2021 Draft Discussion - Bolts Pick 13th

[Lone Bolt]

Holy cow...is that a weird camera angle? Cuz Brown looks like Dad taking his kids out to the park!!

[Bolt4Knob]

Bosa is the blue chip Edge man on this roster...better served to pick up a gifted project in later rounds...they should contribute in rotation, and develop nicely with Joey as the Alpha/ mentor.

I like corner, but we will see who is there...dont discount Waddle...scary weapon for Herbert AND scary return man for special teams.

I am good with Waddle or Pitts if they are ranked top 8/9 on the board and with the Chargers picking 13 - that is VERY good value especially if the next highest on your board is like 12

But if the top two players on your board are pretty close in value meaning like 9 and 10 - think you have to go need. And NEED this offseason is OT, Edge and CB.

[Silversurfer]

I am good with Waddle or Pitts if they are ranked top 8/9 on the board and with the Chargers picking 13 - that is VERY good value especially if the next highest on your board is like 12

But if the top two players on your board are pretty close in value meaning like 9 and 10 - think you have to go need. And NEED this offseason is OT, Edge and CB.

I would love to keep H.H even if we draft Pitts. Just feel him and JH have a good connection that will only get better.

[Bolt4Knob]

I would love to keep H.H even if we draft Pitts. Just feel him and JH have a good connection that will only get better.

Hunter is a player I want to keep. I don't know what a good contract is but I think he needs to be kept

Mike Williams at 15.6m - for sure no. At a lower rate - thats even questionable to me.

Hunter, Davis, and two of these three (Feeney, Lamp, Tevi)- are on my bring back list
Rayshawn and PErryman - I think I let the market play itself out
Mike Williams - probably I rescind the offer and see what the market says

[Boltjolt]

I am good with Waddle or Pitts if they are ranked top 8/9 on the board and with the Chargers picking 13 - that is VERY good value especially if the next highest on your board is like 12

But if the top two players on your board are pretty close in value meaning like 9 and 10 - think you have to go need. And NEED this offseason is OT, Edge and CB.

Depending on FA'cy of course but imma say it....we arent drafting a WR or TE in the first round and IF they do, my bet is Bateman over the smaller guys(Smith 174 lbs, Waddle 180 lbs) None of our current WRs are under 190(Johnson is lightest @ 193)

Now if Henry isnt resigned which i think is a gimme, and if MW isnt here, then good possibility Pitts is in play but i think both will be here.

[La Costa Boy]

I just did another mock and Pitts was there again at 13.....so I said yes....again. It would not make me sad to have him and HH on the roster. What a nightmare for any LB or DB corps to defend. Herbert would be a happy boy.......

[Charge!]

I just did another mock and Pitts was there again at 13.....so I said yes....again. It would not make me sad to have him and HH on the roster. What a nightmare for any LB or DB corps to defend. Herbert would be a happy boy.......

agree..... nothing wrong with having 2 good TE's....... all depends on how picks fall......

[Bolt4Knob]

I just did another mock and Pitts was there again at 13.....so I said yes....again. It would not make me sad to have him and HH on the roster. What a nightmare for any LB or DB corps to defend. Herbert would be a happy boy.......

My problem with Pitts or WR in the first round is that pushes down a round a real position of need. Pitts and Henry would be quite the combo. But I like the idea of an OL like the Cowboys from a few years ago or the Colts this year. Top 3 in the league. Granted, at this point I would take 15-18 for both OL and ST.

[La Costa Boy]

My problem with Pitts or WR in the first round is that pushes down a round a real position of need. Pitts and Henry would be quite the combo. But I like the idea of an OL like the Cowboys from a few years ago or the Colts this year. Top 3 in the league. Granted, at this point I would take 15-18 for both OL and ST.

Check my mock in the draft section. Pitts, 3OL and 3 DL plus some decent bodies for camp.

[Bolt4Knob]

Check my mock in the draft section. Pitts, 3OL and 3 DL plus some decent bodies for camp.

okay - if you can get three OL and DL - Pitts works for me!!

As I agree, you cannot reach in the first round when the best players are there. In the 5th its fine to go for need unless somebody really drops but in the first, really just trust your board and if the talent gap is there - take the talent.

[chargeroo]

okay - if you can get three OL and DL - Pitts works for me!!

As I agree, you cannot reach in the first round when the best players are there. In the 5th its fine to go for need unless somebody really drops but in the first, really just trust your board and if the talent gap is there - take the talent.

