2021 Official Chargers Season Discusssion

[Boltnut]

I think I am only leaving 13 if Slater is off the board as probably can get AVT at 15.

Many mocks have Minnesota @#14 taking AVT.

[Bolt4Knob]

Clearly the team really likes MW and (apparently) values him higher than most on this board do. But if they like him so much, why not extend him to lower his cap number this year? If they aren't sold on him as a long term solution and don't want to extend him, how can they possibly justify paying him as a top 10 WR in the league at the expense of filling another hole or two on the roster? I like Mike, but he isn't close to that good and don't get the team's strategy with him.

A question on how the 5th year option works since his $15+ is now guaranteed - if we extend him now that his money is all guaranteed, can we lower his cap number this year?

The Chargers can still lower his cap number for sure. I just am not sure the Chargers need the cap space. I always thought a deal for MW would have needed to be something like this , from his point of view and it kind of works for the teams - but since he has the 16m guaranteed :

4 years, $50m with like 30 guaranteed, $10m at signing
Year 1) 8m dollars guaranteed
Yr 2) 9m guaranteed
Yr 3) 3-5 guaranteed total possibly salary of say 11m
Yr 4) 12 m -non guaranteed

[Jorgecasas10]

Perryman is a big loss
he is really good against the run and a great tackler hitter and a leader

[MagicMamba88]

26 years old for that price i think the chargers missed out on that one

[Boltgang74]

Hope TT aint satisfied with a center and guard.We got more holes by the day.I agree with patience n all but do Somethin.

[Boltjolt]

Hope TT aint satisfied with a center and guard.We got more holes by the day.I agree with patience n all but do Somethin.

Lol, shouldn't sign someone just to sign someone. Signing Gurley is doing something,.....but so wrong IMO.

Always said I didn't expect but two or three players. Maybe we get one more..... Just hope it isn't a RB.

Could still see a TE or second teir CB.

[UtahBolt]

Perryman is a big loss
he is really good against the run and a great tackler hitter and a leader

We'll miss him but he just doesn't seem to fit in the new hybrid defense. I think Staley wants his backers to be quick...

[Boltgang74]

Lol, shouldn't sign someone just to sign someone. Signing Gurley is doing something,.....but so wrong IMO.

Always said I didn't expect but two or three players. Maybe we get one more..... Just hope it isn't a RB.

Could still see a TE or second teir CB.

But if we have the money spend in FA then spend it.

[Bolt4Knob]

Two of my targets - Morgan Fox and Reddick to the Panthers

Interesting to see Telescos next move

[eaterfan]

But if we have the money spend in FA then spend it.

The unspent money rolls into next year. I'm honestly a little torn about this. Normally, I would prefer the Chargers roll that cap money into next year. I think they will be more competitive in 2022 than 2021 and waiting a year will give us a much better idea of what our needs will be in 2022.

But I think because of the falling cap this year there will be some extraordinary bargains we won't see again. So if you can get a player for 50% of what they would normally get, then take as many of those deals as you can.

We aren't into the extreme deals of FA period yet and our biggest needs are taken care of. I don't think we really have the room to make too many more impact signings, so solid pieces are what we are going for. I think those will be available over the next week.

Either way, I think the Chargers come out of this FA period in good shape.

[Bolt Dude]

The unspent money rolls into next year. I'm honestly a little torn about this. Normally, I would prefer the Chargers roll that cap money into next year. I think they will be more competitive in 2022 than 2021 and waiting a year will give us a much better idea of what our needs will be in 2022.

But I think because of the falling cap this year there will be some extraordinary bargains we won't see again. So if you can get a player for 50% of what they would normally get, then take as many of those deals as you can.

We aren't into the extreme deals of FA period yet and our biggest needs are taken care of. I don't think we really have the room to make too many more impact signings, so solid pieces are what we are going for. I think those will be available over the next week.

Either way, I think the Chargers come out of this FA period in good shape.

Also, if we're looking good halfway through the season, we could always make an in season move. Kinda like the Seahawks did with Dunlap. A little extra push to ensure playoff contention.

[AKFlyFisher]

It does not appear Telesco's first two moves won many plaudits with various media outlets and analysts. I'm not sure he spent the money well either. Furthermore, unlike the Patriots, it doesn't feel like Telesco has a real free agency plan beyond the three signings and the return of MW. I suspect Staley would rather have younger players to "coach up" on defense at this point. Given Telesco signed OL in free agency, I think the draft will be mostly defense, with some maybe a mid-round OL or running back. But I don't envision OL at 13. Furthermore, it feels like with the money spent at center, Bulaga, and Feiler (plus likely some lower priced folks), an olineman with a first round contract may not make sense to Telesco. However, a first round contract for a CB or linebacker may make more sense. Lastly, Telesco has to be worried about his success rate with linemen in the draft, and I think therefore he believes he hits better on CB, linebackers, and other holes in the draft then the line. I would love to be proven wrong, but a mostly defense-based draft would not surprise me and it was my first thought when they hired Staley. .