plus.

Our people are very, very pleased. I've never seen them happier." Spanos and Ortmayer both said the club considered trading places with the New York Giants in order to pick Miller in the 10th spot. But, Ortmayer said, "At the last minute we decided we didn't want to move up and they decided they better go ahead and pick (Indiana tackle Eric Moore)." Frank Continued from page C1 and 1983 (linebacker Billy Ray Smith, running back Gary Anderson and defensive back Gill Byrd). All except Cade are starters for the Chargers, but they haven't made the club a winner. Miller won't either.

Certainly he and third-round pick Quinn Early fill a weakness at wide receiver. The Chargers have speed outside in Anderson and Jamie Holland, a seventh-round pick last year, and they have a dependable pass catcher in Wes Chandler. But none of sas City and Miami defensive back Bennie Blades to Detroit. So did picks 5 through 8 Oklahoma defensive back Rickey Dixon to Cincinnati, Brown to the Raiders, South Carolina wide receiver Sterling Sharpe to Green Bay and Southern California offensive tackle Dave Cadigan to the New York Jets. The lone exception to the early predictability was Wisconsin offensive tackle Paul Gruber, who was taken by Tampa Bay with the fourth pick.

Bucs coach and general manager Ray Perkins had last week that his club definitely would not take an offensive lineman in the first round. Most draft experts expected them to find a battery- Testaverde mate for quarterback Vineither Brown or Sharpe. But Perkins said Gruber was just too tempting to pass up. "He's one of the best big athletes I've ever seen," Perkins said. "He's so gifted he can come in and play right away.

He represents both a need and a value. Wide receivers come along every year." The six wide receivers taken in the first round broke the previous record of five, set in 1973. The other four besides Brown and Cox were Sharpe (Green Bay, No. 7), Miami's Michael Irvin (Dallas, No. DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR CAR IS TONIGHT? Remote Alarm System Installed $229 North County Protector 427 N.

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Possesses halfback-type moves when used on reverses and WR screens." 2. Quinn Early (3, 60), WR, 6-0, 193, lowa Deep threat with 4.37 speed who is also a good possession receiver. Caught 63 passes last year for 10 TDs and finished career with 106 receptions, 1,845 yards and 13 TDs. Named first team All-Big Ten and third team All-America. Missed six games in 1986 with shoulder injury, but averaged 22 yards per catch that year.

Accomplished long jumper. Buchsbaum: "A player on the come with the speed and ability to go far. Very good athlete. Quick, fast and jumps well. Can really accelerate.

Gets into and out of his cuts very quickly. Tremendous improvement in the last two years. Generally catches the ball well. Negatives are narrow frame. Is not a physical blocker.

Still drops a few balls. May not be that Kiper: "Highly skilled natural athlete. Disciplined big-play receiver, showing above-average hands and a high concentration level." Then the Chargers entertained offers from Minnesota, San Francisco and Cleveland, all of whom wanted the 15th selection in exchange for a player. Again, the Chargers declined. "We knew when Anthony Miller was available that we were going to take him," Coach Al Saunders said.

Said Ortmayer, "There was no inclination from anybody in the organization to move off that pick. "We decided to look for a homerun hitter, and when the Michael Irvin pick went by (to Dallas), we knew we'd get a home-run hitter. We felt we got the best." Had Miller been taken, Ortmayer said the Chargers would have decided between running backs Lorenzo White and Brad Muster, and wide receivers Aaron Cox and Early. "Early was a first-round player on our board," Ortmayer said. The Chargers eventually selected Early on the third round.

They gave Houston a fifth-round choice in order to move up 12 places in the round. Ortmayer swung another deal in the fourth round, sending sevenyear tight end Pete Holohan to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for their No. 4 choice, the 91st overall. With that pick, the Chargers chose Joe Campbell, a pass rusher from New Mexico State. With their own fourth-round choices, the Chargers selected a pair of offensive linemen, guardcenter Stacy Searels of Auburn and tackle David Richards of UCLA.

Five rounds of the draft were completed Sunday. In the sixth round today, San Diego selected Notre Dame inside linebacker Cedric Figaro. The Chargers did not have a choice in either the seventh or eighth rounds. Not surprisingly, the man about whom the Chargers spoke most highly was Miller. "Johnny Majors told me that of all the receivers he's had at the University of Tennessee, guys like Willie Gault and Tim McGee, Miller is without a doubt the best," Saunders said.

Added receivers coach Charlie those three combine the speed and receiving ability that Miller and Early possess, according to the Chargers. However, the Chargers' fear is that they have nobody to get the ball to them. Even if they do, they lack so much in so many other areas, that a successful season seems no more possible than striking gold at the 50-yard line at San Diego Stadium. It's a good start toward rebuilding an offense that fell into disrepair while the Chargers tried desperately to build a defense. But it's no cure-all, 3.

Joe Campbell (4, 91), OLB-DE, 6- 236, New Mexico State Played linebacker and defensive end in college. Chargers project him as a pass rusher. Third in nation last year with 18 sacks and named first team All-PCAA. Recorded 27 tackles for 161 yards in losses. Buchsbaum: "Good athlete and pass rusher, especially from three-point stance.

Has a burst to the quarterback and can change directions. Really came alive as a senior. size and strength as a down lineman but rushes better when he is playing in a three-point stance." 4. Stacy Searels (4, 93), OL, 275, Auburn Versatile athlete who can play any position along the line. Chargers plan to try him either at guard or center.

