2023 Official Charger Draft - Post Draft Discussion (Daily Links In OP)

[SuperCharged]

I question why there were no center/guards drafted from 4 - 7. You don't?

They are going to possibly convert a college OT into a guard/center?

Has that been working for Teleso? And yet, here we are again.

No one should be surprised by now.

C/G? Did you not see the McFadden pick. That's a little weird you didn't. Here's the welcome link. https://www.thepowderblues.com/forum...on-round-5-156

They are going to possibly convert a college OT into a guard/center? Yes exactly.... Considering he's listed as a guard. *facepalm*


Has that been working for Teleso? And yet, here we are again. HUH?
No one should be surprised by now. HUH?

Really strange post.

[powderblueboy]

Or maybe they selected a good IOL in the next round (Jordan McFadden).
McFadden can play @all 5 positions (allegedly). I watched a lot of tape on this guy and was very impressed.

He can and has played both OT positions at Clemson.
As far as I know, those are the only positions.
What he has done in practice is less compelling

I've read that he has not performed well at OT against elite competition.
That's the NFL every week.

Its up in the air if he can be at least a decent NFL interior offensive lineman.
That's why you don't just draft one on day 3 and consider the position filled.
The Pats didn't.

[Boltnut]

Given they now run 4 deep with WR starters plus Guyton at 5, I’ll be surprised if we see Davis much at all in offensive sets. He is their KR/PR specialist, period. Carter wasn’t very good (he wasnt a liability at least, which was a plus and he was a decent WR5). I’m glad they didnt re-sign him. Any snaps in addition to returns anre all bonus for Davis but I am not expecting it early or maybe at all. Unless he shows something big in camp, of course.

Pokey’s tape is interesting as well. He’s no slow-poke either. Some real circus catches on his highlight reel but as always - its the game tape we don’t see that matters.

Davis will certainly be considered the #6 WR. But I think we'll see him in Kellen Moore's offense more than most predict. Here are the highlights clip that the Chargers decided to put on their website. You'll see a lot of the clips are jet sweeps and bubble screens. I think they have bigger plans than just KR/PR...

https://www.chargers.com/video/derius-davis-nfl-draft-wr-tcu-college-highlights-2023

[Boltjolt]

He played 12 games in 2021, 14 games in 2022. Just an fyi

College. Justin Jackson never got hurt in college either.

[Boltjolt]

He can and has played both OT positions at Clemson.
As far as I know, those are the only positions.
What he has done in practice is less compelling

I've read that he has not performed well at OT against elite competition.
That's the NFL every week.

Its up in the air if he can be at least a decent NFL interior offensive lineman.
That's why you don't just draft one on day 3 and consider the position filled.
The Pats didn't.

He only has to beat out Jaimes to be an upgrade.

[powderblueboy]

C/G? Did you not see the McFadden pick. That's a little weird you didn't. Here's the welcome link. https://www.thepowderblues.com/forum...on-round-5-156

They are going to possibly convert a college OT into a guard/center? Yes exactly.... Considering he's listed as a guard. *facepalm*


Has that been working for Teleso? And yet, here we are again. HUH?
No one should be surprised by now. HUH?

Really strange post.

Sure I did.
He played OT at Clemson for 3 years.

Other than the fact that Telesco drafts OTs to play guard,
how do you know that he'll be playing on the interior on the Chargers?

Has that been working? No, it mostly has not.
New England just drafted three players who actually played on the interior in college.

You are allowed to do that btw.

Not certain why you type down the right questions, but are irritated about having to answer them.

[Boltnut]

He can and has played both OT positions at Clemson.
As far as I know, those are the only positions.
What he has done in practice is less compelling

I've read that he has not performed well at OT against elite competition.
That's the NFL every week.

Its up in the air if he can be at least a decent NFL interior offensive lineman.
That's why you don't just draft one on day 3 and consider the position filled.
The Pats didn't.

Like I said earlier... I watched a lot of his tape (full games). He blocks like a guard... very aggressive run blocker, low center of gravity, good leg drive. He has the feet for OT but the body/length of a guard. My comp for him is... Jamaree Salyer.

