2024 Chargers Draft Superthread - Prospect Discussion - Draft Has Started

[Topcat]

That makes sense F21 because now that Joe has gone public with that, he can't take a fair deal. So in a way it's almost like preparing the fanbase for sticking at 5 and communicating that we didn't get a good enough deal.
Might be doing this because he's realized there isn't a strong enough demand for 2nd tier QB prospects.

I'll still mock for the Minnesota trade down because I think Arizona sticks and picks MH2.
I think us and Minnesota is happening and it will involve 2025 pick(s)

Do u think Trader Joe plays super hardball, making the Vikes sweat until we're on the clock, until they cough up #11, #23, a 4th rounder, AND next year's 1st and maybe a 3rd or 4th?

[richpjr]

Do u think Trader Joe plays super hardball, making the Vikes sweat until we're on the clock, until they cough up #11, #23, a 4th rounder, AND next year's 1st and maybe a 3rd or 4th?

The Vikings won't give up that much.

[Topcat]

Let me ask you trenchers.

Is Puni the best guy for us for a team that wants to run the ball? If we play him at RT, he is a good pass protector but not as good a run blocker. And at RG do we want a inside guy who isn't a strong run blocker?

I like his potential but weak run blocking has been our problem so can't get past that. What does Thorn say about his run blocking at the next level?

I like that Frazier was a wrestler. Helps with hand placement.

Puni's pass pro grade is excellent, but run blocking grade not terrible...

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https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Dominick-Puni-OL-Kansas

[Topcat]

The Vikings won't give up that much.

Well, not bad compared to the Cards demanding three 1st rounders...

[Fouts2herbert]

I can't wait until the focus turns to the ACTUAL players Hortiz drafted and the UDRFA he signed...

[Topcat]

The Vikings won't give up that much.

I still stand by my earlier prediction that Trader Joe gives the Vikes #5 for #11, #23, a 4th rounder and next year's 3rd rounder...
(Or, stand pat @#5...)

[Boltjolt]

Puni's pass pro grade is excellent, but run blocking grade not terrible...

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https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Dominick-Puni-OL-Kansas

Nice....it didn't look bad, just not road grader type. Beebe will move people. Puni is a good prospect just not sure their preference in that regard.

[Topcat]

Nice....it didn't look bad, just not road grader type. Beebe will move people. Puni is a good prospect just not sure their preference in that regard.

If Puni is there in say round 6, since he's played at both G and T, I wouldn't mind having him...at least to upgrade our depth...who would u rather have as a backup? Puni, Jaimes or Sarrell?

[21&500]

Do u think Trader Joe plays super hardball, making the Vikes sweat until we're on the clock, until they cough up #11, #23, a 4th rounder, AND next year's 1st and maybe a 3rd or 4th?

I do. I think we end up with
11
23
2025 1st
At least.

Edit: we might give up another later pick in 2025

[Formula 21]

You may be right. Or not! We'll see if Hortiz and Harbaugh agree with you, in less than a week.

There are legit justifications for going any of several directions with the pick at #5. I don't believe there's only ONE *right* way to approach getting the talent involved in winning. To me, trading down and acquiring additional Day 2 picks would allow the Chargers to fill more holes-- competently, solidly-- immediately. IMO, guys like Cooper DeJean, Braden Fiske, Edgerrin Cooper and Johnny Newton would ALL be huge, instant upgrades, and they all fall into the "Late 1st-to-mid-2nd round" cluster. But you'll only get ONE of them, unless you trade down and get more draft capital.

That only happens if someone is willing to overpay for the pick. Trading down five spots in the first for an extra 3rd rounder? I’d be pissed.

[Formula 21]

That makes sense F21 because now that Joe has gone public with that, he can't take a fair deal. So in a way it's almost like preparing the fanbase for sticking at 5 and communicating that we didn't get a good enough deal.
Might be doing this because he's realized there isn't a strong enough demand for 2nd tier QB prospects.

I'll still mock for the Minnesota trade down because I think Arizona sticks and picks MH2.
I think us and Minnesota is happening and it will involve 2025 pick(s)

What happens if MH2 goes 3rd? That just blows everything up. MH2 may have near QB value.

[Boltjolt]

If Puni is there in say round 6, since he's played at both G and T, I wouldn't mind having him...at least to upgrade our depth...who would u rather have as a backup? Puni, Jaimes or Sarrell?

He won't make it to the 6th.