So, if one of the top QB's are there grab him. Stack them up - 4/5 great QB's, never mind your needs! Take the bpa regardless?

[like54ninjas]

Dropping this here in addition to the roster build thread....



After completing my season review, here is my current I’m the GM roster build.
Get out of the way TT/Johnboy.

LEGEND
(R) = rookie
(TC) = team captain
(M) = million
(G) = guaranteed
(SB) = signing bonus
(CH) = 2021 cap hit


Key Cuts / Trades
Casey Hayward ($8.75) - traded to Jags for pick 152 (round 5)
Trai Turner ($11.5)
Chris Harris Jr. ($11.25)

Key Unrestricted FA Lost
SupaMel ($16.65)
Mike Pouncey ($7.25)
Tyrod Taylor ($7.5)
VIrgil Green ($3.5)
Denzel Perryman ($7.5)
DSquare ($1.187)

Key Players Resigned / Contracts Restructured
Michael Davis - 5yr - ($60M)/$30G/$20SB/$7CH
Mike Williams - 4yr - ($44M)/$24G/$16SB/$7CH
Hunter Henry - 4yr -($40M)/$22G/$14SB/$6CH
Rayshawn Jenkins - 4yr - ($30M)/$16G/$12SB/$5CH
Sam Tevi - 2yr - ($9M)/$5G/$4SB/$3CH
Dan Feeney - 2yr - ($8M)/$4G/3SB/$3CH
Nick Vigil - 2yr - ($7M)/$3G/$2SB/$3CH
Iaasc Rochell - 1yr - ($2M)/$1.5G/$1SB/$1.5CH
Linval Joseph - 2yr - ($14M)/$11G/$8SB/$6CH

I resigned Tevi and Feeney because they graded out higher than Lamp in 2020. Both have significant starting experience. Ideally we drive them to backup depth.

* All RFA & ERFA will be resigned.

FA TARGETS
Dalvin Tomlinson (DT) - 5yr - ($60M)/$30G/$20SB/$8CH
Ted Karras (OC) - 4yr - ($36M)/$21G/$14SB/$6CH
Darqueze Dennard (CB) - 2yr - ($10M)/$6G/$4SB/$3CH
Fabian Moreau (CB) - 2yr - ($7M)/$3G/$3SB/$2,5CH

TOTAL 2021 Cap Space Used
$181,000,000.00 Projected
$162,865,000.00 USED
$18,135,000.00 Unused

I don’t expect a ton of FA spending with the reduction in projected cap space. A concentration in retaining our own and a few strategic targeted signings. After veterans get cut for cap space, it will be a buyers market for a final piece or two.



This would include the 2021 draft of.......

1) CALEB FARLEY - CB - VT - RJR - 6’2” / 207#
— #1 CB omb, fast, insane acceleration, elite ball skills, only 3 yrs as CB (former QB)
Why = PON, we need to be able to play M2M
2) WALKER LITTLE - OT - STAN - SR - 6’7” / 320#
— Big, physical, high football IQ, strong, powerful people mover, excellent footwork, hand placement needs consistency
Why = PON. Enough said. 1st round talent that slips because of COVID pandemic/opted out
3A) ALIM MCNEILL - DT - NCST - JR - 6’2” / 320#
— Finisher, plays in opponents backfield, monster strong @ POA, amazing flexibility to get skinny, uproot opponents and collapses pocket
Why = Improve run D, collapses pocket, plays w/aggressive edge, makes us a more physical team
3B) ALARIC JACKSON - OT/OG - IOWA - RSR - 6’6” / 315# - (TC)
— Mauler with good feet, understands/uses great angles, serves pancakes in stacks, excellent length/uses it, nasty/drives opponents into the grass, plays thru whistle, needs time @ OG before sliding out to OT in year 3/4
Why = PON, see him as our ORG, ability to anchor which holds pocket depth, uproots defenders in run game.
4) JORDAN SMITH - DE - UAB - RJR - 6’7” / 255#
— Finisher, plays in opponents backfield, strong @ POA, amazing flexibility and bend, length for days, can be a ST ace
Why = PON, Freak athlete, plays run/pass equally well, produces pressure consistently, steal this late
5A) RHAMONDRE STEVENSON - RB - OKU - SR - 6’ / 246#
— Power, vision, dynamic cutting ability, physical runner with 4.5 speed, ST Ace
Why = Need a bruising bigger RB, helps that he has vision/sweet footwork/dynamic cutting ability, excellent in passpro, good hands, ST help
5B) CHARLES SNOWDEN - EDGE/LB - UVA - SR - 6’7” / 245# - (TC)
— Smart, athletic , hard nosed football player. Shows flashes of brilliance in passrush and coverage, huge upside, year 2/3 before see full potential
Why = Major jumps from Sophomore to Senior campaigns, depth, huge upside as a pass rusher, ST help
6A) DIVINE DEABLO - DS/DLB - VT - RSR - 6’3” / 225# - (TC)
— Big, physical playmaker, added coverage chops for 3rd down, incredible H/W/S package, position flexibility, ST Ace
Why = depth, position versatility, ST help
6B) SADARIUS HUTCHERSON - OG - SC - RSR - 6’4” / 320# - (TC)
— Physical beast, possesses solid punch/hand technique in both run/pass games, experience at both OG spots and OLT
Why = PON. depth, physical bull with decent feet and solid technique
7) MIKE STRACHAN - WR - CHARLESTON (WV) - SR - 6’5” / 225# - (TC)
— NFL bloodline, high football IQ, huge catch radius, SPEED (Olympic caliber sprinter), physical, very raw, ST Ace
Why = Monster upside, speed/size combo, hard worker, ST help


