2024 Chargers Draft Superthread - Prospect Discussion - Draft Has Started

[Jack Burton]

They only have one 4th .....three 3rds.

In the hypothetical trade they would receive MIN 4th 108 but you are right. It would be 2 3rds

[21&500]

We also gotta keep in mind that Slater has a say in this. His agent might not appreciate the idea of him moving to RT. There’s a lot more to it than just guys moving from one position to another. There’s money. They are currently working on his extension. Everything has to be taken into consideration.
And there are numerous really good RTs in this draft that are plug and play ready day 1.

The ideal situation is LAC getting the trade down and getting 11 and 27 cause it opens up much more options to resolve both a weapon on offense and an OT.

100%
I mentioned this exact dynamic months ago, where the hell you been all my life Jack?!?!
We risk stepping on toes we don't want to step on.
Slater has been a pros pro and we would be wise to reciprocate that level of commitment and professionalism.
Sign him long term and let him know he is our franchise left tackle. Period.

[21&500]

Yep. In watching and worshipping Alt,
I saw holes so big
Audric Estime could fit his fat, SLOW ass through them untouched.

Fixed it.

[DerwinBosa]

Also, there is no guarantee either Slater or Alt (or their agents) would even agree to switch to RT. Drafting a second LT or a RT in the top 15 just seems redundant with so many other needs.

Alt has said he will play right tackle if the team that drafts him puts him there.

[DerwinBosa]

I don't think it compares. There are only around 25 switch hitters in the whole MLB with less than 1 per team while OL play multiple missions all the time.

There is no comparison between the two at all. LOL.

[Boltjolt]

There's always the chance if AZ gets the trade with Minnesota, they may stay where they are and have 3 firsts and pick 35 in round 2. That's insane and maybe they hope they get one of the three receivers and if not, they can get Thomas or Adonai Mitchell.
If only Prater hadn't missed that kick.

[Jack Burton]

There's always the chance if AZ gets the trade with Minnesota, they may stay where they are and have 3 firsts and pick 35 in round 2. That's insane and maybe they hope they get one of the three receivers and if not, they can get Thomas or Adonai Mitchell.
If only Prater hadn't missed that kick.

Then what do you do if you are the Chargers GM?

[Fouts2herbert]

The price you pay for a QB.
Now there’s a bunch of chatter that the Patriots GM likes JJ. If Maye falls, then it’s really all over cause that’s the guy MIN really wants. McCown was his QB mentor and coach in HS.
And after he blew up his Pro Day, there’s a bunch of chatter that Pennix is gonna go higher than 1st…
Vegas want him bad…

Nobody can go higher than 1st...nah just fuggin' with ya...Penix can play, he reminds me of Tua but with a stronger arm...accurate, quick release, and great timing...I like Penix a lot, I wonder how high Penix would've gone in 2022?

[dmac_bolt]

Alt has said he will play right tackle if the team that drafts him puts him there.

Alt’s forte is his ability to move in space. I suspect he will have a better transition than some LTs who don’t move to the right as well. ND used to pull him on rush plays to the right side, its pretty impressive seeing him get over there that quick and turn up to find a block - so at least he’s seen the right side of the field from time to time.

I still wonder if he is elite vs just very good. If only a true expert would stop by and explain to me if he is and why. I get curiouser and curiouser the more I think about it.

[AK47]

Alt has said he will play right tackle if the team that drafts him puts him there.

Slater. He literally missed the whole season in 2022 with just 3 games played. Guys, didn't he play hurt all of 2023?

Alt could provide that security blanket at LT while also starting a RT possibly. This is how we need to re-evaluate all "Swing Tackle" prospects.

[Boltjolt]

Then what do you do if you are the Chargers GM?

hopefully he has been getting other calls.

[DerwinBosa]

Alt’s forte is his ability to move in space. I suspect he will have a better transition than some LTs who don’t move to the right as well. ND used to pull him on rush plays to the right side, its pretty impressive seeing him get over there that quick and turn up to find a block - so at least he’s seen the right side of the field from time to time.

I still wonder if he is elite vs just very good. If only a true expert would stop by and explain to me if he is and why. I get curiouser and curiouser the more I think about it.

I'm not a scout. I just love watching college football during the season, and I value that over the Combine and everything else that goes on from February through April. Although I have my rooting interests with teams, I become very intrigued by certain players as possible prospects for us. I also get turned off by prospects along the way. Sometimes I'm right. Many other times I'm wrong. I'm just a fan.

The way I view this draft is there's Marvin Harrison, Jr. way above everyone else. He's the only one I get the Hall of Fame feeling about. So, I don't want to say your question about if Joe Alt is elite is unreasonable, but my answer to that is, I couldn't tell you. From what I've seen, I like him...a lot. Not as much as I did Penei Sewell in the 2021 Draft, but Alt is among many I believe would be worthy of the fifth overall pick in this draft if Harrison isn't there. That's why, for me, trading out of the fifth overall spot is the move to make if Harrison isn't there. If we can't trade down, I don't believe anyone has a good argument for any prospect not named Marvin Harrison, Jr. being a must with the fifth overall pick. Not for Nabers. Not for Odunze. Not for Bowers. Not for Alt. Not for any of the three pass-rushers I really like.

The best thing about this draft for me is I finally have complete faith in the coaching staff and front office, so I will feel great about whatever they choose to do.