The Offensive Line - Okung Could Miss All Of Camp

[blueman]

Either Lamp was not ready/really sucks or somebody sees something in Feeney not apparent in his play to date. Cuz agree with rich, he absolutely sucked.

[like54ninjas]

I know that's the conventional thinking, but they still cut Barksdale in favor of starting Tevi with almost half the season left. So apparently it's a case by case basis on this team.

[Panamamike]

I know that's the conventional thinking, but they still cut Barksdale in favor of starting Tevi with almost half the season left. So apparently it's a case by case basis on this team.

I was unaware that Tevi missed OTAs and most of camp...for the Second straight year.

[SDFan]

I was unaware that Tevi missed OTAs and most of camp...for the Second straight year.

the point I was responding to was changing the "chemistry" of starters together since TC. Steve made a reference to guys needing to learn from mental reps if they miss the actual reps during OTA, TC, etc. but they still need to step up and produce when called on to start. Anytime an established starting OL is lost to injury for the season, by necessity it means a guy that didn't get all the 1st team reps in OTA & TC interrupts the existing chemistry- and apparently in this case the team thought it was worth it replacing a healthy starter with Tevi...

[SDFan]

Yes he was healthy for MOST of the season to that point, and was when they released him and he signed almost immediately with AZ. The stories in the press made it sound like a mental issue with him and they subbed Tevi a few times because of it- before making the change permanent and then releasing Barfsdale.

[Bolt-O]

I guess if teamwork and chemistry was the issue of not getting Lamp in, it certainly would matter that the three interior linemen have to be on the same page, and the tackles maybe not as important, as they are pretty much on an island in pass protection. I'm hoping that Lamp does emerge as a dominant lineman, but my guess he'll just be average if he couldn't move Feeney or Schofield from their position this last season, ready or not at the start of it. Feeney at times was awful. All I as for an additional second or two of time for PR.

[like54ninjas]

Yes he was healthy for MOST of the season to that point, and was when they released him and he signed almost immediately with AZ. The stories in the press made it sound like a mental issue with him and they subbed Tevi a few times because of it- before making the change permanent and then releasing Barfsdale.

[Formula 21]

Forrest Lamp recalls the time last season when he discussed possible trade

By: Kyle Posey | 22 hours ago

This past season was one to forget for Chargers former second-round pick Forrest Lamp. In an interview with The Athletic, the guard opened up

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For his sake, he should probably stay off of the internet. Things had gotten so bad for Lamp that he and his agent had explored trade options.

[Boltjolt]

Fans can be such idiots. My guess mostly young guys that have never had an iniury.

[Bolt-O]

I think it's a legitimate concern more about TT's OL picks. Fluker was just OK, but not worth the 1st round pick, and TT really missed badly on Watt and Tuerk in the 3rd Round. We didn't get any progress reports on Lamp, even though we did see him in the 4th pre-season game. I totally buy the need for chemistry and going with the guys that have meshed at the beginning of the season, but I had this feeling that Lamp could have at least beat out Feeney mid-season, if not Schofield. So, even though I can understand Lamp's frustration, he should understand fans can be idiots when complaining about OL picks, and it really isn't about him personally (even though his being hurt is the adding to the fan frustration.)

[like54ninjas]

Fans can be such idiots. My guess mostly young guys that have never had an iniury.

[Boltjolt]

I just find it odd to call someone a bust in his circumstances. Circumstances we didn't know about til recently. Now if next season be can't beat Feeney or Schofield out, then you maybe got something to gripe about. Been more frustrated with Verrett but we happen to have e some other good CBs.