2024 Chargers Draft Superthread - Prospect Discussion - Draft Has Started

[Xenos]

Trade from 5 to 8-10, then trade down again to perhaps 18. Get a 2 and then 2-3s.

Thanks! Once I start following the draft prospects more, I can think of positions for this scenario. But ideally we get some combination of CB, Center, TE, Edge, DT, and OG (maybe WR instead) with this move.

[Ghost of Quacksaw]

Thanks! Once I start following the draft prospects more, I can think of positions for this scenario. But ideally we get some combination of CB, Center, TE, Edge, DT, and OG (maybe WR instead) with this move.

This figures to be a very 'trench heavy' draft for the Bolts. And for a few very, very, VERY, *VERY* good reasons.

Early. And often. Beef. It's what Joe Hortiz will be ordering on draft day.

[Xenos]

This figures to be a very 'trench heavy' draft for the Bolts. And for a few very, very, VERY, *VERY* good reasons.

Early. And often. Beef. It's what Joe Hortiz will be ordering on draft day.

That and it’s good to address specific PON.

[dmac_bolt]

This figures to be a very 'trench heavy' draft for the Bolts. And for a few very, very, VERY, *VERY* good reasons.

Early. And often. Beef. It's what Joe Hortiz will be ordering on draft day.

I hope someone around here remembers that beef tastes great on the defensive interior too. Look at our two lines, there’s no question which one needs talent more imo. Spoiler alert: its not the OL

[Boltnut]

I hope someone around here remembers that beef tastes great on the defensive interior too. Look at our two lines, there’s no question which one needs talent more imo. Spoiler alert: its not the OL

IMO, the center position will absolutely need to be addressed.
I suppose a FA center could be the direction we go. But with the cap the way it is... I foresee center being a legitimate target in the 2nd round.

You're right... IDL must be a draft target, too. But IMO, 2nd round center and 3rd round IDL looks like BPA meets PON.
OT/OG may have to wait. DE may get addressed... depending on Mack/Bosa decision. But I suspect it's 3rd round at the earliest this draft.

CB, LB, TE, RB... maybe even mid/late round safety and/or WR...
Trade back scenario seems inevitable.

[Formula 21]

With a double trade down to the early 20’s, you could potentially pick up a 2 and 2-3s. Then draft our #1 need, JPJ at center, in the first. It’s the highest probability way to get him in this draft. And this looks like a very good top 100 this year for those 3 extra early picks.

[Critty]

FWIW. Kyle Pitts had 1000yd season as rookie with Matt Ryan throwing to him.
injured year 2. And played well this year. In a bad offense with bad QB play.
I think he scares teams in a way Bowers does not because Pitts has shown he can shake a CB and get open. Plus he is 6'6 and can run. Bowers routes are not great. Seen him run dig routes right into defender. Useless ineffective route. Also rounds his routes too much. And then so many of his plays at Georgia he was scheme wide open, that those yards and TDs aren't very impressive. I try and watch him to see what I like. And I find he has great straight speed and is tough to tackle. That not enough for me to draft him that high. And I'm curious if he really is 6'4. He doesn't seem that tall to me.

Everyone seems to love Brock. And I want to see what you guys see in him, but I can't find many impressive snaps where I say wow, that guy shook the CB so badly. Or damn they put 2 guys on him and he won anyway. I've seen Pitts shake CB and win vs a double team many times.

I dont see NFL defense feeling the need to double Bowers. And if they do, I would be surprised if he beat the double team.

But it's just my view of things.

[Critty]

The UNC LB Gray and the NC State LB Wilson are in my top 75.
If either are there at pick #69. They would be worth it. IMV.

[Xenos]

IMO, the center position will absolutely need to be addressed.
I suppose a FA center could be the direction we go. But with the cap the way it is... I foresee center being a legitimate target in the 2nd round.

You're right... IDL must be a draft target, too. But IMO, 2nd round center and 3rd round IDL looks like BPA meets PON.
OT/OG may have to wait. DE may get addressed... depending on Mack/Bosa decision. But I suspect it's 3rd round at the earliest this draft.

CB, LB, TE, RB... maybe even mid/late round safety and/or WR...
Trade back scenario seems inevitable.

A good quality starting Center is probably the most important offensive piece to help Herbert succeed. Preferably through the draft with a trade down because I’m tired of these short term answers (ie. Pouncey and Linsley).

[chargeroo]

FWIW. Kyle Pitts had 1000yd season as rookie with Matt Ryan throwing to him.
injured year 2. And played well this year. In a bad offense with bad QB play.
I think he scares teams in a way Bowers does not because Pitts has shown he can shake a CB and get open. Plus he is 6'6 and can run. Bowers routes are not great. Seen him run dig routes right into defender. Useless ineffective route. Also rounds his routes too much. And then so many of his plays at Georgia he was scheme wide open, that those yards and TDs aren't very impressive. I try and watch him to see what I like. And I find he has great straight speed and is tough to tackle. That not enough for me to draft him that high. And I'm curious if he really is 6'4. He doesn't seem that tall to me.

Everyone seems to love Brock. And I want to see what you guys see in him, but I can't find many impressive snaps where I say wow, that guy shook the CB so badly. Or damn they put 2 guys on him and he won anyway. I've seen Pitts shake CB and win vs a double team many times.

I dont see NFL defense feeling the need to double Bowers. And if they do, I would be surprised if he beat the double team.

But it's just my view of things.

I've seen so many plays where Bowers is wide open when he catches the ball. He must be doing something right in running his routes or he wouldn't be getting that open as often as he does. Then, after he has the ball in his hands he's hell on wheels. HE can outrun defenders our overpower them. He also has soft hands. He's not a great blocker but he is a decent blocker.

I have a hunch that our new GM will trade out of that pick to get the extra picks. So, our discussion about Bowers won't mean much.

[Critty]

I've seen so many plays where Bowers is wide open when he catches the ball. He must be doing something right in running his routes or he wouldn't be getting that open as often as he does. Then, after he has the ball in his hands he's hell on wheels. HE can outrun defenders our overpower them. He also has soft hands. He's not a great blocker but he is a decent blocker.

I have a hunch that our new GM will trade out of that pick to get the extra picks. So, our discussion about Bowers won't mean much.

I watch him wide wipe too. He is tough to tackle but not because he is slippery with moves. He is like a mini Gronk. Breaking arm tackles. He has great straight speed.

But then I looked at how is he getting open.
And it's often scheme. The WRs run deep and clear the area, he runs behind that after motion and good blocking by Georgia created the space. The defense doesn't have anyone within 10 Yards of him. By design. He catches and runs vs college kids. I keep trying to find him running a dagger where he smoked the CB and got wide open because of his moves at top of route. And I can't find it. I doubt any HC or OC or GM would says let's feature Brock Bowers like Georgia did. Get him the ball as often as we can. He ain't that guy once he is at the NFL..

Kyle Pitts can be featured as TE, as he can and does shake CB often. And can and does win vs double team. If I'm drafting a TE that high, he has to have Kyle Pitts type of talent. If Atlanta finds a QB or Pitts finds a team with QB. Kyle would have 1000yd per season every year.

I'd trade Bosa and pick #5 to Falcons for Pitts and pick #8.

[Velo]

I wouldn't rule out Joe Alt or even Malik Nabers at #5 either.