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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    Anyone else think this Fans HOF vote is a pile of horsemanure?.

    I mean Darren Bennett, Natrone Means and Anthony Miller, you gotta be kidding me.

    They were all decent players but hardly HOF performers. HOF performers for me (who are still not in the HOF btw) would be Leslie O'Neal (one of my heroes), Courtney Hall and of course the likes of these from modern day - LT, Gates, Jamal, Philip, Hardwick and Scifres.

    If I had to pick one of em I'd plump for Natrone Means but he didn't perform long enough as a Bolt for me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,217 ✭✭✭Justin10


    Castillo release, I thought he would of be decent in a rotation.
    Maybe Reyes is showing more then expected?
    Hope he gets another chance somewhere else.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,599 ✭✭✭matthew8


    Castillo release? With the Ravens new cap room, he's a guy we could go after if the guys aren't confident in Jones.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,217 ✭✭✭Justin10


    According to Kevin Acce both parties have been discussing his future for for few weeks. Chargers decided go with youth and release him.

    May not have made the team after camp anyway so gives him time to get a new team.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭OAOB


    I was delighted that we were able to re-sign Castillo this off-season but i'm hoping this release means the younger guys are showing more than expected so far.
    Liuget, Martin, Reyes and Cesaire are our DEs, i would have thought Castillo could have out played Cesaire


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    OAOB wrote: »
    I was delighted that we were able to re-sign Castillo this off-season but i'm hoping this release means the younger guys are showing more than expected so far.
    Liuget, Martin, Reyes and Cesaire are our DEs, i would have thought Castillo could have out played Cesaire

    Apparently Reyes will be starting sooner rather than later, that's what I'm hearing. He could beat out Martin. Liuget needs to come a bunch and he should.

    Castillo only performed for 1 season in his whole career and got overpaid imho. But I guess he was a v popular guy among the teams top brass so letting him go now like Rochey said gives him time to catch on with another team. I'd wonder about how motivated he is though. He's a real smart guy and could easily move career, pretty boy too so could see him working on TV before long.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,217 ✭✭✭Justin10


    Cesaire seems like a guy who isn't rated by anyone outside of San Diego inner group (players + management)

    Spikes last year said he couldn't believe he hadn't heard about him before, he was so impressed with him.

    Luiget is a stuff the run and try and occupy 2 blockers. He isn't going to run up the sack count, Reyes seems a lot more athletic. I think we will be fine at DL. We usually hold on to 6 guys which is exactly what we have.

    On another topic, good debate about RM vs LT. Makes you think RM is doing a lot better then people think.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,256 ✭✭✭Molly


    Chargers released Dielman, rumour has it he might be de-retiring and signing elsewhere :(

    Signed Franklin the NT as well. Could be a good pick up. Was great in a 3-4 but was poor enough in the saints 4-3 last year


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,217 ✭✭✭Justin10


    I read that Dielmen retiring was only a legal matter, Acce also tweeted it too.

    Guessing Battle thought he was worth more back in march.
    Wish football would start already.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭OAOB


    I like the signing of Franklin, i'd presume he'll be battling with Garay for a roster spot.

    Don't know why we have been chasing Battle so much, i'd take Brinkley over him anyway and we also have the two rookies challenging for a spot.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    OAOB wrote: »
    I like the signing of Franklin, i'd presume he'll be battling with Garay for a roster spot.

    Don't know why we have been chasing Battle so much, i'd take Brinkley over him anyway and we also have the two rookies challenging for a spot.

    I agree. Don't get the Battle signing unless Ronnie Brown has not looked as good as they expected he would?

    No way we goto bat with the 2 of em surely?

    My backfield prediction = Mathews, Brown, McClain, Hester (even though I don't rate him too much but the brass love him) and Brinkley. Baker or Hayes to PS.

    The only thing going for Battle is that he can play special teams, which Brinkley ain't so good at (not sure he has ever been in on special teams in fact).