I suspect that he'll beat out Jaimes in TC... and be the 2nd string OG.
If one of the OT's goes down... I suspect Salyer moves out to OT (gets the nod over Foster Sarrell).
With that happening, McFadden goes to RG to replace Salyer.

I don't believe the Chargers have McFadden as an OT. Then again, they didn't envision Salyer as an OT. But it sure was nice that he had OT experience in college.

[Boltjolt]

Sure I did.
He played OT at Clemson for 3 years.

Other than the fact that Telesco drafts OTs to play guard,
how do you know that he'll be playing on the interior on the Chargers?

Has that been working? No, it has not.
New England just drafted three players who actually played on the interior in college.

You are allowed to do that btw.

Not certain why you type down the right questions, but are irritated about having to answer them.

McFadden allegedly played all over the OL and why they drafted him. Not sure where he played OG, could be Highschool. ....maybe he some reps at Clemson.
Staley talked about him in his presser. I think he even mentioned he could maybe play some OC. I'd have to watch it again.

Not sure why you always say that. It isn't uncommon at all for a college OT to play OG in the NFL. It's actually very common.

[Lefty2SLO]

Yeah, we had to have a WR and an edge rusher for next year's departures (probably edge and WR).
While we get all jacked up for 3 short months about our favorite prospects... the professionals are compiling/watching/re-evaluating guys for years.
They probably have a really good idea about certain rounds and certain positions/prospects.
There has to be a little backwards engineering going on here.

BTW... Daiyan (the LB) is a K9 replacement... not a Tranquill replacement. Kendricks was a Tranquill replacement.
IMO, the LB position got much better with Kendricks and Daiyan Henly.

Quoted for truth . . . . . .

[SuperCharged]

Sure I did.
He played OT at Clemson for 3 years.

Other than the fact that Telesco drafts OTs to play guard,
how do you know that he'll be playing on the interior on the Chargers?

Has that been working? No, it mostly has not.
New England just drafted three players who actually played on the interior in college.

You are allowed to do that btw.

Not certain why you type down the right questions, but are irritated about having to answer them.

Dude... Maybe you watched but had the sound turned off? EVERYONE every single analyst said he will be moving to guard. smh.... HE'S EVEN LISTED AS A GUARD.

His versatility is perfect for what we need granted our injury history. He's only allowed 2...... 2 QB hits in his entire college career! So he has the experience to play tackle if needed through injury. Versatility is the key word here.

Other than the fact that Telesco drafts OTs to play guard,
how do you know that he'll be playing on the interior on the Chargers?

Wow.... What are you talking about? Who else has he drafted to play guard?
He was drafted to add depth and versatility. A stellar value in the 6th round. You know like Salyer an awesome 6th round pick for TT? A rookie that had to step in for Slater and did and excellent job. Kudos for TT with that 6th round pick it saved our asses last year.

Has that been working? No, it mostly has not.

How's what been working out? Are you drunk or something? Please give me an example. Of NOT working out.

Lastly we had a top 10 O line last year. This year it has a good chance of being top 5. Offensive line is the strongest position on the team. Minus QB of course.

[powderblueboy]

Like I said earlier... I watched a lot of his tape (full games). He blocks like a guard... very aggressive run blocker, low center of gravity, good leg drive. He has the feet for OT but the body/length of a guard. My comp for him is... Jamaree Salyer.

I suspect that he'll beat out Jaimes in TC... and be the 2nd string OG.
If one of the OT's goes down... I suspect Salyer moves out to OT (gets the nod over Foster Sarrell).
With that happening, McFadden goes to RG to replace Salyer.

I don't believe the Chargers have McFadden as an OT. Then again, they didn't envision Salyer as an OT. But it sure was nice that he had OT experience in college.

Well, i wish him luck!

Unless Jaimes is a revelation in camp, they will have to depend on McFadden to pick things up quickly.

If not, they'll have to go the Michael Schofield route.

[Lefty2SLO]

Actually Staley said they really like their TE group as well as the DB group. They seem really high on Parham for some reason. I think he is meh. He also mentioned Everett having a career season for him and how he played really well in the playoff game. IDK....Everett likely gone after the season. I guess we will draft a TE next year.

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