2021 Official Chargers Season Discusssion

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Sime time ago I told you guys that I have emphysema. Since then they found out I also have lung cancer. First they said it was stage three, then they said it's worse than we thought, it's stage four. I felt doomed but my faith in God came to the front and I remembered the scripture from Philippians that says "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". I claim that scripture as my own. I turned my anxiety over to Jesus and even when they said I only have six months to live I felt strongly that God has more for me to do. I have people all over the place praying for me and Jesus is listening and my symptoms have eased up, I'm breathing better and coughing less. I believe that the radiation will reduce the size of the tumors and Jesus will give me a couple of more years. My cancer will turn out to be a testimony of what God can do for those who believe in his son.

For those of you that do not believe, I hope this doesn't offend any of you. For those that are believers - watch what God's doing for me! I'm pumped = and I'm going to enjoy our Bolts this year along with all of you. I think this team has turned the corner!

To Fleet - I just want to thank you again for this forum. Having all these great fans as friends that I can share this with is really great.

We should have a thread over at the lounge on God and everything related to the bible. If you're down with that, I'll be happy to share everything I have.

I wish the team wins it all or at least make it to the Super Bowl before the lord God takes you.

[like54ninjas]

Religious discussions aren’t allowed at TPB.
Religion and politics got banned here to keep the peace.

[Boltjolt]

Roo, I wish you the best. It's been since about 2002 or 03 since I joined the UT and came across you there as a fellow Bolt fan so that is tough to read.
I do hope the treatments give you more time and you get to see us lifting that Lombardi trophy a couple times.

[chargeroo]

Roo, I wish you the best. It's been since about 2002 or 03 since I joined the UT and came across you there as a fellow Bolt fan so that is tough to read.
I do hope the treatments give you more time and you get to see us lifting that Lombardi trophy a couple times.

Roo, I wish you the best. It's been since about 2002 or 03 since I joined the UT and came across you there as a fellow Bolt fan so that is tough to read.
I do hope the treatments give you more time and you get to see us lifting that Lombardi trophy a couple times.

We've been o-line pals all that time.
Back then I never would have guessed I'd still be alive at this time so I can't complain if my time is up.

I do hope the Bolts will have a great year if this is my last season. Somehow though, I think I'll have a couple more because I have many people praying for me.

Incidentally, this radiation stuff is a piece of cake. All you do is lay real still while they zap the tumor and you don't feel a thing.

[La Costa Boy]

I honestly think it's harder for the family than it is on me. If the treatment gives me a couple more years, I'm happy. If it doesn't, I'm okay with that - I'll be 86 on Tuesday - that's a ripe old age - the Bible says "he was full of years". I am a strong believer and I feel certain I'll go to heaven whenever it happens and I bet it's much better there than it is here on Earth.

I'll be 61 on Monday. I want the Chargers to win one for Roo!!!!

[beachcomber]

Quarterbacks (2): Justin Herbert, Chase Daniel

Misses the cut: Easton Stick

Running backs (4): Austin Ekeler, Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley, Larry Rountree III

Misses the cut: Darius Bradwell

Fullbacks (1): Gabe Nabers

Misses the cut: Hunter Kampmoyer

Wide receivers (6): Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton, Tyron Johnson, Josh Palmer, Joe Reed

Misses the cut: K.J. Hill, Jason Moore, Austin Proehl, Josh Hurst

Tight ends (3): Jared Cook, Donald Parham, Tre’ McKitty

Misses the cut: Stephen Anderson

Offensive linemen (9): Rashawn Slater, Matt Feiler, Corey Linsley, Oday Aboushi, Bryan Bulaga, Trey Pipkins, Brenden Jaimes, Storm Norton, Scott Quessenberry

Misses the cut: Tyree St. Louis, Nate Gilliam, Ryan Hunter, Kyle Spalding

Defensive linemen (6): Linval Joseph, Justin Jones, Jerry Tillery, Christian Covington, Breiden Fehoko, Cortez Broughton

Misses the cut: Joe Gaziano, T.J. Smith

Edge defender (5): Joey Bosa, Uchenna Nwosu, Kyler Fackrell, Chris Rumph II, Emeke Egbule

Misses the cut: Jesse Lemonier

Linebackers (5): Kenneth Murray, Drue Tranquill, Kyzir White, Nick Niemann, Amen Ogbongbemiga