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,395 ✭✭✭✭mikemac1


    You got a great signing in Jarret Johnson LOLB, don't see him on this thread

    Sometimes fans are glad to see a player go but not the case with JJ in Baltimore, fan favourite. Very underrated player around the league

    Super run blocker and just superb at setting the edge and either making the tackle or funneling the RB inside to the others. One of the best in the league at it
    Always reliable, no reason he won't play every game

    Not a pass rusher though, at most you'd get 2-3 sacks a season
    So if you subbed in maybe Antwan Barnes for passing plays it would be a good combination. I don't know the other Chargers pass rushing LB's


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    mikemac1 wrote: »
    You got a great signing in Jarret Johnson LOLB, don't see him on this thread

    Sometimes fans are glad to see a player go but not the case with JJ in Baltimore, fan favourite. Very underrated player around the league

    Super run blocker and just superb at setting the edge and either making the tackle or funneling the RB inside to the others. One of the best in the league at it
    Always reliable, no reason he won't play every game

    Not a pass rusher though, at most you'd get 2-3 sacks a season
    So if you subbed in maybe Antwan Barnes for passing plays it would be a good combination. I don't know the other Chargers pass rushing LB's

    Tks Mike yep it's safe to say we are happy with the JJ signing. Seems apart from his talent on the field he'll bring a maturity to the LB corps. While we have Spikes there already, it is always good to bring in another who can show the young bucks how it is done.

    In terms of pass rushing OLBs, we'll most probably start with Shaun Phillips opposite JJ. Backing them up are Barnes who is a great pass rusher but not much else. Then we have the infamous Larry English who has been kinda broken these last 2 years. He's a former 1st round pick who lots in SD reckon is a bust. I'm giving him 1 more chance and that's this year. If he breaks down again I reckon he'll be gone. Another who will be lined up all over the place is our 1st round pick this year, Melvin Ingram. There are a few more but the above will probably constitute those we will see on the field.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭OAOB


    Leslie91 wrote: »
    I agree. Don't get the Battle signing unless Ronnie Brown has not looked as good as they expected he would?

    No way we goto bat with the 2 of em surely?

    My backfield prediction = Mathews, Brown, McClain, Hester (even though I don't rate him too much but the brass love him) and Brinkley. Baker or Hayes to PS.

    The only thing going for Battle is that he can play special teams, which Brinkley ain't so good at (not sure he has ever been in on special teams in fact).

    Reading a few articles about Battle it appears he won't be challenging Ronnie Brown as the third down back because his ball catching abilities are poor.

    Apparently we've signed him as a special teamer which means it's Battle-v-Hester for a roster spot. I like Hester as a special teams player and obviously so does AJ so i reckon he'll be favourite. Not sure what either contract is like but i think both are near the veteran minimum so don't think there's much of a saving to be made with either one of them.

    I'd agree with your backfield prediction but Baker or Hayes might be able to play their way on to the roster at the expense of Brinkley


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭OAOB


    mikemac1 wrote: »
    You got a great signing in Jarret Johnson LOLB, don't see him on this thread

    Sometimes fans are glad to see a player go but not the case with JJ in Baltimore, fan favourite. Very underrated player around the league

    Super run blocker and just superb at setting the edge and either making the tackle or funneling the RB inside to the others. One of the best in the league at it
    Always reliable, no reason he won't play every game

    Not a pass rusher though, at most you'd get 2-3 sacks a season
    So if you subbed in maybe Antwan Barnes for passing plays it would be a good combination. I don't know the other Chargers pass rushing LB's

    Hey Mike do you know did Baltimore not offer JJ a new contract or could they just not match the Chargers offer.

    By all accounts he sounds like a great pick up for the Chargers, only thing against him is his age


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,395 ✭✭✭✭mikemac1


    Ravens did not make an offer to JJ

    Just too many players coming off rookie deals and had to be re-signed, no cap room left

    He wasn't released over performance, everyone was sad to see JJ go

    Chargers were 20th in the league for rush defense with an average of 122.2 yds rushing per game

    Expect an improvement and some AFC West oppononts to get clattered!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,599 ✭✭✭matthew8


    I hate seeing all our players go to SD. Gaither/Johnson not too bad, but we really could've used Barnes.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    matthew8 wrote: »
    I hate seeing all our players go to SD. Gaither/Johnson not too bad, but we really could've used Barnes.

    And Le'Ron too even if he came via KC.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    OAOB wrote: »
    I like the signing of Franklin, i'd presume he'll be battling with Garay for a roster spot.

    Don't know why we have been chasing Battle so much, i'd take Brinkley over him anyway and we also have the two rookies challenging for a spot.

    Rumour has it the nose tackles will be Cam and Franklin. Garay will move to DE and backup/share time with Liuget and Martin who will start. Reyes will spell them too.

