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  • Formula 21
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    Final 53

    Acee-Gehlken: First look at Chargers 53-man roster
    Extra defensive lineman, surprise offensive lineman could be necessary accommodations
    By Kevin Acee and Michael Gehlken | 9:42 a.m. Aug. 13, 2016


    The Chargers might need to go heavy up front on both sides of the ball, at least early in the regular season.

    Joey Bosa reporting late – if he reports at all – will likely necessitate a seventh defensive lineman. And the emergence of undrafted rookie center Spencer Pulley, who has outshone third-round pick Max Tuerk to date, means he has to stay on the roster, lest another team steal him.

    It also appears the Chargers' fifth-round rookie linebacker is outshining their fourth-round rookie linebacker, and a veteran linebacker is on the bubble.

    That and more is revealed in our first crack at a 53-man roster, in advance of the Chargers' preseason opener Saturday night in Tennessee:

    Quarterback

    Philip Rivers

    Kellen Clemens

    Zach Mettenberger: Needs more consistency. Physical skills are there.

    Running back

    Melvin Gordon

    Danny Woodhead

    Branden Oliver

    Derek Watt: Forget the bloodlines. Derek making a name for himself in camp.

    Wide receiver

    Keenan Allen

    Travis Benjamin

    Tyrell Williams: Still growing, but no player on offense has improved more.

    Dontrelle Inman

    James Jones

    Tight end

    Antonio Gates

    Hunter Henry

    Jeff Cumberland: Can flat run. And he has ample blocking experience with how the Jets used (misused?) him.

    Sean McGrath

    Offensive line

    King Dunlap

    Orlando Franklin

    Matt Slauson

    D.J. Fluker

    Joe Barksdale

    Max Tuerk

    Chris Hairston

    Spencer Pulley: Had been Chargers' best rookie offensive lineman before an injury early in camp.

    Kenny Wiggins

    (Chris Watt, PUP, does not count against active roster.)

    Defensive line

    Joey Bosa

    Brandon Mebane

    Corey Liuget

    Darius Philon: A clear upgrade over Kendall Reyes. No matter what happens with Bosa, Chargers better at LE1.

    Tenny Palepoi

    Damion Square

    Ryan Carrethers

    Outside linebacker

    Melvin Ingram: Last year was his best training camp — until this year.

    Kyle Emanuel:

    Jerry Attaochu

    Tourek Williams: Needs preseason to prove he can return to pre-injury form. Otherwise, it's Ben Gardner or a player on another club.

    Inside linebacker

    Manti Te'o

    Denzel Perryman

    Jatavis Brown: He may have been drafted after Perry, but his athleticism is second to none in this group.

    Nick Dzubnar

    Joshua Perry

    Cornerback

    Jason Verrett

    Brandon Flowers

    Casey Hayward: Patrick Robinson was a gem in the slot last season. Hayward is better.

    Craig Mager

    Steve Williams

    Safety

    Jahleel Addae

    Dwight Lowery

    Adrian Phillips

    Darrell Stuckey

    Long snapper

    Mike Windt

    Punter

    Drew Kaser

    Kicker

    Josh Lambo
    Now, if you excuse me, I have some Charger memories to suppress.
    The Wasted Decade is done.
    Build Back Better.
  • Formula 21
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    #2
    Per the whispers, Lissemore doesn't make it. 3 NT out of 6 DL?

    Congrats (maybe) to this year's UDFA - Spencer Pulley. It's always nice to find a cheap OL with talent to develop. I'd suspect he's more of a PS candidate.

    Inman hasn't shown anything yet that I've read about. Maybe tonight, although I doubt it with the scatter arm qbs we have playing.
    Now, if you excuse me, I have some Charger memories to suppress.
    The Wasted Decade is done.
    Build Back Better.

