2024 Chargers Draft Superthread - Prospect Discussion - Draft Has Started

[beachcomber]

I said it once and I’ll say it 1,000 more times. Can we stop with this Blake Corum thing? I’m not saying he doesn’t have some talent but you people need to chill out. Of course, he’s not one of the best running backs in the draft. Of course, you’re not taking a top-four-round pick on him. Had a bad fumble in the game that he was lucky to recover.

The stat line of the end of it looks really good. 26 carries for 145 yards and two scores. All I ask is that you understand what you’re watching. All of his big runs came on runs that anybody would have picked up a chunk gain on. Chris Johnson scores on this.

Corum is tough and runs hard. I’ll give him that. Limited burst. No way he runs under a 4.55. No way. Donovan Edwards I think has that speed. You can’t undersell what that juice means at the next level. It’s exactly why De’Von Achane has popped. I just don’t see Corum being much better than an improved version of Benny Snell. Worth drafting but no way do you spend a top pick on this guy. No way.

[beachcomber]

Kalen King is overrated. Someone found a way to give up pass interference calls again while Michigan didn’t throw the ball at all. No way this is a first round player. Not based on what we’ve seen this year. That’s not even including the abuse the Marv did to him.

Chop Robinson a complete zero on the stat line. Didn’t even record a tackle. You can tell he’s got a nice first step as a pass rusher but did zero damage in the game.

I love how the broadcast portrayed the fact that meathead Mario Cristobal didn’t want Trey Benson. As if Cristobal didn’t want him because he thought it was unfair to replace the old guys on the team. Yeah, sure buddy. I’m not saying the guy is a world beater but that was definitely one of his better games. He’s had some games that I was not impressed.

16 carries for 80 yards and two scores in this one. Kinda does look like a former Oregon athlete too. Not slow.

[beachcomber]

Jaheim Bell had a nice game. 41 yards in this one. The same problem still remains. I don’t know if he can actually be a real tight end. Him being an on the line Y… I just don’t see it. How much value does he have if he can’t do that? I do think he can do some things catching the ball though.

Johnny Wilson is starting to grow on me. Mostly because I don’t think he’s just a jump ball guy. It’s just hard to really care about him when Keon Coleman is on the same field. Coleman didn’t even blow up in this one but I just love this guy. I absolutely hate red zone fades and I’d have no problem calling one for him on every play.

Had a really nice play on a punt return too. I’m telling you this guy is good. You see the former basketball background but he’s got short area quickness with a mean streak. I’m having a hard time finding receivers who have a higher ceiling than this guy minus Marvin.

[beachcomber]

Joe Milton blows. I’m about ready to wave the white flag here. I think I’ve already done it. Missouri is a good team, don’t get me wrong. You can’t get killed like this. 36-7? WTF was that, man? Jaylen Wright couldn’t get anything going on the ground and when the team needed Milton to carry, he couldn’t do it. Couldn’t come anywhere close to doing it.

I don’t know what he brings to the table other than having a rocket. This should be a QB-friendly system too. We saw what Hendon Hooker did last year. I don’t know, man but how do you even consider this guy an NFL quarterback right now? He either needs to return to school or transfer out. NFL can’t happen this year and I’m done talking about it I think.

Ulysses Bentley runs hard and may be able to carve a niche out as a power back for someone.

Smael Mondon Jr. and Kamari Lassiter are both studs. Mondon just has so much range covering ground. I watch this team all the time and I still can’t recall passes being completed on Lassiter.

[Boltinloudguy]

When Frank Smith was here, with lesser talent, the OL was fine.

Frank Smith is a sleeper HC candidate for me. Love what he did with the Oline and has a couple years experience in an explosive offense as the OC. Always loved seeing his energy on the sidelines and practice.

[Formula 21]

When I watched him last year, he always dominated. Size and power. Isn’t that what we have wanted here in a rotation back?

[beachcomber]

haven't done one of these in awhile....