    We'll probably end up going with just 6 D linemen this year ie. Cesaire could be gone even if I think the guy is a more than capable rotation guy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭OAOB


    Leslie91 wrote: »
    Rumour has it the nose tackles will be Cam and Franklin. Garay will move to DE and backup/share time with Liuget and Martin who will start. Reyes will spell them too.

    We'll probably end up going with just 6 D linemen this year ie. Cesaire could be gone even if I think the guy is a more than capable rotation guy.

    I'd be plenty happy with those moves, I'd rather have a big proper run stuffer at NT and Garay is better at collapsing the pocket. I reckon on third downs a DL of Garay, Cam and Liuget/Reyes would be pretty whopper and add in Barnes and Ingram attacking from the outside the opposing QB should not be able to hold on to the ball for very long:cool:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,217 ✭✭✭Justin10


    After the first day of practice, Whitehurst has a problem with his knee, so we have signed Kyle Boller. Whitehurst meant to be out for couple of weeks.

    Gaithar also had a problem with his back, but took part in practice today.

    Ingram, Rosario, Royal, Meachem all impressive and McClain took carries as both running and full back.

    Gates also took part in full practice and looked good also.

    Pictures up on the Chargers forum.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,395 ✭✭✭✭mikemac1


    Ravens fan here, can we have Gaither back? :D

    Ah no, but our starting LT Bryant McKinnie is gone AWOL and never came to camp :mad:

    Marcus McNeill had a strong reputation around the league, was considered one of the better tackles

    But got cut last March and is still a FA

    Is is injured? Surely can't be done with football, he's only 28. What's his deal, why did nobody snap him up? Left tackle is a premium position

    Any insight on McNeill? Thanks, just seeing his name as someone to bring in and I can't understand why a 28 year old pro bowler is still out there, seems too good to be true


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,217 ✭✭✭Justin10


    Marcus I dont think is 100%. He had a neck injury which resulted in us finding Gaithar. Here is the video.



    From a playing stand point if fit, he is very good, I dont think he had been playing up to the standard he had set.

    He got roasted by Hali against the Cheifs. He would be perfect for a team like the Ravens, especially in the run game, but I dont think he is fit.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭OAOB


    Rochey18 wrote: »
    Marcus I dont think is 100%. He had a neck injury which resulted in us finding Gaithar.

    He has a medical condition with his spine that meant he failed the Chargers medical and was able to be released. I think its something that will progressively get worse so i presume that's why he hasn't been picked up by any team. His level of play had also fallen off in recent years so he's not pro-bowl caliber anymore


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    Wow we are down to an UDFA at left tackle now ie. Harris. I know he is sharing reps with Henderson and might be a player in the future but no way should we have this guy protecting Philip's blindside when we get going for real. I'm hoping this Gaither injury is just a knock and he comes back 100% v soon. Henderson is only good enough in a pinch. We were spoiled when Marcus was fit and playing really well. Oh to have a Joe Thomas/Jake Long on the O line!.

    On a sidenote I can't believe what I'm hearing ref Gates, sounds like he is back to his old completely dominating self. I never thought he'd recover from that foot injury, great to see, esp with the doctors we have behind the scenes. Watched a bit of training camp on NFL Network last nite, from what I saw the LBs look great. Also, Mathews looks like a total stud.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,256 ✭✭✭Molly


    Err, wasn't gaither back the next day? I didn't see anything about him being out for a period


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    Molly wrote: »
    Err, wasn't gaither back the next day? I didn't see anything about him being out for a period

    Nope. He finished early thursday but practiced friday.

    He missed saturday and sunday. Today is a rest day, hopefully we see him back out there tomorrow.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,929 ✭✭✭JaMarcus Hustle


    Leslie91 wrote: »
    Wow we are down to an UDFA at left tackle now ie. Harris. I know he is sharing reps with Henderson and might be a player in the future but no way should we have this guy protecting Philip's blindside when we get going for real. I'm hoping this Gaither injury is just a knock and he comes back 100% v soon. Henderson is only good enough in a pinch. We were spoiled when Marcus was fit and playing really well. Oh to have a Joe Thomas/Jake Long on the O line!.

    On a sidenote I can't believe what I'm hearing ref Gates, sounds like he is back to his old completely dominating self. I never thought he'd recover from that foot injury, great to see, esp with the doctors we have behind the scenes. Watched a bit of training camp on NFL Network last nite, from what I saw the LBs look great. Also, Mathews looks like a total stud.