Misses the cut: Cole Christiansen

Defensive backs (9): Michael Davis, Asante Samuel, Jr., Chris Harris, Jr., Ryan Smith, Brandon Facyson, Derwin James, Nasir Adderley, Alohi Gilman, Mark Webb

Misses the cut: Tevaughn Campbell, John Brannon, Donte Vaughn

Specialists (3): Alex Kessman, Ty Long, Cole Mazza

Misses the cut: Michael Badgley, Tristan Vizcaino

https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/2021/06/19/los-angeles-chargers-53-man-roster-prediction/

not sure if this isn't the same one that Ninja already posted, and.... wanted to share my thoughts in addition:

on O, would pencil in the one or both of KJ Hill and Stephen Anderson, as not so sure Joe Reed nor Pips is gonna make the 53 ??

on D, like most of his choices, save for Amen, as think Tevaughn Campbell is someone that has a good chance to stick around for the final 53 ??

will also add that personally would prolly favor Ogbongbemiga over Egbule or Niemann @LB, and would prolly lean Jared Goldwire over Feheko @DT as well.

would also prolly find room for Bradwell @RB, and make without one of the wideouts (Guyton) or TEs (Anderson) ??

also wondering if Lachlan Edwards has anything @P ??

[like54ninjas]

https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/2021/06/19/los-angeles-chargers-53-man-roster-prediction/

not sure if this isn't the same one that Ninja already posted, and.... wanted to share my thoughts in addition:

on O, would pencil in the one or both of KJ Hill and Stephen Anderson, as not so sure Joe Reed nor Pips is gonna make the 53 ??

on D, like most of his choices, save for Amen, as think Tevaughn Campbell is someone that has a good chance to stick around for the final 53 ??

will also add that personally would prolly favor Ogbongbemiga over Egbule or Niemann @LB, and would prolly lean Jared Goldwire over Feheko @DT as well.

would also prolly find room for Bradwell @RB, and make without one of the wideouts (Guyton) or TEs (Anderson) ??

also wondering if Lachlan Edwards has anything @P ??

Good suggestions for the most part.

Pipkins is a lock on the 53. Norton is iffy at best. Look for St. Louis as he’s more versatile.

Reed and Hill will be fighting for WR6.

A 10th DB is probably more likely than a 5th ILB. Amen’s only shit is a ps a ST Ace.

I doubt we keep 6 @ DL so that could free up space for both LB and DB.

5 RBs plus a FB is close to a zero probability.

The specialist spots are wide open.

[Xenos]

Popper’s ranking the 20 players most important to the Chargers’ success in 2021: Part 1
https://theathletic.com/2657203/2021...n-2021-part-1/

Last year, with OTAs and minicamp canceled amid the pandemic, I ranked the 20 players most important to the Chargers’ success in 2020. It was a way to analyze and project integral parts of the roster without any spring practices from which to glean information.

Luckily, this year, we have been out at the facility in Costa Mesa to watch practices in May and June. And that has resulted in some interesting observations and nuggets. But these rankings were fun and, I think, instructive in 2020. So we are making it an annual tradition!

Welcome to the 2021 rankings of the 20 players most important to the Chargers’ success.

For those who were not with us last year, here is a quick explanation on the premise: This is not me ranking the 20 best players on the team, but rather the 20 players who I believe will have the biggest impact on how the team fares. That’s the key distinction.

For instance, the No. 4 player in my rankings last year was left tackle Sam Tevi, who was certainly not the fourth-best player on the roster. But Tevi playing well and needed to take a big step in his development if the Chargers planned to contend for the postseason. Tevi was mediocre. Not good. Not particularly bad. They let him walk in free agency for a reason. The Chargers’ offensive line, which dealt with injuries, produced one of the least efficient running games in all of football last season. It was obviously not all Tevi’s fault, but he wasn’t part of the solution, either.

Of the 20 players on last year’s list, nine missed at least six games because of injury: Derwin James (ranked No. 2), Mike Pouncey (No. 6), Bryan Bulaga (No. 7), Austin Ekeler (No. 8), Chris Harris Jr. (No. 11), Melvin Ingram (No. 15), Trai Turner (No. 16), Drue Tranquill (No. 17) and Justin Jackson (No. 19).

We will split this into two parts — Nos. 20 to 11 today and the top 10 next week.