01) Bears * WR Marvin Harrison * here comes the dream team to the Windy City
02) Giants * QB Caleb Williams * can he unseat Daniel Jones
03) Pats * QB Drake Maye * is he really QB2
04) Az * WR Rome Odunze * this man could well become a man among boys
05) Bears * TE Brock Bowers * this is called running the table
06) GBay * QB Quinn Ewers * guy just seems like a Packer to me
07) Rams * OT Joe Alt * seems like a Ram LT
08) Titans * OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu * some say he’s no value here
09) Atlanta * CB Kool Aid McKinstry * usually I would take an ED before DB
10) Commas * OT JC Latham * you don’t sleep on the last LT available
11) Bucs * WR Keon Coleman * plenty of peoples are very high on this guy
12) Jets * WR Emeka Egbuka * if it’s AR, better get him an upgrade @wideout
13) Bronks * DT Jer’Zhan Newton * dude looks like big trouble for most any IOL
14) LAC * ED Laiatu Latu * like him better than the ‘Bama ‘backer
15) Indy * DE JT Tuimoloau * big consideration as an LAC
16) Vegas * RT Taliese Fuaga * or Malik Nabers, Penix/Shedeur, or Dallas Turner
17) Bills * WR Malik Nabers * like Herbo, you don’t let Allen’s arm go to waste
18) Cincy * DB Cooper DeJean * really don’t know who to put here
19) Saints * CB Kamari Lassiter * ‘nother tough team to dial up
20) Az * ED Bralen Trice * Khalil Mack meets Joey Bosa
21) Minny * ED Jared Verse * still like his intangibles
22) Dallas * CB Denzel Burke * need pick
23) Steelers * WR Johnny Wilson * prolly punditry propaganda here
24) Texans * CB Nate Wiggins * guy’s got some mixed reviews to him
25) Miami * QB Michael Penix * their QB is glass, albeit they could use Kinchens
26) Seattle * RT Kingsley Suamataia * takin’ lineman ahead of the DB
27) Jax * CB Kalen King * thought he’s a second rounder, and….
28) SF * S Kamren Kinchens * DBs are coming off the board L&R
29) Ravens * ED Dallas Turner * not sure why am not as high on this guy as others
30) Lions * QB JJ McCarthy * we lost to the third best team, and by three points….
31) KC * LB Jeremiah Trotter * don’t know much ‘bout this guy, but eye do know ‘bout Dru
32) Philly * ED Chop Robinson * don’t think Shedeur is gonna declare

[Fleet 1]

Starting to wonder if Maye goes before Williams now. I love Caleb but it takes a fairly specific offense to work. He is much better than Fields and a perfect fit for the Bears. But that HC might be gone. If Eberflus gets axed and we go offensive HC....maybe he makes sense as a DC?

Also....


Star Iowa DB, PR out for year … Star Iowa CB Cooper DeJean, a top 15-20 prospect for the 2024 draft, will miss the rest of the season with an undisclosed lower leg injury. Fortunately, though, it does not appear to be an ACL as the school has indicated that the recovery period is in the 6-8 week range which means he should be ready for pre-draft testing including the combine. DeJean is one of 5 finalists for the Nagurski Award, given annually to the outstanding defensive player in the country, while he also leads the Big Ten in punt returns. The 6-1, 210-pound DeJean is currently listed as the #18 prospect overall on the GBN Big Board.

[Lone Bolt]

Starting to wonder if Maye goes before Williams now. I love Caleb but it takes a fairly specific offense to work. He is much better than Fields and a perfect fit for the Bears. But that HC might be gone. If Eberflus gets axed and we go offensive HC....maybe he makes sense as a DC?

Also....


Star Iowa DB, PR out for year … Star Iowa CB Cooper DeJean, a top 15-20 prospect for the 2024 draft, will miss the rest of the season with an undisclosed lower leg injury. Fortunately, though, it does not appear to be an ACL as the school has indicated that the recovery period is in the 6-8 week range which means he should be ready for pre-draft testing including the combine. DeJean is one of 5 finalists for the Nagurski Award, given annually to the outstanding defensive player in the country, while he also leads the Big Ten in punt returns. The 6-1, 210-pound DeJean is currently listed as the #18 prospect overall on the GBN Big Board.

On Eberflus...already on that wagon...and he will prob be available...

[beachcomber]

On Eberflus...already on that wagon...and he will prob be available...

do you like him better than Rivera.... if he becomes available ??

[Fleet 1]

I love these guys. And Benson. And Bell. But hes a pass catching TE. But he can play the perimeter and would gash hard on Texas concepts. I would think about 2 TEs this draft. Sanders/Lachey would add so much flavor to our Run/Intermediate game at TE. Or Bell/Lachey. Bell/Castles is a nice combo. Sanders can block though despite being a little lighter. But a legit thumping blocker like Castles would work later if we ended up with a smaller receiving TE. Bowers early and Castles later sort of thing. It helps the OL and gives Justin a big sure handed intermediate target. I think he misses Henry a little bit. Henry was a major 1st down specialists for him.

Sanders is probably the best all around TE and pairs nicely with Parham also. But i dont mind double dipping in this draft. Even if we took a better all around TE like Sanders.

[Fleet 1]

On Eberflus...already on that wagon...and he will prob be available...

Yeah Bears need an offensive guru. And could be all over Johnson out of Detroit. I think he ends up there. And if anyone could help fields its that guy. Which does make a ton of sense to draft Harrison. OSU connection.

I like the idea of both Eberflus and Rivera at DC.