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    • Mister Hoarse
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      #3
      We have 11 men held out tonight going into the first test.
      Should we pick a final 42?
      Dean Spanos Should Get Ass Cancer Of The Ass!
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      • Mister Hoarse
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        #4
        Originally posted by Formula Two One View Post
        Per the whispers, Lissemore doesn't make it. 3 NT out of 6 DL?

        Congrats (maybe) to this year's UDFA - Spencer Pulley. It's always nice to find a cheap OL with talent to develop. I'd suspect he's more of a PS candidate.

        Inman hasn't shown anything yet that I've read about. Maybe tonight, although I doubt it with the scatter arm qbs we have playing.
        I pity the WRs we have out there with Mettenfuckhead.
        Dean Spanos Should Get Ass Cancer Of The Ass!
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        • SDFan
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          #5
          Originally posted by Formula Two One View Post
          Per the whispers, Lissemore doesn't make it. 3 NT out of 6 DL?

          Congrats (maybe) to this year's UDFA - Spencer Pulley. It's always nice to find a cheap OL with talent to develop. I'd suspect he's more of a PS candidate.

          Inman hasn't shown anything yet that I've read about. Maybe tonight, although I doubt it with the scatter arm qbs we have playing.
          what "whispers" and from where? Who do you think gets his spot? Paleoi who can't stay healthy? Carrethers who plays with the 2s & 3s in camp and hasn't progressed the way Philon has? IMO, they keep 7, not 6 DL and Lissemore is certainly 1 of them. He has versatility to play along the line, not just NT- but even so Mebane won't be on the field that much and is older and they planned to rotate him anyways.
          Last edited by SDFan; 08-14-2016, 05:53 AM. Reason: typo
          Life is too short to drink cheap beer :beer:

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          • Formula 21
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            #6
            Originally posted by SDfan View Post
            what "whispers" and from where? Who do you think gets his spot? Paleoi who can't stay healthy? Carrethers who plays with the 2s & 3s in camp and hasn't progressed the way Philon has? IMO, they keep 7, not 6 DL and Lissemore is certainly 1 of them. He has versatility to play along the line, not just NT- but even so Mebane won't be on the field that much and is older and they planned to rotate him anyways.
            After that mess yesterday, a lot of job are up for grabs. Maybe they need Lissemore's experience.
            Now, if you excuse me, I have some Charger memories to suppress.
            The Wasted Decade is done.
            Build Back Better.

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            • Steve
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              #7
              So, Ghelk and Acee like to make a roster based on practice? Somhow I think the game performance will be factored in too. So, maybe it is a bit premature to make the roster before they play them.

              Second, what is Acee's (and Ghelk's) track record even after they see the whole preseason. There are always guys making the roster they said had no chance.

              Third, perhaps the most important. Is this the final 53 of our camp bodies, or are they factoring in the week 1 roster? Every year we go through TC, get the 53 man cutdown, and then the Chargers make a half a dozen roster moves to get the week 1 roster, and the bottom of the roster looks nothing like the 53 man cutdown a couple days before.

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              • zoom
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                #8
                it's a way to generate conversation. i am sure they know that they are way early.

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                • chargerkdb
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                  #9
                  Way too early to play this game.

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                  • KNSD
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                    #10
                    Most years we can nail down all but 4-5 guys by now, and even then those 4-5 guys are in a group of 6-8.
                    Prediction:
                    Correct: Chargers CI fails miserably.
                    Fail: Team stays in San Diego until their lease runs out in 2020. (without getting new deal done by then) .
                    Sig Bet WIN: The Chargers will file for relocation on January 15.

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                    • Formula 21
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                      #11
                      Michael Gehlken ‏@sdutGehlken 21h21 hours ago

                      Good sight for Chargers OLB Tourek Williams (elbow). After heading into locker room, he's returned to the game.
                      7 retweets 31 likes
                      Is it too early to say goodbye?
                      Now, if you excuse me, I have some Charger memories to suppress.
                      The Wasted Decade is done.
                      Build Back Better.

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                      • TTK
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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Formula Two One View Post
                        Is it too early to say goodbye?
                        Three years too late.

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