Off we go.
20. WR Mike Williams


Williams was outside of our rankings last season. But the Chargers need huge contributions from the fifth-year wide receiver if this offense is going to be successful. Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi is excited about Williams’ skill set. He said earlier this offseason that if he was a “betting man” he would “bet on nice numbers coming from him on the stat sheet, that’s for sure.” Williams will be manning the X receiver position that Michael Thomas plays in the Saints scheme, which Lombardi, formerly the Saints QBs coach, is bringing to Los Angeles. That should mean a lot of targets coming his way. Williams is in the final year of his deal, and we are still waiting for his production to match up with his talent. Injuries the last two seasons have slowed him and prevented him from reaching his full potential. If he stays healthy, he could be the key that unlocks this new offensive system and allows Justin Herbert to take another leap.

19. ILB Kenneth Murray
The Chargers traded back into the first round in 2020 to draft Murray out of Oklahoma. And they had grand plans of him growing into a Bobby Wagneror Fred Warner-type middle linebacker in Gus Bradley’s Cover 3 scheme. That did not materialize, largely because Murray was inexperienced in coverage. For most of the season, he struggled to diagnose run-pass and got caught out of position frequently on play action, particularly by receivers and tight ends running over routes behind him. In Brandon Staley’s defensive scheme, Murray will not have those same coverage responsibilities. He is at his best when he is playing downhill. That is how Staley plans to use him. Murray should look like a different player in this system, and if he is playing more freely, that could add an intriguing layer of speed and physicality on the second level.

18. CB Asante Samuel Jr.
Samuel is still in the early stages of his career after the Chargers drafted him in the second round in April. He has been working mostly on the second team so far this spring. But there is an opening at outside corner in nickel and dime packages, when Chris Harris moves inside, and it will be Samuel’s job to take come training camp. He will be competing against Brandon Facyson, who has impressed coaches in OTAs and minicamp. I always thought Facyson was overlooked by the previous coaching staff. He is fast, long and a solid, willing tackler in the run game. Samuel, though, has a chance to be a difference-maker on the outside with his elite instincts, competitive mentality and ball skills. If he has a strong rookie season and everyone stays healthy, the Chargers could be rolling out one of the better secondaries in football.

17. OLB Uchenna Nwosu
Nwosu is in a contract year, and this is the time for him to earn his second contract. Melvin Ingram is gone. And now Nwosu is the primary edge rusher opposite Joey Bosa in a scheme that ideally fits his skill set. I think Nwosu will be more effective and productive with increased snaps while rushing out of a standing outside-linebacker position in this base 3-4 defense. He has never played more than 42.1 percent of the defensive snaps in a season. So he has to prove he is capable of staying healthy with the more rigorous workload. I think he will. Nwosu is one of my breakout candidates. Staley worked wonders with Leonard Floyd last season. Floyd was in a contract year and put up double-digit sacks for the first time in his career with Staley dialing up the defensive calls for the Rams. Nwosu has been watching Floyd tape this offseason. It is easy to connect the dots.

16. LG Matt Feiler
Feiler was one of three starting offensive linemen the Chargers signed in free agency this offseason, along with All-Pro center Corey Linsley and guard Oday Aboushi. As I wrote up top, the Chargers were horrendous running the ball last season. Their offense relied on passing-game efficiency and remarkable throws from Herbert when under pressure. The Chargers finished 31st in rushing DVOA last season, according to Football Outsiders. That has to improve if they are going to build a better, more well-rounded offense in 2021 — and take some pressure off of Herbert in his second season. For the last two years, the Chargers have been trotting out below-replacement-level players at the guard spots, between Michael Schofield and Dan Feeney and Forrest Lamp and Trai Turner. They needed reliable, functional players on the interior, and they found one in Feiler. He signed a sizable contract and must now live up to it.

15. TE Jared Cook
Hunter Henry left in free agency, and the Chargers replaced him with two players — the 34-year-old Cook, and rookie Tre’ McKitty. Cook will be tasked with replacing Henry’s receiving production while McKitty will fill primarily a blocking role. Henry was a complete player and could do both. McKitty might get there one day, but for now, the Chargers want him focused as an in-line bulldozer. Cook lined up inline on only 15 percent of snaps last season. In the end, the receiving part of Henry’s contributions will be more difficult to fill — and more important to team success. Cook is an experienced and prolific pass-catcher. He knows this offensive system well after spending the last two seasons in New Orleans. If Cook stays healthy, he will provide Herbert with a big, athletic target in the middle of the field. The Chargers are taking a risk by signing Cook as their TE1 at his age. The depth behind him — McKitty, Donald Parham, Stephen Anderson — is largely unproven. Cook staying on the field is paramount.