Started his career as a center, then moved to the defensive line before settling in as a tackle. Earned first team All-America honors last year. Two-time AIl-SEC selection. Four-year starter. Buchsbaum: "Plays like a raging bull.

Will make it if he gets stronger. Very smart, intense and competitive. Has a mean streak and goes for the throat. Plays hurt. Just starting to mature.

Lacks great size, athletic ability, especially in his lower body. Has no explosion and can't knock people off the ball. Was beaten badly in Japan Bowl by Nebraska's Neil Smith." Joiner, "He's a player we really need to improve our offense. He's enormously talented. I think we have something special." Miller has run 40 yards in 4.33 seconds, 100 meters in 10.3 and 200 meters in 20.6.

But, Joiner said, "When I first saw him I didn't have to time him. I could tell he could run. Some things you don't have to time." Miller is relatively inexperienced, having played just one season in high school, one season in junior college and seasons at Tennessee. Miller's favorite sport at Pasadena Muir High School was basketball, and he first went to college at San Diego State on a track scholarship. But, when the Aztecs refused to let him play football, Miller transferred to Pasadena City College.

"You can only go so far in track," Miller explained. In one season at Pasadena, Miller caught 47 passes for an 18.7- yard average and nine touchdowns, and was named first team All-America. The Aztecs tried to get Miller to return here, but Miller said, "I told them I was already down there one time. You had a chance." Instead he went to Tennessee, where he starred as a junior, averaging nearly 18 yards a catch on 42 receptions. Miller suffered a torn posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in the Kickoff Classic against Iowa, but after missing four games he returned "better than ever." The Chargers said they are satisfied Miller's knee does not represent a risk.

"I've been injured before," Joiner said. "I played 11 years after knee surgery. Guys with a lot of heart come back, and I see a lot of heart in Anthony." Early missed half of his junior season with a shoulder injury, but he more than made up for that in 1987, catching 63 passes for 1,004 yards and 10 touchdowns. He played in the Hawkeyes' Holiday Bowl victories over San Diego State (1986) and Wyoming ('87). "I was hoping the Chargers Few rookies can turn around the fortunes of a team by themselves.

If Banks, a veteran all-pro, couldn't do it last season, it's unlikely Miller and Early will do any better. And given the Chargers' recent draft history, later-round choices like Joe Campbell, Stacy Searels and David Richards won't make much of a difference either. Which makes all this draft hoopla a little silly. Somebody give me a call when all the picks are in. I'll take five minutes to scan them.

Until then, I've got better things to do. When does "Gilligan's Island" come on? Kiper: "Appeared overmatched (by Smith), but to his credit he was able to regroup at halftime, holding his own the rest of the way. He has the athletic ability, strength, toughness and intelligence to master the art of pass blocking." 5. David Richards (4, 98), OT, 316, UCLA Was first lineman ever to named Parade Magazine high school Player of the Year (1983). Played three years at SMU, then transferred to UCLA.

Was more re highly rated after sophomore season. Added weight lowered his rating. Went to same Dallas high school (Highland Park) as Chargers executive Steve Ortmayer. Buchsbaum: "Massive size. Strong and tenacious.

Has ability to dominate. Sets up nicely on pass protection and is surprisingly light on his feet. Has a chronic weight problem and knows it, but he seems unable to do much about it. With short arms and 30 pounds of excess weight, he may have to move inside to Kiper: "Strength is as a run blocker, but he has all kinds of problems with quick outside pass rushers, needing to lose some weight in order to regain the ability he showed early in his career at SMU. Regressed the last two years, failing to perform up to his capabilities." would pick me because I played college football with (San Diego quarterback) Mark Vlasic," Early said from his home in Great Neck, N.Y.

Asked to describe his style of play, Early said, "I used to be known as just a deep threat, but I didn't like that label. So I worked on my hands to become an all-around receiver." Saunders, asked to compare his two new receivers, said, "Both have great speed. Quinn Early is a little stronger inside-type receiver. Anthony Miller is a true upfield vertical threat. You're talking a Willie Gault, Wesley Walker, Mike Quick type guy.

Quinn is the more physical of the two, Anthony is speedier and probably a little quicker." How much immediate help the Chargers receive from their fourth-round picks remains uncertain. All three players will be given a chance to play a lot, but the Chargers have not had much recent success drafting beyond the second round. As for Holohan, though the Chargers still have three quality tight ends on their roster, there is little doubt the club will miss his intensity. "I have really strong feelings for Pete Holohan, both as a player and a person," Saunders said. "He's done a great service to this team.

I'm going to greatly miss his intensity and his enthusiasm for the game. Pete Holohan is my type of player. He'll add a dimension to the Rams." Then why trade him? "Sometimes you have to give up something good to get something we perceive as being of benefit to our team," Saunders said. In Anaheim, Holohan will be reunited with offensive coordinator Ernie Zampese, who ran the Chargers' offense for six of Holohan's seven years here. "We're extremely excited," Holohan said Sunday night.

"My playing time had been significantly reduced. I feel I can make a contribution to the Rams, and I don't think I would have played much here. I think Ernie's happy, and we're extremely happy." Stacy Searels Chargers' fourth pick..