Chargers Thread

Molly

Happy with that.

Justin10

Oh ffs one pick away from getting the best corner in the draft. Knew the Benegals would cause us trouble.

Shane.C

Revenge for embarrassing them in the playoffs :P

OAOB

Well I presume he was the top ranked corner on our board so had to grab him

Leslie91

Yeah it was a toss up between he and Roby I guess. We'll be able to compare the 2 easily now that Denver got Roby. Yes we needed a corner and needed one badly but I have to say I was screaming for the G XSF when we were on the clock. But anywhere I read pre draft said this guy could be the best corner in the draft and would have gone number 1 were he 2-3 inches taller. That's 2 yrs in a row we overlooked the height stat i.e. Steve Williams last yr.

I guess it will be between Verrett and Ghee now to start opposite Wright.

setanta74

Nobody else worried about his injury history? Read it just now on NFL.com and its a horrible history!!

Leslie91

setanta74 wrote: »

Nobody else worried about his injury history? Read it just now on NFL.com and its a horrible history!!

He played all last year with torn labrum I believe, and like Dee Milliner last year had surgery after his pro day. I would have thought he'll come back 100% from it esp when he could play through it, shows toughness and dedication to the cause.

setanta74

Hopefully he's over them all now but I cant help worry what the NFL may do to him. Just hope we dont get another injury prone player. I'll stay positive for now!

Justin10

I've all the faith in the world in Wright, but this guy is 5.9. Could you imagine the trouble we will be in with him against Bowe or D. Thomas.

Lots of good players in the 2nd, so looking forward to tonight

Leslie91

Rochey18 wrote: »

I've all the faith in the world in Wright, but this guy is 5.9. Could you imagine the trouble we will be in with him against Bowe or D. Thomas.

Lots of good players in the 2nd, so looking forward to tonight

Yeah feckin loads I'd like to see wear the Bolts...

Jernigan, XSF, Bitonio, Robinson, Matthews, Van Noy, Kouandjio, Marcus M from USC, Attaochu, Trai Turner/Nix (can get them in rd 3 I reckon).... so much depth this year.

Shane.C

With Verret, it was definitely a thought to 'who's going to cover Welker?'

The guy is an absolute animal, and has great character, size being his only downfall IMO.
Love the pick, bring on the second round!

Edit: If you're really worried about his height and potential, and don't take into consideration his explosiveness, fight and determination, this guy says otherwise, standing at a grand height of 5'8

Leslie91

Shane.C wrote: »

With Verret, it was definitely a thought to 'who's going to cover Welker?'

The guy is an absolute animal, and has great character, size being his only downfall IMO.
Love the pick, bring on the second round!

Edit: If you're really worried about his height and potential, and don't take into consideration his explosiveness, fight and determination, this guy says otherwise, standing at a grand height of 5'8

And guess who was involved when Tim Jennings was being drafted!!!, you guessed it TT.

Justin10

We have just drafted a small Revis Ha.
Don't know why i want Lee so much, but would love him opposite KA.

No need for Nix imo, Lissmoure is going to start so unless he falls into the 3rd.

Molly

Walterfootball's two writers and mocking the draft have written second round mocks. They all have Attaochu coming to us. That would be underwhelming.

Shane.C

Molly wrote: »

Walterfootball's two writers and mocking the draft have written second round mocks. They all have Attaochu coming to us. That would be underwhelming.

I don't see us picking him up and I'd be surprised if he even fell to us.

I really want an O Lineman, and Kouandjio or Xavier would be great pick ups.
Or just get Allen Robinson Penn State WR, an absolute animal.

Leslie91

Rochey18 wrote: »

We have just drafted a small Revis Ha.
Don't know why i want Lee so much, but would love him opposite KA.

No need for Nix imo, Lissmoure is going to start so unless he falls into the 3rd.

Is Lee quick enough?, can he stretch the F out of the field ala DeSean Jackson, it's a burner we need. I am liking what I am hearing about Allen Robinson, how quick is he?

Leslie91

Molly wrote: »

Walterfootball's two writers and mocking the draft have written second round mocks. They all have Attaochu coming to us. That would be underwhelming.

I like him but #57 might be a tad high.

Leslie91

Shane.C wrote: »

I don't see us picking him up and I'd be surprised if he even fell to us.

I really want an O Lineman, and Kouandjio or Xavier would be great pick ups.
Or just get Allen Robinson Penn State WR, an absolute animal.

