Offensive Line Free Agents Poll

[Xenos]

Here’s the ranking from the other thread:

https://www.thepowderblues.com/forum/forum/los-angeles-chargers-forum-nfl-forum-padres-forum/the-los-angeles-chargers-forum/1174503-2021-chargers-pre-free-agency-discussion?p=1185186#post1185186

[Steve]

Trent Williams makes too much sense here. The OL is in shambles. It’s best to build around a tried and true foundational piece. The wear and tear is not so bad either, especially considering he basically sat out a year. He is the type that is built to last. With him as the foundational piece, he automatically upgrades the entire unit and will make others appear better.

I don't think you can count on Trent Williams as a foundational piece. While the wear and tear might not seem too bad, he had a lot of wear and tear before, and at his age he is nothing more than a short term rental.

I'm not suggesting that we shouldn't do it, because he did play well this season. However, he is just going to buy time and avoid an immediate use a draft pick to fill a hole.

[Topcat]

I don't think you can count on Trent Williams as a foundational piece. While the wear and tear might not seem too bad, he had a lot of wear and tear before, and at his age he is nothing more than a short term rental.

I'm not suggesting that we shouldn't do it, because he did play well this season. However, he is just going to buy time and avoid an immediate use a draft pick to fill a hole.

Yep...Trent could turn into another Turner...or Bulaga...I'd rather draft a younger, ascending, durable player...

[AK47]

I'd rather draft a younger, ascending, durable player...

Well lets see.............Yes ^..........yes^.......daggamit^.

[21&500]

Too many red flags with Trent Williams for me, most of all, he's mentioned money at least 2 times since going to SF. That's 2 more times than he's talked about winning a championship
I was one wanting to trade for him during the draft when rumors were going about a possible trade, but he looks like a vet who is simply over the thrill of chasing greatness, hope he gets paid, elsewhere

[CivilBolt]

Too many red flags with Trent Williams for me, most of all, he's mentioned money at least 2 times since going to SF. That's 2 more times than he's talked about winning a championship
I was one wanting to trade for him during the draft when rumors were going about a possible trade, but he looks like a vet who is simply over the thrill of chasing greatness, hope he gets paid, elsewhere

Agree. Feels like he will be Gaither v2. Looking for a team to pay him big guaranteed contract then cashout.

[Topcat]

Agree. Feels like he will be Gaither v2. Looking for a team to pay him big guaranteed contract then cashout.

There's also the issue of the cancerous tumor Williams had that was removed...but could this be an issue in the future? Too many question marks for me...

[Bolt4Knob]

Agree. Feels like he will be Gaither v2. Looking for a team to pay him big guaranteed contract then cashout.

I don't worry about that with Trent Williams. Guy has been one of the best OT in the league for a long time. I just think its more about his age, cost and Telesco needs to get a player that will be LT for this window with Herbert. I think the best options for LT are from the draft

Interior OL - you can use free agency for that. There will be some good players come March 15 available.

[Boltgang74]

Yeah how bout grab Linsey and Gabe Jackson in FA then go grab our future LT in the 1st or 2nd and get our tickets ready for the superbowl.

[CivilBolt]

I don't worry about that with Trent Williams. Guy has been one of the best OT in the league for a long time. I just think its more about his age, cost and Telesco needs to get a player that will be LT for this window with Herbert. I think the best options for LT are from the draft

Interior OL - you can use free agency for that. There will be some good players come March 15 available.

Hopefully he proves us all wrong if we do sign him. I guess signing FA OL or any position player, is similar to drafting players, it is a crapshoot.

[gzubeck]

Hopefully he proves us all wrong if we do sign him. I guess signing FA OL or any position player, is similar to drafting players, it is a crapshoot.

Not at 20 mil. Maybe $15 mil and he wants a new jewelry!

:Cheers1:

[Lone Bolt]

I voted Linsley...Williams would be a tough price tag to swallow, but he would take a lot of pressure off finding a starting LT in the draft, giving us greater flexability...I could live with it, but not my favorite route.