    San Diego journalist I follow said Harris was the story of the camp so far and has been the stand out player for the sessions he was running with the first team. Not bad for an UDFA.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭OAOB


    Great story about UDFA getting into camp and practicing with the first team but it shows how light we are on OT that we're one injury (Gaither) away from this situation. If OTs don't go at the top end of the draft it generally means they're not going to be ready to play in heir first year. I think its as much a vote for Harris as it is a vote against Henderson.
    Also need to remember that Dombrowski is on the PUP list, he'd probably be splitting reps if he was there even though he showed last year he's not an NFL caliber Tackle.
    Anyone know what the deal is with Schiling, he was meant to be a prospect at Tackle that took some snaps at Guard last year due to injuries


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    OAOB wrote: »
    Great story about UDFA getting into camp and practicing with the first team but it shows how light we are on OT that we're one injury (Gaither) away from this situation. If OTs don't go at the top end of the draft it generally means they're not going to be ready to play in heir first year. I think its as much a vote for Harris as it is a vote against Henderson.
    Also need to remember that Dombrowski is on the PUP list, he'd probably be splitting reps if he was there even though he showed last year he's not an NFL caliber Tackle.
    Anyone know what the deal is with Schiling, he was meant to be a prospect at Tackle that took some snaps at Guard last year due to injuries

    I thought Schilling was lined up to be a potential replacement for Clary at RT, but that he might be more of a guard now. Interesting that one never hears mention of him. I guess he should be in a fight with Vasquez at RG. Haven't seen him on the left side of the line thus far. Schlling was another of our late rd pick offensive linemen. At times over the last few years I've been screaming at them to pick an O lineman at certain picks based on who was there at the time. This year no way could we pass on Ingram when he fell as far as he did.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,256 ✭✭✭Molly


    Isn't dombrowski gone to IR?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    Molly wrote: »
    Isn't dombrowski gone to IR?

    Gone to PUP.

    First reported that he was going to IR, then nobody sure, then PUP. As far as I'm concerned he is most probably done in SD anyways. He had no right to play Tackle in this league, a barely serviceable Guard is all he could ever become.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    San Diego journalist I follow said Harris was the story of the camp so far and has been the stand out player for the sessions he was running with the first team. Not bad for an UDFA.

    Is that Kevin Acee who you're following?. Not saying he's blowing smoke, I actually think he is ok. But a guy called Michael Gehlken is the new beat guy. Also Scott in the NC Times is good.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    Leslie91 wrote: »
    I thought Schilling was lined up to be a potential replacement for Clary at RT, but that he might be more of a guard now. Interesting that one never hears mention of him. I guess he should be in a fight with Vasquez at RG. Haven't seen him on the left side of the line thus far. Schlling was another of our late rd pick offensive linemen. At times over the last few years I've been screaming at them to pick an O lineman at certain picks based on who was there at the time. This year no way could we pass on Ingram when he fell as far as he did.

    Yeah I've had it confirmed Schilling is just seen as a Guard now. I guess he is backing up Vasquez. I'd like to see him push Vasquez.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭OAOB


    Leslie91 wrote: »
    Yeah I've had it confirmed Schilling is just seen as a Guard now. I guess he is backing up Vasquez. I'd like to see him push Vasquez.

    If i remember he didn't look great at Guard in the few snaps he played. So Schilling is backing up Vasquez and it's between Green and Hadnot for the LG.
    I'm a fan of Vasquez, has been solid for us, it'll be interesting how he goes with it being a contract year.
    How many OL will we carry on the roster, 8or9?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    OAOB wrote: »
    If i remember he didn't look great at Guard in the few snaps he played. So Schilling is backing up Vasquez and it's between Green and Hadnot for the LG.
    I'm a fan of Vasquez, has been solid for us, it'll be interesting how he goes with it being a contract year.
    How many OL will we carry on the roster, 8or9?

    I reckon we could go with 10. If 9 then Harris to PS.

    Gaither, Harris, Henderson, Green, Hadnot, Hardwick, Molk, Vasquez, Schilling and Clary.

    I'm thinking Molk is gona be a real find so late in the draft. Guy has a chip on his shoulder, is strong as F and is so motivated.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭OAOB


    Leslie91 wrote: »
    I reckon we could go with 10. If 9 then Harris to PS.

    Gaither, Harris, Henderson, Green, Hadnot, Hardwick, Molk, Vasquez, Schilling and Clary.

    I'm thinking Molk is gona be a real find so late in the draft. Guy has a chip on his shoulder, is strong as F and is so motivated.