14. DL Jerry Tillery
Tillery’s NFL career got off to a rough start. He was a non-factor as a rookie in 2019 after being drafted in the first round. But he showed flashes as a pass rusher last season. He plays with a nasty streak. It can sometimes get him into trouble with penalties. The alternative — a defensive lineman without that mentality — is worse, though. If he can be more disciplined and consistent, Tillery, with his size and athleticism, can be a force in the trenches. Staley should be able to find creative ways to get Tillery one-on-ones on the interior. Tillery is another one of my breakout candidates. His jump from Year 1 to Year 2 was huge. He went from one of the least efficient defensive linemen in football to a decent rotational pice. Now can he jump from that to quality starter? That is the question. I have faith he can get there.

13. ILB Drue Tranquill
I thought Tranquill was poised to become a bona fide star last year in his second season before he suffered a severely broken ankle on the second defensive series of the first game. Now, he is back and healthy. And the Chargers will be relying on his excellent communication skills to keep their defense organized and humming. Staley did not have great linebackers last year with the Rams. This year, he has two really talented linebackers in Murray and Tranquill. More chess pieces for his scheme. It will be exciting to see how Tranquill fits.

12. NT Linval Joseph
Joseph is far and away the Chargers’ most established defensive lineman. And he ends up this high in the rankings largely because of the limited depth behind him. Joseph played all 16 games last season. The Chargers need a repeat of that. Losing Joseph, who turns 33 in October, would put a massive strain on this position group. Defensive line depth is one of my major concerns with this roster.

11. S Nasir Adderley
Adderley struggled last season in his first real NFL playing time after missing virtually all of his rookie year with a hamstring injury, But that, to me, seemed largely scheme-related. He was being asked to play the single-high free safety role in Bradley’s defense, and that role tested Adderley’s patience. The free safety in Bradley’s scheme can go an entire series without being around the ball. But that player must stay focused because when the play does come his way, he is the difference between a 20-yard gain and a touchdown. In Staley’s scheme, Adderley will be around the ball more. He will be allowed to play more aggressively. And we could even see him lining up in the slot at times. This is more tailored to his skill set and mentality. But there are no more excuses. Adderley has to play like a second-round pick this season. He has to make that jump. If he does, this defense could be suffocating.

[Xenos]

Part II:

https://theathletic.com/2680918/2021/06/30/ranking-the-20-players-most-important-to-the-chargers-success-in-2021-part-2/

A quick repeat of the premise: This is not a ranking of the 20 best players on the team, but rather the 20 players who I believe will have the biggest impact on how the team fares. That’s the key distinction.

On to our top 10.
10. RB Austin Ekeler
The Chargers had one of the worst rushing attacks in the NFL last season, finishing 31st in Football Outsiders’ rushing DVOA metric. Their 3.8 yards per attempt ranked 30th. And while a lot of those struggles can be attributed to a struggling and overmatched offensive line, Ekeler’s early-season injury should not be overlooked when assessing the overall rushing performance.

Ekeler suffered a significant hamstring strain and hyperextended knee after being tackled awkwardly along the sideline early in the Chargers’ Week 4 loss to the Buccaneers. He missed the rest of that game and later was placed on IR. He did not return until Week 11. Before Ekeler was injured, the Chargers were actually productive running the ball, averaging 4.29 yards per carry. They amassed 241 rushing yards after contact in their first three games, and Ekeler accounted for 122 of those, according to SportsRadar. Simply put, he was helping to mask some of the run-blocking deficiencies with his elusiveness, strength and vision. Over the final 13 games of the season, the Chargers only totaled 537 rushing yards after contact, of which Ekeler accounted for 135 in seven games. He was healthy enough to play and produce but was not his usual self. The Chargers yards after contact per rush dropped from 2.27 in the first three games to 1.49 over the final 13 games.

