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Report: Chargers sign seventh-round pick Cortez Broughton
Posted by Curtis Crabtree on May 10, 2019, 2:15 AM EDT
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The Los Angeles Chargers have signed seventh-round pick Cortez Broughton to his four-year rookie contract, per Adam Caplan of Sirius XM NFL Radio.
Broughton was the last of the Chargers' seven selections in the draft and is the first of the group to sign with the team. All drafted players receive four-year deals with first-round picks getting a fifth-year team option attached.
Broughton appeared in 48 games for the University of Cincinnati over four seasons with the team. During his senior year, he compiled career-highs across the board in tackles (52), tackles for loss (18.5), sacks (7.5), forced fumbles (two) and passes defended (five).My 2021 Adopt-A-Bolt List
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Originally posted by like54ninjas View Post
2017 - MIAMI, MICHIGAN ST
2018 - VANDY, USC, PITT
Tillery doesn't jump off the screen to me like Broughton; but there was a reason Tillery went high & Broughton went low - i just can't figure it out. I saw very little tape this year of draftees. I do know that Tillery initially didn't impress me; but after watching him again against Michigan, he didn't get a lot of opportunities rushing the passer. He was either double teamed, or went on outside stunts that generally takes tackles out of the pass rush. It was frustrating to watch, knowing the Chargers had selected him.
Two big time 3 tech tackles is a godsend. Rotate them at will & keep them fresh on search & destroy missions of Mahomes/Brady.Last edited by powderblueboy; 05-11-2019, 12:03 PM.
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Originally posted by powderblueboy View Post
USC & Pitt came after he tore his shoulder; Vandy - who knows? College kids have other things on their mind. Vanderbilt is not a good college program, but they did surprise Arkansas on the road last year. Tillery might have mailed that one in.
Tillery doesn't jump off the screen to me like Broughton; but there was a reason Tillery went high & Broughton went low - i just can't figure it out. I saw very little tape this year of draftees. I do know that Tillery initially didn't impress me; but after watching him again against Michigan, he didn't get a lot of opportunities rushing the passer. He was either double teamed, or went on outside stunts that generally takes tackles out of the pass rush. It was frustrating to watch, knowing the Chargers had selected him.
Two big time 3 tech tackles is a godsend. Rotate them at will & keep them fresh on search & destroy missions of Mahomes/Brady.
I am hoping Jerry far exceeds my expectations but I'd be ok if he performs at an Avg/Above Avg DT and Dominants stretches of games/season.My 2021 Adopt-A-Bolt List
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Originally posted by powderblueboy View PostI think our expectations are a little bit too high for rookie defensive tackles. These guys need at least a year to mature. The best scenario would be both guys sharing the load with a veteran, and being effective this year.My 2021 Adopt-A-Bolt List
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Originally posted by powderblueboy View PostI think our expectations are a little bit too high for rookie defensive tackles. These guys need at least a year to mature. The best scenario would be both guys sharing the load with a veteran, and being effective this year.
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