    I can't see us carrying 4 Tackles so you're probably right about Harris to PS. Is Henderson a shoo-in for the roster? 10 seems like a large number to carry.

    I was suprised at drafting Molk because i thought the team must have liked Baxter after taking him back from the Jets last year but he seems like unreal value so late in the draft. I can't understand why he fell so far, he was one of the best Centres in College last year. People said his game wouldn't suit the Pros, how is there that much difference???? I think he's undersized but as you say he's plenty strong which i think would offset that, i must be missing something really obvious:rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    OAOB wrote: »
    I can't see us carrying 4 Tackles so you're probably right about Harris to PS. Is Henderson a shoo-in for the roster? 10 seems like a large number to carry.

    I was suprised at drafting Molk because i thought the team must have liked Baxter after taking him back from the Jets last year but he seems like unreal value so late in the draft. I can't understand why he fell so far, he was one of the best Centres in College last year. People said his game wouldn't suit the Pros, how is there that much difference???? I think he's undersized but as you say he's plenty strong which i think would offset that, i must be missing something really obvious:rolleyes:

    Yeah not sure about Henderson but at least he has some experience in the NFL.

    These are my locks to make the 53 - Gaither, Green, Hadnot, Hardwick, Molk, Vasquez, Schilling and Clary.

    After that any of the following could make the team (including PS) - Harris, Henderson, Bell, Bryant (converted DT from last yr).

    Interesting that Chargers.com still list Schilling as a Tackle, Kevin Acee tells me he is a Guard.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭OAOB


    Leslie91 wrote: »
    Yeah not sure about Henderson but at least he has some experience in the NFL.

    These are my locks to make the 53 - Gaither, Green, Hadnot, Hardwick, Molk, Vasquez, Schilling and Clary.

    After that any of the following could make the team (including PS) - Harris, Henderson, Bell, Bryant (converted DT from last yr).

    Interesting that Chargers.com still list Schilling as a Tackle, Kevin Acee tells me he is a Guard.

    Was Bryant on the PS last year? Don't remember him but hopefully he turns out as good as converting Dielman did.

    Another Tackle to be added to the 8 you listed and I'd imagine that will be OL. Hope Harris is as good as Acee was implying because as it stands an injury to Gaither or Clary will be a disaster for us


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,217 ✭✭✭Justin10


    Have to remember the OL will change with the cuts made form other teams too.
    Very early days, a lot of talk of Baxter making the team which I cant see, I dont know if Hester is going to make it.

    Im sure pre season games will tell a lot.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭OAOB


    Rochey18 wrote: »
    Have to remember the OL will change with the cuts made form other teams too.
    Very early days, a lot of talk of Baxter making the team which I cant see, I dont know if Hester is going to make it.

    Im sure pre season games will tell a lot.

    I don't think picking up OL after cuts is a good idea, the effectiveness of them comes from playing as a unit. I still hope an experienced CB can be picked up though.

    A quick breakdown of Harris here


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,217 ✭✭✭Justin10


    Not a good idea, but im sure it will happen.
    Cant see us hold 5 tailbacks with the talk of us also keep four TEs

    Reyes was taking first team snaps and did well too.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,710 ✭✭✭✭Paully D


    mikemac1 wrote: »
    Ravens did not make an offer to JJ

    Just too many players coming off rookie deals and had to be re-signed, no cap room left

    He wasn't released over performance, everyone was sad to see JJ go

    Chargers were 20th in the league for rush defense with an average of 122.2 yds rushing per game

    Expect an improvement and some AFC West oppononts to get clattered!


    **** me what a hit!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    OAOB wrote: »
    Was Bryant on the PS last year? Don't remember him but hopefully he turns out as good as converting Dielman did.

    Another Tackle to be added to the 8 you listed and I'd imagine that will be OL. Hope Harris is as good as Acee was implying because as it stands an injury to Gaither or Clary will be a disaster for us

    Yes, came in as an UDFA as a DT. Saw him some in the preseason, and had no impact. Then I heard they were going to try and convert him to an OT. He's huge but that's about all I know. The roster on chargers.com still shows him as a DT though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    Rochey18 wrote: »
    Not a good idea, but im sure it will happen.
    Cant see us hold 5 tailbacks with the talk of us also keep four TEs

    Reyes was taking first team snaps and did well too.

    You mean including full backs yes?