Ekeler is just as much of a weapon in the passing game as he is in the running game, and that will be key in offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi’s scheme. Lombardi has already compared Ekeler to Saints running back Alvin Kamara, who ranks second in scrimmage yards since he joined the league in 2017. Kamara, of course, has thrived in the same scheme Lombardi is bringing over from New Orleans, and he and Ekeler have similar versatile skill sets. But the running game, in particular, must improve in 2021 so the Chargers can take some pressure off Justin Herbert in Year 2. The offensive line is vastly improved. That will help. Ekeler, who signed a four-year extension in 2020. must stay healthy, as well. The Chargers have solid complementary pieces behind Ekeler on the RB depth chart — Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley and rookie Larry Rountree III. None of those players provide what Ekeler does in terms of consistency and explosiveness.

9. CB Michael Davis
Chargers GM Tom Telesco, with the help of his scouting staff, is particularly adept at finding and developing undrafted free agents. Ekeler is probably his most successful example. But Davis is not far behind. The Chargers bet on Davis’ athletic traits, and largely thanks to great coaching from former DBs coach Ron Milus, Davis has developed into a true starting NFL corner. After signing a three-year, $25.2 million extension this offseason, that growth must continue. The Chargers are relying on Davis to be their No. 1 outside corner. I expect him to benefit from the the transition to a more man-heavy scheme in Brandon Staley’s defense. Asante Samuel Jr. is only a rookie, and Davis needs to provide stability while Samuel endures the inevitable challenges of a rookie season.

8. WR Keenan Allen
The Saints scheme that Lombardi is bringing to the Chargers is matchup-centric. The idea is to put your best players in situations to succeed. The more versatile the player, the more ways to put that player in an ideal matchup against a slower or smaller player. Allen fits this mold ideally. He is one of the best slot receivers in the league. He can win outside with precision route-running, shiftiness and outstanding hands. There are few, if any, defensive backs in the league who can lock Allen down one-on-one. And there is no route he cannot run to perfection. On top of that, Lombardi’s offense will give Allen a lot of freedom to use his feel and instincts on option routes. When speaking with Lombardi during OTAs, he mentioned that, in his offense, there are “rules” playmakers and “guidelines” playmakers. “Here are the rules to the routes,” Lombardi said. “Some of you have to follow them exactly, but for some of you they’re guidelines.” Allen is a guidelines player. He will have the freedom to use his creativity, sometimes outside of the definite structure of the play call, to create separation. Allen’s already-established rapport with Herbert will be crucial in these scenarios. If this all materializes, Allen could be the linchpin that makes the Chargers offense a juggernaut.

7. RT Bryan Bulaga
The Chargers tried to upgrade at right tackle last offseason by signing Bulaga to a sizable three-year contract. They knew it was a risk given his injury history in Green Bay. And that came back to bite them. Bulaga played 100 percent of the offensive snaps in only five games as he dealt with a slew of injuries. In total, he played just 37.87 percent of the offensive snaps. His absence had a cascading effect. Trey Pipkins was again forced to play significant snaps at right tackle before he was ready. Trai Turner’s weaknesses as a right guard were exposed playing next to a less experienced and technically sound right tackle. Heading into 2021, the talent on the offensive line is much, much better. We will get to some of those other players later on. But, to me, Bulaga is the biggest question mark among the five starters. He is 32 years old coming off that injury-plagued season. If he’s on the field, the Chargers could have a genuinely good offensive line. If he’s not, that changes things substantially. Matt Feiler, who will start at LG, likely would move to RT. And the Chargers would have to bring in an unproven player at LG, like rookie Brenden Jaimes. The alternative is bringing either Pipkins or Storm Norton in at RT. Either way, it is not ideal. Bulaga is a proven player in this league. There is no denying that. Health is the concern.


6. CB Chris Harris Jr.
Harris, along with Bulaga, was another marquee free-agent acquisition last offseason who missed most of the year due to injury. He broke his foot in Week 3 and did not return until Week 11. The Chargers secondary was inconsistent without him. Desmond King was in the doghouse before being traded ahead of the deadline. As a result, they had no viable slot corner with Harris on IR. Tevaughn Campbell was a liability in that spot, as referenced by the game-winning touchdown he allowed to K.J. Hamler in the Chargers’ calamitous Week 8 loss to the Broncos. Harris is 32 now, but the Chargers firmly believe he has plenty of good football left. He will have an important role in Staley’s defense, playing outside in base defense and in the slot in nickel packages. He can also play the dimebacker, or Money, role in dime packages. But his importance to this defense stretches beyond his physical play and positioning. Harris will be the quarterback of this unit. He is more familiar with the scheme than any other defensive player. He played for Vic Fangio in 2019 in Denver when Staley was the outside linebackers coach there. Staley adopted his scheme from Fangio. Harris will be crucial in helping the Chargers’ younger defensive backs learn and execute a complex defensive scheme that relies heavily on seamless communication. Like with a lot of the veteran players on this list, health is the priority for Harris.