Possible UDFA Targets -
Conner Olson (OC/OG) - UMN - RSR - 6’5” / 310#
Spencer Brown (RB) UAB - SR - 6’ / 220#, Garret Wallow (LB) TCU - SR - 6’2” / 230#,
Josh Imatorbhebhe (WR) UIL/USC - RSR - 6’2” / 215#, Zyon McCollum (CB) SHSU - SR - 6’4” / 195#
Zach Davidson (TE/P) UCM - RSR - 6’7” / 245#, Luke Farrell (TE) OHST - RSR - 6’6” / 250#
Qwynnterrio Cole (DS/DLB) ASU - SR - 6’3” / 200#, Grant Hermanns (OT) PUR - RSR - 6’7” / 310#,
Lorenzo Neal Jr. (DT) PUR - RSR - 6’3” / 325#, Shawn Davis (DS) UFL - SR - 5’11” / 190#
Caleb Huntley (RB) BSU - SR - 5’10” / 230#, Kenny Deng (LB/EDGE) CAL - RSR - 6’6” / 250#
Blake Hayes (P) UIL - SR - 6’6” / 215#, Riley Patterson (K) MEM - SR - 6’ / 190#
Michael Pitts (EDGE) UC - RSR - 6’4” / 250#, Zac Thomas (QB) APST - RSR - 6’1” / 210#


* Projected 53-Man Roster

OFFENSE (25)
QB - JH10, Easton Stick
RB - Austin Ekeler, Rhamondre Stevenson - (R), Joshua Kelly, Joe Reed
FB/HB - Gabe Nabers
WR - Keenan Allen, MikeDub, Jaylen Guyton, T. Johnson, J.K. Hill, Mike Strachan - (R)
TE - Hunter Henry, Donald Parham, Stephen Anderson
OT - Bryan Bulaga, Sam Tevi, Trey Pipkins, Walker Little - (R)
OG - Dan Feeney, Alaric Jackson - (R), Sadarius Hutcherson - (R)
OC - Ted Karras, Scott Quessenberry

Projected Starters Offense
QB - Justin Herbert
SKILL - Austin Ekeler, Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton, Hunter Henry
OLINE - Walker Little - (R), Dan Feeney, Ted Karras, Alaric Jackson - (R), Bryan Bulaga

DEFENSE (25)
DL - Linval Joseph, Dalvin Tomlinson, Justin Jones, Alim McNeill - (R), Jerry Tillery, Joey Bosa, Isaac Rochell, Jordan Smith - (R)
EDGE/LB - Uchenna Nwosu, Charles Snowden - (R), Emeke Egbule
LB - Kenneth Murray, Drue Tranquill, Kyzir White, Nick Vigil
DB - Derwin James, Rayshawn Jenkins, Nasir Adderley, Mike Davis, Darqueze Dennard, Fabian Moreau, Caleb Farley - (R), Divine Deablo - (R), Alohi Gilman, Zyon McCollum - (R)

Projected Starters Defense
DLINE - Joey Bosa, Dalvin Tomlinson, Linval Joseph, Jordan Smith - (R)
LINEBACKERS - Kenneth Murray, Drue Tranquill
DBACKS - Mike Davis, Caleb Farley - (R), Fabian Moreau, Derwin James, Rayshawn Jenkins

PK - Mike Badgeley
PUNT - Blake Hayes - (R)
LS - Cole Mazza