    I can see us retaining Mathews, McClain, Brown, Battle and Hester. Hayes to PS, not sure if Baker makes it to the PS even. Brinkley I love but his time might be up.

    I also see us holding Gates, Rosario and McMichael but Green to PS. Sperry is history.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    OAOB wrote: »
    I don't think picking up OL after cuts is a good idea, the effectiveness of them comes from playing as a unit. I still hope an experienced CB can be picked up though.

    A quick breakdown of Harris here

    I agree. I am worried Jammer is done and we might see Gilchrist starting for him before long, that means we could end up with two second year players (Wright) when we goto nickel. We need an experienced backup corner who could start at nickel.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭OAOB


    My guess at the 53man roster

    QB – Rivers, Whitehurst (2)

    RB – Matthews, McClain, Brown, Hester, Hayes (5)

    OL – Gaither, Green, Hardwick, Vasquez, Clary, Molk, Hadnot, Schilling, Harris (9)

    TE – Gates, McMichael, Rosario, Green (4)

    WR – Meachem, Floyd, Royal, Brown (4)


    DL – Martin, Thomas, Liuget, Franklin, Reyes, Garay, Cesaire (7)

    OLB – Philips, Johnson, Ingram, Barnes, English (5)

    ILB – Butler, Spikes, Mouton, Williams, Gachkar (5)

    S- Weddle, Bigby, Stuckey, Taylor (4)

    CB – Jammer, Cason, Wright, Gilchrist (4)


    LS – Windt

    P – Scifres

    K – Kaeding

    KR/PR – Parrish

    Thoughts
    1. I put Hayes down as RB but it could have just as easily been Brinkley/Battle/Baker
    2. Parrish is in as KR/PR, I think Goodman could win this. Whoever gets the job will need to be able to step in as WR in case of injury.
    3. We might sacrifice Hayes/Cesaire for an extra CB or Special teams
    4. We will look to pick up an ILB from wavers, don’t know enough about Williams to know is he good enough.
    5. I have 10 LBs in the team, 1 is specifically a ST player. English needs a big camp and to produce on ST or he could be cut.
    6. Depth at WR has me worried as Floyd will get injured, L. Green might have to be used in an emergency situation.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭OAOB


    Leslie91 wrote: »
    You mean including full backs yes?

    I can see us retaining Mathews, McClain, Brown, Battle and Hester. Hayes to PS, not sure if Baker makes it to the PS even. Brinkley I love but his time might be up.

    I also see us holding Gates, Rosario and McMichael but Green to PS. Sperry is history.

    Do you think Green would clear wavers and get to the PS?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    OAOB wrote: »
    Do you think Green would clear wavers and get to the PS?

    He might not, but he is not impressing as much as people thought in camp. We could hide him in preseason if there is a feeling he will come good and so get him safely to the PS.

    Great post on 53 prediction, I'll put mine up later.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,017 ✭✭✭Leslie91


    My guess at the 53man roster

    QB – Rivers, Whitehurst (2)

    RB – Matthews, McClain, Brown, Hester, Battle (5)

    OL – Gaither, Green, Hardwick, Vasquez, Clary, Molk, Hadnot, Schilling, Henderson (9)

    TE – Gates, McMichael, Rosario, Green (4)

    WR – Meachem, Floyd, Royal, Brown, (4)


    DL – Martin, Thomas, Liuget, Franklin, Reyes, Garay (6)

    OLB – Philips, Johnson, Ingram, Barnes, English (5)

    ILB – Butler, Spikes, Mouton, Williams, Gachkar (5)

    S- Weddle, Bigby, Stuckey, Taylor (4)

    CB – Jammer, Cason, Wright, Gilchrist (4)


    LS – Windt

    P – Scifres

    K – Kaeding

    KR/PR – Goodman&Parrish

    My thoughts

    1. Goodman/Parrish will make it as KRs but Parrish will play more WR, Cason and Royal esp will share PR duties
    2. I see Cesaire losing out if we go with just 6 D linemen
    3. Battle makes it for his STs play
    4. Hayes, Willie, Gatson, Hobbs and Harris to PS
    5. Brinkley if eligible might go back to PS else he loses out in a numbers game
    6. Heard Hank Bauer say Corey Lynch the S ex Bucs could make the team as a Sp teamer but I don't see it unless he beats out Stuckey. While Stuckey is young I'm really surprised he has not pushed to start thus far hence he could be a bit of a Spillman ie. never quite made it as D player, ST player for life.


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