2024 Chargers Draft Superthread - Prospect Discussion - Draft Has Started

[dmac_bolt]

There's been alot of folks here who say on a daily basis to the effect that "The ONLY way for them to go is X...). No need to single any one out, there's many with this view and everyone means the best, but ...

... Not one of these folks foresaw that so far LAC would:

- Lose BOTH MW and KA
- Keep BOTH Mack and Bosa
- Sign a vet OC
- Sign a vet RB thumper
- Sign a vet IDL
- Sign a LB
- Sign two TEs, one blocking specialist, one former high draft pick, let Everett walk ...
- Re-sign Alohi
... etc.

The "ONLY" way mentality is an unfortunate affliction that saps people of their imagination, it has frozen many good folk into various individualized version of their March 21st time-trapped "Only Way" prison. There are LOTS of ways and a lot of time to go ...

Set yourselves free from the artificial prison you've constructed. Those cells you sit in do not exist, unclench your fist from those imaginary prison bars and just walk right out. you deserve to be free to dream, to imagine, to consider a multitude of possibilities. There is no One Way.

[Boltjolt]

Because a pick at 66 and 71 this year will feel like a picks at 50 and 55 in other draft years.

So 35 should feel like a first rounder.

This draft is deep at WR and OL ,not every possition.

In spite of what Nutty says, I don't think RB is that great. It's ok. Not a single first rounder and the first one may not come off til mid second or so. But I like a few for us round 3...maybe 4.
TE,....not great. After Bowers it takes a deep dive.
QB is good in round.1....we dont need I one.
S,...kinda weak
LB...not too bad, not the best. Id rather get a LB within the 3rd. The best ones will go round 2.....maybe bottom round 1. 35 and 37 good spots for a LB and DT. We Need starters there.

Absolutely would take a high second over thirds

[gzubeck]

So 35 should feel like a first rounder.

This draft is deep at WR and OL ,not every possition.

In spite of what Nutty says, I don't think RB is that great. It's ok. Not a single first rounder and the first one may not come off til mid second or so. But I like a few for us round 3...maybe 4.
TE,....not great. After Bowers it takes a deep dive.
QB is good in round.1....we dont need I one.
S,...kinda weak
LB...not too bad, not the best. Id rather get a LB within the 3rd. The best ones will go round 2.....maybe bottom round 1. 35 and 37 good spots for a LB and DT. We Need starters there.

Absolutely would take a high second over thirds

Maybe? Depends on what draft prospects your going after and how deep it is.

[Boltjolt]

Maybe? Depends on what draft prospects your going after and how deep it is.

And that doesn't apply to the third round because ........

Seems to me you are talking about WRs. We need more than just WRs....which is the deepest group.

[gzubeck]

And that doesn't apply to the third round because ........

Seems to me you are talking about WRs. We need more than just WRs....which is the deepest group.

Seems like were signing guys in other groups so we can make room for drafting receivers.

[wu-dai clan]

[wu-dai clan]

Get ready for Will Shipley buzz...faster than anticipated 4.45.

He would be a great 1-2 punch with GusBus, if we go in that direction at #37, #69.

Shifty, good all around, now apparently NFL explosive level.

[Ghost of Quacksaw]

1. Would you trade down or draft MHJ if he's available at #5?

2. What about Malik Nabers or Brock Bowers, are either worth the #5 pick or do you believe there is more value in trading down?

3. Who would trade up with us, which team will want to move up to draft which QB?

4. In trading down, would you prioritize picks in this draft, even if they are a round lower than you could get for next year's draft?

(1) I would look to trade down.

(2) Nabers would be worth the #5 pick. Bowers would be excellent value after trading down.

(3) Vikings, Jets, Raiders and Broncos are all possibilities.

(4) Yes, I'd prioritize 2024 draft picks, because this draft has depth in positions the Bolts desperately need reinforcements.

[sonorajim]

Get ready for Will Shipley buzz...faster than anticipated 4.45.

He would be a great 1-2 punch with GusBus, if we go in that direction at #37, #69.

Shifty, good all around, now apparently NFL explosive level.

Good speed, great person. Consider at #69. I'm more a fan of Corum. Similar speed in a thicker body. Knows the HC and vice versa.

[CanadianBoltFan]

Good speed, great person. Consider at #69. I'm more a fan of Corum. Similar speed in a thicker body. Knows the HC and vice versa.

I would rather have Benson or Wright over both Shipley and Corum.

[Bolt4Knob]

There's been alot of folks here who say on a daily basis to the effect that "The ONLY way for them to go is X...). No need to single any one out, there's many with this view and everyone means the best, but ...

... Not one of these folks foresaw that so far LAC would:

- Lose BOTH MW and KA
- Keep BOTH Mack and Bosa
- Sign a vet OC
- Sign a vet RB thumper
- Sign a vet IDL
- Sign a LB
- Sign two TEs, one blocking specialist, one former high draft pick, let Everett walk ...
- Re-sign Alohi
... etc.

The "ONLY" way mentality is an unfortunate affliction that saps people of their imagination, it has frozen many good folk into various individualized version of their March 21st time-trapped "Only Way" prison. There are LOTS of ways and a lot of time to go ...

Set yourselves free from the artificial prison you've constructed. Those cells you sit in do not exist, unclench your fist from those imaginary prison bars and just walk right out. you deserve to be free to dream, to imagine, to consider a multitude of possibilities. There is no One Way.

I think most people had OC, RB, IDL and TE in free agency. Didn't expect TWO TEs but Hurst is pretty cheap

If betting on the big four: I think most people thought KA and Mack would be back; JB and MW gone

so you are right, not many had both Mack and Bosa back but KA gone!

[wu-dai clan]

Let the Joe Alt love flow like the water on the sacred River Ganges...