5. LT Rashawn Slater
I am confident Slater will be an impact player from Day 1. The Chargers selecting him at No. 13 overall was one of the steals of the draft. He has the technical polish — both as a run blocker and pass protector — and athleticism to be the immediate starter at left tackle. But he still has not played a down and, as such, must prove himself. Bulaga must stay healthy. Slater must complete a successful transition to the NFL. If both of those things happen, the Chargers likely will be looking at a dramatic turnaround up front on offense.

4. C Corey Linsley
According to contract figures, tackles are the most valued players along the offensive line. But that does not necessarily mean they are the most impactful offensive linemen. An elite center has a bigger impact on the offensive line as a whole than an elite left tackle — or right tackle, for that matter. Linsley is that type of player. He is arguably the best center in the league. He is going to make every player up front better because of his intelligence and awareness. That will trickle down to Herbert, as the Chargers’ young QB learns a new offense. If Linsley misses time, the Chargers will have a hard time putting an above-average offensive line on the field. Their only depth at center is Scott Quessenberry, who was serviceable when he filled in at center in 2019 because of injuries. But he is not Linsley, who is going to be the Chargers’ most important offensive lineman this season.

3. OLB Joey Bosa
Writing OLB before Joey Bosa will never stop being weird. But that is the new reality in Staley’s 3-4 scheme. Staley refuses to use the “outside linebacker” moniker. He prefers “edge player.” But these are semantics. Bosa will be filling a different role this season than he did in Gus Bradley’s scheme. He will be dropping into coverage more. There will be more on his plate from a mental standpoint. His primary responsibility will still be getting after the quarterback. And he I expect him to put up career numbers in that area — sacks, pressures, hits, you name it. If the Chargers are going to have an elite defense, they need Bosa healthy and playing at a dominant level. He suffered a long list of injuries last year, including two concussions. But he reported during minicamp that his body feels great. Staley rose to the head-coaching ranks so quickly by getting the absolute most out of his all-world players. He did it with Jalen Ramsey and Aaron Donald last season with the Rams. Now, he will try to do it with Bosa.

2. S Derwin James
This will not be a long blurb. If James is healthy, the Chargers have a chance to contend for the postseason. If he is not, they will struggle to do so. It is that simple. Wrap him in bubble wrap during training camp. Get him to Week 1 healthy. And pray to the football gods that he avoids another significant injury. That is the blueprint for the Chargers. James has missed 27 of the Chargers’ last 32 games.

1. QB Justin Herbert
Quarterbacks win games in the NFL. That is why Herbert earns our top spot. He put together a historic rookie season. Will he regress, or will his ascendence continue? The answer to that question will, more than anything, decide the Chargers’ fate in 2021.

[Xenos]

Adam Schein on the nine players he can’t wait to see returning from injuries.

https://www.nfl.com/news/2021-nfl-season-i-can-t-wait-to-watch-these-nine-players-returning-from-injury

Speaking of transcendent 2018 first-rounders who've been missing from Sundays for too long ... Derwin earned first-team All-Pro honors as a rookie, filling the stat sheet with 105 tackles, 13 passes defensed, six QB hits, 3.5 sacks and three interceptions. But practice injuries in consecutive Augusts have limited him to five games in 2019 and zero in 2020. Brutal for anyone who enjoys watching pure playmakers on the defensive side of the ball.

When James is healthy, he's a positionless weapon, a rare chess piece in the back seven that every NFL team would kill for. When James is healthy, the Chargers are a totally different team with a totally different defense. He impacts the game with turnovers, tackles, leadership and an undeniable knack for making things happen in crunch time. Derwin James is special. He's a dog. And I can't wait to see how new Chargers coach Brandon Staley puts him to use in 2021.

[sonorajim]

Schein re DJ, he got it right. When he's playing, Lightning will strike.

Popper's list is good. Imagine if we have a solid year with health & development. We gonna be Bad, in a very good way.

[chargeroo]

I'll be 61 on Monday. I want the Chargers to win one for Roo!!!!

I'll be 61 on Monday. I want the Chargers to win one for Roo!!!!

Happy birthday La Costa Boy!!