2021 Official Chargers Season Discusssion

[Topcat]

I have, what I think, is a legitimate question (or maybe concern?): are there problems with this offensive system? I wasn't too worried about the lack of production in these two preseason games, but then I read that multiple 49er players during the joint practice referred to the Chargers offense as soft and weak. Most of the plays and the scheme I have seen has been rather bland and frankly pretty soft and weak. Now, usually I would say, "well, it is vanilla because it is the preseason." But to have a 49er player mention the system in joint practice and then it being reflected in the preseason does have me worried.

Also, I checked for a comparison, and the Saints offense in preseason week one was about 350 yards of total offense against the Ravens. Chargers -- supposedly running a similar offense -- in week one against the Rams had about 250 yards of total offense, and last night about 160 yards. The average yards per pass is like 4 yards or something too. There has been running game -- which I would expect when you are relying on Pipkins and Norton. Anyway, not too inspiring at this point; not to be a negative Nancy...

Reportedly, Staley doesn't want to reveal much in preseason...still, you have to at least PRACTICE some of those "secret plays" sooner or later preferably vs. other teams so they actually work in the regular season...

[blueman]

Jaimes looks like a keeper. Funny, but if Bulaga can’t play the coaches could go with keeping Feiler at OG and putting Jaimes in at RT. We could start two rookie OTs!

[BoltUp InLA]

Jaimes looks like a keeper. Funny, but if Bulaga can’t play the coaches could go with keeping Feiler at OG and putting Jaimes in at RT. We could start two rookie OTs!

I like what I am hearing about Jaimes too.. I think the better option is for Feiler to kick outside, which is his more natural position and Jaimes moves in at OG in case Bulaga is out for any extended period.

Is Okung still available via free agency? if so, I hope the Chargers are seriously considering bringing him into the fold, even if they have to overpay him for a single season. Okung tends to play well during his contract years..

[CivilBolt]

I like what I am hearing about James too.. I think the better option is for Feiler to kick outside, which is his more natural position and James moves in at OG in case Bulaga is out for any extended period.

Is Okung still available via free agency? if so, I hope the Chargers are seriously considering bringing him into the fold, even if they have to overpay him for a single season. Okung tends to play well during his contract years..

I haven’t watched the preseason game against the Niners. I didn’t know we got desperate and started experimenting with Derwin as OL. JK.

[Bolt4Knob]

I like what I am hearing about James too.. I think the better option is for Feiler to kick outside, which is his more natural position and James moves in at OG in case Bulaga is out for any extended period.

Is Okung still available via free agency? if so, I hope the Chargers are seriously considering bringing him into the fold, even if they have to overpay him for a single season. Okung tends to play well during his contract years..

When I looked today
Okung
Mitchell Schwartz
Larry Warford
Rick Wagner

DeCastro also not signed as hurt but might be available at some point

ARe any worse than Pip or Norton?

[blueman]

Jaimes is a 4 year starter at OT in college. Not as big as you’d like for the pros but he has most of the mechanics on fucking lock. No team has a backup OT who can shut down elite edges, but a competent one would be a nice change. Sliding Feiler over might be better, I dunno. Just No to Pip/Storm.

[wu-dai clan]

Non guaranteed contracts.
After Week One.
Per CBA.
As stated. our only hope ATM
is development by Pipkins and Norton.
I see Jaimes as first guy off bench.
Feiler is essentially OT #3.
Nothing revolutionary to bark about.

[blueman]

Non guaranteed contracts.
After Week One.
Per CBA.
As stated. our only hope ATM
is development by Pipkins and Norton.
I see Jaimes as first guy off bench.
Feiler is essentially OT #3.
Nothing revolutionary to bark about.

This this and this, yep.

[richpjr]

I have, what I think, is a legitimate question (or maybe concern?): are there problems with this offensive system? I wasn't too worried about the lack of production in these two preseason games, but then I read that multiple 49er players during the joint practice referred to the Chargers offense as soft and weak. Most of the plays and the scheme I have seen has been rather bland and frankly pretty soft and weak. Now, usually I would say, "well, it is vanilla because it is the preseason." But to have a 49er player mention the system in joint practice and then it being reflected in the preseason does have me worried.

Also, I checked for a comparison, and the Saints offense in preseason week one was about 350 yards of total offense against the Ravens. Chargers -- supposedly running a similar offense -- in week one against the Rams had about 250 yards of total offense, and last night about 160 yards. The average yards per pass is like 4 yards or something too. There has been no running game -- which I would expect when you are relying on Pipkins and Norton. Anyway, not too inspiring at this point; not to be a negative Nancy...

Any team trotting out Pipkins and Norton on the oline in the joint practices is soft and week. If they have to play much, we’ll be in big trouble. I’m expecting much more when our starters actually play.

[BoltUp InLA]

I haven’t watched the preseason game against the Niners. I didn’t know we got desperate and started experimenting with Derwin as OL. JK.

LOL! I meant Jaimes. I should know better! It's even pronounced differently too.

[Bolt4Knob]

Non guaranteed contracts.
After Week One.
Per CBA.
As stated. our only hope ATM
is development by Pipkins and Norton.
I see Jaimes as first guy off bench.
Feiler is essentially OT #3.
Nothing revolutionary to bark about.

I guess that makes sense. But if you can sign a veteran for the Veteran Minimum plus a nice signing bonus - its not that bad of a salary cap hit.

[chargeroo]

Maybe they should take a look at Jaimes at OT. He shows up well at a OG and he did play OT in college. They sure can't be pleased with Pipkins and Norton.