I want more beef on O line too, would be delighted with XSF, CK, Moses or Bitonio in round 2.

theRB

Would love Cody Latimer or Marquise Lee and a G/NT tonight. Wouldn't mind trading up for XSF at the right price either.

Shane.C

Attaochu it is!

OAOB

Not sure about these picks, Attaochu has all the physiacal traits but needs to learn how to read the game better
Watt is the opposite, not great physically but incredibly smart player. I read that he was was the man in ND who identified moves by the opposing DL so possibly an eventual heir to Hardwick

Shane.C

Interview with Tom and Mike concerning both picks!

http://www.chargers.com/multimedia/videos/McCoy-Telesco-Recap-Day-2-of-the-Draft/d0302ff6-265d-4ff5-8f8c-563cbe6f73a1

Leslie91

After having some time to digest what went on in the draft I gotta say I'm not best pleased with our haul. I look at what the 49ers and even the feckin Raiders can do (coincidence that they are CA teams too I know) and think of what could have been...

Don't get me wrong I like Verrett and the potential in Jerry is intriguing but after that it was a massive MEH. That NT certainly seems to be big enough and strong enough but at the end of the day he was a 5th rounder so how much of an impact might he be?

When we picked Watt, the following were still there and for me far superior players - Trai Turner, Brandon Thomas, to mention 2 other linemen, but the below were available also;

Moncrief, Jaylen Watkins, Bruce Ellington, Justin Ellis, DaQuan Jones, Martavis Bryant....... I could go on.

setanta74

Break it down for me those of you who know more than me about these draft picks. How many of them will start? Is it hoping for too much to expect the same impact as Fluker and Allen last year?

Leslie91

setanta74 wrote: »

Break it down for me those of you who know more than me about these draft picks. How many of them will start? Is it hoping for too much to expect the same impact as Fluker and Allen last year?

Verrett should start that's about it I reckon. Attaochu will rotate with Freeney, JJ and Super Mel.

Watt I just dunno. Can he push Clary out?

Hoping Carrethers can give Lissemore breathers.

Looks like we've found a kick returner or 2, may the best man win.

OAOB

Verrett will start anyway, attaochu will rotate. I think watt will either be a starting guard or else be our back up centre who will take over from Hardwick eventually. I presume it's going to be a 3 way battle between clary troutman and watt for a starting guard spot. Carrethers should rotate in, , apparently he's a run stopper so 1st and 2nd downs mostly. Not happy about us taking a rb, no space for him. Our last 2 picks were wasted I think.

I don't like the attaochu pick because I don't think he was worth sacrificing the 4th for. He has a high ceiling but a second round pick should be starter material.
The only reason I like the watt pick is because apparently coach d had worked out all the guards that were available at that point and he chose watt. He is an Oline genius so i would value his opinion over any of these draft experts. For that reason I'm actually excited about the pick

Leslie91

OAOB wrote: »

Verrett will start anyway, attaochu will rotate. I think watt will either be a starting guard or else be our back up centre who will take over from Hardwick eventually. I presume it's going to be a 3 way battle between clary troutman and watt for a starting guard spot. Carrethers should rotate in, , apparently he's a run stopper so 1st and 2nd downs mostly. Not happy about us taking a rb, no space for him. Our last 2 picks were wasted I think.

I don't like the attaochu pick because I don't think he was worth sacrificing the 4th for. He has a high ceiling but a second round pick should be starter material.
The only reason I like the watt pick is because apparently coach d had worked out all the guards that were available at that point and he chose watt. He is an Oline genius so i would value his opinion over any of these draft experts. For that reason I'm actually excited about the pick

I'm with you ref Joe D's opinion. Had Joe worked out Trai Turner for sure?

I can't get myself excited by Watt though. But if he is seen as Hardwick's heir at center then it might make sense, he is a v bright lad who made all the adjustment calls along the ND line last yr so he would have the smarts to play center.

OAOB

Good article on Watt by Jerome on BFTB. Jerome is a really good technical coach from what i can tell and he's hugely impressed with Watts tape. Good article

Molly

Stuff like that and contributions from Crean and Kyle Posey make BFTB worth reading.

OAOB

Molly wrote: »

Stuff like that and contributions from Crean and Kyle Posey make BFTB worth reading.

Yeah I agree completely.

John writes stupid articles that I usually scan over and then hit the comments. In fairness to john though if he wasn't writing crap there wouldn't be a new article every day

Out of curiousity does anyone use any other sites for news/discussion on the chargers? Can't stand bolt beat and just can't get into bolt talk